A native of southern and central US, Missouri primrose is also called Ozark sundrops. It is a herbaceous perennial and member of the willowherb familiy, Onagraceae, that also includes Fushia,…
When you think about growing cucumber you should consider this All America Selection winner of 1994. The slender dark green, 8-9” long fruits are excellent slicers and are produced are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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