Organic Gardening Flowers For Sale In Sacramento

Pinch off spent blossoms on a regular basis — or use them as cuttings in flower arrangements — to extend the blooming period. Harvest leaves when plants are 4- to 8-inches tall or gather new growth from older plants.

Suitable for containers. Direct sow outdoors one week after the last spring frost, 1/4 inch beneath the surface of the soil. Brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers bloom on plants seldom over 12 to 14 feet tall.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed, about 4- to 12-inches apart, with 1/2 inch of soil covering them. Plants germinate quickly and will thrive in areas with full sun, rich soil and ample water.

Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds. Planting and Growing Tips: Plants are not fussy and will tolerate most growing conditions. Water thoroughly and thin 8- to 18-inches apart after seedlings have sprouted.

Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous. Direct sow in prepared beds after temperatures have warmed and keep moist. Note: Germination is greatly improved with a 1- to 2-week cold treatment (see Seed Stratification ).

Also known as Billy Button, Drumstick flowers ( Craspedia globosa ) grow 3-feet tall and yield brilliant golden-yellow, 1-inch wide, blossoms on sturdy stems. Planting and Growing Tips: Native to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania, these easy to grow...

Plants are ready to harvest when the heads turn brown and most of the leaves have dropped. Plants germinate quickly and will thrive in areas with full sun, rich soil and ample water.

After a killing frost, remove plants and add to the compost pile. Approximately 125 seeds per packet. Planting and Growing Tips: These heat loving and moderately drought tolerant plants thrive in sunny locations with rich, well drained soil.

Place seeds and slightly damp paper towels in a Ziploc bag and store in the refrigerator prior to planting. Space seedlings 12- to 18-inches apart in all directions and mulch well to discourage weeds and conserve moisture.

Remove spent blossoms to extend the flowering season and mulch to prevent weeds, conserve moisture and improve aesthetics. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Planting and Growing Tips: These warm season flowers prefer full sun and rich, well-drained...

Note: This easy-to-grow annual is a good flower to plant with children because it grows so rapidly and the large seeds are easily handled by little fingers. Direct sow outdoors one week after the last spring frost, 1/4 inch beneath the surface of the...

Learn How to Stratify Seeds and Improve Germination here. Planting and Growing Tips: Sow indoors under lights 4- to 8-weeks before the last frost date of spring or direct sow in sunny garden beds after temperatures have warmed.

Plants are ready to harvest when the heads turn brown and most of the leaves have dropped. Plants germinate quickly and will thrive in areas with full sun, rich soil and ample water.

Self-seeding annual. When flowers fade, cut stalks to the ground. Tall and will give you a second bloom if you have the courage to cut it to the ground in mid-summer. Plants are vulnerable to several insect and disease problems.

Bicolor blooms in shades of burgundy, pink and purple are highly scented. 70 days from transplant, 90 days from direct seeding.

This handsome Japanese heirloom produces sturdy 5 - 6 ft. Cut the flowers right before they open for longer vase life, or leave them to fully mature and be rewarded with edible seeds for roasting.

We were quite taken with this unusual organic basil in our trials, with its nice contrast between dark green leaves and maroon rosettes. Cardinal has exhibited a fine vase life in which the aroma of fresh basil lightly permeates the room.

Sow outdoors just beneath the soil surface 1- to 2-weeks before the last frost of spring. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Thin seedlings 18- to 36-inches apart and water as needed.

Also known as False Queen Anne's Lace this variety offers uniformity in production, strong stems and longevity on plants where the average height is 40 - 45” and spread is 30 - 36”.

Plants are ready to harvest when the heads turn brown and most of the leaves have dropped. Plants germinate quickly and will thrive in areas with full sun, rich soil and ample water.

Annual, 36″ tall. May also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. Mother of Pearl has flecking in the same tones and some delightful picotees (flower edges are a different color).

Longer bloom time in the garden compared to others. Deep purple, luminescent petals on tall, elegant flower stalks with contrasting silver-green foliage.

These single flowers are burgundy red that deepens at the center of the head. After the main head is cut, you can continue to cut the side branches for up to a month.

Plants like full sun and cool weather. Planting and Growing Tips: These uniquely-shaped flowers thrive in rich, well-drained soil but will tolerate most growing conditions. Water regularly during warm, dry conditions to keep them blooming.

Learn How to Stratify Seeds and Improve Germination here. Planting and Growing Tips: Sow indoors under lights 4- to 8-weeks before the last frost date of spring or direct sow in sunny garden beds after temperatures have warmed.

This pollen-free hybrid is an improvement over Jerusalem Gold in color and earliness. Zohar has been produced organically, and is certified as organic seed. Flower diameter is approximately 4-6", and can expand to 7 to 8" if plants are spaced further...

Seeds can be chipped and soaked for better germination. Planting and Growing Tips: Native to Brazil, this curious plant is grown as a perennial in tropical climates or as a tender annual in cooler regions.