Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. 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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This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than the photo, and covered with buds and blooms. Semi-double to ... 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

This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the picture. 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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This plant is at least 6" diameter, much larger than in the picture. Single pink sticktite star with a red ... 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 a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** 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 a larger plant, and includes several 'pups' in the pot.** Aloe vera is a succulent plant with a ... 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

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful pink feathery flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful red flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful purple feathery flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful soft silvery pink feathery flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful white feathery flowers, wonderful in the back of the perennial border.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Masterwort produces many small, ivory flowers that are flushed pink and bloom continuously throughout the summer and fall, wafting a sweet scent. Like Queen Anne’s lace, each masterwort blossom is an umbel of tiny flowers, framed by a collar of papery bracts. Masterwort is the perfect companion for astilbes, ferns, and hostas. Masterwort prefers part shade and rich, medium to wet soil. It grows best in soil that is not allowed to dry out.
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Masterwort produces many small, ivory flowers that are flushed pink and bloom continuously throughout the summer and fall, wafting a ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or hostess gift. Herbs are those commonly used in baking and cooking, and will be a great addition to any kitchen. Specify herbs you want from this list: lemon balm; purple or green basil; chocolate, grapefruit, orange, peppermint, pineapple, or spearmint; Greek or variegated oregano; garden or variegated sage; silver-edged, English, or common thyme. Comes with a list of the plants included, as well as their uses. Basket #1 is approximately 9" round, and may or may not have a handle.
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Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or ... more

Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or hostess gift. Herbs are those commonly used in baking and cooking, and will be a great addition to any kitchen. Specify herbs you want from this list: lemon balm; purple or green basil; chocolate, grapefruit, orange, peppermint, pineapple, or spearmint; Greek or variegated oregano; garden or variegated sage; silver-edged, English, or common thyme. Comes with a list of the plants included, as well as their uses. Basket #1 is approximately 9" round, and may or may not have a handle.
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Fabric-lined basket filled with three herb plants in their own 4" pots will make a great summer porch decoration or ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on branching stems. Large leaves are medium to olive green. Male and female pink flowers (to 1” across) bloom in pendent clusters from July to early fall. These plants prefer part to full shade, and don't like to be dry. The showy flower and spreading habit make it great for woodland naturalizing. Deadhead flowers to extend bloom period. It's a good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well with hostas and ferns in the shade garden, woodland garden, or shaded border. Plants may also self-seed. New season growth is usually late to appear.
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Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on ... more

HEIRLOOM. The standard bell pepper for many decades, this 1928 introduction is still the largest open-pollinated, heirloom bell you can grow. A perfect stuffing pepper — blocky 4" x 3½", thick-walled, tender and flavorful. Green maturing to red. These plants are budded and ready to set into your vegetable garden.
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HEIRLOOM. The standard bell pepper for many decades, this 1928 introduction is still the largest open-pollinated, heirloom bell you can ... more

The short, bushy, 17 inch tall plants generally provide good leaf cover for fruit. If started early and heavily fertilized, each plant can yield up to 12 four-lobed, 3 x 3 inch colorful peppers. They begin green, later turn purple, and finish a deep red when fully mature. A crisp, sweet bell. TMV.
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The short, bushy, 17 inch tall plants generally provide good leaf cover for fruit. If started early and heavily fertilized, ... more

"Purple Belle" produces small bell peppers that pass through a purple stage on the way from green to red. Most bell pepper (Capiscum annuum) cultivars start out green, and the majority are harvested before going any further on the color spectrum. Because it takes a longer time to grow purple or red or orange peppers, produce sellers set a much higher price for them. When you pick peppers while they are still green, the seeds inside have not matured to the point where they could reproduce a new plant, so the plant keeps producing more fruit. Allowing the fruit to stay on the bush until ripening to purple, say, signals the plant that the pepper is maturing and additional fruit may not be needed, leading to a lower yield per plant.
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"Purple Belle" produces small bell peppers that pass through a purple stage on the way from green to red. Most ... more

Named for its banana-like shape, this variety bears sweet, mild banana peppers that mature from yellow, to orange, and then to crimson red. Plants fruit prolifically, easily producing up to 25 to 30 pods per plant. Banana peppers are great for frying and pickling, and are an excellent choice for making pepper rings for sandwiches. Great for containers. These plants are budded and ready to set into your vegetable garden.
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Named for its banana-like shape, this variety bears sweet, mild banana peppers that mature from yellow, to orange, and then ... more

Columbines bloom in April and early May. They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Columbines bloom in April and early May. They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but ... more