The sansevieria trifasciata picked up the name mother in laws tongue from the sharpness of the evergreen sword like leaves that grow in an upward fashion. Information about Watermelon Radish including applications, recipes, nutritional value, taste, seasons, availability, storage, restaurants, cooking, geography and. The Bush Tucker Survival Guide - A description of many Australian bush tucker plant foods of the Sydney region, and how to use them in wilderness survival. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest cantaloupe with this growing guide from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Sun Covers, Ground cover plants that grow and thrive in full sun. Utilizing ground covers can help to transform a bare or dull part of your yard into a beautiful,low maintainance show area.. The suitability of a plant to use as a ground cover is determined by it's growing habits, not necessarily by size or by height. Typically, ground covers sprawl, spread, run, or colonize by reseeding. Some ground covers will only grow in full shade, others thrive in full sun, and still others will survive no matter where you grow them.

Common Name. Botanical Name. Height. Plant Characteristics and Notes. USDAZones. Growing Requirements. Benefits. African Daisy. Arctotis x hybrida. African Daisies typically have bold, beautiful foliage and large, 3.

The foliage is grey to silvery green and coated with soft, downy silver hairs. The flowers close at night.

Alpine Speedwell. Veronica allionii. An abundance of small spikes of light blue flowers arise in early summer. Mow or shear flower spikes down after bloom to keep neat. Aubrieta. Aubrieta deltoidea. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and rewards you with a long lasting cover of delicate flowers in early Spring. Australian Saltbush.

Atriplex semibaccata. The Creeping Saltbush is a low growing shrub from Australia with light green curly leaves. It will survive in areas where there is high levels of salt in the soil. Flowers in the summer are insignificant. Baby Sun Rose. Aptenia cordifolia. It produces bright 1. Excellent for hanging baskets.

Beach Daisy. Asteriscus maritimus. They have leathery, slightly fuzzy, silvery green foliage, and for 6- 8 months of the year will cover themselves with 1. Easily hybridized Rock Garden plant. Black- Eyed Susan Vines have dark green, arrowhead- shaped, 3. They produce a profusion of brightly colored, 1.

New foliage emerges dark green in spring then changes to dark purplish- black by summer. Loose spikes of small, light pink or white, bell shaped flowers appear in mid summer.

Blue Carpet. Campanula carpatica. Deer Resistant ground cover. Blue Chalksticks. Senecio serpens. 6- 1. In extremely hot areas, it should be protected from direct sun. Blue Fescue. Festuca glauca. They tend to die out in the center after a couple years and will need to be divided.

Blue Star Creeper. Laurentia fluviatilis. It covers itself with small star shaped flowers from May through June. Excellent filler between paving stones and in rock gardens. Bougainville. Bougainvillea. Bougainvillias produce some of the showiest display of colors of all vines. Most cultivars have an upright growth habit, but there are many shrubby varieties and creeping types as well.

Brass Buttons. Leptinella squalida. It is a good ornamental grass for growing in containers. Bugleweed. Ajuga reptens. It produces loose, aster- like flowers in the summer. Cape Marigold is considered invasive or noxious in some areas. Catmint. Nepeta faassenii.

Catmint is a compact, upright branching perennial that grows 1- 2 feet tall with a spread of 1. From early summer into fall, Catmint plants produce long, loose spikes of pretty, . Cats love it, and it repels Aphids! Cat's Foot. Antennaria dioica. It produces light to bright pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Excellent mimi ground cover for hot and dry spots in the garden.

Chameleon Plant. Houttuynia cordata variegata. It should be grown in boggy conditions or can be planted directly into ponds or along stream banks.

Insignificant flowers appear in mid summer. Cinquefoil. Potentilla fruticosa. Potentillas prefer well- drained, reasonably rich soil, but will tolerate clay, rocky, or even slightly alkaline soils as well. Loads of pink or yellow 'buttercup' flowers in June.

Cotoneaster. Cotoneaster. The flowers are generally small and appear from spring to early summer followed by bright red or orange berries for the birds to eat in winter. Coyote Brush. Baccharis pilularis. Coyote Brush is a fast growing evergreen shrub with small, bright green leaves. It blooms from July through October with clusters of tiny flowers.

The male flowers are yellow, female flowers are white. Cranesbill. Erodium reichardii. From April until October they produce . This plant is easily grown from seed or propagated by division. Trim back after blooming. Creeping Lily Turf. Liriope spicata. 8- 1.

