Thursday, May 2, 2013

2013 Annual List - Zinnias

Yellow, 3' tall
White, 3' tall
Scarlet, 3' tall
Salmon, 3' tall
Creamy Yellow, 3' tall
Bright Pin, 3' tall
Sun Gold, 2 - 2 1/2' tall
Polar Bear, 3' tall
Super Cactus Lilac, 20-30" tall
Dreamland Pink, 10-12" tall
Swizzle Cherry 10-12" tall
Dreamland Red, 10-12" tall

2013 Canna Lilies

Canna Lily Care-
-Plant in well drained soil, they will not survive in soggy soil
-Plant in full sun
-Plant 4" - 6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties and 1 foot apart for medium and dwarf
-Start the tubers indoors for earlier blooms but make sure they get ample warmth
-Deadhead the flowers but leave the foliage to nourish the tuber for next year
-In the fall after the first frost, dig up the tubers, let dry for a few days and store in paper bags or boxes with peat moss

-These have already been started for the summer, they are all 1 - 2 feet tall already.
Canna Variegated
Full sun, 72"

Canna Bengal Tiger
Full sun, 72" tall


2013 Annual List - Cosmos

Cosmos Sparking Wine 2.5 - 3' tall
Cosmos Gloria 4-5' tall
Cosmos Picotee 4'
Cosmos Ladybird Mix, Yellow, Red or Orange
12 - 18" tall
Cosmos Dancing Dolls 2.5 - 3' tall
Cosmos Sea Shells 4-5"
Cosmos Candy Stripe 3-4" tall
Cosmos Versailles Red 4-5' tall
Cosmos Psyche White 4-5' tall

2013 Hosta and Ferns

Hosta Green, 12-18" tall, white flowers
Only 6 left
Hosta Bright green, 24" tall
white flowers.
Hosta green/white variegated, 12" tall
Hosta light green/medium green variegated
24" - 30" tall, light purple flowers
Hosta Elephant Ear 36" tall and wide
white flowers
Hosta Golden Tiara
light green/medium green variegated
purple flowers, petite foliage
SOLD OUT
Ostrich Fern, 18 - 24"

2013 Annual List - Salvia and Bachelor Buttons

Bachelor Buttons White Ball
2-3' Full sun

Bachelor Buttons Blue Boy
2-3' Full sun

Salvia Forest Fire 2-3', Full sun 
Salvia Sumer Jewel 20"








2013 Grasses List

Purple Majesty 30 - 36" Annual - SOLD OUT
Silver Tip Triticale 24 - 36" Annual
Frosted Explosion 24 - 32" Annual

Blue Select Fescue, 10 - 12" Hardy to zone 4



 
Blue Fescue, 10 - 12" Hardy to zone 4

 

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

2013 Vegetable & Herb List

TOMATOES


Amana Orange   **SOLD OUT**
AMANA ORANGE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 2 lbs.
  • Color: Yellow-Orange
  • Shape: Fluted beefsteak
  • Flavor: Mildly sweet
  • Best Use:  Salads, slicer
  • More: High in lycopene



Paul Robeson **SOLD OUT**
PAUL ROBESON
Organic. Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 8-10 oz.
  • Color: Red with Black
  • Shape: Slightly flattened
  • Flavor: Earthy, acid/sweet
  • Best Use:  Slicer
  • More: Rated “Best of Show” at the Carmel TomtoFest




Hillbilly  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**

HILLBILLY
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 lbs.
  • Color: Yellow-Orange with red streak
  • Shape: Beefsteak
  • Flavor: Sweet, low acid
  • Best Use: Slicer, sandwiches
  • More: High in lycopene





  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Tigerella
TIGERELLA
Heirloom Early. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 4-6 oz.
  • Color: Red with Orange Stripe
  • Shape: Slightly elongated
  • Flavor: Tangy, rich
  • Best Use: Salad or Canned
  • More: Disease resistant. High yields

Brandywine  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
BRANDYWINE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: up to 1 1/2 lbs.
  • Color: Pink
  • Shape: Beefsteak
  • Flavor: Sweet & rich
  • Best Use: Slicer, sandwiches
  • More: Ranks first in taste. Slow to mature




