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For just $2.95 Great border plants, Beautiful alone, centerpiece, Plant with Petunias, and Wave Petunias, for a beautiful container or basket Red white and blue (PETUNIA Flowers seed mix) Splendid in hanging baskets and containers,great for the front of the border. This all-time favorite enlivens the garden with a profusion of blooms and is irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Splendid in hanging baskets and containers. An excellent change to standard petunias for landscape, baskets and containers. Spreading Petunias have minimal maintenance requirements. These petunias perform well to fill containers and stay full all season long, growing 6-12" tall and spreading 30-39" wide. Colors are like the American Flag, Red, White and Blue. Super planted with verbena, marigold, zinnia, geranium or other annuals. These annuals come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and they can easily be grown from Petunia seeds. This flower mix has several pastel shade and the flowers feature delicate veins that are darker in color than the bloom. The veined flower has a soft, charming appeal and will be stunning whether planted in the flower border or in containers and baskets. Grow the plants in ample sun and in rich soil with good drainage. Because the plants are heavy feeders, Petunia flower care includes regular applications of a balanced liquid fertilizer. How to Grow Petunias from Seed: Sow Petunia seeds indoors 10 - 12 weeks before planting out. The flower seeds are extremely tiny, so press them gently onto the soil surface without covering, and keep the soil wet for the best germination. Five or six weeks after sowing the seeds, transplant the seedlings into 3 inch pots, and grow on in cooler temperatures with plenty of light. Harden young plants for 10 - 14 days before planting outdoors after last frost date, and pinch the young Petunia seedlings back to encourage branching at the time of planting out. The plants benefit from deadheading and a good shearing mi...
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For just $2.95 PLEASE USE DROP DOWN BOX TO ORDER Great cut-flowers,fresh or dried arrangements, Wild Garlic (Allium Canadense) is found throughout the tallgrass prairies in open woods and thickets. White to pink flowers bloom from May to July and it can grow as high as two feet. The long, grass-like leaves can reach 18 inches in length. The leaves are flat on one side and just slightly convex on the other. This species differs from other Allium species in that the leaves are not hollow. Tolerates all conditions well; very hearty plant. Does extremely well on it's own when established. Deer Resistant. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are attracted to Wild Garlic while rabbits and deer tend to avoid eating all the Allium species due to the onion scent and the spicy taste of the foliage. While its flowers attract bees and butterflies, the sharp taste of its foliage makes it deer resistant. Wild Garlic foliage and bulbs are edible, but they taste more like an onion than like commonly sold garlic cultivars. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Plants spread by bulb offshoots and seed. How To Grow From Herb Seed: After danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover seeds 1/8 inch with loose soil. Keep moist until germination. Regular cutting helps keep plants vigorous and healthy and encourages spreading. Keep flowers picked to discourage dormancy in warm weather. Divide clumps every 2-3 years.
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For just $7.95 Name, has slowly become one of the most important food crops in the world! Grown throughout the tropics as well as West Africa, China, Korea, the South Pacific, India and the Caribbean, Name is often saved for special occasions and is considered a festival food in Cuba. Shaped like a long sweet potato, the flesh of Name is creamy in color while its skin can be light brown, dark brown, or tan. Its flavor is somewhat nutty with a slightly chewy texture similar to a potato. Extremely versatile, Name can be baked, boiled, steamed, scalloped, fried or creamed. The skin of the Name should be scrubbed with a brush under running water prior to use. To easily peel, cut into cubes. With a knife cut out flesh and remove all skin. Place in a bowl of water and lemon juice until ready for use. Cultivation conditions A warm tropical climate is required, but while D. cayenensis needs a long rainy season (about 10 months), D. rotundata cultivars can be grown with only 6-7 months of rainfall (100-150 cm evenly distributed) and thus can be grown further away from the equator where dry seasons are longer; also, because of its greater tolerance of drought, this type is adapted to the Caribbean region, though D. cayenensis is also grown there. D. cayenensis is relatively tolerant of sandy soils: D. rotundata thrives best on heavy soils even with a high clay content. Responses to organic matter (FYM or heavy mulch) are good. Nitrogen appears to be especially important (in Ghana 67 kg nitrogen applied after tuber reserves were exhausted gave a 22 per cent increase in yield; phosphorus gave a small response but potassium none), but fertiliser requirements vary from place to place. Planting procedure Material-usually small whole tubers, crowns or mid-section cuttings of large tubers (in 100-150 g pieces), dried for a few days before planting and preferably treated with wood ash to protect the pieces from fungal infection. Propagation of D. rotundata by stem cuttings is...