Lily Turf produces spikes of tiny flowers in late summer, followed by dark blue berries in late fall. Creeping Mazus. Mazus reptans. Covers itself with pretty, orchid- like flowers in the late spring.

Good for planting between pavers or as a carpet- like border planting. Creeping Speedwell. Veronica prostrata. Produces loose spikes of small blue, star shaped flowers in early summer. Deadhead spent flowers for a rebloom in early fall. Drought tolerant once established.

Creeping Speedwell. Veronica repens. 1. Produces small, pale blue or white flowersall spring. Ideal for growing between flagstones. Creeping Zinnia. Sanvitalia procumbens.

They should be planted in rich, well draining soil, in full sun. Cup and Saucer Bellflower. Campanula calacanthema. This annual variety prefers full sun and rich, well drained soil and should be kept well watered, especially when in bloom. Cup Flower. Nierembergia.

It is great for hanging baskets and planters or as a quick ground cover Dwarf Baby's Breath. Gypsophila muralis.

This biennial plant has now been hybridized to include double flowering varieties in shades of white, pink, rose- red or purple. The bright 2. It produces an abundance of 1- 2. Fan Flowers are sprawling plants with light green, coarsely toothed foliage.

Each stem becomes studded with small golden flowers in mid summer. Excellent contrast near lighter foliage plants. Ground Ivy. Glechoma hederacea. It will survive almost anywhere that there is sufficient moisture. The five inch spikes of tiny orchid- like flowers appear continuously from March through July.

Hardy. Ground Morning Glory. Convolvulus mauritanicus. Ground Morning Glories are drought resistant, evergreen perennials that are useful as ground covers, rock gardens and border plantings. They have fuzzy grayish green leaves and pretty, funnel shaped lavender blue flowers in the Summer. Hardy Purple Ice Plant.

Delosperma cooperi. Dozens of bright magenta, Daisy- like flowers in mid to late Summer. Needs good drainage.

Hardy Yellow Ice Plant. Delosperma nubigenum. Due to its vigorous carpeting growth habit it is outstanding ground cover and rock garden plant.

The plant covers itself with hundreds of yellow daisies in late spring. Heartleaf Saxifrage. Bergenia cordifolia. Glossy 8 inch heart shaped leaves.

Hungarian Speedwell. Veronica austriaca. Six inch spikes of intensely colored, deep blue flowers appear in summer and last for 3- 4 weeks. Ice Plant. Carpobrotus chilensis. The flowers are bright and dramatic but they will fail to open without full sun. Indian Mock Strawberry.

Duchesnea indica. The fruit is fairly flavorless but it is edible and plentiful all summer long.

Ivy Geranium. Pelargonium peltatum. The Ivy Leaved Geranium is a frost tender, climbing and trailing, semi succulent perennial that produces clusters of orchid- like flowers at the vine tips all summer. Good in hanging baskets.

They can be propagated by softwood cuttings or grown from seed. Irish Moss. Sagina subulata< 1.

Mosses grow primarily in lightly shaded areas. Thousands of tiny Moss plants will bunch together to make a single patch of moss. Kangaroo Lobelia. Dampiera diversifolia.

This plant is useful as a ground cover or container plant. Knotweed. Persicaria bistorta. Knotweed or Bistort plants are low maintenance, quick growing, semi- evergreen perennials with bright green, lance shaped leaves. Knotweed plants produce - bottlebrush- like spikes of tiny, pink, bell- shaped flowers on leafless stems that rise above the foliage from late spring into early fall. Lady's Mantle. Alchemilla mollis. Tiny, star- shaped flowers appear in loose clusters in late spring to early summer.

Lily Turf. Liriope muscari. Lily Turf plants form 6. It is deer resistant plant and will tolerate wet conditions.

Lotus Vine. Lotus maculatus. The Lotus Vine is a semi hardy hanging or ground crawling vine that is most often grown as an annual plant. The foliage consists of fine, 1- 2. Produces lots of bright, 'parrot beak' shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.

Excellent for hanging baskets or to cascade down a rockery. Mexican Daisy. Erigeron karvinskianus. Excellent as a ground cover or in rock gardens. Mondo Grass. Ophiopogon japonicus.

Produces small clusters and tiny lilac flowers in late spring into early summer. Natal Plum. Carissa macrocarpa.

