GARDEN & HOME Lantna - A Heat Loving Plant Perfect For Summer Jason French, Greenhouse Manager Our June Plant of the Month Lantana is a genus of about 150 species of perennial flowering plants in the verbena family. They are native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa but exist as an introduced species in numerous areas, especially in the Australian-Pacific region. The genus includes both herbaceous plants and shrubs growing to...
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Grow in your home! Unlike sprouts, microgreens are vegetables or herbs that are grown in a shallow container of media (also known as seed-starting mix) by a sunny windowsill or under fluorescent lights. Microgreens are harvested when plants are small and immature, with just their first pair of leaves, called cotyledons. In this tender young stage, nutrients are concentrated, textures are delicate, and you can enjoy the essence of each flavor as...
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While the poinsettia remains the most popular of the holiday plants, a healthy Christmas cactus in full bloom is a great gift idea for that special gardener. They are easy to care for and can be grown indoors throughout the year. The flowers range in color from yellow, salmon, pink, fuchsia and white or combinations of those colors. Common name~ Christmas Cactus Scientific name~ Schlumbergera bridesii Origin~ A group of epiphytic cacti...
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Garden & Home This fall, think spring. Article courtesy of DigDropDone.com 20 September 2016 Planting spring bulbs in the fall. Cold weather calls for layers. And so does a bountiful container. Layering Bulbs – Add a layer of soil to your pot. – The first layer of bulbs to plant will be those that flower last and grow tallest – such as tulips. – Once these are in place, add roughly 1 ¼ inches (3cm) of soil....
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GARDEN & HOME Keep Those Pumpkins Pretty! Decorating for the season is my favorite thing about fall. Whether you grow your own or purchase pumpkins, gourds and squash at market, these five preservation steps make autumn ornamentals last longer. Step 1. Harvest Well-developed fruit and dead vines are good indicators Cucurbitaceae are ready for harvest. The exterior rind should look dull and dry. Hasty harvest, scratches and other surface...
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GARDEN & HOME Here are some of the things to do the month of September: From Our Garden To Yours, Expect Success With Stutzmans In September the weather starts to moderate a little and with the cooler temperatures comes a renewed desire to get out in the garden. Here are some of the things to do this month: Must Do 1. Bring summer vacationing houseplants back indoors before night temperatures fall below 55 degrees. Check carefully for...
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