This is a thornless, thicket-forming, rapid-growing, deciduous shrub that grows to 8′ tall and wide. Leaves are broad, ovate, light green, 5-lobed, up to 10″ long. Long lasting, saucer-shaped, fragrant, white flowers are held in showy panicles, to 2″ wide. […]
Rubus idaeus ( Willamette Raspberry )
‘Willamette’ bears large, deep red, flavorful fruits in mid- to late summer. Raspberries are biennials that perform best in full sun with plenty of water and a good fertilizing when blooms begin. They are generally thorny, although some cultivars are […]
Orchid Potting Mix
Orchid Potting Mix 1 part peat moss 6 parts fir bark 1 part medium grade charcoal Articles Grow Delphiniums from Seed Container Gardening Recipes Garden Loam Potting Soil John Innes Potting Compost Orchid Potting Mix Cacti Potting Mix Alpines Potting […]
Helleborus niger ( Christmas Rose )
These are long-lived, evergreen plants with basal clumps of long stalked leaves, divided fanwise into leaflets. Flowers which appear in December and persist until April, are cream colored with many stamens and dangle above upper foliage. If planted in warmer […]
January and Spring Gardening Tips
Janus, who lends his name to the month of January, was the dual-faced Roman god of gates and doors. He also was called the god of beginnings as it was commonly believed that you needed to go through a door […]
A Guide to planting Cucumis sativus ( Glacier Cucumber )
‘Glacier’ is generally ready for harvest after 56 days. Cukes are 4-5 inches and have thin, ribbed skin. They have an abundant yeild. Can be trellised in a greenhouse, and do not require pollination. Cucumbers are known space hogs in […]
Alcea: Perennial Plant, How to grow Hollyhocks
How to grow Alcea Referring to its medicinal use, from the Greek althaea, to cure (Malvaceae). genus of easily grown plants comprising annuals, biennials and perennials. Biennial species cultivated A. ficifolia (fig-leaved or Antwerp hollyhock), to 6 feet, single or […]
Holiday Safety and other December Gardening Tips
December brings family and friends together to celebrate the holidays. Ensure you have a safe season by taking a few precautions before your guests arrive. For starters, take care with holiday decorations, mainly if your guest list includes young children […]
How 2024 Will Be the Year of Solar
Solar panels have become pivotal in creating a sustainable and green future by harnessing the sun’s power to generate electricity. As a clean energy source, they offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The interest and demand for solar […]
Fun Facts about Poinsettias
Are you a trivia buff? If so, perhaps you’d be interested in knowing a little bit more about the poinsettia plant you buy every Christmas. For example, did you know that the poinsettia’s main attraction is not its flowers, but […]