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Growing an Akane Apple Tree

Akane apple is an attractive, round, bright red apple with a firm, white, juicy flesh that is somewhat tart, sweet and spicy. It can be harvested in mid-August to late September. Since it does not store well, enjoy it early after harvest. Being a cross between a Jonathan and Worcester Pearminan, Akane...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-14-2009
Attractive and tasty, the Cox Orange Pippen Apple Tree

Cox Orange Pippin Apple Tree is a semi-dwarf tree that reaches a height of 15-20 feet at maturity. This upright, spreading tree is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid and late spring. It requires full sun and needs a dry warm climate. It should have regular pruning to keep it in shape, and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-12-2009
The Heirloom Ashmead's Kernal Apple

Ashmead’s Kernel Apple Tree is a semi-dwarf tree that grows 15-20 feet in height. It will produce in 3 to 5 years and the harvest time is usually in October. This tree produces well in zones 3-6. It is an upright spreading tree, that generally crops well, though on exposed sites it can be irregular....

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-11-2009
Honeycrisp Apples

All it really takes is a first crisp-juicy bite out of a Honeycrisp apple and most people are hooked. In our supermarket the Honeycrisp brings around 50¢ - 75¢ more per pound than other varieties. The price alone signifies that the apple is popular enough to garner a higher price from consumers. Fruit...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 06-27-2008
Little Bluestem Grass - A Gardeners Dream!

Ignore most plants and you can be assured they will shrivel up and die. Plant a grass named Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and once established can be ignored often when you are doing your watering chores. This grass originates on the prairie where it can be very dry. Little Bluestem sends...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 05-01-2008
Dutchman's Pipe

If you are a butterfly person living in Zones 4 - 8 who has an extensive butterfly garden, I would guess you have at least one Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia durior) planted in your garden. The Dutchman's Pipe is simply one of the best butterfly magnets there is. The deciduous vine is a rapid...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 04-19-2008
Raspberry - Caroline

I "accidentally" started growing raspberries a few years ago. I have since moved and had to leave them behind but I'm thinking I might have to start growing them again because they are so easy to grow and every year you get a bigger harvest. There is nothing like the taste of fresh raspberries...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-31-2008
Like Chocolate Chips? Try our Chocolate Chip - Ajuga plant

As I'm sitting here eating my chocolate chip cookies I realized that this would be a good time to tell you about our Chocolate Chip Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip' plant. I have seen these used often for ground covers and it's nice to see something different from the same old typical ground...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-28-2008
Zoysia Grass Plugs for a beautiful sturdy lawn!

Zoysia grass is a wonderful choice for a low maintenance lawn. It's hardiness and the fact that it doesn't need much water make it a great choice. It has a wonderful full, dense texture and in the winter will turn a beige color and then start coming back in the spring to it's bright green...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-27-2008
Arborvitae Sherwood Moss

This is a beautiful evergreen with soft foliage. It's a great border for areas where you want a shorter hedge. The height on these is approximately 4-6 feet and they spread 3-4 feet. They would make a great background for your flower garden as well as an accent to the front of your house. They are...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-24-2008

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