Natal Plum is a quick growing tender shrub with thick, shiny, oval 1- 2. The fruit is edible, but the leaves contain toxic sap. Thorns along the stems. Ozark Sundrops. Oenothera missouriensis. It is a fast growing, spreading, fine foliaged ground cover from New Zealand. It will be covered with small flowers from early spring until fall.

Pansy. Viola. 3- 8. They may bloom in early spring or fall depending on the species.

Planting time is critical. Phlox. Phlox subulata. It has dense, very fine textured, light green or light grey foliage and produces Yarrow like flowers from mid summer to early fall. Red Dragon Fleeceflower.

Persicaria microcephala. The Red Dragon Fleeceflower is a fast growing, low maintenance, spreading perennial that grows 2- 3 feet tall, with a 3 foot spread. They are known for their bright red stems and stunning, 3. The sprays of tiny, white flowers and the foliage are both useful in cut flower arrangements. Red Spike Ice Plant. Cephalophyllum speciosum. It will produce two inch red flowers in winter and early spring.

Requires well draining soil. Rockcress. Arabis sturii. The small green leaves are usually jagged and sometimes hairy. Good for rock gardens or as a ground cover plant.

Rocky Point Ice Plant. Malephora lutea. 6- 1. In extremely hot regions it should be planted in partial or light shade to avoid sun burn. Sandwort. Arenaria montana.

It produces a mass of small 1. Good for rock gardens or as a ground cover. Scotch Heather. Calluna vulgaris.

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One is any variety that is over 5. The other includes any variety that was developed and/or. We carry both types. All heirlooms are open- pollinated. For at least 1. 0,0. Now that. big companies are consolidating, it is more profitable to offer fewer varieties.

Many. gardeners volunteer considerable time to preserve this diversity, because that. In just that 2. 0 years, 6. For a detailed explanation of what heirloom and open- pollinated vegetables are. The Heirloom Vegetable Gardener's Assistant Open site in a. Seed quantities: If the quantity is given by weight, the average number of.

Most packets will have more than enough seeds for the average home. If the seed is very expensive, I put fewer seeds in a packet, so you. Back to Table of Contents. Asperagus. Argenteuil Asperagus. New in 2. 01. 5! A French heirloom gourmet variety that dates to the 1. Slightly purple blush on green spears.

Suitable for. blanching. Can harvest in 2 years. Back to Table of Contents. Beans. Note that more of our beans are organically grown. Click links to different types of beans or page down to browse selections: . Optimum soil temperature is 6. For best flavor, pick.

If. you should get busy and forget to pick them until the pods get very fat and you. Just take off the pods and steam them until tender. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents. Bush Dry Beans. Beans usually have 8. All of the. snap and wax beans in the catalog make good dry (soup) beans, too.

Anasazi (organic): 9. Complete Time Tracking Software Crack Tools. May have been originally grown by the Anasazi. American Southwest, this beautiful maroon and white bean. Mexican dishes or baked beans. Heirloom similar to Jacob's. Cattle beans. They cook up faster than most beans.

Always tender with good. Black Turtle Beans (organic): 8. Popular heirloom developed before 1. US in 1. 83. 2. Will stand very hot weather.

More flavorful than pinto. Try this in Mexican dishes or as a heathy meat substitute for a tasty.

Might need warmer soil than most beans to. Rich flavor. If picked very young and thin, they make good snap. RECIPE: Mexican beans Soak 1 cup dry beans overnight. Add 3 cups water, 1. Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beans are soft. Epazote. is sold in the herb section.

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Bush Snap Beans, or Green Beans (the Wax Beans in the next section are also for eating as. All of the snap and wax beans in the catalog make.

No waste! Beans usually have 8. A mixture of green, purple and yellow (wax). Have a colorful garden without having to buy. Contender Beans / Buff Valentine Beans. Disease resistant, popular variety. These will also make good dry beans for soup, refried beans. Royal Burgundy Beans / Purple Queen Beans.

Stringless 5- 6 inch purple pods are much easier to find in. Snap beans turn green when cooked. High yields. and resists bean beetles. Good as dry soup bean, too.

Tendergreen Beans (organic this year!): 4. AAS winner in 1. 93. The 5. 5- 7 inch pods are medium green. These will also make good dry beans for soup, baked. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents.

Bush Wax Beans (Use. Beans usually have 8.

Dragon's Tongue Beans / Dragon Langerie Beans / Merveille de Piemonte Beans / Horticultural Wax Beans: 5. This Dutch heirloom has 6- 8 inch flat pods that. Can be eaten as snap or shelly bean. Golden Wax Beans, Improved / Topnotch. Strain: 5. 0- 5. 2 days. This hardy. compact, disease resistant plant bears creamy yellow, straight 4- 6 inch pods.

