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Where should I plant Amsonia Blue Ice?

Amsonia Blue Ice will surely become a favorite for any gardener! In late spring, Blue Ice forms clusters of navy blue buds at the ends of each stem that open to periwinkle blue star shaped flowers. The bright green foliage of this erect, clump-forming plant turns a rich shade of yellow in the fall. This...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-04-2009
What Clematis will bloom in the fall?

Clematis Empress will bloom from summer to fall. What a charming clematis that offers superb summer color! Clematis Empress produces large (4-6 inch) double flowers that have pink petals with darker pink center bars. The inner petals sprout spiky pink "hair" and the plant blooms from May through...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-27-2009
What is a Juniper Shrub?

A Juniper is generally described as a perennial evergreen tree or shrub . Juniper shrubs can grow just about anywhere. They are very hardy in nature and tolerate drought very well. These shrubs work great for landscaping projects. Certain types of juniper shrubs grow very low across the ground while...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-10-2009
Caring for the Tidy and Compact Miniglobe Honeysuckle

Miniglobe Honeysuckle is a naturally compact, tidy, ball-shaped plant. It is a mounded shrub that features diminutive yellow flowers in spring and red berries in the fall With dense blue-green foliage, it makes an excellent foundation plant or can be used for low hedges . A low maintenance exeriscape...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-10-2009
The Easy-to-Grow Cavalier Nectarine

The Cavalier Nectarine is medium sized, firm and very aromatic with yellow freestone; resists brown rot. It has an orange-yellow skin blushed with mottled dark red; a r esilient flesh texture. Ripening in late July, it is easy to grow and quite attractive when in bloom with showy blossoms. Nectarines...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 09-26-2009
Tollie's Sweet Organic Peppers, You Have To Try Them!

Capsicum Tollie's Sweet (USDA Organic) Pepper is a pepper that many gardeners find to be one of their favorites. Its versatility is commendable. It is an Italian Heirloom so has been grown successfully for many years. The fruits are 4 to 5 inches long that will ripen to a deep red color. They are...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-23-2009
Serrano del Sol Hot And Flavorful

For a nice interesting change, why not try the Serrano del Sol Pepper . Capsicum Serrano del Sol (USDA Organic) HOT Pepper, Capsicum 'Serrano del Sol' is a large sized, candle-flame shaped fruit that is 3 inches long. It goes from a nice dark green to a bright red as it ages. It also can be harvested...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-16-2009
Marjoram Sweet And Organic!

Sweet Organic Marjoram , what could be more flavorful than this? Origanum (Marjoram, Sweet) is an organic variety of Marjoram that is used in many types of cooking, in rubs for meat, sauces, especially in spaghetti sauce and other Italian specialties. The plant itself is somewhat decorative with its...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-01-2009
Gone Fishing For Some Peppers?

Have you ever heard of Fish Peppers ? Well, if not, I will fill you in. 'Capsicum Fish (USDA Organic) Pepper Heirloom, Capsicum 'Fish' Organic Fish Pepper does not really describe its looks but it does have long 2 inch fruits that with their curvy shapes remind me of fish hanging from a fishing...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-31-2009
Organic Mint Works Well In Containers

Organic Mint Mentha (USDA Organic) Mint, Peppermint, Mentha piperita 'Mint, Peppermint' is easy to grow and can be used in a multitude of ways. Mint can be used for tea, ice cream, mint candies as well as with meats and salads as a garnish or eaten fresh to freshen your breath. It is also said...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-24-2009

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