Ultimate Opener   **SOLD OUT**
ULTIMATE OPENER
Hybrid. Early. Indeterminate. 
  • Fruit Size: 8 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Round
  • Flavor: Sweet & juicy
  • Best Use: Salads
  • More: Disease resistant. High yields





  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Northern Delight
NORTHERN DELIGHT
Organic. Open-pollinated. Early. Determinate.
  • Fruit Size: 2 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Slightly elongated
  • Flavor: Sweet, slightly tart
  • Best Use: Salads
  • More: Compact plant. High yields. Cold tolerant





Fox Cherry
FOX CHERRY
Organic. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1 1/2 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Slightly flattened
  • Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, mile acid
  • Best Use:  Salad, cooking
  • More: High yields. Vigorous vines



Yellow Pear
YELLOW PEAR
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: Yellow
  • Shape: Pear
  • Flavor: Very sweet
  • Best Use: Salad, preserves
  • More: Prolific, producing all summer long





**SOLD OUT**
Roma
ROMA
Open-pollinated. Determinate.
  • Fruit Size: 4 oz.
  • Color: Bright red
  • Shape: Plum
  • Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, mile acid
  • Best Use: Canning, paste, sauce, salsa
  • More: Meaty, few seeds






Amish Paste  **SOLD OUT**
AMISH PASTE
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 6-12 oz.
  • Color: Red
  • Shape: Plum
  • Flavor: Sweet
  • Best Use: Paste, sauce, salsa
  • More: High yields


VEGETABLES


Pingtung Long Eggplant
PINGTUNG LONG
Heirloom.
  • Fruit Size: 12-18 inches
  • Color: Dark Lavender
  • Shape: Long and slender
  • Best Use: Great on the grill
  • More: Clusters of up to 20






Black Beauty Eggplant
BLACK BEAUTY
Heirloom.
  • Fruit Size: 1-3 lbs.
  • Color: Dark Purple/Black
  • Shape: Large, bell-shape
  • Best Use: Italian cooking
  • More: No spines



Verde Tomatillo
VERDE TOMATILLO
Heirloom. Indeterminate.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: Bright green
  • Shape: Round in husks
  • Flavor: Extremely sweet
  • Best Use: Sauces, salsa
  • More: Two or more needed for pollination. Very prolific


Paprika Alma Pepper   **SOLD OUT**
PAPRIKA ALMA
Organic.
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches
  • Color: White to orange to red
  • Shape: Round
  • Heat: Mild-Medium
  • Best Use: Raw, stirfry, drying
  • More: Thick-walled fruit. Very prolific




Franklin Hybrid Brussel Sprouts
FRANKLIN HYBRID
Hybrid. Early.
  • Fruit Size: 1-1 1/2 inches
  • Color: Green
  • More: Big yields. Disease resistant






  **LIMITED QUANTITIES**
Snow Crown Hybrid Cauliflower
SNOW CROWN HYBRID
Hybrid.
  • Fruit Size: 2 lb heads
  • Color: Pure white
  • More: Tie inner leaves over developing heads to blanch










HERBS



German Chamomile
Self-seeding Annual.
  • Size: 22"
  • Use: Tea, sleep-aid
  • More: Harvest flowers when fully open.





Winter Thyme
Perennial.
  • Size: 8"
  • Use: Poultry, fish, rock garden
  • More: 
  • Harvest in the morning, after dew is off the leaves.







Flat Leaf Parsley

Annual.
  • Size: 12-18"
  • Use: Salad, poultry, pesto
  • More: More flavorful than curly variety.






Dukat Dill
Organic. Reseeding Annual.
  • Size: 18-24"
  • Use: Pickles, fish, salads
  • More: Holds leaf stage longer than other varieties.





Slow Bolt Cilantro   **SOLD OUT**

Organic. Reseeding Annual.
  • Size: 2-3"
  • Use: Mexican dishes
  • More: Flowers attract beneficial insects & produce Coriander.