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Try The Thessaloniki Tomato, It's Very Popular!

The Solanum lycopersicum 'Thessaloniki Tomato may be hard to pronounce but easy to grow and even easier to enjoy. This heirloom plant has been around since the 1950's in the United States. It originally was grown in Greece. The production of the plant is high. One of its best attributes is that...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-26-2009
Sungold Organic Cherry Tomatoes Are Well Worth A Try

The Sungold Organic Tomato Solanum Sungold is one of the best varieties of cherry tomatoes. It is a vigorous growing plant and very productive. The best time for eating is when they turn an orange color. Their flavor will knock you out it is so good. They will begin to produce early in the season and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-25-2009
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
Try Sugar Baby Watermelons That Are Sweet and Sugary

This Sugar Baby Watermelon bursts with a sweet and sugary flavor. Citrullus Sugar Baby (Watermelon) as the name denotes, it a smaller variety of watermelon that won't take up too much room in your garden. The melon's will weigh about 10-20 pounds, are firm and sweet with brown seeds. The dark...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-27-2009
Organic German Lettuce Stands Up To Light Frosts

This German Organic Lettuce Lactuca Winter Density (USDA Organic) Lettuce - Bib Romaine), Lactuca sativa 'Winter Density' is cold hardy down to zone 3 and up to zone 9. German Organic lettuce is an heirloom variety that is easy to grow and will harvest in 55 to 65 days from planting. Winter Density...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-28-2009
This Organic Gypsy Broccoli Will Not Disappoint

Gypsy Broccoli Organic 'Brassica oleracea Gypsy (Broccoli)' is USDA organic and a tasty treat. Not to mention all the wonderful vitamins it provides for your healthy body. Growing your own broccoli is less expensive than purchasing them from the grocery. You can also harvest it when it is the...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-13-2009
Frontenac Grapes Are Perfect For Northern Gardens

If you are looking for a cold hardy grape for Northern gardens, this Frontenac Grape 'Vitis Frontenac' is an excellent variety for you. It has proven to be hardy down to 30 degrees below zero. This makes it hardy from zone 4 to zone 8. If you like wine making, the Frontenac is one of the best...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2009
A Cold Hardy Valiant Vigorous Blue Grape

The Valiant Grape Vitis 'Valiant' is known for its vigorous growth and its round blue grapes. The up to half inch diameter fruits are great for jams, jellies and juices. They can be eaten fresh but they are a tart grape so be prepared for a little zing as you bite into them. This grape has low...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-06-2009
Try The Worden Blue-Black Sweet Grapes

The Worden Grape 'Vitis Worden' is known for its sweetness and its wonderful blue-black color. It grows in large clusters and is hardy from zone 4 to zone 8. It also is mildew resistant. The growth of this grape is very vigorous. It has been used for fresh eating, desserts, jams, cobblers and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-04-2009

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