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Azalea 'Dorothy Hayden' - Robin Hill azalea

Prunus laurocerasus 'Novita' - cherry laurel

Papaver somniferum - Opium Poppy (1461 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 07:55:49 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

This seed has been saved for generations for its beautiful show of lavender flowers which are followed by closed seed pods filled with poppy seeds. The blue bread seeds can be harvested and used for baking. (85 days) Approx.: 150 seeds per pack. Heirloom. Grows 1-2 tall. Reseeds readily! Moisture: Moderate Exposure: Full Sun Proper name: Papaver somniferum ...

Gardening with Heirloom Seeds (535 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 08:49:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summers crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. Theyre living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for g ...

Acer mandshuricum - Manchurian Maple (669 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:04:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Zones: 5 to 7 Mature Height: 30-40 feet A rare sight even in botanical gardens. Upright, spreading form. Orange to red fall color. Manchurian Maple prefers partial to full sun and moist soils. ...

Sorghum bicolor - Broom Corn (1291 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 07:50:02 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Sorghum bicolor var. technicum; 5-6 ft. Tender Annual; Lovely sprays of broomlike tops fill with red seeds at maturity. Tie several together for a terrific broom. Great in dried flower arrangements. Excellent forage for birds. Easy to grow. Direct seed in garden 4-6 seeds per foot when all danger of frost has passed. Fertilize soil well with mature compost. Harvest at peak of bloom. ...

Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower (3060 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:23:12 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. ...

Amaranthus caudatus - Love-Lies-Bleeding (1282 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 12:31:15 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

Called Flower Gentle by Culpepper, this tall plant produces pinkish-red, draping plumes with distinctly beautiful, opalescent, tiny seed that is both ornamental and edible. Can be used as both a cut or dried flower. Sow directly, 8-10 seeds per foot when soil is warm and danger of frost has passed. For an earlier crop, can be planted in flats and transplanted at 4-8 inches tall when danger of frost has passed. For cut flowers, pick at peak of bloom. Leave heads on plants until they drop a few se ...

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Rosy Red' - Hardy Hibiscus (1719 readers)

Contributed by amazon 19.02 2008 on 09:22:20 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

These Gorgeous 9-inch Hibiscus Blooms Can Take the Heat! Huge, parasol-shaped hibiscus flowers completely cover the compact, bushy 2 1/2-foot hibiscus plant! All summer long, enormous 9-inch rosy-red blooms cover these neat 2 1/2-foot hibiscus plants! ...

Saintpaulia 'EverSpecial' - African Violet (822 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.07 2007 on 09:45:44 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Everfloris African Violets or Space Babies are one of the Newest and most popular series by Optimara: Continuously Blooming! The EverFloris is the first continuously blooming African Violet whch has beautiful wazy leaves and the flowers all have a stunning white-greenish edge. Theyre out of this world! ...

McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container (516 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 11:04:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers | With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible thats grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide. ...

Annuals, Perennials, & Bulbs (550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.06 2007 on 19:54:53 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Stunning flower gardens that bloom through the seasons depend on the artful combination of annuals, perennials, and bulbs. In this book, Anne Halpin shows you how to grow these plants and gives foolproof design techniques for any landscape. The extensive section on using color in the garden can guide you through the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized too. You will learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in co ...

Elettaria cardamomum - Cardamom (343 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:26:23 Topic: Plants / Herbs and Spices Match on Article's text

Common Names: cardamom, Malabar cardamom, Ceylon cardamom | Family: Zingiberaceae (ginger family) | This popular ginger is native to India. The spicy seeds are very aromatic and used extensively for culinary purposes, It is the true Cardamom of commerce. As an ornamental plant It must be grown with constant warmth. ...

Lagurus ovatus - Bunny Tails (741 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:24:00 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Soft, furry flower heads are excellent for dried bouquets. Use in borders, backgrounds, pots or for cutting. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Grows 12 inches high. Hardy in zones 5-9. It will also drop seeds that come up year after year! Plant 12 part. Also known as Rabbits Tail Grass or Hares Tail Grass. ...

Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Mexican Red Bird of Paradise (2126 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.12 2007 on 11:31:07 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower is an evergreen shrub or small tree in frost free climates. In the tropics it gets 15-20. In cultivation peacock flower is usually 8-12 tall, growing that large even after freezing to the ground the previous winter. Mexican Red Bird of Paradise flower lives up to its name with incredibly showy blossoms of orange and red. The flowers are bowl shaped, 2-3 across, with five crinkled, unequal red and orange petals, and ten prominent bright red stamens that extend ...

Belamcanda chinensis - Leopard Lily (707 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:15:47 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

An unusual perennial for the warm sunny border with sword-like rich green leaves and clusters of delightfully speckled flowers, for the first time offered in a wide range of colors. In autumn the seed pods burst to reveal clusters of black seeds like blackberries. Will flower in its first summer from seed. Flowers early summer. Height: 36-40 inches. Prefers sun. Hardy in zones 5-9. Also know as the Blackberry Lily! ...

Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks (587 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 04:52:20 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. These range from bright yellow, through various shades of green, grey, pink, purple, red, orange and brown, to almost black in some varieties. The leaves may be dull or glossy, or covered with soft down or longer hairs. Small silvery hairs are commonly found ...

Clematis chiisanensis 'Korean Beauty' - Clematis (1274 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:42:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Liven up your hanging basket, container plantings, or trellis this summer with this easy to grow Clematis. Flowering in only three months from sowing, you can use Korean Beauty almost anywhere, plus as a hardy perennial it will come back year after year. The nodding, rich yellow blooms are followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Climber to 9 feet. Blooms summer to autumn, prefers full sun to light shade. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Start seeds now. ...

Dioon edule - Cycad (799 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:14:14 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

The Mexican Cycas is a true living fossil, the name often applied to cycads because they have changed very little in the last 200 million years. Dioon edule is truly a handsome and distinctive specimen. And it is one of the most cold hardy cycads. Mature and established plants have been reported to tolerate temperatures down to 9 F for several days. ...

Acer griseum - Paperbark Maple (1661 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2007 on 21:24:25 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Zone: 4 to 8 Grows to: 20-30 ft. Can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but very rewarding. A beautiful small tree with great individuality and brilliant red fall foliage. Lovely rich reddish brown peeling bark stands out wonderfully in a winter landscape. A wonderful specimen tree. ...

Orchids (416 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:30:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Practical Guide to Care and Cultivation | The exquisite variety of forms and colors of orchids are made accessible to beginning growers in this fascinating introduction to the more than 25,000 species that make up this diverse plant family. The book covers commonsense advice on repotting, dividing, and growing orchids from seeds in a variety of settings including the greenhouse, the home, and the outdoors. Information is also included on major orchid families and their characteristics, how to ...

Matricaria recutita - German Chamomile (505 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:24:56 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Matricaria recutita Medicinal 18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion plant, it can enhance the growth of cucumbers, onions and most other herbs. Start plants indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds on soil surface and keep moist. ...