Also makes an excellent dry bean. Very productive. 1. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents. Bush Lima Beans, also called Butterbeans or Butter Beans when. Fordhook 2. 42 / Mammoth Wonder Lima Beans / Potato Lima Beans: 7.

This AAS winner from. Plants grow 1. 6- 2. Fat ivory seeds. 5. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents. Pole Lima Beans, also called Butterbeans or Butter Beans when. Christmas Lima Beans / Large Speckled.

Calico / Giant Butter Beans: 7. Eat as a lima or a delicious soup bean. Prolific. vines climb 9- 1.

Large white seeds with maroon spots have a rich flavor. Pretty enough to use in seed mosaic crafts. King of the Garden / Henderson's Leviathan. Large White Lima: 8. Vines are 8- 1. 0 feet long, but can be.

Large white lima beans. Very productive. 5. Pole Lima Mix A mix of Christmas (red and white striped) and King of the.

Garden (White) pole limas. Taller than 5 feet but can.

Use as lima or. butterbeans. Willow Leaf Lima Bean: A . Vines 6- 1. 0 ft tall, but will.

Very productive with small. Introduced in 1. 89. Burpee. Some. drought and heat tolerance. They do well here in our 9. I. love them as dried beans (butterbeans) in soup, but they can be eaten as green limas though they are a bit small, but baby limas cook faster.

Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents. What Is The Sound Of A Whip Cracking Lessons there. Dry Pole Beans. Sorry- -none this year.

Snap Pole Beans, or Pole Green Beans and Pole Wax Beans. Beans usually have 8. Colorful Pole Snap Bean Mix: A mixture of green, purple and speckled snap and yellow wax. Pole beans are usually more productive than bush beans, but you do.

Kentucky Wonder Green Bean, BS (brown. Old Homestead Brown Seeded Beans: 5. This high- yielding heirloom snap bean was introduced. The 7- 1. 0 inch green pods grow in. Purple Pod Beans / Purple Peacock Beans: 6. Pretty purple pods make this bean easy to see. High- yielding heirloom from the Ozarks of Arkansas.

Rattlesnake Beans / Preacher Beans: View. Pretty dark green pods are streaked with purple. Good drought. resistance. The vines grow up to 1.

Does not do as well in the North, but grows fine in Kansas. Purple. streaks make them easier to see when picking.

Purple streaks disappear when. Yellow Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean / Golden.

Podded Climbing Wax Bean: 6. Beautiful long yellow beans are almost stringless. Everbearing. Pods are. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents.

Runner Beans / Scarlet Runner Beans. Runner beans need warm soil (7. They don't like dry soil or extremely hot weather. Plant about 1. inch deep and 6- 9 inches apart near a trellis or other support. In warm. climates, Los Angeles for example, some varieties might die back in winter and. Scarlet Runner Beans: 6. Prolific and very ornamental.

Showy red. flowers on 8- 1. This heirloom was. Native Americans of the Southwest. The red flowers may attract hummingbirds. Back to list of bean types. Back to Table of Contents. Soy Beans. Edamame Soy Beans, Be- Sweet 2.

Vegetable Soybeans): Edamame beans. This Japanese treat can be eaten in the shell. High yields of yellow. Just as easy to grow as bush snap beans.

To eat, just boil the green. It's finger food! Eat as a snack. with salt or use in salads or soups like any shell bean. Back to Table of Contents. Beets. All beets can be used for both greens and roots. RECIPE: Vampiro. (Beet/Carrot Juice Plus) Use a juicer. Squeeze the juice from one to.

Remove seeds. Mix and drink. Makes one tall glass.

Bull's Blood Beet (organic): 6. The tops are a. very pretty dark purple- red with excellent flavor. Looks lovely in the garden. Chiogga Beet / Candystripe Beet / Dulce. Chioggia Beet / Bassano Beet: View.

Pretty red and white circle pattern when sliced. Pre 1. 84. 0 heirloom. Italy is good for mild- flavored greens or beets. Cylindra/Formanova/Butter Slicer: 4. Long, smooth, red beet is popular because is makes uniform 1.

If left whole, it. Nice Danish. variety. Heirloom introduced in USA in 1. Detroit Dark Red Beet: 4.

The most popular beet for home gardens, with.