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Planting seeds, new packaging with QR codes

Posted on December 19, 2022

It is amazing how many different varieties of the “same” seeds there are. Even after descriptions and Latin names, each plant has different characteristics from their relatives. Beginning in November, plant exchange…

Shiso, Britton

Posted on August 22, 2017

Britton Shiso From Johnny’s Seeds.  Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.  Good salad mix item, or use larger leaves as sushi wraps or garnishes.  Grows well in moderate sun/heat for best colors….

Papalo

Posted on August 22, 2017

Papalo Originally from Johnny’s Seeds.  Large, bluish green leaves with a flavor reminiscent of cilantro and arugula. Popular in Hispanic communities where it is used like cilantro.  Heat and drought-tolerant, prefers to…

Pink Dragonfruit Cactus

Posted on November 2, 2016

Pink Dragonfruit Biannual fruiting season, summer and winter.  This cactus requires minimal care throughout the year.  Edible fruit is easy to peel and attractive to serve. Stick cactus leaf in the ground…

Cholesterol Spinach

Posted on August 12, 2016

Cholesterol Spinach Purchased at Home Depot as “Cholesterol Spinach,” this most closely resembles Ganura Procumbens. It is also known as the wonder plant, anti-cholesterol plant and longevity spinach.  It grow rapidly and…

Desert Rose, Solid Pink

Posted on August 8, 2016

Desert Rose, Pink solid Desert Rose, also known as adenium, is an ornamental with a variety of blooms.  (image color is close to the one brought in as a sample with the…

Oregano, Traditional

Posted on August 7, 2016

Oregano (traditional) Traditional oregano, a perennial herb, is native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.  It likes moist well-drained soil and thrives in partial shade.  Oregano makes a…

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