Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

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

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

**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

Pieris japonica, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley bush or Japanese pieris, is a compact evergreen shrub. It produces pinkish-white delicate and deliciously fragrant flower clusters in unusual hanging chains, which typically last for over a month. The foliage emerges with a glossy red color that changes to green as it matures. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial to full sunlight. Water Japanese pieris deeply about once a week. Apply a 2- to 3-inch thick layer of pine needle mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth. Fertilize Japanese pieris with 10-10-10 granulated fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet. Cottonseed meal is an organic alternative that works well for acid-loving plants. Apply the fertilizer once in late winter before flowering and in the early spring after the blooms are spent. Don't crowd Japanese pieris with other plants. Allow plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. Pieris Mountain Fire is an absolute eye-catcher that deserves to be put on center stage in a very important spot in your garden. It fits nicely into tight spots as a foundation plant, or artfully established in small groupings for a delightfully decorative accent. It's perfect for the gardener looking for an unusual specimen plant for a shady corner. This beautiful evergreen is very hardy, drought tolerant and even deer and pest resistant. Next to no work is required to keep Pieris Mountain Fire looking great.
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Pieris japonica, commonly known as lily-of-the-valley bush or Japanese pieris, is a compact evergreen shrub. It produces pinkish-white delicate and ... more

Are you looking for an unusual Christmas 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 4 inch diameter pot, can be kept on a sunny windowsill and clipped throughout the winter to add flavor to cooking. Set the herb plants into the garden in spring, where they will thrive and are winter-hardy. Finished basket is approximately 9-10 inches in diameter, and basket style may vary. Message me if you'd like to know which herbs I have available. Pay for your order now and specify a preferred delivery date in the comments, in order to ensure availability.
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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

Cinnamon ferns are tall, stately beauties that grow wild in swamps and on moist mountain slopes of eastern North America. They reach heights of 4 feet or more. This attractive and interesting fern is an asset to any shady landscape. Cinnamon ferns (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) produce two distinctly different types of fronds. Fertile, plume-like, cinnamon colored fronds grow at the center of the plant, giving way to the plant’s name. They are surrounded by larger, green, sterile fronds. The contrast between the two results in an appealing, multi-dimensional plant. Cinnamon ferns have short creeping rhizomes that can be divided into two or more plants. Cut the dense, fibrous rhizomes apart between the crowns with a sharp knife or hacksaw. Trim back damaged or wilted fronds and remove every third frond from the divisions to make it easier for the plant to recover from the loss of root tissue. Replant the divisions right away and water deeply. Cinnamon fern care focuses on giving the plant plenty of water. Their native habitat is within streambeds, coastal areas and swampland; and their range extends from Texas and Florida to as far north as Newfoundland. They can easily adapt to garden conditions but only if they are kept moist. You should plant cinnamon ferns in spring after the last expected frost of the season. The spacing depends upon their use in the garden. To add a tropical appeal to stream banks and swampy areas, plant them at 6-foot intervals. In the garden, plant them two feet apart to create a backdrop for spring and summer annuals and wildflowers. Cinnamon ferns make excellent specimen plants or accents when planted at the base of a tree. Growing cinnamon ferns in the garden can add unique interest to the area. For best results, cinnamon ferns thrive in deep shade or filtered sunlight. They can tolerate more sun when grown in wet soil. Keep the soil around the ferns moist at all times. To avoid constant watering, plant them in soggy or boggy areas. Although cinnamon ferns adapt to a wide range of soil types, growing cinnamon ferns is easiest in a moist soil that is rich in organic matter. Work plenty of compost into sandy or clay soils before planting.
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Cinnamon ferns are tall, stately beauties that grow wild in swamps and on moist mountain slopes of eastern North America. ... more

Semi-evergreen, deer-resistant Dixie Wood Fern has a dramatically upright growth habit, clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to 4 ft. or more tall. Its large, coarse, dark green fronds are semi-evergreen in our Zone 7. It is best used as a vertical accent in the woodland or shade garden, in full to partial shade, in wet or constantly moist soil; or as a specimen plant. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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Semi-evergreen, deer-resistant Dixie Wood Fern has a dramatically upright growth habit, clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to ... 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.
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Ostrich fern is popular for its erect stature and graceful arching fronds (leaves) resembling huge ostrich feathers, up to 5 ... more

