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Murfreesboro, TN

Lettuce direct-seeded into 10 inch diameter plastic bowl, grown indoors under fluorescent lights. It's about ready to start harvesting salads right now.
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Lettuce direct-seeded into 10 inch diameter plastic bowl, grown indoors under fluorescent lights. It's about ready to start harvesting salads ... more

Lettuce direct-seeded into 10 inch diameter plastic bowl, grown indoors under fluorescent lights. It's about ready to start harvesting salads right now.
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Lettuce direct-seeded into 10 inch diameter plastic bowl, grown indoors under fluorescent lights. It's about ready to start harvesting salads ... more

Semi-double to double white frilled star with mauve-pink edge. Dark green, serrated leaves with red back. Standard. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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Semi-double to double white frilled star with mauve-pink edge. Dark green, serrated leaves with red back. Standard. Culture of African ... more

Soft pink semi-double to double pansy, broadly outlined in dark maroon, speckled lavender fantasy. Standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. WATER – Use lukewarm water that was allowed to stand for 48 hours to evaporate the chlorine. Water at the base without splashing foliage, to avoid spotting foliage. Keep evenly moist. LIGHT – Light affects flowering. Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Place 3 feet from a south- or west-facing window for the right winter lighting. In spring and summer, an east facing window is preferred. If this light cannot be maintained for eight hours, consider growing under fluorescent lights. FERTILIZER – Fertilize with a higher phosphorus (middle) number, as 15-30-15. Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers.
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Soft pink semi-double to double pansy, broadly outlined in dark maroon, speckled lavender fantasy. Standard size plant. Culture of African ... more

Single medium blue star with ruffles. Dark green, quilted, serrated foliage with a red back. Standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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Single medium blue star with ruffles. Dark green, quilted, serrated foliage with a red back. Standard size plant. Culture of ... more

Single pink sticktite star with a red sparkle edge. Medium green, plain, pointed leaves. Standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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Single pink sticktite star with a red sparkle edge. Medium green, plain, pointed leaves. Standard size plant. Culture of African ... more

**This is the same size, or possibly a little larger, as I've sold in the past. Same size, same price.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant has a clear gel inside the leaves that is often used as an alternative medical treatment for burns and skin care. Grow inside in bright light, or outside in shade in warm weather, watering every 2-3 weeks. Aloe vera does not like wet feet. To use, remove leaves at the base with a sharp knife, then put in a sandwich bag, wrap in foil, and store in the fridge to reuse for 4 or 5 days.
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**This is the same size, or possibly a little larger, as I've sold in the past. Same size, same price.** ... more

This is the plant I had formerly mis-identified as Astrantia, or Masterwort. I finally found someone on a plant ID site who was able to give me the correct ID. Sorry for the confusion! This is actually one of the stranger early spring perennials... Mukdenia rossii. I'm sorry that it doesn't have a common name, since that Latin name is a mouthful. Mukdenia rossii is native to rocky slopes and ravines in China, Manchuria and Korea. It is a compact herbaceous perennial similar to coral bells in habit and height. Palmate medium green leaves are tinged with bronze and attractive throughout the growing season. White, bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage clump to 16” tall in March and April. Best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in part shade, it appreciates afternoon shade or sun dappled shade in the south. Plants spread over time by short creeping rhizomes, and may self-seed in optimum growing conditions.
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This is the plant I had formerly mis-identified as Astrantia, or Masterwort. I finally found someone on a plant ID ... more

The carnation is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2.5 feet tall with slender leaves. The full double flowers are produced singly or up to five together, 1-2 inches in diameter, and sweetly scented.
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The carnation is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2.5 feet tall with slender leaves. The full double flowers are ... more

Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great patio or house plant, especially in containers. Be careful not to over-fertilize because too much nitrogen can reduce the fragrance of the leaves. Although the oil from crushed leaves may have some ability to discourage mosquitoes, the plants alone are grown more for their refreshing scent than as a mosquito repellent. Place citronella near a gate or path where you brush against the leaves as you walk by, or in a pot where children can rub the leaves to enjoy their fragrance. Plants are vigorous growers and drought tolerant. Be sure to move indoors before frost.
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Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great patio or house plant, especially in containers. ... more

Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great patio or house plant, especially in containers. Be careful not to over-fertilize because too much nitrogen can reduce the fragrance of the leaves. Although the oil from crushed leaves may have some ability to discourage mosquitoes, the plants alone are grown more for their refreshing scent than as a mosquito repellent. Place citronella near a gate or path where you brush against the leaves as you walk by, or in a pot where children can rub the leaves to enjoy their fragrance. Plants are vigorous growers and drought tolerant. Be sure to move indoors before frost.
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Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great patio or house plant, especially in containers. ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any shady spot in your garden. This one is larger and not as dark as the other dark variety we offer. Coral Bells begin blooming in May and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. Even though they tolerate a couple hours of shade, best results are achieved when grown in full sun. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any shady spot in your garden. This one is smaller than the others I offer, with very light green foliage. Coral Bells begin blooming in May and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. Best results are achieved when grown in part shade. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. Heucheras come in all sorts of colors, shapes, and sizes. Coral Bells have a long bloom cycle in mid-spring to summer. They will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They tolerate a couple hours of shade, but prefer full sun. These plants look good with Artemisia, ornamental grasses, or low ground covers such as Lamium or Lysimachia. It is best used as a border plant, specimen or ground cover. Dead-head spent blooms to prolong bloom cycle. In the spring, remove dead foliage only; after final blooming, cut back. In hot, humid summers, grow this long lived perennial in partial shade and avoid hot afternoon sun. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. Heucheras come in all sorts of colors, shapes, and sizes. Coral Bells begin blooming in early June and don't stop until the end of August. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. Even though they tolerate a couple hours of shade, best results are achieved when grown in full sun. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring. Continue to deadhead the plants to extend the flowering season. Dwarf Coreopsis is an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging or borders. Plant in full sun to part shade.
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This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring. Continue to deadhead the plants to extend the ... more

A rapidly spreading perennial, Creeping Phlox grows to no more than 6 inches in height. The foliage is soft, needle-like, and remains lush spring through fall. The flowers emerge in April and May and are quite brilliant. This plant looks great growing over rocks. If massed together as a ground cover, creeping phlox plants make a powerful landscaping statement. After the blooming period, prune back the foliage of creeping phlox plants to encourage foliage to become denser & more attractive as a summer ground cover. Hardy in zones 2-8, Creeping Phlox likes full sun. NOTE: This variety has larger flowers than the others.
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A rapidly spreading perennial, Creeping Phlox grows to no more than 6 inches in height. The foliage is soft, needle-like, ... more

Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil pH. Dianthus will not tolerate wet soils, especially in the winter. Remove spent blooms on tall varieties or cut back mounding plants after they flower to encourage rebloom. Dianthus plants need good air circulation and they should not be heavily mulched.
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Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil ... more

Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil pH. Dianthus will not tolerate wet soils, especially in the winter. Remove spent blooms on tall varieties or cut back mounding plants after they flower to encourage rebloom. Dianthus plants need good air circulation and they should not be heavily mulched.
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Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil ... more

Please see other choices of container color: lavender or pink. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are known for their large, colorful leaves. Prefers bright, indirect light year-round, or fluorescent lighting. Keep evenly moist but do not mist; plant in airy, light, fast-draining soil. Fertilize biweekly at half strength of container recommendations. These plants are great as annuals in the summer garden too, but will not tolerate freezing. Color of begonia may vary. Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a spreading, ground-hugging plant with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma when bruised. Also known as creeping mint, Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but aren’t sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic.
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Please see other choices of container color: lavender or pink. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are ... more

Please see other choices of container color: blue or pink. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are known for their large, colorful leaves. Prefers bright, indirect light year-round, or fluorescent lighting. Keep evenly moist but do not mist; plant in airy, light, fast-draining soil. Fertilize biweekly at half strength of container recommendations. These plants are great as annuals in the summer garden too, but will not tolerate freezing. Color of begonia may vary. Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a spreading, ground-hugging plant with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma when bruised. Also known as creeping mint, Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but aren’t sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic.
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Please see other choices of container color: blue or pink. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are ... more

Please see other choices of container color: lavender or blue. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are known for their large, colorful leaves. Prefers bright, indirect light year-round, or fluorescent lighting. Keep evenly moist but do not mist; plant in airy, light, fast-draining soil. Fertilize biweekly at half strength of container recommendations. These plants are great as annuals in the summer garden too, but will not tolerate freezing. Color of begonia may vary. Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a spreading, ground-hugging plant with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma when bruised. Also known as creeping mint, Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but aren’t sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic.
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Please see other choices of container color: lavender or blue. Rex begonias, sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, are ... more

Are you looking for an unusual Easter gift, one that is calorie-free and smells delicious enough to eat? Give a beautiful basket of herb plants. These plants, each in its own 3 inch diameter pot, can be kept on a sunny windowsill and clipped to add flavor to your cooking. Or set the herb plants into the garden, since they are already hardened off, where they will thrive and are winter-hardy. Put together your own selection of plants from this list: LEMON BALM. MINTS (chocolate, peppermint, apple, orange, grapefruit). GREEK OREGANO. THYME (common, silver-edged, citrus, lime). Please specify *three* herbs to be included, and add an alternate in case my stock is low. Please list your choices in the comments on your order. Finished basket is approximately 9-10 inches in diameter. Includes basket, lined with Easter theme fabric.
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Are you looking for an unusual Easter gift, one that is calorie-free and smells delicious enough to eat? Give a ... more

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

Members of the Euphorbia family, called Spurge, have a caustic, poisonous milky sap (latex) and rather succulent leaves. They have a flower stalk with small flowers in clusters, surrounded by bracts that are greenish-yellow in this variety. One of the most common members of this family is poinsettia, with brightly colored bracts.
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Members of the Euphorbia family, called Spurge, have a caustic, poisonous milky sap (latex) and rather succulent leaves. They have ... more