Kerria japonica `Pleniflora`

This exciting new dwarf, thornless red Raspberry from the BrazelBerries® Collection
has an endearing, rounded growth habit and is perfectly suited to large patio containers.
It will nicely fill out no matter what the shape, or spread slightly in the landscape, and
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mid-summer. This showstopper will be a lovely addition to the
balcony, patio, or garden. Deciduous..
You can, of course, grow other varieties of raspberries in containers
but they require some kind of support structure for the canes. And
unless you plant a thornless variety, you have to place the container
somewhere out of the way so that you won't constantly be pricked
by thorns as you walk by. 'Raspberry Shortcake' requires no trellising
or other support and because it's thornless, it would work nicely on a
sunny deck or patio, even in a high-traffic area.
When it fruits you may want to cover with a net or remay cloth to
keep the birds from robbing you of your harvest. After the fruiting
period is over, prune out the canes that had fruit, so the only canes
left will fruit next year. More canes will appear next spring that will
fruit the following year. It's self-pollinating, but it's true of most
self-pollinating fruits that you tend to get a heavier yield if you have
more than one plant.
Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Common Name: Kerria
Genus: Kerria
Species: japonica
Cultivar: 'Pleniflora'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline,
Moist
Height: 300cm
Spread: 300cm
Time to divide plants: September to November
Flowering period: April to May
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Also known as Jew's mantle or quite simply as Kerria, this is a vigorous, deciduous spring
flowering shrub. It will grow almost anywhere and soon develops into a thicket of tall graceful
stems with suckers growing from the creeping roots. Double, yellow flowers burst out from
mid to late spring and are beautifully surrounded by bright green, oval leaves. It is best kept
out of direct sunlight to avoid bleaching the flowers. It is ideal for illuminating a dark corner
or north-facing wall. Thin out old shoots after flowering and propgate by softwood cuttings
in summer or by division in autumn.
Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
A compact and dense low mounding shrub
to 24-30 inches tall by 36 to 42 inches wide
with bright red stems holding strongly
variegated leaves; bright yellow with a light green center in the spring and gradually changing
to golden yellow with a green center in the summer and then a combination of golden yellow,
bright orange, and fiery red in the fall. In late summer the light pink buds open to small, white
tubular flowers, which persist into fall. Plant in full sun for best foliage color but also grows
well in part shade. Tolerates most soil types but performs poorly in heavy poorly-drained soils
or in locations with very high Ph. Hardy in USDA Zones 6 to 10. An excellent plant for containers,
as a low accent plant in the garden and for mass planting. The foliage does not scorch or bleach
in full sun as do some other variegated Abelia cultivars.
A blanket of purple flowers top the gray-green foliage on
mat-forming stems of this perennial. Excellent for rock
gardens, filling spaces between stepping stones. Evergreen.
Rokey's Purple Rock Cress will grow to be only 6 inches tall
at maturity, with a spread of 15 inches. Its foliage tends to
remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a slow
rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for
approximately 10 years.
This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions,
and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference
for alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around
the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture.
Common Name: summersweet, sweet pepperbush Genus:
Clethra This summersweet is a sport of C. alnifolia 'Pink Spires'.
Its fragrant, bottlebrush flowers are a darker pink; they attract
butterflies, bees, and other insects in late summer and early fall.
'Ruby Spice' grows to about 4 to 6 feet tall and almost as wide,
making this shrub suitable for a bed or border, a woodland or
shade garden, or a waterside planting. Its yellow fall color extends
the season of interest.
Noteworthy characteristics: Fragrant flowers. Attracts butterflies
. Tolerates full shade. The species is native to the eastern U.S.
Care: Provide full sun to part shade and fertile, preferably acidic, medium to wet soil.
Summersweet will tolerate clay soil and full shade.
Propagation: Take greenwood cuttings in early summer.
Problems: Infrequent.
Directions:
Looks like: Lasagna
Make a box of instant vanilla pudding.
