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Bouquet Cosmos Velouette
ANNUAL
Summer/fall bloom
Frost tenderTO PLANT OUTDOORS
Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 1 to 2 inches apart in a sunny location in well-worked garden soil once danger of frost is past. Keep seed bed moist. Seedlings emerge in 5 to 10 days. Keep well weeded and watered while plants are young; mature cosmos can handle hot and dry conditions.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/2 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until ready to go outside. Plant outdoors once weather warms up after gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space 8 inches apart when seedlings are large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
These free-flowering, long blooming summer flowers fill the garden with vibrant color, producing reliably in all soil types. Sow several times through June for a succession of fresh flowers. Cutting generous bouquets actually prolongs the blooming season. Velouette's flower colors blend together for bouquets that arrange themselves.
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Petite Violas Fairyland
PERENNIAL GROWN AS ANNUAL
Spring bloom
Can handle frostBEST TO PLANT DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
In Mild Winter Climates, sow seeds in fall and they will form deep roots over winter for a long spring bloom.
In Cold Winter Areas, sow in spring as soon as soil can be worked.
Violas can handle light frosts and bloom best when they get a good start in cool spring weather. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in well-drained soil in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Be patient; germination takes 14 to 21 days. When large enough to handle, thin or transplant seedlings to 4 to 5 inches apart.
To Start Early Indoors: Sow seeds 1 inch apart in seed starting mix, 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until ready to plant outside when weather warms up. Transplant 4 to 5 inches apart when large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
These carefree plants are covered with cheerful flowers throughout spring and early summer. After initial flowering, cut plants back to several inches tall for another flush of bloom if the weather is not too hot. The dainty edible blossoms taste of wintergreen. They make great garnishes and are also perfect for candying.Regular price $4.69Sale price $4.69Unit price / perNew -
Baby Turnips Pastel Duo
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In early spring, as soon as ground can be worked, sow in well worked, fertile soil in full sun. Sow this quick growing, cool season crop wherever you intend to plant heat lovers later. Space seeds 1 inch apart in wide rows 6 inches apart. Cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep soil evenly moist and well weeded.
GROWING NOTES
Thin seedlings early to stand 3 inches apart, giving them room to size up. Provide consistent moisture. Sow small amounts a week apart for successive harvests until summer heat comes on. Protect with floating row covers if marauding birds or flea beetles that chew holes in the leaves are a problem. Be sure to sow again in late summer for productive harvests in cool fall weather.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest these sweet baby turnips from when they are as big as walnuts to when they are the size of ping-pong balls. If weather turns unexpectedly hot, pull and store the roots in the refrigerator. Turnips will be spicier in hot weather.
These pearly-white and pretty pink baby turnips are delicious sliced raw into green salads, or you can steam or sauté them briefly, or toss in oil and roast whole to bring out their natural sugars. Enjoy the tasty, nutritious green tops steamed or quickly braised.
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Heirloom Scabiosa Dark Night
HARDY ANNUAL
Spring/summer bloom
Can handle light frostFOR BEST RESULTS
Sow seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix, 2 or 3 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant out strong, sturdy seedlings into fertile garden soil, spacing 12-15 inches apart in full sun.
TO START SEEDS OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in a well-drained, prepared garden bed in full sun as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Space seeds 8 to 10 inches apart in rows a foot apart and cover 1/4 inch deep. Keep seed bed moist until seedlings emerge in 12 to 15 days. Weed carefully and keep well watered. Thin sturdy seedlings to 12-15 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Plant in early spring to get sturdy plants that will flower throughout the summer and fall. Curving wiry stems are part of this plant's character; support them for best flowering displays.
Cut often for bouquets and to produce more blossoms. In mild winter areas, they are a short-lived perennial and will overwinter to bloom a second season.
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Grape Tomatoes Bronze Torch
STARTING SEEDLINGS
In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures have reliably reached 55°F (13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F (27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside.
When 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4 inch pots, burying stems up to base of leaves. Maintain at 70°F (21°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant, then gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. When nights reach 55°F (13°C), transplant 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.