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lafiettetrowerlove · 4 years
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For just $6.95 Caladium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. They are often known by the common name elephant ear, Heart of Jesus, and Angel WingsCaladiums exude exotic allure. adds a tropical feel to a garden. Mix well with caladiums, begonia, impatiens and coleus. Good for containers, including hanging baskets, and for shady gardens. Common Name: Fancy Caladium or Angle Wing Botanical Name: Caladium Cardinal syn. Florida Cardinal Exposure: Filtered sun, partial to full shade in hottest areas Hardiness: Zones 9-11, elsewhere lift tubers in fall and store indoors Height: 12-14" Color: Rich red foliage with contrasting green borders Bloom Season: Grown for colorful foliage, not flowers, summer through fall Bulb/Plant Size: jumbo 3"+ bulb Best Soil for Caladiums: Caladiums need well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter, such as mushroom compost or chopped leaves. How to Plant Caladiums: grow them from tubers. (Though they’re sometimes called bulbs, they are really tubers.) Plant tubers point side up about 1 to 1 1⁄2 inches deep. Space them 8 to 14 inches apart, depending on the ultimate size of your plants as listed on the tag. How to Water Caladiums: Always water caladiums regularly. Keep the soil slightly moist. Add mulch, such as pine straw, to help retain soil moisture and conserve water. If you have caladiums in full sun, don’t let them dry out.
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For just $3.49 Great in Jamaican Chicken Soup Chayote (pronounced chahy-oh-tee) is a light green, pear-shaped fruit with a single, large pit and edible flesh and skin. The flesh of the chayote is mild in flavor. It has a texture somewhere in between a potato and cucumber. Although technically a fruit, chayote is often used more like a vegetable in Latin cuisine. What Is It? These tropical fruits, a member of the gourd family, are native to Mexico but are now cultivated in warm climates worldwide. Chayote is a popular ingredient in Central American cuisine, as well as in food prepared in the southern United States, usually in Caribbean , Asian, And Latin American cuisine. Also known as pear squash, mirlitons, cho-cho, chouchoute, cidra, tayota, or choko, depending on where in Central America you travel, chayote is used for a variety of purposes including cooking and eating them raw as a light snack. Chayote has a high water and fiber content and is relatively low in natural sugars, making them fairly low in calories compared to other fruit. Also, chayote is prized for being high in potassium, vitamin C, and amino acids. The leaves and fruit have diuretic, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory properties. A tea made from the chayote plant's leaves has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and kidney stones. Seasons/Availability Chayote squash is available year-round, with peak harvests in the fall and occasionally late spring. Chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, along with melons, cucumbers and squash. Globally it is known by other names including Chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, along with melons, cucumbers and squash. Globally it is known by other names including christophine cho-cho, pipinola (Hawaii), pear squash, vegetable pear, or choko (Australia and New Zealand)
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For just $3.14 Acaena (Acaena Microphylla) - This low growing ground cover plant is some times referred to as New Zealand Burrs. Acaena seeds form easy-to-grow alpine plants with brilliant red blooms. This species forms a bronzy mat of lacy foliage, bearing interesting greenish flowers that mature into bright red burrs during the summer months. Acaena Microphylla is a good choice for between flagstones, as an edging or lawn substitute. Many people like to use Acaena seed in rock gardens, but they will spread so be sure to keep an eye on this spreading ground cover plant. Acaena will be evergreen in mild winter regions. If leaves get damaged during a hard winter, you may want to clip it back as it will grow right back with fresh foliage. Easily divide Acaena Microphylla in early fall or spring. Acaena require moist, well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded