Elatums are the largest group of delphiniums, all being perennial and having Siberian parentage. ‘Berghimmel’ is a tall Elatum with short, slender, wind-resisant stalks bearing single, light blue flowers with white centers. Lower florets still look nice by the time […]
Delosperma nubigerum ( Yellow Ice Plant )
Showy yellow flowers in summer on succulent-leaved groundcover. Great rock garden plant. Plant is drought tolerant once established. Requires excellent drainage. Spring fertilization is recommended. Low maintenance plant that requires very little pruning.
Davida involucrata ( Dove Tree )
Tree has a very tidy overall appearance. Flowers are of interest as they are surrounded by white bracts of unequal size, resembling a dove perched upon the branches. (Some may say the flowers look like discarded tissues tossed up into […]
Daucus carota ( White Belgian Carrot )
‘White Belgian’ is a white heirloom variety which is quite large, often growing 24-28 inches long. The exposed portion of the root will go green, but it does not become bitter. Heavily trench the ground before planting to 36 inches […]
Daucus carota ( Thumbelina Carrot )
‘Thumbelina’ is a baby carrot which matures extremely early. It is globe-shaped like ‘Parmex’, but will also tolerate heavy soil. Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones are a must for carrots. If your soil is less than ideal, […]
Daucus carota ( Short n Sweet Carrot )
‘Short ‘n’ Sweet’ is a cylindrical carrot which grows to about 4 inches in length. Good choice if you have heavy soil, because these carrots handle the density well. Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones are a must […]
Daucus carota ( Royal Chantenay Carrot )
‘Royal Chantenay’ is generally ready for harvest after 70 days. This Chantenay-type carrot has a 5-6 inch long root, 2 inches wide at the top and tapering to a point. Due to its dark color, it is a popular juicing […]
Daucus carota ( Parmex Carrot )
‘Parmex’ is a baby-carrot variety which yeilds tiny globe-shaped carrots. They are very sweet, and their stubbiness makes them ideal for container growing. Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones are a must for carrots. If your soil is […]
Daucus carota ( Nelson Carrot )
‘Nelson’ generally matures in 65 days. This is a high-producing, Nantes-type carrot. Roots are smooth, 6-7 inches, and deep orange in color. Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones are a must for carrots. If your soil is less […]
Daucus carota ( Nantes Express Carrot )
‘Nantes Express’ is a good, medium-sized carrot. It is ready for harvest by early to mid-summer Loose, well-drained soil, free from clods and stones is a must for carrots. If your soil is less than ideal, plant only short rooted […]