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The Intensely Flavored ‘Ambrosia’ Pomegranate

‘Ambrosia’ Pomegranate gets three times the size of other pomegranates, yet this cerise globe shaped fruit has the flavor of the juice and seeds that’s just as intense as any of the other pomegranates. Of course, each pomegranate has its own complex and unique flavor! Similar to the ‘Wonderful’ Pomegranate...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by barb-nhn on 11-19-2009
This Beauty Bush Is Tall With Interesting Bark

Beauty Bush is a very fitting name for this bush. It has arching branches of green foliage that will overflow with pale pink flowers that have a delicate bell shape to them. This bush grows upright and has bark that is light brown. The bark will split vertically and will also peel and exfoliate. This...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-09-2009
What is Lady's Mantle?

Lady’s Mantle is named after Virgin Mary’s cloak because of its scalloped leaves! It is often found in northern European gardens, where it is native. It is a traditional perennial herb enjoyed in flower gardens for its attractive and unusual yellowish-green flowers , which are small and numerous. Like...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 07-14-2009
Re: when should i plant in western colorado

Hello and welcome to the community. Please post your zip code so I can pinpoint your growing zone.

Posted to Gardening Tips & Advice (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 04-04-2009
Seed Starting

Lately everyone is talking about saving money by starting plants from seed. This is a great idea, but be forewarned. Most of us who have only sunny windowsills (no greenhouses or grow lights) are somewhat limited in our seed-starting efforts. That being said, all is not lost and you can still start seeds...

Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 02-03-2009
Inexpensive Vegetable Or Flower Seedling Grow Light

I have looked at many different styles and prices of fancy new grow lights to start out my vegetable and flower seeds. These fancy grow lights do work but you can also get by with fluorescent shop lights. These lights will produce a shorter, stockier plant which I find perfect for my tomato seedlings...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 01-24-2009
Oriental Poppies

This orange Oriental Poppy is one of the many plants that are growing in our yard. This is actually just one of a mass of stems and flowers. I wanted to focus in on the beauty of the flower so chose one that was a new plant. They are one of the first plants to grow in our yard. They really add color...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by patti-nhn on 11-20-2008
Cat Grass Can Satisfy Your Cat's Craving

Are your cats getting into your plants? Do you know that some houseplants can be harmful for cats to eat? Outdoor grasses may have harmful pesticides on them! Here is an opportunity to give them their own plant to chew on. Not only will they enjoy the taste but it can also help with fur ball elimination...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-17-2008
Butterfly Flowers Attract An Abundance Of Butterflies

If you are an avid Butterfly fan, you must plant this Butterfly Flower Aschepias tuberosa L . It is easy to grow from seed inside or out as the weather permits. Butterflies are attracted to bright colored flowers which makes these red-orange fire colored flowers extremely attractive to them. Monarch...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 10-31-2008
This Cucumber is a Delicious Space Saver

The Slicing Fanfare cucumber Cucumis satiovus (Hybrid) is famous for it's space saving size. It is a compact plant that has 2 to 3 foot vines, great for small gardening areas. These could also be grown upright on a fence or trellis and would also work well in containers. With containers they could...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 10-28-2008

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