The story goes that the Cherokee Indians gave ‘Cherokee Purple’ to a man in Tennessee in the late 1800s. If this is true, the tomato is an heirloom variety. Unfortunately,…
‘Fiesta del Sol’ is the first truly dwarf Mexican sunflower topping out at 2½’ instead of 5-6’ like other varieties. The plants thrive in heat and humidity, are drought tolerant,…
If you enjoy both green and red sweet peppers, consider ‘Bell Boy’. Its thick walled, four lobed, blocky fruits can be used when green or left to turn bright red.…
‘Purple Majesty’ is a regal plant that does well in the border, containers, and vase. Standing 4 to 5’ tall, it has a commanding presence in the garden forming a…
Developed over 50 years ago, ‘Ruby Queen’ can be considered an heirloom variety. It was an All American Selection winner in 1957 and is still available today and earning praise…
‘Twinny Peach’ snapdragon is a very unusual snapdragon. It’s flowers don’t resemble the traditional ones in form or color. First, there is no jaw to the flower; instead the flowers…
Okra likes warm days and nights so it is traditionally associated with the South. It actually thrives in the heat and humidity there, pumping out pods even in the hottest…
‘Firewitch’ is a good example of the adage that good things come in small packages. Of all the pinks in my garden this one is the most attractive throughout the…
Whether you bake it, grill it, or use it as a base for soup, acorn squash is a tasty vegetable. Growing them is easy but space can be a problem…
When they named this floribunda rose “Easy Does It’, they weren’t kidding around. It is easy to grow, disease resistant, and a virtual flowering machine. Week after week a single…
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