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You'll love irises! These mixed plants may be purple, yellow, or white. The old advice was that an iris rhizome should be planted like a swimming duck -- its back should show lightly above the surface while its "feet" (roots) remain hidden below. Full sun generally brings the best blooms.
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You'll love irises! These mixed plants may be purple, yellow, or white. The old advice was that an iris rhizome ... more

Broccoli six-packs. Cabrese. These are very young plants that will need some protection if night temperatures continue to go below 45 degrees. They should take off in your garden in the next few weeks, however. This is a very flavorful broccoli.
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Broccoli six-packs. Cabrese. These are very young plants that will need some protection if night temperatures continue to go below ... more

These are Premium Crop broccoli plants started from untreated seed in organic soil. Get a start on cool-weather veggies! Sold in a six-pack. CNG.
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These are Premium Crop broccoli plants started from untreated seed in organic soil. Get a start on cool-weather veggies! Sold ... more

These are "Absolute" cauliflower plants, off to a good start! Started from untreated seed in organic soil. Sold in a six-pack. CNG.
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These are "Absolute" cauliflower plants, off to a good start! Started from untreated seed in organic soil. Sold in a ... more

Chives are one of the most versatile of all the edible flowers. Both the stems and the flowers are flavorful, tasting like onions but not overpowering. (For over 5,000 years, they have been recognized in Chinese herbals for their ability to stimulate the appetite and ease a cough.) Their hollow grasslike leaves, which grow in clumps 10-18 inches tall, are so attractive that many people grow chives in the flower garden rather than the vegetable garden. In mid-spring they send up lavender-pink pompom-like flowers. The plants are generally considered very deer-resistant. Chives can be grown successfully indoors in pots as herbs, but will usually not flower in the house. Outdoors, chives prefer slightly moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, but will also grow in full sun. They are perennials.
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Chives are one of the most versatile of all the edible flowers. Both the stems and the flowers are flavorful, ... more

Goldmoss is a lovely little plant with tiny succulent leaves and in the spring, small yellow flowers in the spring. Originally native to Europe, it is popular in flower garden borders, hanging baskets, or container gardens as a trailing accent. (Our photo shows it edging a bed of Dianthus.) This plant grows as a creeping ground cover, often in dry sandy soil, but also in the cracks of masonry. It grows well in poor soils, sand, rock gardens,and rich dirt; and in a variety of light conditions. About the only place it does not thrive is in dense shade with limited water. Goldmoss spreads when allowed to do so, but is easily removed (or transplanted) because it has shallow roots. Handle it very gently when planting.
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Goldmoss is a lovely little plant with tiny succulent leaves and in the spring, small yellow flowers in the spring. ... more

Lamb's Ears is a perennial with very fuzzy, pale, silvery gray-green foliage. They are grown primarily for the color and texture of their foliage, although they also have flower spikes with little purple flowers in late May and early June. Lamb's Ears are often recommended for children's gardens because of their soft feel. They are easy to grow, preferring partial shade to full sunlight and well-drained soils not rich in nitrogen. These are first-year plants now, but will become a low-growing, spreading clump.
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Lamb's Ears is a perennial with very fuzzy, pale, silvery gray-green foliage. They are grown primarily for the color and ... more

This plant makes a wonderful tea!

Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten Rose. It grows hardy around the world in temperate zones 4-7. In the English speaking world they are known as the Lenten Rose but are not roses at all. They are actually of the Butter Cup family. Their flowers bloom during the Easter celebration of Lent, leading the vernal precession of color in the shady areas of thoughtful perennial gardens. When they are not in bloom they remain as lush ground cover throughout the year; and they are deer proof. This lush, hardy shade perennial is grown and prized by master gardeners throughout the world. The selection I grow here at my nursery produce a mixed symphony of colors ranging from white to pink to purple with many suprise variations in between - I referred to them as a traditional cottage variety. The Lenten Roses are sold bare-root. Please plan to plant within 24 hours.
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Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten ... more

Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten Rose. It grows hardy around the world in temperate zones 4-7. In the English speaking world they are known as the Lenten Rose but are not roses at all. They are actually of the Butter Cup family. Their flowers bloom during the Easter celebration of Lent, leading the vernal procession of color in the shady areas of thoughtful perennial gardens. When they are not in bloom they remain as lush ground cover throughout the year; and they are deer proof. This lush, hardy shade perennial is grown and prized by master gardeners throughout the world. The selection I grow here at my nursery produce a mixed symphony of colors ranging from white to pink to purple with many surprise variations in between - I refer to them as a traditional cottage variety. The seedlings are one year old. They are sold moistened bare root. Please plan to plant within 24 hours.
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Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten ... more

Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten Rose. It grows hardy around the world in temperate zones 4-7. In the English speaking world they are known as the Lenten Rose but are not roses at all. They are actually of the Butter Cup family. Their flowers bloom during the Easter celebration of Lent, leading the vernal precession of color in the shady areas of thoughtful perennial gardens. When they are not in bloom they remain as lush ground cover throughout the year; and they are deer proof. This lush, hardy shade perennial is grown and prized by master gardeners throughout the world. The selection I grow here at my nursery produce a mixed symphony of colors ranging from white to pink to purple with many suprise variations in between - I referred to them as a traditional cottage variety. The Lenten Roses are sold bare-root. Please plan to plant within 24 hours.
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Helleborus Orientalis is the botanical name of the very popular, early blooming shade perennial more commonly known as the Lenten ... more

Exceptionally trouble-free for dry shade or semi-shade. Mahonia is an evergreen shrub with large, pinnately compound leaves. In early spring, it has yellow flowers that become clusters of blue berries that give it the common name "Oregon grape-holly'. These are small now, but Mahonia is very fast growing when it is young, and ultimately it will become an upright, open and loose, multi-stemmed clump about 4-6 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide. We should note that because birds love the berries, Mahonia can sometimes pop up unexpectedly in nearby woodlands. For this reason, some authorities consider Mahonia to be potentially invasive. If you feel this could be a concern where you live, simply clip off the spent flowers before they produce berries.
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Exceptionally trouble-free for dry shade or semi-shade. Mahonia is an evergreen shrub with large, pinnately compound leaves. In early spring, ... more

Evergreen shrubs that form a clump of slender erect stems, nandinas have clusters of white flowers in summer followed by long-lasting red berries. The feathery foliage turns a beautiful bright crimson in fall and winter. Sometimes called "heavenly bamboo" but they are not a bamboo! Small plants grow quickly, and ultimately become 4 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. (They can be kept smaller by once a year simply removing the tallest stem in each clump at its base.) Nandina do best in full or partial sun. We should note that because birds love the berries, Nandina can sometimes pop up unexpectedly in nearby woodlands. For this reason, some authorities consider Mahonia to be potentially invasive. If you feel this could be a concern where you live, simply clip off the spent flowers before they produce berries or (our personal choice!) cut off the attractive fronds of berries and use them as Christmas decorations.
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Evergreen shrubs that form a clump of slender erect stems, nandinas have clusters of white flowers in summer followed by ... more

Parlour palm has been a popular, easy to grow passalong houseplant since Victorian times. It is native to tropical America.See description under "palm--parlour (small)"for more details. This is a slow-growing plant, so you may prefer to start with this larger size.
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Parlour palm has been a popular, easy to grow passalong houseplant since Victorian times. It is native to tropical America.See ... more

These small feathery-leafed palms are among the easiest palms to grow indoors. A passalong plant, they were very popular during Victorian times. Parlour palms tolerate crowded roots, close planting, and low light (but are happier with a bit brighter, filtered light, of course; direct sun fades their leaves.)They do want to be watered occasionally, and to have good drainage. Parlour palms are relatively slow growing. After a few to several years, they may reach about 3 feet tall. Parlour palms are sometimes called Chamaedorea or Neanthe.
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These small feathery-leafed palms are among the easiest palms to grow indoors. A passalong plant, they were very popular during ... more

This popular outdoor plant makes a good indoor plant as well. It has rapid growth. Grows to a large beautiful plant quickly.
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This popular outdoor plant makes a good indoor plant as well. It has rapid growth. Grows to a large beautiful ... more

This popular outdoor plant makes a good indoor plant as well. It has rapid growth. Grows to large beautiful plant quickly.
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This popular outdoor plant makes a good indoor plant as well. It has rapid growth. Grows to large beautiful plant ... more

