By dave April 11, 2015 | The Top Azaleas and Rhododendrons It's Rhododendrons Celebration Week! Let's open it up with a look at the top species and cultivars from among this collection of vibrant and beautiful plants. (853 words - Read the full article) |
By dave April 10, 2015 | Try out Malabar Spinach There's so much to love about this useful plant. Let's look at Malabar Spinach, how to grow it, why you should grow it, and all the wonderful qualities it brings to your garden. (596 words - Read the full article) |
By farmerdill April 9, 2015 | Remember the Cymlin? Back when I was a barefooted kid, all the old folks grew cymlins. Sometimes they might use the term 10 toes, but the official name was cymlin. As I grew up and encountered new folks, I heard the term patty pan used. Today we usually know them as scallops. The White Bush was what folks grew in my youth. (246 words - Read the full article) |
By dave April 8, 2015 | ATP Podcast #85: Bulbs to Plant in the Spring There's a vast selection of bulbs that are meant to be planted in the spring and that's what we're talking about in this week's podcast. Join us and be inspired as we share our favorite spring-planted, summer blooming bulbs. |
By Paul2032 April 7, 2015 | Primroses....Add a Little Color Where I Need It This time of year I get hungry for a little spring color. Primroses are the ideal plant to fill this need. (198 words - Read the full article) |
By ZenMan April 6, 2015 | It Can Be Fun To Breed Your Own Zinnias As you already know, zinnias are easy to grow, and they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, shapes, and descriptions. But did you also know that zinnias offer you an easy entry into the hobby of plant breeding? (306 words - Read the full article) |
By Eric4home April 5, 2015 | Row Covers and Plant Supports, Freecycle! Election posters are supposed to be removed the day after elections here, so I help. The metal frames for the posters are excellent for holding row covers. (125 words - Read the full article) |
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I have been finding wonderful seeds at Chiltern Seeds in the UK for about 7 years and all my orders have been error free. They ship internationally, in my case to Mexico, and every experience, from finding the seeds I want to order at their website to the arrival at my door, has been a smooth ride, correct and timely. I can't recall an order of seeds that didn't germinate successfully. They have a vast selection and a surprisingly good selection of seeds for tropical climates. I rate them in my top 5 favorite seed companies.
Finally have a great new garden center in Elk Grove, CA! Love, love, love this place. They sell all our organic supplies, and organic and heirloom plants. We can spend hours just walking around. This place has everything for your gardening needs.
Another great business in California to purchase iris. I have not visited the farm, but order iris online. So far, so good. Great selection, good prices, and great shipping. I have purchased about 20 irises in total so far. All irises purchased are thriving and are beautiful. I highly recommend this business.
These gardens are breathtaking. Located about 20 miles north of Sacramento. You can view approximately 1200 varieties of Iris and purchase some during your visit or order during your visit. You can pick up your Irises in August or they ship to you. There are picnic areas and you can spend the entire day just walking around five acres of the most beautiful flowers. Have taken my granddaughters on numerous occasions. I have purchased over 30 Irises and they are all multiplying and healthy. A must-see destination.
This year was my first ordering from this vendor. After comparison shopping on-line, I found they had the best selection and best prices. I ordered in February and immediately received a phone call (!) asking whether I wanted the hardy plants shipped immediately and the tropicals later or if everything should be combined in one order. What great customer service! The plants were beautifully packed and double bagged. I'm very happy with everything I received. Note, unlike many vendors, TWL doesn't send a page of instructions with the plants. The instructions on their site are extremely comprehensive. Just remember to take a look to refresh your memory before you're in mud to your elbows.
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