Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:21 am How to Get Started: When planting, pick an area with well draining soil and plenty of sunlight. It is recommended that you mix in a little organic compost to get the vegetables off on the right foot. Keep the soil damp with a drip line […]
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Plant Guide: Hosta
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:24 am How to Get Started: These plants are shade lovers, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t love a little sun! Plant in an area that gets afternoon shade. The darker your leaves are, the more sun it needs. These plants like rich, acidic […]
Plant Guide: Swiss Chard
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am How to Get Started: Plant Swiss chard about 3 weeks FOLLOWING the last spring frost date in your area. Plants can also be started for a winter crop after the last fall frost. Water the vegetables throughouly during the Summer and use mulch to […]
Plant Guide: Thyme
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:26 am How to Get Started: Start as a seed, indoors in early Spring (now would be a great time!) As soon as the last frost passes, transplant your sprouts in the sunniest patch of your garden. This plant blooms twice yearly, once in spring, […]
Plant Guide: Agave
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am How to Get Started: Agave leaves have sharp points, so make sure this plant is in an area where no one will get hurt. For rapid growth, propagate your plant from a parent offset. This plant loves rocky or sandy soil, and actually thrives […]
Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines […]
Plant Guide: Yucca
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not […]
Plant Guide: Asparagus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am How to Get Started: Plant in early Spring, and give your seeds a hearty feeding with a nitrogen-free fertilizer. Asparagus is a perennial, so it will reach full yield in 1-2 years. Plant in an area of full sun, but make sure you keep […]
Plant Guide: Cyclamen
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am How to Get Started: This plant has the opposite growth cycle as normal plants. It blooms in the winter and goes dormant in the summer. Cyclamen loves cool temperatures, but you should keep it away from windows when temperatures are below freezing. It likes […]
Plant Guide: Dianthus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am How to Get Started: Plant in areas of full sun (but partial sun will do) or somewhere that 6 hours of sunlight is common. Water plants whenever the first few inches of soil appear dry, and expect to water plants at least every 2-4 weeks. […]