Position A sunny spot where fennel's tall branches will not cause unwanted shade. Notes Fennel flowers attract numerous small beneficial insects. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Motherwort quinquelobate 7. Valeriana officinalis seeds Variety "Cardiola" 80% minimum guaranteed seeds germination Valeriana officinalis Company "NIKA VG UK LIMITED" offers seeds of medicinal herbs in bulk directly from the manufacturer from 100 grams...
Companions Monarda. Cuttings and divisions are best taken when plants are emerging from dormancy in late spring. Notes Lemon verbena is the most "lemony" of all lemon foliage herbs.
Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. The easiest chamomile to grow is a cool-season annual. Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint.
Managing Outbreaks: Both types of plant bugs drop to the ground when disturbed, so some can be collected in sheets of cloth spread beneath plants. Use row covers to exclude them from garden crops.
The remains of reseeding flowers and herbs can be given their own space in the garden 4. A small wire bin collects the mess, and gives me a place to put the remains of seed-bearing herbs and flowers that reseed with a little help.
Companions Beans. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 5" (45cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start with a purchased plant, because bay stem cuttings are very difficult to root.
Often planted with low, mound-forming herbs and flowers. Frost tolerant Extremely cold hardy, even in harsh winter climates. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Valerian Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Or, plant large sets close together and harvest the plants when young.
Companions Buckwheat, Beans and Crowder Peas. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Fenugreek cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
The leaves become somewhat tough in summer. In spring, gather handfuls of greens for use in the kitchen. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Plants spaced 6 inches (15 cm) apart will grow into a solid mass in 3 years.
Feeding Not generally needed. Companions Potatoes, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Mint, Agastache, Gaillardia and Tulip. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Catnip can be...
Frost tolerant No. Buckwheat cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Feeding When using buckwheat to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will give better results.
Often planted with thyme and other low, mound-forming herbs. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Feeding Not usually required.
On Crops: Young vegetable seedlings and indoor herbs Where Found: Worldwide Description: Tiny black flies, or gnats, are seen hovering around seedling trays or houseplants, or they may fly up when you wave your hand over the plants.
Lovage will reach its mature size in about three years. Frost tolerant Lovage is a hardy perennial that survives winter even in very cold climates. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lovage Aphids (General) Slug Snail
There are, of course, many other ways to preserve some of the growing season's generosity (a kinder word than ‘glut', which sounds a little ungrateful!). Frozen produce will keep for a year and beyond, turning seasonal treats into year-round staples.
Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Or, plant large sets close together and harvest the plants when young.
Notes Pinch off blossom spikes to keep plants from reseeding in the garden, and to increase productivity. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Sorrel Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Frost tolerant Stevia is a tender perennial grown as a vegetatively propagated annual. Parent plants brought through winter indoors provide rootable stems in spring. If needed, a water soluble fertilizer can be provided in midsummer to invigorate plants.
LED lighting is low cost, versatile and doesn't use much electricity. Climbers, particularly scented climbers like jasmine, honeysuckle or rambling roses are also perfect for this purpose and may be trained up an arch positioned over the seating to offer...
Troubleshooting Large plants may be blown over by gusty storms. Use a paper bag to harvest seeds when they change from green to tan and fall freely from their umbels. Position Full sun.
Troubleshooting Scarlet sage has few problems with pests or diseases. Snip off old flowers every few weeks to keep plants in bloom all summer. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Harvesting Tired alyssum plants often melt down in hot, humid conditions. Notes Can reseed if allowed to do so, but extra seedlings are easy to lift and move or pull out. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
