Plant Profile: Cape Daisy/South African Daisy (Osteospermum hybrids)
Karen The gorgeous flowers of Cape daisies are very appealing and look great in either the garden or in containers, but are not ideal garden subjects for many US gardeners as…
Plant Profile: Cilantro Delfino (Cilantro sativum Delfino) also called Chinese parsley
My attempts at growing cilantro have not been an overwhelming success so I was delighted to find this All America Selections winner. Cilantro has the tendency to bolt or go…
Sweet Potato Vine ‘Margarita’ (Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’)
This plant is an all time treasure! The chartreuse color looks good with almost everything, it spreads quickly to fill in the space but is never weedy, and grows well…
Plant Profile: Cherry Tomato ‘Lizzano’ (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Lizzano’)
A good cherry tomato that can be grown in a container or hanging basket is a wonderful thing. Positioned right outside the door it is available for snacks as well…
Plant Profile: Stargazer Lily (Lilium hybrid)
You probably first saw a ‘Stargazer’ lily in a flower arrangement, either a fresh one from the florist, or in a picture of a fashionable living room in a home…
Plant Profile: Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoraci)
This herbaceous perennial is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes broccoli, alyssum, and stock. It’s origin is obscure but it is believed to be native to…
Plant Profile: Caladium (Caladium bicolor)
The large showy leaves of caladiums are always a big draw especially if you have a shady area that needs color. The plant grows 12-20″ tall and has leaves that…
Plant Profile: Arugula (Eruca vesicaria)
How about some bite to your salad? Grow arugula, a member of the mustard family. It is not related to lettuce but is frequently in packages of musclun seed as…
Plant Profile: Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla)
The small sky-blue flowers of Brunnera are one of the most endearing sights in the spring garden. They look like the flowers of forget-me-nots with their yellow eyes and are…
Plant Profile: Eggplant ‘Gretel’ (Solanum melongena ‘Gretel’)
I bought a 4 pack of ‘Gretel’ at the local farmer’s market and didn’t realize it until I was about to plant it. I had never had a yen to…