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Hummingbird Haven
In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. There are eighteen different varieties, each an irresistible invitation to imbibe in summer's sweet nectar. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Some of the flower varieties included are Bee Balm, Columbine Shooting Star, Coral Bells, Godetia, Hollyhock, Nasturtium and Zinnia. If this mix of showy, bright blooms doesn't catch their attention, they haven't arrived in your town yet. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. The Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix calls all hummingbirds. In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. This glorious array of vivid floral color will last from spring to fall for your enjoyment as well. This mix covers approximately 14 square feet. ... get more information
Mizuna Mizuna prefers light, moist, loamy soils with lots of organic matter. It is so attractive that it is used as an ornamental. Successive plantings every 3 weeks will provide for continuous harvest. Commonly used as a graceful bedding plant that "floats" in the flower beds and as a sweet, mild mustard green that is ready to harvest in 3 weeks. You can harvest a few leaves from each plant anytime after germination. Plant as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. In mild climates, plant in the late fall for winter harvest. It is a common mixture in Mesclun salads and it is also steamed and stir-fried. The Mustard Mizuna Siu Cai, Xiu Cai, 'Brassica rapa', is the perfect mustard green with its mild, sweet, earthy, mustard flavor that tolerates cold and heat. |
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