site to get the most out of this ground cover plant. Acaena seeds germinate best as a cold germinator which can be tough if planting directly outdoors. Best results are when the seed is kept at warm, humid conditions for 2 - 3 weeks followed by temperatures of of 35 - 39F for 4 - 6 weeks. If this is not possible, it is best to plant when frost season is nearly over. As the temperatures range from 41 - 55F the seed should germinate. Groundcover Specifications Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 5 - 8 Height: 3 inches Width: 12 - 24 inches Bloom Season: Early to late summer Bloom Color: Red Growth Rate: Fast Environment: Full sun to partial shade Foot Traffic: Light Planting Directions Temperature: 41 - 55F Average Germ Time: 30 - 120 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Surface sow seed Soil Type: Well drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8 Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant or or approximately 100 seeds cover 20 square feet Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Materials: Flowers,Great Groundcover,flowers Seeds,Goldmoss Stonecrop,Goldmoss Sedum,Golden Carpet Stonecrop,Sedum,Sedum Seeds,Gloden Carpet,groundcover
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For just $2.97 SWEET WAX PEPPER Seeds~Hungarian tWax - Jumbo Sweet Pepper( Heirloom seeds) Excellent, Pickling, Frying & Roasting Hungarian Sweet Wax peppers grow on vigorous, high yielding plants that reach 24 inches in hight. Fruit is long, sweet and yellow in color, maturing to bright red. Excellent for fresh eating, frying or stuffing, this vegetable will be a great addition to your home garden! Suitable for growing in containers. Average water needs. getable Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum Other Common Names: Sweet Pepper 'Sweet Hungarian', Sweet Pepper 'Hungarian Wax' Annual 70 Days Height: 18� to 24� Spacing: 12� to 18� Planting: Sow seeds indoors before last frost. Plant seeds about 1/4� under soil surface, then transplant seedlings to garden with 12� - 18� between plants, and 24� to 36� between rows. Sun: Full Sun Sowing Method: Indoor Sow Days to Maturity: 65-70 days Height: 18-24 inches Spread: 12 inches Materials: recipes,sauce,pepper,garden,heirloom,Pepper Seeds,sweet,frying,Organic,Pepper Sauce
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For just $2.95 DOUBLE MIXTURE CUP AND SAUCER Campanula Seeds Cup and Saucer Campanulas produce beautiful bell-shaped flowers (cups) with a broad colored calyx (saucers). A true biennial which flowers in the spring of the second season. They are superb cut flowers. Cup and Saucer Campanula plants grow to 3 feet tall. They are perfect for any cottage garden. Winter hardy to zone 5. Growing to a height of approximately 75cm and flowering from May to July, it is perfect when grown in combination with other tall subjects such as Delphinium and Digitalis. It is an easy plant to grow and loved by bees, it is one that looks stunning anywhere in the garden, they also make excellent pot plants and are superb as a cut flower. Sowing: Sow in early spring to early summer. A true biennial that blooms in the spring of the second season, the plant can be treated as an annual if started indoors early in the year. As a biennial they can also be planted in early summer and set out in the autumn for early blooms the following spring. In summer, seeds can be planted directly into a nursery bed. It will bloom six months after seeds are sown. The seeds should be sown on the surface of the compost, press lightly into the compost but do not cover as they need light to germinate. The compost should be quite moist. Cover the seed container with a piece of glass or clear plastic and leave in a temperature of approximately 18-20°C (65-68°F) in a position which receives diffused light. Germination between 14 and 28 days. Once some of the seeds have germinated air should be admitted gradually otherwise the seedlings may damp off. When seedlings have their first pair of true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots. When large enough, plant out into their final position. Cultivation: Campanula Medium has strong stems, but may require some staking in more exposed areas. Stake plants before the flowers open to keep the racemes upright. Add complete organic fe...
