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Herb - Lady Lavender
The Lady Lavender, 'Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady', is faster growing than other varieties and has a great scent and beautiful blooms. Lady Lavender is a dwarf cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia. Lady Lavender is a 12" plant with compact violet blooms on 4-6" stems. Shear following bloom for shape and to prompte rebloom. The Lady Lavender blooms first year from seed, and will set viable seed. Remove spent blooms to extend bloom season. The Lavender blooms in late spring and into the summer. It also the characteristic square stems of the mint family. The Lady Lavender prefers full sun and loose. light, well drained soil. Do not fertilize, over rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked or in late fall. The Lavender can be used for a short hedge, edging, rock gardens, and pots. Lavender also are used in sachets and pot pourri. ... get more information
Broccoli - Early Dividend The Broccoli Early Dividend, 'Brassica oleracea', is an early variety that bears medium size heads, then quickly produces 3 to 4 inch secondary heads. Early Dividend provides impressive yields with good dark green color and outstanding side shoot development after the main head is cut. Semi-domed heads with medium bead are vitamin rich and flavorful. Early Dividend will produce an abundance of broccoli earlier than most and you will fill your freezer in no time. Planting in spring is excellent where there are long cool springs and in areas where summers are relatively cool. Late summer planting is recommended in warm summer areas or short spring areas. Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Soil PH should be very slightly acid to neutral. Harvest the heads when buds are tight, just before they open into yellow flowers. |
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