Flowering Perennial Herbs

From their earliest use by the ancient Chinese and the Romans of antiquity to modern-day space flight, rockets have captured the imagination of humans everywhere. It's little wonder then, that they have influenced flower lovers and gardeners as well.

For many years, visitors to our gardens have remarked on their tranquility. It was with some amazement, then, that I learned that lavender imparts such a feeling. Pruning also encourages a second flush of blooms.

Although some do, I do not cook with the laevigatum oreganoes, preferring to use the more choice culinary varieties of Oregano hirtum instead.Your favorite nursery will probably carry at least one type of ornamental oregano in their herb department.

Their soft colour tones blend well with any perennial I decide to plant them with. The fastest spreading is the red one, but I don't mind. Some are better behaved than others. Mixed with Cone Flowers and Phlox, they present an astounding display of colour...

Lie back and soak. If using the tea bag, iron closed. If you need more detailed directions you can find them in the book Herbal Treasures, listed below.Use equal parts of any of the herbs listed above.

The other photos were taken by me in my garden.Sincere thanks to Jill also for her encouragement and help in getting me started, and finished, with my first article.Click here to read an article about some of the insects found on Garlic Chive flowersBradley,...

The answer depends in part on how you tend to use the blooms. We were traveling to a family wedding and planned to spend a day on Whidbey Island, near Seattle in the Puget Sound. Still, I wish the photos in this article were scratch-and-sniff, so you...

For your first wand, cut the end shorter, so it doesn't get tangled in your stems as you weave.Now you start bending the stems down over your ribbon knot, down toward the blooms. We wanted a finished look for our "magic wands," so we wrapped the ribbon...

She told me that long ago this sweet-smelling plant had romantic associations. I was, however, a little afraid of high school. I was not afraid of town. When I was growing up, I identified with the wallflower.

Keep them covered when they are not in use.s mixture by simply crushing it. Or sew up some small bags using tightly woven fabric, such as silk or cotton. Any of them can add an interesting overtone to a rose based potpourri.

If you choose to make culinary use of the leaves, expect it to taste a bit stronger than oregano. In warm desert regions where it remains evergreen, it tends to be a woody shrub. Plants grow three to four feet tall and wide, and stems tend to arch over...

‘Talud' is the tallest awarded selection, reaching 150 cm. Their most recent releases, before the station was closed, were(2001) a pinkish-purple selection reaching 40-50 cm and, a super-dwarf version of ‘Petite Delight' that reaches just 25 cm!Among...

We do our best to ship strong, healthy plants right to your door on time. Grows to a bushy 16 inches by 16 inches. This should not harm the plants. Remember, plants are living things and don't always follow schedules!.

Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself. Germination code: (1) Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost. Best results are obtained when the seeds are kept warm and moist for 2 weeks followed by temperatures...

Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself. Germination code: (1) Also available as a plant. Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost.

Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself. A favorite of the bees! Germination code: (1) Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost. Best results are obtained when the seeds are kept warm and moist for 2...

When they arrive at your door, they're ready for your garden. Plants are shipped Monday through Wednesday and arrive at your door Thursday or Friday of the same week. Choose a Ship Code.

Fertile, well-drained soil provides the best results. No special requirements, but germination may be slow and erratic. For leafy herbs snip off flower buds as they appear. Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, and 1 inch of compost.

Flavor declines after plants bloom. Dolce Fresca's compact plants reach 10-14 inches tall, 10-12 inches wide, and the stems resist stretching, which means more foliage in a handsome, mounding form.

You can mix and match your plants just the way you want. Plants are shipped Monday through Wednesday and arrive at your door Thursday or Friday of the same week. Plants are shipped Monday through Wednesday and arrive at your door Thursday, Friday, or...

Best results are obtained when the seeds are kept warm and moist for 2 weeks followed by temperatures of 33-35°F for 4-6 weeks or until germination starts. Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself.

Available only within the contiguous US. Our plants are available individually in 2 1/4 inch pots! At Territorial you don't have to buy 6 plants of each variety. Use the Plant Order Form located in the center of the catalog.

Flavor declines after plants bloom. Bred specifically to withstand pressures from downy mildew, this organically produced selection has an open plant habit and narrower, more flattened foliage than standard Genovese types.

Our plants are available individually in 2 1/4 inch pots! At Territorial you don't have to buy 6 plants of each variety. Ships first half of April-Order Must Be Received By: March 1 Ships last half of April-Order Must Be Received By: March 15 Ships first...

Not recommended until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F. Intermediately resistant to fusarium wilt. May be slow and erratic to germinate. Plant well after frost when weather has stabilized.

These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth. They are easy to grow. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll...

These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth. They are easy to grow. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll...