Hardiness Zone: 3-11Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Vegetable History: Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The leafy stalk of the plant produces pollen inflorescences and separate ovuliferous inflorescences called ears that when fertilized … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 2-7Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained and clay soilsSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: EvergreenType: Tree History: The Colorado blue spruce is such a delight that nature seems to have kept it a well-guarded secret for a very long time. It was not until 1862 that this spectacular species was discovered … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 4-9Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: ShadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The genus Clematis was first published by Carl Linnaeus in Species Plantarum in 1753, the first species listed being Clematis viticella.
Hardiness Zone: 3-8Soil Type: Slightly acidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Herb History: Featured in the cuisines of the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia, cilantro has a culinary history dating back millennia. Its seeds were found in 8,000-year-old caves in Israel. There are ancient Sanskrit and biblical references to coriander.
Hardiness Zone: 5-9Soil Type: NeutralSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Flower History: The chrysanthemum was first cultivated in China as a flowering herb and is described in writings as early as the 15th Century B.C. In fact, their pottery depicted the chrysanthemum much as we know it today. As an herb, it … Read more
How to Propagate From Vegetable Seeds Choose Your Vegetable Look for any of your vegetables, or compost waste that has seeds. For vegetables with multiple seeds my favorite way to propagate is to use a paper egg carton, it helps when you’re ready to move seedlings to a proper placement. You could use 1 container, … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 9-11Soil Type: Moist, well draining, neutral/acidicSun Exposure: Indirect sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Cactus History: Originating from coastal mountains of south-eastern Brazil near the Atlantic Ocean, this sub-species of cactus grows in a region which is generally relatively cool, shaded and has high humidity. Historical records state that it was in cultivation in Europe … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 3-9Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Herb History: Chives have been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages, although signs of its usage date back to 5000 years ago, used by the Chinese. The Romans believed chives could relieve the pain from sunburn or a sore throat. … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 10Soil Type: Well draining, rich, 6.0 – 7.0 pHSun Exposure: Indirect light, brightAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Succulent History: Chinese money plant is native to the Yunnan Province of China. As legend has it, in 1946 the Norwegian missionary Agnar Espergren brought the plant back home from China and shared cuttings among his friends. … Read more
