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Poppy - Shirley Single Blend
The Poppy Shirley Single Blend, 'Papaver rhoeas', has masses of tissue-paper like flowers and it is a very easy annual to grow in the garden. The Shirley Single Blend as 2 inch spectacular flowers that sway in the wind in even the slightest breeze. Flower colors include pink, white, red, and rose shades. Shirley Poppies bloom duriing the spring and summer. The Shirley Poppy does best in fertile well drained soils. They should be placed in full sun and kept evenly moist. Pinching off spent flowers significantly increases bloom period. Plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in the fall in mild climates. The Single Blend Poppy is a good cut flower. ... additional information
Corn - Honey & Cream The Corn Honey & Cream, 'Zea mays var rugosa', is excellent for small gardens and short growing seasons. If we had to choose two vegetables that were much better home grown than bought from a store, corn and tomatoes would be our choice. Honey and Cream allows gardeners with small plots or gardeners in northern climates to enjoy this wonderful flavor. The plant has 6 to 7 inch ears with 10 to 12 rows of very tender kernels. It is great fresh and Honey and Cream can be canned or frozen. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. In the deep south, this can be as early as February. Successive plantings in two week intervals will produce a much longer cropping season. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear. |
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