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For just $4.25 A bright mini habanero, it glows like the sunrise on its island namesake. The plant is also small and hard to grow, but then again the rewards are great. The island native that gave me these seeds also claimed that "the peppers grew very close to da water mon". Direct watering seems to stunt them, spraying makes them flourish. They are the closest to a regular old hab that we have, but are surprisingly flavorful.. 100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Plant produces good yields of 1 ¼" long by 1 ½" wide wrinkled hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from Africa Instruction PEPPER Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Pepper varieties come from tropical humid regions. The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor results. Do not use jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease and fungus. We have experienced disease and low germination when using these types of products. Use Organic Seed Starting Material for best germination results. Growing Peppers: Peppers, like tomatoes, grow in well-drained fertile soil. Almost all peppers have the same requirements for successful growth. Plant them in good, well-drained, fertile soil – and make sure they get lots of sunlight and a good inch of water per week. In many ways, they mimic the same requirements needed for growing great tomatoes. Peppers, like tomatoes, grow in well-drained fertile soil. Almost all peppers have the same requirements for successful growth. Plant them in good, well-drained, fertile soil – and make sure they get lots of sunlight and a good inch of water per wee...
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For just $4.14 Beard of Jupiter Jovibarba heuffelii is a genus of alpine suculents in the Crassulaceae family closely resembling Sempervivum. Their natural habitat is the Balkans and Eastern Carpathians. The plants seem distinct from Sempervivum, however botanically it remains an uncertainty. They are hardy to USDA zone 4. The most obvious distinction of J. heuffelii is the way the rosettes will divide themselves by producing offsets in a sessile fashion (new offsets between older leaves) without a stolon. Sempervivum will do this too, however, it is most commonly observed later in the growing season. There is also a difference in the flower. Jovibarba having yellow flowers with a ‘closed’ corolla, and Sempervivum having a star-like shape and vary from yellow, white, or pink. Grow Sempervivum succulent plants in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. In the South, Sempervivum Hens and Chicks can profit from partial shade. The rosettes die after flowering but are replaced by new rosettes on lateral runners. Sempervivum is an old-time favorite used in concrete planters on either side of the front entry or as a great ground cover plant. Great in window boxes or niches. It needs little water or attention to thrive. How To Grow Hens And Chicks From Seed: Sow Hens and Chicks ground cover seeds indoors in peat pots. Use a well-draining starter mix and press the Sempervivum seeds into the mix. Cover the seed very lightly with peat moss as the Hens and Chicks seeds need light to germinate. Keep seeds moist but not wet. If germination does not occur within 3 weeks, seal peat pots inside a zip-lock bag with plenty of air and refrigerate for 1 - 2 weeks. Following the cold treatment, place the pots back in 70 - 75F temperatures. A cold treatment is not usually needed, but sometimes the Sempervivum seeds need the treatment to break Groundcover Specifications Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Height: 2 - 4 inches Bloom Season: Summer Growth Rate: Slow Envi...
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For just $3.93 Bean, Golden Lima - Phaseolus vulgaris Dry bean Vigorous vines & heavy cropper Pole habit 85-90 days +/- 1400 seeds per pound This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but does not tolerate cold well. One of the 1,186 beans given to SSE by John Withee and his Wanigan Associates in 1981. Similar in appearance to limas, but not a true lima. Beautiful flattened golden seeds with darker striping. Originally offered by Abundant Life Seed Foundation in the 1980s. Attractive and flavorful. This crop can be direct seeded into warm soil after the last spring frost. If you sow a section or row every two or three weeks, you can get a continuous crop. Space your seeds 2-4 inches apart in well fertilized soil. Plant your seeds around 1 inch deep.
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For just $1.95 Aster (Callistephus Tall Double Gremlin Dark Violet) - How many Aster plants does your border need? Grow as many as you need from Aster seeds. This Aster Callistephus is such a showy annual. It is tall with huge double blooms that resemble a tiger's paw. This dark violet one is especially gorgeous, and it's great for cutting too and has a long vase-life. Tiger Paw Asters have an upright growth habit and reach nearly 30 inches in height. They are easy to grow from flower seed and so very rewarding as well. Annuals are quick to grow. Start the Aster seeds indoors before the end of frost season. Transplant them outside in a prepared area after temperatures are consistently warm. Aster plants prefer well-drain soil and a position in full sun to partial shade.