GROWING NOTES
Prepare soil well with aged manure or compost. Plant several inches deeper than seedlings were growing in containers. Provide firmly anchored strong stakes or tall wire cages at planting time. Mulch to provide even moisture retention; do not overwater once fruit begins to ripen.
HARVEST AND USE
Plants will grow tall and heavy with fruit clusters, so provide sturdy supports. For best flavor, pick only when fully ripened to rich red with gold-bronze streaks. Don’t refrigerate; these pretty fruits keep well in a countertop basket. Enjoy fresh, or try a quick sauté with garlic in good olive oil just until they burst, then sprinkle with fresh herbs.
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Pollinator Wildflowers Vanity Verbena
TENDER PERENNIAL GROWN AS ANNUAL
Summer/fall bloom
Frost tenderTO START EARLY INDOORS
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix and cover very lightly. Keep moist but not soggy and provide a strong light source. Vanity germinates best in cool temps between 68-70°F (20°-21°C). Be patient; seeds germinate slowly over 14-28 days. When seedlings are about 2 to 3 inches tall, and night temperatures are above 50°F (10°C), acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant 12-15 inches apart.
TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS
Sow in well-worked beds after night temperatures reach 50°F (10°C). Plant seeds 4 inches apart and cover very lightly. Keep soil evenly moist. Thin the sturdiest seedlings 12-15 inches apart, giving plants room to mature.
GROWING NOTES
Branching, compact Vanity grows 2 1/2 feet tall and wide with vivid flower clusters that bloom hard all summer. Pollinators of every kind love visiting these nectar-rich flowers. Vanity is also long-lasting and decorative in bouquets.
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Napa/Chinese Cabbage Emiko
TO START INDOORS
Start seeds 4 to 5 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1 inch apart in seed starting mix, cover 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. When several inches tall, transplant seedlings 12-14 inches apart into rich soil in full sun, after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS
When all danger of frost is over, plant in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Sow clusters of 2 to 3 seeds 12-14 inches apart in rows spaced 1 foot apart. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to 1 strong plant every 12-14 inches. In mild winter climates, sow seeds again at midsummer for a fall crop.
GROWING NOTES
Cabbage needs full sun and rich, well-drained soil to produce firm, sweet heads. To avoid stunting growth, don’t let seedlings get crowded before thinning or transplanting. Keep weeded and evenly watered. Feed monthly with fish emulsion or an all-purpose fertilizer.
Use non-toxic Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar pests. Floating row covers provide a good barrier method to exclude pests. Remove covers when heads begin to form.
HARVESTING
Harvest when these big, vase-shaped heads are heavy, plump, solid and well-filled out. Each head yields multiple meals!
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Gai Lan/Chinese Broccoli Early Jade
START SEEDS DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
In very early spring as soon as ground can be worked, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow seeds 2 inches apart in rows 6 to 8 inches apart. Cover 1/2 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist to ensure good germination. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Sow Gai Lan in cool early spring weather, about the same time as you plant turnips and radishes. Consistent moisture, early thinning and an adequate supply of nitrogen will encourage the quick growth needed to produce thick, juicy stalks of leaves and flower buds. Use non-toxic Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) products to control caterpillar pests as necessary. Make several sowings a week apart for a continuous harvest. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest both leaves and flowering stalks at 7 to 8 inches tall, when stalks are still tender. After cutting, water plants and feed with fish emulsion solution to get a second harvest in a few weeks.
Enjoy the broccoli-like flavor of vitamin-rich Gai Lan by quickly stirfrying with ginger and garlic. Oyster or black bean sauce and a spritz of toasted sesame oil and hot sauce are other tasty additions..
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Baby Cabbage Pixie
TO START INDOORS
Start seeds 4 to 5 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 1 inch apart in seed starting mix, cover 1/2 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. When several inches tall, transplant seedlings 10 inches apart into rich soil in full sun, after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS
When all danger of frost is over, plant in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 10 inches apart in rows spaced 1 foot apart. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to 1 strong plant every 10 inches. In mild winter climates, sow seeds again at midsummer for a fall crop.