Cut a loaf of pound cake into 1/4-inch-thick
slices. Arrange half of the slices in a 7-by11-inch baking dish, then press 20 vanilla
wafers into the cake. Make fake tomato
sauce: Mix 3/4 cup strawberry jam with 5
crushed Oreo cookies and dollop half of the
mixture over the wafers. Sweeten 3/4 cup
ricotta cheese with 2 teaspoons sugar;
dollop half over the jam. Top with 1 sliced
banana and half of the pudding. Repeat with the
remaining cake, 20 more wafers, the remaining jam and ricotta mixtures, another sliced banana
and the remaining pudding. Top with shaved white chocolate, crushed vanilla wafers and mint;
chill.
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1 fresh rosemary sprig, about 3 in. long
2 slices crusty bread such as ciabatta, sliced 1 in. thick
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
Preparation:
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 thin slices (2 oz.) prosciutto
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until tender when
pierced, about 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate. Add remaining oil and rosemary to pan.
Cook rosemary until oil is hot, about 2 minutes, then discard the herb.
2. Put bread slices in pan and toast in oil, turning once, about 1 minute. Sprinkle about 2 tbsp.
parmesan onto each piece of bread and cook until cheese starts to melt and bread starts to brown
slightly, about 2 minutes. Transfer bread to plates.
3. Reduce heat to medium and in the same pan, gently fry both eggs to your liking. Top each piece
of bread with 2 prosciutto slices and half the asparagus. Set an egg on top of each and sprinkle
servings with salt and pepper..
Yield: 16 to 20 bars
Ingredients
for the streusel:
1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted, plus room
temperature butter for pan
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
for the bars:
1/2 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1/2'' pieces
1/2 lb. strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4" thick
2 T. light brown sugar
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-1/2 c. powdered sugar, plus more for dusting finished bars
3 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 9'' square baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2''
overhang on 2 sides. Butter and flour parchment paper and pan, tapping out the excess flour.
Set aside.
for the streusel:
Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, and salt. Add flour and mix with a fork until large crumbs
form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
for the bars:
In a medium bowl, combine rhubarb, strawberries, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of the flour. In another
medium bowl, whisk the remaining 1-1/4 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using
an electric mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a
time. With mixer on low, beat in vanilla, then flour mixture. Spread batter in prepared pan. Top with
rhubarb and strawberry mixture, then top with prepared streusel. If you like to have some of the
pretty red of the rhubarb and strawberries show on top (I do!), poke a few pieces up through the
streusel.
Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a bit of moist crumbs
attached, about 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely in pan. Run a knife around the edge of the pan
and, using the parchment paper overhang, lift cake from pan. Cut into bars and dust with powdered
sugar. Serve as is, or with some freshly whipped and sweetened cream...so lovely!
•Many plants do better when grown in presence of others. Part of this is due to the fact that several
varieties of plants deter insect attacks.
•Another method of protection some gardeners use is to plant a trap crop. (eg/ Plant dill to attract
tomato hornworms) The trap crop attracts pests making them easier to control. Keep the trap crops
in place to keep the insects preoccupied.
Marigold....... Aphids, Mexican bean beetle, nematodes and other insects.
Henbit....... Deters most insects.
Horseraddish....... Plant near potatoes to deter potatoe bug.
Geranium.......Deters most insects
Garlic ....... Works against blight. Deters Japanese Beetle and other insects.
Thyme .......Deters cabbage worm
Sage....... Deters cabbage moth and carrot fly
Rue .......Deters Japanese Beetle and discourages houseflies
Rosemary....... Deters Bean Beetle Carrot fly and Cabbage moth.
Aster....... Deters most insects.
Basil .......Repels flies and mosquitoes
Borage....... Deters Tomato worm.
Tansy....... Deters Japanese Beetle, striped cucumber beetle, squash bugs and ants
Raddish ....... Deters Cucumber Beetle.
Calendula....... Deters Most insects
Chrysanthemum .......Deters Most insects
Nasturtium....... Aphids, squash bugs and striped pumpkin beetles
Onion Family ....... Deters Most insects.
Mint....... Deters cabbage moth and ants.
