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  • Growing the Violet Black Magic - one of the darkest flowers!

    True to its name, Violet Black Magic has 1" wide, solid matte black flowers with a tiny bright yellow eye. Growing only to a height of 6 to 8 inches, it is one of the darkest flowers in existence! This viola is an early blooming plant and is usually grown as an annual. It blooms from May to July...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-04-2009

  • Colorful Container Plants

    In the front of my house by the garage, I have always planted impatiens in my large containers for color, along with some spike plants for height and contrast. It is a shady area, but this year I decided to add some nasturtiums. What surprisingly easy plants to grow, and they did so well in the...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 10-07-2009

  • Impressive Elephant Ear Plant!

    My brother and I compare produce from our gardens, give each other advice, and get somewhat competitive at times when we "show off" our tomatoes, peppers etc. Well, he sent me this picture of his Elephant Ear plant. I don't think I will try to outdo him on this one! You can tell how large...
    Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 09-20-2009

  • Information on Planting Sweet Corn

    Work your bed area about six inches deep, making sure to break up clods of dirt. If you live in a cold-weather area, wait 10 days to 2 weeks after the last frost before planting. You should also take into consideration what type of corn you are planting. Because corn is wind-pollinated, plant it in blocks...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-30-2009

  • How to care for Chinese Lantern Lily (Christmas Bells)

    The Chinese Lantern Lily produces uniquely shaped, bright orange flowers, which bloom all summer long on short stems. The little flowers are shaped like Chinese lanterns or hanging bells. The Chinese Lantern Lily will bloom all summer long in the right climate and prefers well-drained soil and full to...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-27-2009

  • Salvia Velocity Blue Is An Annual With Intense Dark Blue Flowers!

    The Salvia Velocity Blue is an annual flower that you cannot live without. Its large dark blue flowers grow in spikes. This makes it great to give some height amongst your other plants in the garden or containers. But they will put on a great show on their own in solid blue. Its mature height is 12 to...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-30-2009

  • Large Lilac Blue Verbena Flowers Are Quite A Sight!

    The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena has flowers that are not your typical Superbena! Their flowers are large and their clusters are very attractive in their beautiful lilac blue color against their green foliage. If you are familiar with Verbenas, this Superbena variety are much improved. This...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-30-2009

  • Try Lanai Lavender Star Verbena For Attractiveness As Well As Color!

    The Lanai Lavender Star Verbena is unusual with it's lavender petals with white strips along the edges and a yellow center. It is a great plant to attract butterflies. It grows in clumps and blooms from spring into fall. It is a trailing plant that can grow from 6 to 12 inches tall and 20-24 inches...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-28-2009

  • A Unique Superbenia Verbena With Its Large Lilac Blue Flowers

    The Large Lilac Blue Verbena Pedula Superbena puts on quite a show with it large lilac blue flowers. This type of Verbena is especially good in window boxes, balconies, as well as hanging baskets. It can also be used as a ground cover. It does require full sun exposure. It will grow to a height of 6...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 07-27-2009

  • Growing Coleus

    What plant has multicolored foliage, can grow in the shade, can be large or small, and hates the cold? Of course, most everyone already know I am probably referring to the Coleus plant. Coleus leaves come in dozens of colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. Try Dipt in Wine for great color. They can be tiny...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-25-2009
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