GROWING NOTES
Cabbage needs full sun and rich, well-drained soil to produce firm, sweet heads. To avoid stunting growth, don’t let seedlings get crowded before thinning or transplanting. Keep weeded and evenly watered. Feed monthly with fish emulsion or an all-purpose fertilizer. Use non-toxic B.T. (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar pests. Floating row covers provide a good barrier method to exclude pests. Remove covers when heads begin to form.
HARVEST AND USE
Cut the 5 to 6 inch heads when they are very solid and well-formed. Enjoy raw as a snack, in coleslaw or quickly stir-fry, sauté, or steam. Fresh dill is delicious with cabbage.
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Garden Cleanup Bag
Real Help for Every Busy Gardener!
This lightweight and deep square bag is made of durable, tough, woven polyethylene. It stands up and holds open easily when in use, but conveniently folds flat for routine storage.
This is the perfect container to hold weeds, clippings, spent plants and garden debris of any kind and we reach for it again and again in our own gardens. You can load it up and pull it along by its handle as you move down a bed, weed or rake. It’s great for narrow spaces or when you don’t want or need to haul out a wheelbarrow.
Ideal for keeping discarded plant material neatly in one place to tote easily to the compost pile or dumpster. UV stabilized for long life.
Dimensions: 18 inches tall, 20 inches wide and deep: over 3.25 ft.³ capacity.
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Captain Jack’s Liquid Copper Fungicide Concentrate
Captain Jack’s Liquid Copper Fungicide offers organic gardeners a safe way to control fungal diseases that affect vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit trees, and shrubs. It is effective on black spot, rust, early and late blight, powdery and downy mildew, peach leaf curl and many other common garden diseases (see below).
Captain Jack’s is approved for organic gardening and can be applied up to the day of harvest. We rely on it for controlling powdery mildew and other diseases that attack cucumbers, squash, zucchinis, pumpkins, melons and flowers such as zinnias, coreopsis and hollyhocks in the middle and end of summer. It is also an excellent preventative spray to use in the winter dormant season to prevent and control overwintering disease spores on perennials and fruit rot and peach leaf curl on fruit trees.
The 16-ounce bottle is an economical concentrate, convenient to dilute and spray as needed. Be sure to start applications before you notice disease, or just as soon as you can see symptoms. Completely wet and cover both sides of foliage for good disease control. We rely on Captain Jack’s fungicide and recommend this product highly. Easy to apply with our Multi-Use Pump Sprayer.
16 oz. concentrate
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Organocide Bee Safe 3-in-1 Garden Spray
Effective Organic Insecticide, Miticide and Fungicide – Safe for Bees, People and Pets!
This OMRI-listed spray is a safe and effective alternative to chemical sprays and pesticides. Bee Safe contains potassium sorbate, sesame oil, lecithin, and fish oil and successfully smothers targeted soft-bodied pests. It works well on all life stages of aphids, thrips, whiteflies, spider mites, fungus gnats, mealybugs, leaf miners and more (see below). It also does a great job controlling mites and common fungal diseases, including powdery mildew, downy mildew and black spot. Bee Safe will not harm foraging bees, adult butterflies or ladybugs.
Bee Safe 3-in-1 Garden Spray can be safely and effectively used right up to the day of harvest on all of your vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, trees and shrubs. For best results, thoroughly wet all sides of plant leaves and stems. Avoid leaf burn by spraying early in the morning or in late afternoon or evening. Easy to apply with our Multi-Use Pump Sprayer.
32-oz concentrate
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Heirloom Amaranth Cinco De Mayo
ANNUAL
Summer/fall color
Frost tenderEASY TO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in full sun in ordinary well-worked garden soil in springtime once night temperatures reach 50°F (10°C). Space tiny seeds as thinly as possible. Cover very lightly with soil and keep moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 10 days.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Five to six weeks before last frost date, sow seeds 1 inch apart in individual pots or a container of seed starting mix, cover lightly and keep moist. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside once danger of frost is over. Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions before transplanting.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Final seedling spacing should be 12-18 inches apart, so they have room to grow and mature.