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For just $1.95 herbal tea, And More ! What is Strong Back? STRONG BACKS herbal tea may be consumed daily to bring relief from back aches while at the same time strengthen the back muscles. The tonic also serves to improve the body’s energy levels, build stamina and bring much needed relief from impotency. Although the root is well known for its ability to improve the sexual performance in both sexes, there are a number of other ailments that strong back is used to combat. These include muscle soreness, asthma, rheumatism and bronchitis. strong back is also used to purge the blood and has been known to aid with the treatment of kidney and pulmonary problems. Women may also use a combination of strong back and marigold to bring relief to menstrual pain. How to use Strong Back? Traditionally, the Strong Back root has been used in Jamaica to make herbal tea as a remedy for a “weak back”. Strong Back tea can be made by allowing a sufficient amount of the root to simmer in a container of boiling water on a low flame for around 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the tea to steep for a few minutes before straining off the tea and adding honey or sugar to sweeten. Other herbs such as Sheckel Weed and Wild Pinder may also be added to the herbal tea. Strong Back root is also combined with a number of other popular Jamaican herbs such as Medina and Duppy Gun, to make tonics. Health benefits of Strong Back Strong Back herbal tea may be consumed daily to bring relief from back aches while at the same time strengthen the back muscles. The tonic also serves to improve the body’s energy levels, build stamina and bring much needed relief from impotency. Although the root is well known for its ability to improve the sexual performance in both sexes, there are a number of other ailments that Strong Back is used to combat. These include muscle soreness, asthma, rheumatism and bronchitis. Strong Back is also used to purge the blood and has been known to aid with the treatment of kidney and ...
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For just $2.95 Red Acre is Open pollinated that has a mature head size of 10 -14 inches, 2-4 lb head. Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch to germinate in 6-10 days. Grow as a microgreen or to full maturity. Red Acre is a popular variety grown as microgreens and baby leaf production because it adds color and variety to any micro-mix. At a very young stage the stems have a violet color and green leaves. When grown to full maturity it is a small compact short stemmed heading plant that produces hard round deep red-purple heads 5 to 7 inches in diameter. These heads weigh from 2 to 4 pounds. Resistant to Yellows and splitting. Heads are solid in early stages and have good uniform color. Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 7,200 MORE DETAILS Red Acre Cabbage is a perfect addition that will provide color and texture to a salad, stir fry or coleslaw. This gorgeous deep red cabbage has a sweet flavor and solid heads form early on small, compact plants. Red Acre is an early red cabbage that produces dense, deep purple, small round heads and a great color. It won’t split when planted in the spring, and is one of the best cabbages for winter storage when planted in the late summer for fall harvest. Soil and Water: Cabbage prefers rich, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Water heavily from planting to head formation, then water moderately to prevent splitting. Planting and Growing: Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost, or outdoors March through June. Cabbage prefers cool weather. Fast growing or stressed cabbages tend to split and bolt; cutting into the root system by transplanting will slow growth and prevent splitting. Provide transplants with cutworm shield collars. Harvesting and Storage: Harvest when the head feels solid. Smaller heads sometimes grow from the remaining plant. Red Acre does not hold on the plant well, but it can be stored if it is picked when the head is firm and hasn't lost any color. Soil Temperature: 45°F Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Germination: 5-10 Days He...
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For just $5.95 Woodland garden, native plant garden, shaded naturalized plantings, wild garden Hepatica Plant that can be grown as a ground cover or a smaller plant, depending on the desire of the owner. This plant will prefer soils that are mildly acidic or neutral in their compositions and will love to be planted in a light shade environment. Its botanical name is Anemone Acutiloba. This plant will make beautiful ground covers for natural areas and also for retaining walls around a property. They supply fantastic color as their blooms appear. One of springs earliest woodland wildflowers, and always considered one of the most beautiful, native Hepatica is quite common in eastern forests. The blooms vary dramatically in color, and range from white to lavender to (rarely) pink. Flowers are ordinarily a bright blue or lavender, but you may find white or pink ones locally, depending on the area. Flowers open fully on sunny days and display themselves for several weeks. Hepatica works wonderfully as a garden plant in shady locations with rich soil. Once it is established, it will live for several years and form little clumps of flowers that let you know it is springtime. Once planted, additional hepatica plant care is rarely needed, especially if suitable hepatica growing conditions have been provided. You may divide the clumps of plants that multiply after the blooms have ceased to propagate them and add to another area in your garden.