Celery.......Cabbage moth
Tomato....... Deters Asparagus beetle
Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep
wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron
with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for
prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly,
but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a
gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long
legs trailing out behind.
Size & Shape:
Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill.
Head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its
neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail.
Color Pattern:
Great Blue Herons appear blue-gray from a distance, with a wide black stripe over the eye. In flight,
the upper side of the wing is two-toned: pale on the forewing and darker on the flight feathers. A
pure white subspecies occurs in coastal southern Florida.
Behavior:
Hunting Great Blue Herons wade slowly or stand statue-like, stalking fish and other prey in shallow
water or open fields. Watch for the lightning-fast thrust of the neck and head as they stab with their
strong bills. Their very slow wingbeats, tucked-in neck and trailing legs create an unmistakable
image in flight.
Habitat:
Look for Great Blue Herons in saltwater and freshwater habitats, from open coasts, marshes, sloughs
riverbanks, and lakes to backyard goldfish ponds. They also forage in grasslands and agricultural
fields. Breeding birds gather in colonies or “heronries” to build stick nests high off the ground.
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In the Garden
•Get cook’n! Start seeds for heirloom kitchen gardens. Look for Botanical Interests organic seeds.
•Select and plant roses. A wide selection is available in stores now.
•It’s edible time. After the danger of frost has past, begin planting warm season vegetables like
tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers and herbs.
•Reduce fruit on deciduous fruit trees for higher quality fruit and avoid branch breakage.
•Release beneficial insects to organically control pests in your yard.
•Water all garden plants if rain has not been sufficient for their individual needs.
In the House
•Home inspection. Take a closer look at your houseplant. Prune, feed and treat for pests. Re-pot
if plant is getting crowded.
•Re-evaluate your water cycle. Houseplants may need to be watered more often as your home
receives more sun. If leaves start to droop or wilt start watering more frequently.
•Feeding time. Keep your houseplants fed throughout the growing season. Now is the time to start
a monthly fertilizing schedule.
For the Lawn
•Fertilize established lawns with a regular, all-season fertilizer.
•It’s lawn mower tune-up month. A mower tune-up should include
blade sharpening, spark plug replacement, oil and oil filter change,
fuel filter cleaning or change and any other repairs or replacements
that will bring the mower into top running condition.
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Choosing the right fern for your site
Whether you have a secluded pond, sunny rock wall or a serene woodland setting, you can find an
assortment of ferns to add beauty to any spot in the garden. Most ferns do well in part shade or
dappled sunlight, but there are many which will do well with quite a bit of sun, provided they get
enough water. Shade loving ferns appreciate an organic, evenly moist, well drained soil. If your
soil is heavy on the clay or sandy side you can add compost or other organic matter to help balance
it out. (If you use manure, be sure it is well rotted or aged.) Ferns require minimal maintenance
throughout the year. Once in the garden, ferns in general do not require additional fertilizer.
They will appreciate leaf litter from surrounding trees and an occasional top dressing of a compost
mulch. Unless you want to share a fern with a friend these easy going plants rarely need to be
divided. Deciduous ferns can be trimmed as the fronds yellow in late fall and early winter.
Evergreen ferns do best if the older fronds are trimmed off in late winter or early spring, just before
the new fronds emerge. As with other perennials, the best time to plant is during the spring and
fall when the rain is plentiful. Ferns come in an amazing range of texture, color, sizes and and
shapes. Their ease and versitility make them an essential part of any well rounded garden.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Red Neck Girl' is a heat-loving counterpart
to the northern-selected Athyrium 'Lady in Red'. Athyrium 'Red
Neck Girl', makes a very vigorous clump of 30" tall fronds, each
held on a bright red stipe (leaf stalk). The finely-cut frond looks
great against the red stalk...we think you'll really enjoy having
this red neck girl in your garden. Average to slightly moist
garden soils are fine.
