I’m redoing my seed collection. It’s gotten out of hand, and some seeds aren’t producing as many plants as before. This week I dropped off all of the individual labeled packets at…
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Planting seeds, new packaging with QR codes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…