Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the soil warms, and then harden off and transplant shallowly outside. Space the plants 24 inches apart in […]

‘Blanc Ameliore’ is an excellently flavored selection from France. Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the soil warms, and then harden off and transplant […]

Species in the grass family (Poaceae)have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they do not […]

The Sedge family (Cyperaceae) is as widespread as the grass family, but are especially common in wet or moist habitats in temperate and subarctic zones. The stems of sedges are solidly filled with pith, and do not have nodes. They […]

An epiphytic orchid with 24-30 inch long, linear leaves and ovoid pseudobulbs. Pendant racemes produce numerous, strongly-scented flowers in autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light in winter. Allow to […]

A lithophytic orchid with 9 inch long, narrow, oval leaves and spherical pseudobulbs. The upright racemes produce 3-6 flowers in autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light in winter. Allow […]

An epiphytic orchid with 12 to 24 inch long, fleshy leaves and small pseudobulbs. Arching racemes produce numerous creamy-yellow flowers from late winter to spring. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full […]

An epiphytic orchid with 24 to 30 inch long, linear leaves and ovoid pseudobulbs. Arching racemes produce flowers (to 5 inches across) in spring. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light […]

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with 24 inch long, linear leaves and ovoid pseudobulbs. Arching racemes produce the fragrant flowers in early winter. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light in […]

An epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with 24 inch long, linear leaves and ovid pseudobulbs. Arching racemes produce the showy, fragrant flowers in early winter. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light […]