The globe artichoke, also known by the names French artichoke and green artichoke, is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The budding artichoke...
These flowers are best planted in the spring after the threat of frost has passed, While African daisies can survive a surprise frost, they cannot tolerate repeated frosts. African daisies have a fairly quick growth rate, blooming about two months after sprouting from...
Catchfly or Silene armeria is a plant native to Europe, which was introduced to North America and escaped cultivation. it is a perennial in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 8. Silene doesn’t perform well in sweltering heat and it can only be considered an annual in...
Waltham 29 broccoli seeds were specifically developed to withstand the colder temperatures of the Pacific Northwest and East Coast. These broccoli plants grow to a height of about 20 inches and form blue-green medium to large heads on long stalks, a rarity amongst...
Chives are a relative of onions and leeks, but they’re classified as an herb. Chives have tall, dark green, slender leaves that are hollow inside. The blooms on chive plants are beautiful, pale purple globes made of tiny flower clusters. All parts of the chive plant...