Opening and facing the sun, yet closing at the day's end, characterize how the daisy was named
"daeges-eaye" or "day's eye" from Old English. This simple flower symbolizing childhood innocence,
often depicted in movies with children running through fields overgrown with daisies. As pretty as
the daisy is, it is hard to believe that this flower could ever be despised. However, the daisy can be
somewhat of a nuisance to farmers. The daisy acts as a weed, over crowding crops and over powering
fields, as insects easily spread its pollen. However, daisies have practical uses. Its leaves and petals
are edible and it can also be brewed as a tea to sooth sore throats and stomach aches.
Daisy facts:
1 - Daisies belong to one of the largest families of plants in the world, that of "vascular plants", i.e.
those which circulate goodness around their systems, making up almost 10% of all flowering plants
on Earth.
2 - Daisies are found everywhere on Earth except Antarctica.
3 - The name "daisy" is thought to come from the Old English "daes eage", meaning "day's eye", for
the way in which it opens at dawn.
4 - The daisy family, known to scientists as Compositae, was classified in 1792 by Paul Dietrich
Giseke, a German botanist and close friend of the Swedish "father of modern taxonomy" Carl Linnaeus.
5 - Daisies represents purity and innocence.
6 - A daisy is actually two flowers in one: the (usually) white petals and the cluster of (usually) tiny
yellow disc petals that form the "eye".
7 - Daisy leaves are edible and can make a tasty addition to salads (they're closely related to artichoke
and are high in Vitamin C).
8 - Medicinal properties ascribed to the daisy include that it slows bleeding, relieves indigestion and
eases coughs. In homeopathy, the garden daisy is known as the gardener's friend for its ability to ease
an aching back.
9 - If not controlled, some daisies can become serious weeds because they thrive in generally inhospitable
conditions are are resistant to most bugs and pesticides.
10 - Bees love daisy relatives, including Goldenrod, making them an important friend of honey makers.
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Chitalpa is an intergeneric cross between Catalpa bignonioides
and Chilopsis linearis. It is an unusual small flowering accent
tree, especially useful in riparian or native garden settings,
usually multi-trunked or low-branching. It blooms best in full
sun, when it receives moderate moisture. It becomes taller in half
shade. Its grayish-white bark presents an interesting silhouette
in winter with its bare branches. It generally remains below 25' in
height.
Common Names: Pink Dawn, Chitalpa
Habit: Spreading with a Low Canopy.
Has Deciduous foliage.
Shape: Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
Sunset Zones: 3 - 24
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
Soil Type: Loam or Sand
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
Height: 25 - 35 feet
Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
Landscape Use: Screen
Longevity: 40 to 150 years
Leaves: Lanceolate to Ovate Gray Green. Gold in Fall.
Deciduous.
Flowers: Showy, Pink. Flowers in Spring, Summer or Fall. Has perfect flowers (male and female
parts in each flower).
Fruit: Brown, Beige or Mostly Green Capsule, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Fall.
Wildlife use it.
Bark: Light Green, Scaly
The Frost Proof Gardenia is a low maintenance, cold hardy gardenia.
It would be beautiful as a hedge or potted for a stunning patio plant.
Traditional Gardenias are finicky and hard to grow. The Frost Proof
Gardenia is an easy to grow gardenia with dark green, shiny leaves and
large, snowy white blooms.
The Frost Proof Gardenia is an upright, dense, evergreen. It will flower abundantly from spring to
fall so you can enjoy the intoxicating scent for months, and it’s deer resistance.
Easily maintained to a compact size, it would be perfect in a decorative container for a patio or even
a balcony. Allowed to grow to its full height of three feet and it could be the most fragrant hedge in
the neighborhood.
Finally, a flowering Gardenia that is not only easy to grow, but it can be enjoyed by more homeowners
in colder climates than ever before.
Order your Frost Proof Gardenia today and enjoy this flowers heavenly fragrance. With so many
blooms you will enjoy the fragrance in your yard, in your home, and sharing with friends and family.
*Evergreen
*Deer Resistant
*Hedge or Container Plant
The hardiest of the Gardenias in a versatile, dwarf size. Great in
containers, raised beds and in the foreground of borders. Flowers
are star-like with five petals. Evergreen.