Undemanding house plant, then wonderful dry-garden plant! Named for its bright purple coloration when grown in full sun, purple heart can tolerate some shade as well. Enjoy purple heart as a potted plant on a sunny windowsill until mid-April, then move it into the garden. Little pink flowers grow at the base of the leaves, which fold up slightly around them like a cradle, so that some people call the plant "Moses in a basket" (even though that name is used for one of its close relatives, too.) Purple heart begins by growing upright, then begins to bend and grow sideways, becoming a bold ground-cover or a beautiful way to soften the edge of a retaining wall. Purple heart will die back to the ground when frost hits it in the fall, but if the roots are mulched a bit, it should come back every year.
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Undemanding house plant, then wonderful dry-garden plant! Named for its bright purple coloration when grown in full sun, purple heart ... more

Showy sedum is a perennial with attractive, succulent, bluish-green leaves. In late summer, it blooms with flat-topped clusters of star-shaped flowers on the stem tips above the leaves. The plants we're offering are single stalks now, which will die back to the ground this winter, but as new growth comes up in the spring, they will gradually form clumps up to 2 ft. tall and wide. Although showy sedum does best in rather poor, sandy, well-draining soil, this plant will grow almost anywhere in sun or partial shade. (In overly rich soil or deep shade, stems may flop over.) Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Native to China and Korea, it has been a pass-along plant in the Southeast for ages. We were given our first ones about 30 years ago. Join the tradition! It does not spread aggressively from its tuberous roots, but it can be propagated by dividing the roots or by making stem or leaf cuttings. Sometimes it will set a few plants from seed, as well. Note: For fun with kids, remove a leaf from a well-established showy sedum and use your finger tips to gently squeeze it all over so that it turns darker green and the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf begin to part. Then blow it up like a little balloon.
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Showy sedum is a perennial with attractive, succulent, bluish-green leaves. In late summer, it blooms with flat-topped clusters of star-shaped ... more

Showy sedum starts out as a little rosette, but very soon forms clumps up to 2 ft (0.6 m) tall and wide. It has attractive, succulent, bluish-green leaves and in late summer, it blooms with flat-topped clusters of star-shaped flowers on the stem tips above the leaves. Although it does best in rather poor, sandy, well-draining soil, this plant will grow almost anywhere in sun or partial shade. (In overly rich soil or deep shade, stems may flop over.) Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant.
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Showy sedum starts out as a little rosette, but very soon forms clumps up to 2 ft (0.6 m) tall ... more

Known to reduce indoor air pollution, these popular plants, with long variegated leaves, produce "babies" that hang off of long stems. For this reason, they are often put into hanging pots. Originally from South Africa, they are one of the nicest plants for beginners. Spider plants thrive on "benign neglect." Spider plants also need to be allowed to dry between waterings. Most problems arise from over watering. Keep an eye on the foliage -- it becomes pale and droopy when it's ready for water. The root system is large and tuberous, and can store water longer than most hanging plants.
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Known to reduce indoor air pollution, these popular plants, with long variegated leaves, produce "babies" that hang off of long ... more

A little gem that looks like a cactus with rubbery spines; at intervals, it blooms with small purple star-shaped flowers. This easy to grow succulent likes bright light, and can go outside in full sun or light shade during the summer. It is not a cactus, but is actually related to Milkweed.
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A little gem that looks like a cactus with rubbery spines; at intervals, it blooms with small purple star-shaped flowers. ... more

This hardy annual thrives in cool weather. The large, fragrant blossoms of this plant can bloom during short winter days. They like to climb so give them some room to do so. I have a mixture of colors for sale.
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This hardy annual thrives in cool weather. The large, fragrant blossoms of this plant can bloom during short winter days. ... more

Small now, but a bargain for beds and edging! Tawny daylilies grow exuberantly in full sun or light shade in any well-drained soil, and require no care. Each plant will become a clump within a few years. Planted about 6 inches apart, they will be a solid row, beautiful in bloom and the leaves make a striking garden edge all summer long. Another true passalong gem, the tawny daylily grows almost anywhere, and has appeared in Chinese literature for over 2,000 years. This is the sturdy ancestor that appears in the parentage of almost all of the newer hybrids. Each flower blooms for only a day, but several flowers appear on each stalk.
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Small now, but a bargain for beds and edging! Tawny daylilies grow exuberantly in full sun or light shade in ... more

These are bare root trees approximately four feet tall. Pink flowering crabapples. You will receive a bare root tree that is ready to plant immediately. Beneficial insect love this tree.
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These are bare root trees approximately four feet tall. Pink flowering crabapples. You will receive a bare root tree that ... more