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For just $7.95 Medicinal Native American Herb ! PLEASE USE DROP DOWN BOX TO ORDER ! Ground raspberry, Orange root, Puccoon, and Wild curcumaGoldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is native to northeastern United States and the southeastern Canada. It is also known as Yellow root, Ground raspberry, Orange root, Puccoon, and Wild curcuma. The plant is a perennial herb under the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It is a small plant that has a single hairy stem and two five lobed, pointy leaves, small flowers, with raspberry-like fruit. The bitter tasting bulb, or root, is bright yellow or brown, wrinkled, and bent. Goldenseal was traditionally used by Native Americans to treat skin disorders, liver conditions, digestive problems, diarrhea, and eye irritations. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade. Prefers well-composted soils with lots of leaf mold. Planting Goldenseal Roots: Best to plant dormant live roots in the fall for emergence in the spring. May be planted in woodlands, shade garden or in pots. Prefers dappled sunlight over complete shade. Grows best in woodlands under the shade of hardwood trees, not conifers. Choose a place with deep, humusy soil. Organic compost may be added to poor soil in order to improve growth of Goldenseal, but if the soil is already a deep forest loam then amending with compost is not necessary. Rake away existing mulch and plant root in the mineral soil, just below the surface, buds up, buds barely covered by mineral soil. Spread out rootlets below rhizome and tamp in firmly. Then cover with mulch, about 2 inches deep of mulch. Regular forest mulch, rotted leaves, or coir work well. Commercial bark mulch is not a good choice. Highly valued for it's herbal properties, Goldenseal has become a threatened native plant in some areas due to the over-collection of it's rhizomes. Prized more for it's medicinal value than it's beauty, this wildflower bears one, small, rather inconspicuous white flower, which then gi...
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For just $4.95 Freesia Bulb Double blue A wide range of colors and an alluring floral fragrance make freesia hard to resist. With up to eight trumpet-shaped, upward-pointing blossoms on leafless stems, freesias make delightful cut flowers that last a long time in the vase. The freesia bulb plant is easy to force indoors on sunny windowsills. Learning how to grow freesias in the garden and freesia flower care will allow you to enjoy these beauties year after year. How to Plant a Freesia Corm in the Garden Knowing how and when to plant freesia bulbs is important for their success in the garden. Start by choosing a location with full sun or light morning shade and well-drained soil. Prepare the bed by digging and loosening the soil to a depth of at least 8 inches. Plant the freesia bulbs, or corms, at least 2 inches deep and 2 to 4 inches apart. Freesias look their best planted in groups or masses rather than in rows. Masses of a single color make a striking display. Freesias bloom 10 to 12 weeks after you plant the corms. You can extend the bloom season by planting the bulbs at weekly intervals. When to Plant Freesia Bulbs In USDA hardiness zones 9 and warmer, you can plant freesia corms in fall. In cooler areas, however, plant the corms in spring. Also, in USDA zones cooler than 9, the corms won’t survive the winter in the garden. You will need to dig them up at the end of the season and store them until next spring, but since the corms are inexpensive, it’s usually easier to purchase a new freesia bulb plant next year. Another option is to plant them in containers so you can bring the entire pot indoors for winter storage. How to Grow Freesias Indoors Freesias bloom readily indoors. Plant the bulbs about 2 inches apart in a pot filled with regular potting soil. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, and place the pot in a sunny, preferably south-facing window. Expect flowers in 10 to 12 weeks. Once the flowers and foliage die back, allow the pot to dry out and ...
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