The Zinnia - A Flower for All Gardens - A Little History and Some Growing Instructions Few plants offer the dazzling array of color choices and large flowers that characterize the Zinnia family. Only dahlias and, perhaps, roses, can compete for size of bloom, intensity of color and showiness. The zinnia asks very little of its garden caretaker and gives so very much. Zinnias can be grown almost anywhere. They are not finicky about soil or water, but they do require full sun. The more you deadhead them, the more flowers they will produce. Japanese beetles do love them, but so do butterflies - lots and lots of butterflies. In mid to late summer, they are very prone to developing powdery mildew on their leaves, but this
View more-
- **SOLD OUT** HOLIDAY GIFTS **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Books **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Citrus **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Gift Certificates **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Paperwhites **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Praying Mantis Kits **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Tools **SOLD OUT**
- **SOLD OUT** Holiday Wildflower Mixtures **SOLD OUT**
- Citrus Trees
- **SOLD OUT** - Vegetable and Herb Plants - Mix & Match any 6 Plants for $50 - Only Shipped in Quantities of 6
- Elephant Ear Plants & Roots
- **SOLD OUT** 4-Inch Pot Herb Plants **SOLD OUT**
- Rare Plants
- **SOLD OUT** Vining Plants **SOLD OUT**
- Asian Seeds
- Beneficial Bugs
- Books
- Citrus Fertilizers
- Cold-Treated Bulbs - SEE BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING TO ORDER
- Cold-Treated Allium
- Cold-Treated Chionodoxa
- Cold-Treated Crocus
- Cold-Treated Hyacinthoides
- Cold-Treated Hyacinthus Orientalis
- Cold-Treated Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Cyclamineus Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Double Heirloom Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Jonquilla Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Large Cupped Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Poeticus Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Small Cupped Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Species Miniature Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Split Cupped Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Tazetta Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Triandus Narcissus
- Cold-Treated Trumpet Daffodils
- Cold-Treated Ornithogalum
- Cold-Treated Rock Garden Iris
- Cold-Treated Scilla
- Cold-Treated Tulips
- Cold-Treated Emperor Tulips
- Cold-Treated Fringed Tulips
- Cold-Treated Green or Viridiflora Tulips
- Cold-Treated Lily Flowering Tulips
- Cold-Treated Parrot Tulips
- Cold-Treated Peony Flowering Tulips
- Cold-Treated Single Early Tulips
- Cold-Treated Single Late Tulips
- Cold-Treated Species Tulips
- Cold-Treated Triumph Tulips
- Flower Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
- Bulbs for Spring Planting
- Bulbs for Fall Planting - ALL BULBS AVAILABLE ARE COLD TREATED FOR PLANTING AS SOON AS SOIL CAN BE WORKED
- Fall Blooming Bulbs
- Garden Tools & Equipment
- Gift Certificates
- HHH Exclusive Wildflower Mixtures
- Wildflower Mixtures
- Heirloom Garlic
- Potatoes
- Roots & Sets
- Seeds
- Flowers
- Herbs
- Vegetables
- **SOLD OUT** HOLIDAY GIFTS **SOLD OUT**
-
-
Harvesting History Mar 02, 2022
PUMPKIN, Green Striped Cushaw Cucurbito maxima FULL SUN The Green Striped Cushaw was introduced in the 1820s probably from the West Indies. The 10-12 pound, pear-shaped with a crookneck pumpkin has a creamy white skin with green mottled stripes and pale yellow skin. The flesh is medium coarse with a sweet distinctive flavor. Plant Green Striped Cushaw in late spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant 6 seeds in hills, 4 ft. apart. When the seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well-rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Harvest the fruits only after they are fully matured and just
View moreShare -
Harvesting History May 26, 2020
SUMMER SQUASH, Yellow Bush Scallop Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN The Summer Squash pictured above is the Yellow Bush Scallop. This Pattypan squash was introduced before 1860. The fruits can grow to as much as 7 inches in diameter, but are best when harvested smaller. The Yellow Bush Scallop is naturally resistant to Squash Borers, but not totally impervious to the bug. Planting seeds in late June almost insures a healthy crop. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4-5 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Dec 08, 2018 Categories: Annuals, Beneficial Bugs, Container Plants, Garden Tools, Pollinators, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Zinnia, Royal Purple MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT - BUY NOW! Of all the gifts that you can give to a child, the gift of your time – time spent with a child – is unquestionably the greatest gift of all Time spent with a child gardening, of all the child-worthy activities, tops the list. Gardening brings children outside, gives them healthy physical activity, teaches them about the wonders of nature and why they need to learn to read and to count and how they, tiny beings that they are, are a part of this wondrous organism we call the earth. There are many, many plants that are child-friendly: easy to grow, beautiful, interesting. If you have favorites, your favorites make the best choices because your genuine enthusiasm
View moreShare -
Order Poppy Seeds Now Plant Them in November For A Magnificent 2019 Garden There are 4 species of poppy that are well known to gardeners: Papaver orientale, Papaver nudicaule, Papaver rhoeas and Papaver somniferum. Three of these are legal to grow. The fourth, P.somniferum, the Opium Poppy is not legal to grow. However, it is interesting the way the law is written. It is legal to own Opium Poppy seed, but not legal to grow it. A fifth plant, Eschscholzia aurantiaca, commonly known as the California Poppy, is not a true poppy but has a similar looking blossom. P. nudicaule, the Iceland Poppy, and P. orientale known as the Oriental Poppy are perennials. P. rhoeas, known as the Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy, or Shirley Poppy depending on the
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Jan 24, 2017
SUMMER SQUASH, Early Yellow Crookneck – Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN A truly North American squash, the Crooknecks were cultivated by indigenous peoples for centuries. This Crookneck was introduced in the 1700s. The small, open bushes are very prolific. The 4-8 oz. golden yellow fruit has mild, sweet flesh. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity Summer 8 in. 1 in. 7-10 50
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Jan 24, 2017
SUMMER SQUASH, Early White Bush Scallop – Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN A truly North American squash, this variety is the oldest and largest of the scallops introduced in 1722. Called a cymling, the 2-3 lb., round, flattened, greenish white fruit grows to 5-7 in. in diameter. Flesh has very good flavor. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity Summer 8 in. 1 in. 7-10 50
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Jan 24, 2017
SUMMER SQUASH, Cocozella – Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN Introduced into the US in 1934, this zucchini has been grown throughout Italy since the 1880s. The 5-8 oz., striped green fruit is borne on small, bushy, very productive plants. Fruits are tender and flesh has great flavor. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity Summer 8 in. 1 in. 7-10 60
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Jan 24, 2017
SUMMER SQUASH, Zucchini Black Beauty – Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN Introduced into the US in 1957, this zucchini was given an All America Selections award The 4-8 oz., black green fruit is borne on large, bushy, very productive plants. Fruits are tender and flesh has great flavor. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity Summer 8 in. 1 in. 7-10 50
View moreShare -
Harvesting History Jan 24, 2017
SUMMER SQUASH, Zucchini Dark Green – Cucurbito pepo FULL SUN Introduced into the US in the early 1900s, this zucchini is one of the most popular grown today. The 5-8 oz., green fruit is borne on large, bushy, very productive plants. Fruits are tender and flesh has great flavor. Plant in late spring after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a depth of 6 in. Plant in hills, 4 ft. apart. When seedlings are 3 in. high, thin, leaving 4 plants per hill. Well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil where the seeds are to be planted is highly beneficial. Type Spacing Planting Depth Days to Germination Maturity Summer 8 in. 1 in. 7-10 45
View moreShare