‘Armenian Cucumber’, also known as ‘Snake’ Melon is one of the oldest available heirlooms, introduced in Italy from Armenia in the 1400’s. It is often mistaken for a cucumber, but will not cross with them. These fruits can grow 3 […]

‘Anne Arundel’ is an heirloom variety. The flavor of the melon is like a honeydew. The melons themselves are green-fleshed and with bright yellow skin when ripe. Melons can be a challenge to grow, so dependant are they on good […]

‘Alienor’ is generally mature 80 days after sowing. It is a round melon with light ribbing and netting. The rind is greenish grey, and the flesh orange. Melons generally weigh two pounds, and vines have heavy yields. Resistant to fusarium. […]

‘Armenian’: This slicing cucumber is generally ready for harvest after 70 days. These cukes grow from 2-3 feet long and 2 inches in diameter, but are best eaten when between 12-15 inches long. They are straighter when trellised. Cucumbers are […]

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 develop […]

Ctenanthe genus is made up of 15 species, all evergreen perennials that spread by rhizomes. They have oval lance-shaped leaves that are sometimes invertly lance-shaped, green and marked with red, cream or lighter green striping. Great as a houseplant or […]

An epiphytic orchid, with two oblong leaves (8 inches), and conical, fleshy pseudobulbs. Spreading panicles, to 10 feet long, produce the 3 inch across flowers in summer. Should be grown epiphytically on bark (or in baskets). Requires filtered light, high […]

‘Yoshino’ is a fast-growing, pyramidal to columnar conifer with slightly pendulous branches and reddish peeling bark. Bluish green, 1/4-1/2 inch long, stiff leaves occasionally turn bronzy-green in winter. Produces brown female cones, each containing 3 to 5 seeds. Grows 30-40 […]

(Plant height:20 feet in 10 years) This cultivar has long, narrow branches with needles lying flat. Full sun produces best growth results, but can tolerate some shade. Well-drained, moist soil preferred. No pruning is necessary. Spring fertilization is recommended.

Slow-growing, cone-shaped dwarf conifer with dense, light green foliage. In wintertime, leaves turn a bronze color. Eccentric use as a foundation plant, container plant or rock garden specimen. Full sun produces best growth results. Well-drained, moist soil preferred. No pruning […]