The slow-growing, evergreen Tassel Fern likes full to partial shade, and wet or constantly moist soil, where it will attain a height and width of 2 feet. Its short creeping rhizome sometimes forms a small trunk, covered in large cinnamon brown scales which give the base of the plant a "shaggy" appearance. The unfurling croziers hang down at their tips, giving them a drooping, tassel-like shape typical of this genus. Its delicate, fine textured bipinnate fronds,dependability, and hardiness make it an elegant addition to a shady woodland setting. Create a Japanese Serenity Garden with mixed ferns, colored foliage trees, and reflecting ponds. Plant in mass as a groundcover under flowering shrubs or in a container garden to be placed in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. Unfurling fronds add a hint of architectural flavor, making this a versatile plant in any shady area of your garden. It combines well with Carex, Heuchera and other ferns.
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The slow-growing, evergreen Tassel Fern likes full to partial shade, and wet or constantly moist soil, where it will attain ... more

Episcias (flame violets), Gesneriads which are related to African violets, are natives of Central & South America. They are grown in temperate regions as houseplants, primarily for their attractive foliage. But with good east or artificial lighting, they will also bloom at regular intervals throughout the year. These plants like it warmer and more humid than do most houseplants. Flame violets are fast growers which send out stolons, or long stems with baby plants on the ends. By the end of the summer, your plant will have several hanging all around the basket, giving it a striking appearance, in bloom or not.
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Episcias (flame violets), Gesneriads which are related to African violets, are natives of Central & South America. They are grown ... more

The spider plant is exceptionally hardy, surviving in less than perfect conditions, and stunning in perfect conditions. A mature plant forms tight rosettes of arching leaves with a profusion of hanging plantlets on long stems, up to 3 feet, as well as small white flowers. This one is green & white striped. Each basket currently contains two or three fairly large 'mother' plants almost ready to produce 'baby' stems.
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The spider plant is exceptionally hardy, surviving in less than perfect conditions, and stunning in perfect conditions. A mature plant ... more

Sempervivum tectorum, or "hen and chicks," is generally listed as hardy to zone 4. The name "sempervivum" translates to "live forever," which reflects its hardiness. Native to the Alps, these plants are very easy to grow, even in almost pure rock, but will not tolerate over-watering.
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Sempervivum tectorum, or "hen and chicks," is generally listed as hardy to zone 4. The name "sempervivum" translates to "live ... more

**This is the size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a clear gel inside the leaves that is used 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 size I've sold in past years. Same size, or possibly a little larger, and same price.** Aloe ... more

Germander is a shrubby, woody-based, clump-forming, broad leaf evergreen. It features 3/4" shiny dark green leaves forming a mound of foliage 12-15" tall. Leaves resemble miniature oak leaves, and turn reddish in autumn and during dry spells. Germander's rose-colored flowers appear in midsummer and last throughout fall. Germander foliage and flowers are usually harvested with hand pruners when the plants are flowering, and then the leaves and flowers are dried to use for crafts. Germander makes an excellent edging plant or low clipped hedge (somewhat resembling boxwood). Mass as a small scale ground cover or group. Use in rock gardens or herb gardens, or on steep banks because of its creeping roots. This pretty little evergreen is commonly planted in old world knot and herbal gardens. It also prunes very successfully for bonsai subjects. The garlic-like aroma of the foliage makes it useful in herb wreaths to freshen a room. Medicinally, an infusion is helpful in the treatment of gout. Possessing qualities similar to horehound, an infusion with honey was used for asthmatic conditions and coughs.
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Germander is a shrubby, woody-based, clump-forming, broad leaf evergreen. It features 3/4" shiny dark green leaves forming a mound of ... more

Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has a citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margaritas or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial hardy in zones 4-9.
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Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has ... more

Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has a citrus-lime scent and flavor. Good tea mint or served with fruit punch, margaritas or other drinks. Easy to grow perennial hardy in zones 4-9.
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Lime mint is a culinary mint variety with large dark green rounded leaves and tall upright growth habit. It has ... more

In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables including tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans. It is also used to prepare a tea that is believed to be a treatment for indigestion, coughs, and to stimulate menstruation. As with most herbs, oregano leaves taste best before the plant flowers. You can begin harvesting when plants have reached 4-5 inches in height. Cutting stems all the way back to the ground will encourage more stems and a fuller plant. The stems tend to get woody, and the easiest way to strip the leaves is to hold the stem by the top, uncut end and run your finger down the stem. Greek oregano also makes a nice edging plant and ground cover, requiring little maintenance.
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In Greek cooking, oregano is used in tomato sauces, with meats, fish, cheese, egg dishes, salads, cheeses, and with vegetables ... more

Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said to improve the memory, and is a symbol of remembrance at weddings and funerals. The leaves are used to flavor various foods, like stuffings and roast lamb, pork, chicken and turkey, as well as barbeque. Rosemary contains antioxidants and other bioactive compounds, some of which may be useful in preventing or treating cancers, strokes, and Alzheimer's Disease. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area and to Asia, and can withstand prolonged droughts. It can grow quite large and retain attractiveness for many years, can be pruned into formal shapes and low hedges, and has been used for topiary. It is easily grown in pots, and since it may not be reliably hardy in this area, it is recommended that you plant it in a container which can be brought inside, at least into a sunny garage window for some protection, in winter.
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Rosemary is used as a decorative plant in gardens and has many culinary and medical uses. The plant is said ... more

Because of rue's bluish leaves, it is sometimes grown as an ornamental. It also is cultivated as both a medicinal herb, occasionally as a condiment, and to a lesser extent as an insect repellent. It is used in Brazil as the key ingredient in homemade herbal cough syrup, when mashed with caramelized sugar and honey. Exposure to Common Rue, or herbal preparations derived from it, can cause severe phytophotodermatitis which results in burn-like blisters on the skin. Rue can also be made into an ointment for external use for gout, rheumatism, and sciatica. Caution: Large doses can cause mild poisoning. Contact with the fresh plant may cause dermatitis in sensitive persons; the juice is a local irritant. Rue is not to be used by pregnant women.
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Because of rue's bluish leaves, it is sometimes grown as an ornamental. It also is cultivated as both a medicinal ... more

Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too much moisture will rot the plants. The pink, lavender or white tubular flowers are very popular with bees. A Mediterranean herb, thyme holds its flavor in cooking and blends well with other flavors of the region, like garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. It is flavorful fresh and dried. It makes a nice complement to tomato sauces, cheeses, eggs and vegetables. It can also be used to flavor jellies, breads, vinegars, marinades, sauces and in bouquet garni. Thyme is also considered to have antiseptic and preservative properties and has long been used medicinally as well as when preserving meats. Established thyme plants can be harvested at any time. Simply snip a few stems. The blossoms are also edible and are at their best when first opening. Thyme is often used as a ground cover, and trailing varieties look well in pots, especially the golden and variegated varieties. Thyme can be used as an edger, but it has a tendency to die out in spots.
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Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too ... more

Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too much moisture will rot the plants. The pink, lavender or white tubular flowers are very popular with bees. A Mediterranean herb, thyme holds its flavor in cooking and blends well with other flavors of the region, like garlic, olive oil and tomatoes. It is flavorful fresh and dried. It makes a nice complement to tomato sauces, cheeses, eggs and vegetables. It can also be used to flavor jellies, breads, vinegars, marinades, sauces and in bouquet garni. Thyme is also considered to have antiseptic and preservative properties and has long been used medicinally as well as when preserving meats. Established thyme plants can be harvested at any time. Simply snip a few stems. The blossoms are also edible and are at their best when first opening. Thyme is often used as a ground cover, and trailing varieties look well in pots, especially the golden and variegated varieties. Thyme can be used as an edger, but it has a tendency to die out in spots.
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Thyme is a low growing, woody perennial. It is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too ... more

Compact, everbearing tree or shrub producing medium sized sweet black fruit, many times fruit the first season. Bring it into your sunroom for the winter, and can produce year-round! Grows 2-6ft. tall and wide. Delicious fresh for juice or toppings. Cut back periodically for optimal fruiting. Can be grown in landscape spaced 4 to 6ft. or in containers, clipped to a minimal ht. of 2ft. Planting Zones 5-11.
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Compact, everbearing tree or shrub producing medium sized sweet black fruit, many times fruit the first season. Bring it into ... more

16" x 10" wooden basket containing two large Rex begonia plants in separate gallon pots. The Rex begonias are some of the most stunning houseplants. Sometimes called painted-leaf begonias or fancy-leaf begonias, these plants are known for their large (up to 6"), colorful leaves. Preferred growing conditions include 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. This begonia is rhizomatous, growing from a thick, fleshy rhizome that grows just below the surface of the soil. Repot in spring when the rhizome outgrows the pot. Because rhizomes have shallow roots, a shallow pot will do.
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16" x 10" wooden basket containing two large Rex begonia plants in separate gallon pots. The Rex begonias are some ... more

All sedums are very easy to grow. Plant them in any average to rich, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. This low growing variety will grow in more shade but may not flower. Propagation can be done by division, stem cuttings, and seed, plus self-sown seedlings tend to be common. Use in rock gardens or as border plants.
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All sedums are very easy to grow. Plant them in any average to rich, well-drained soil in full sun to ... more