Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, and may not bloom next year. This native shrub, American Elder or Sambucus canadensis, has been known for its delicious fruit (for use in jellies, pies or wine) since native American times. It has more recently been used in landscapes for its spectacular blossoms and dramatically colored berries. The Elderberry is also a fantastic wildlife habitat, providing both shelter for small animals and a healthy food source. Elderberries are both drought and cold-tolerant, adapt to almost any soil type and most drainage conditions and have few pests. They grow 6 to 12 feet high in an oval or rounded shape. The white flower clusters are generally 6 to 10 inches in diameter and are very showy with a nice fragrance. The fruit, which is pleasantly tart but high in vitamin C, is a smooth round berry measuring three-sixteenths-inch in diameter growing in broad flat clusters. Grows in zones: 3 - 9
close

Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, ... more

A vigorous and easy to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple midribs. Perfect for the woodland garden as a backdrop to hostas or paired with coral bells. Thrives in moist, shady settings, though more tolerant of brief dry spells than most ferns of its type. An herbaceous perennial.
close

A vigorous and easy to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple ... more

Giant Japanese Fern is thought to be a result of a cross between a typical Athyrium nipponicum pictum, Japanese Painted Fern, and its cousin the lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina). A very unique and rewarding hardy fern, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a massive, arching 3 feet tall clump of silvery fronds with green highlights on dark purple stems. Terrific for edging the shade border, in the rock garden, or in containers. Deciduous. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years. As with all athyriums, deer-resistance is excellent.
close

Giant Japanese Fern is thought to be a result of a cross between a typical Athyrium nipponicum pictum, Japanese Painted ... more

This lovely fern grows around 12-18" tall and slowly multiplies to form a large clump 24" across. The fronds are approximately 18" long and are a soft-grey metallic color with hints of red and blue. The center stem is red so the contrast is excellent. This variety has more burgundy color at all seasons than the other one I offer. This fern prefers partial rather than deep shade. It is an excellent contrast plant to other shade perennials, such as Hosta, bleeding hearts, columbines, astilbe, and heuchera.
close

This lovely fern grows around 12-18" tall and slowly multiplies to form a large clump 24" across. The fronds are ... more

This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy green fronds above them into a glittering canopy! A hardy native American shade-lover that combines well with just about everything in the border.
close

This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy ... more

This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy green fronds above them into a glittering canopy! A hardy native American shade-lover that combines well with just about everything in the border.
close

This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy ... more

Ostrich fern is popular for its erect stature and graceful arching fronds (leaves) resembling huge ostrich feathers, up to 5 feet long and 3 feet wide. Each frond is cut into numerous leaflets and subleaflets. As they mature they spread at the tip, creating a lovely canopy effect. Ostrich fern is very easy to grow in a variety of light exposures, but prefers shade or partial shade. It colonizes fairly fast by spreading rhizomes, eventually forming large, glorious colonies, but rarely becomes invasive. Ostrich fern grows best in moist, rich soil conditions but tolerates occasional drought when established. It's excellent around a pond or in a damp border. Few plants impart such a light, airy, cooling effect in the landscape, or provide such a range of foliage textures for the garden, as Ostrich fern. Fiddleheads are edible, and this is the preferred species to eat. However, it should only be eaten in moderation as all ferns contain varying amounts of carcinogenic compounds. The plant is not evergreen, but the fertile fronds turn black and persist through the winter. They perform better and better with age. Do not plant too deep; set the crowns at or just below soil level. A year-round mulch is recommended. Zones 2-7, and native south to Virginia and Missouri.
close

Ostrich fern is popular for its erect stature and graceful arching fronds (leaves) resembling huge ostrich feathers, up to 5 ... more

Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of pure white flowers which move constantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies. Although Gaura may not always winter reliably, plants flower for the entire summer and fall, so consider using it even as an annual. Superb in containers, the subtle color blends easily in borders. Drought tolerant once established.
close

Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of pure white flowers which move constantly, looking like a cloud of ... more

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but are cold-hardy, long-lived perennials. It is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Geraniums prefer light shade and well-drained soil.
close

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but ... more

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but are cold-hardy, long-lived perennials. It is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Geraniums prefer light shade and well-drained soil.
close

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but ... more