GROWING NOTES
Plants explode with sky rocket colors when they come to maturity in late summer. These easy to grow, dramatic foliage Amaranths prefer a warm, dry location in good garden soil. When established, the tall bushy plants can tolerate drought and need no extra fertilizer, but must have good drainage. For better branching, pinch the main bud when plants are about 18 inches tall.
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Multi-Use Garden Tarp
Every Garden Needs One of These!
Another fine British import, this featherweight 5’ x 5’ waterproof garden tarp is made of high quality, UV-resistant polypropylene with durable, double-stitched handles at each of the four corners – just gather them up to move the contents. It’s the perfect size to become your workhorse material mover; we find endless uses for it in the garden.
Need to re-pot a big container plant? Just tip out the used soil right onto the tarp. Need to clean out a garden bed full of weeds or plant debris? Dump all the green waste on the open tarp and grab the corner handles to shuttle it all neatly to your compost or recycling bin, leaving the ground pristine. You can rake leaves, divide plants, mix potting soil, prune shrubs and more, all while keeping everything neatly contained for easy disposal. Voila!
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Haws 1.8 Gallon Classic Watering Can
Haws is England’s oldest and most famous watering can maker known for top quality, classic style, beautiful balance and controlled water flow. This lightweight, long-reach, 1.8-gallon garden watering can is well-balanced, efficient and comes with a non-drip and durable brass-faced rose, as well as a right-angle downspout for precise watering.
This rugged watering can reliably delivers a steady, gentle spray, perfect for watering fragile germinating seeds, young transplants and blooming flowers without knocking them over. Its long spout reaches deep into garden beds, keeping water pressure even while it delivers a uniform fine spray. Sturdy and well-made of long-wearing injected molded plastic, your Haws watering can will be an everyday companion in your garden as it is in ours.
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9 In 1 Vego Garden Raised Bed Kit
Well-Made, Fully Customizable Design
These long-lasting, sturdy kits are easy to assemble into good-looking raised garden beds in under an hour with minimal construction knowledge or tools. Their components are easily configured into 9 different shapes, allowing you to choose the layout that works best for your unique garden space. Made of rust and corrosion resistant recyclable steel coated in a layer of non-toxic metals and finished with USDA certified paint, there are no sharp corners and the heavy duty rubber edging and rounded nuts protect hands.
Rated for a 20-year lifespan, these metal beds have superior longevity to wood and are perfect for long-term organic gardening use. The coated metal sides reflect rather than absorb heat. And their 17-inch above ground depth means less low bending for you when tending, weeding or harvesting. The extra room also allows for better drainage and optimal room so your plants will develop deep root systems.
Please note: Ships directly from our supplier via UPS or FedEx Ground, separately from seed packets. Sorry, we cannot ship Garden Beds to Canada. Please provide a street address for delivery; we cannot ship Garden Beds to a PO Box.
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6 In 1 Vego Garden Raised Bed Kit
Well-Made, Fully Customizable Design
These long-lasting, sturdy kits are easy to assemble into good-looking raised garden beds in under an hour with minimal construction knowledge or tools. Their components are easily configured into 6 different shapes, allowing you to choose the layout that works best for your unique garden space. Made of rust and corrosion resistant recyclable steel coated in a layer of non-toxic metals and finished with USDA certified paint, there are no sharp corners and the heavy duty rubber edging and rounded nuts protect hands.
Rated for a 20-year lifespan, these metal beds have superior longevity to wood and are perfect for long-term organic gardening use. The coated metal sides reflect rather than absorb heat. And their 17-inch above ground depth means less low bending for you when tending, weeding or harvesting. The extra room also allows for better drainage and optimal room so your plants will develop deep root systems.
Please note: Ships directly from our supplier via UPS or FedEx Ground, separately from seed packets. Sorry, we cannot ship Garden Beds to Canada. Please provide a street address for delivery; we cannot ship Garden Beds to a PO Box.
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Potting Tray
Potting Tray With Endless Uses
It’s no fun to clean up spilled potting mix when you are actively gardening, and this handy tray solves the problem once and for all. We’ve had ours for over 20 years and are so pleased to discover a good supplier so we can now offer them! Made from recycled polypropylene, this lightweight but tough tray is large enough so you can set both empty pots and a bag of potting soil in it to fill pots; move started seedlings into larger containers; fill seed starting trays or mix water or amendments into dry potting mix. Any loose or excess soil falls into the tray, so it’s easy to scoop up with no loss and no mess.
Our potting tray is dirt and water resistant and cleans quickly with a spritz of water from a hose. Tip: we store gloves, trowels, etc. in the potting tray at the end of the day so we will know where to find everything ready to go!
Measurements are 24” long x 21.5” wide with a raised front lip and 8-inch tall backwall to hold pots steady.
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Scented Geranium Trio IV: Fruit Cocktail
Three separate 3 1/2 inch pots with well-rooted, established starts for Apricot, Orange Fizz and Strawberry scented geraniums, ready to plant. All orders include our carefully written, comprehensive Planting and Growing Guide for success when planted in the garden, in pots/window boxes, or indoors as houseplants.
Sold as a set of 3 plants, individually potted, carefully packed and shipped to you at the right time for planting in your climate zone, March through May. Plant orders ship directly from our grower.
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Nutscene Tin O' Twine
Strong, All-Purpose Natural Jute Garden Twine in Handsome Colors
This classic, sustainably sourced, 3-ply garden twine is made of natural jute fiber and is truly indispensable for a wide variety of garden tasks. Start the season by marking out lines for sowing and use it for training and attaching vining plants like tender cucumbers and fragile snap pea vines to trellises. Later, use it to support climbers like flowering sweet peas and mini pumpkins, and to keep plants heavy with fruit or flowers from toppling over. It’s also useful in the kitchen or the shop and an attractive way to tie up bunches of flowers or herbs to dry. It’s pretty enough to use for wrapping presents or even to give as a gift.
The vintage style tin keeps your twine dry and tangle free and lets the twine spool out easily. The Nutscene brand of jute twine has been sourced, manufactured and wound in Great Britain since 1922! This workhorse product will serve you all season long.
Each 3 x 6” tin, each contain 325 feet of 3-ply jute twine.
Available in 3 color options: natural, lilac or green.
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Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit Repellent
Plant Protection That Works!
In principle, we all love bunnies and deer, but when either of these animals (or both!) appear in your garden to ravage your carefully tended edible and ornamental plants, they cause havoc. A great solution is to apply Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit Repellent spray, the best animal deterrent we have found.
Strong smelling when sprayed on foliage, the scent and taste deterring formula repels critters before they feed. Once the foliage dries, there is no detectable odor, but plants remain unpalatable. The non-toxic formula won't harm animals or plants.
To use liquid fence, spray it liberally on plants in dry weather, completely wetting foliage. Repeat application one week later, then once a month. Spray again after significant rain. Deer and rabbits’ aversion to this product doesn’t diminish over time – you can keep using the spray all season. Easy to apply with our Multi-Use Pump Sprayer.
32 oz. concentrate covers 5,000 sq. ft.
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Baby Mesclun Lettuces Cut and Come Again
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In early spring, sow seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Shake seeds from the palm of your hand, broadcasting them about a half inch apart over the entire seedbed or in wide rows, and cover lightly and evenly with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Firm soil gently and water in with a fine spray. Keep seedbed evenly moist. Make small successive sowings until summer weather turns hot for a constant supply. Plant again in late summer for ample fall harvesting.
GROWING NOTES
This mesclun mix thrives in mild weather with consistent moisture. To extend the sowing season into hot weather, sow in light shade or erect a canopy of loosely woven shade cloth over the seed bed. Birds are often attracted to tender young seedlings so protect them if necessary.
HARVEST AND USE
Begin harvesting by the “cut and come again” method when plants are 4 or 5 inches tall. Cut as much lettuce as you need, using scissors to shear off a patch of leaves 1 to 2 inches above the soil level. Water well and fertilize lightly and plants will regrow for several more cuttings. Dress with a simple vinaigrette to enjoy the sweet flavor and juicy texture of these delicate young leaves at their best.
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