Annual. Blooms winter to spring in warm, dry winter areas. 6" -12" tall. Full sun a must. Very attractive daisy-like flowers in orange and yellow shades. Should be called Goddess of the Sun for flowers that reflect the beauty and burning color of the sun.

Perennial to USDA zones 4b -10 (up to 7000' elevation). Blooms from late summer to fall. Full sun to light shade. 24"-36" tall. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees flock to its nectar-filled bright orange and lavender flower spikes. In full bloom, it is an explosion of color, reminiscent of the evening sunset, yet looks light and airy with its fine leaves.

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Annual. Blooms late spring to frost. 4" tall, 6 - 12" wide. Sun to light shade. Tiny Tim IS A MUCH SUPERIOR VARIETY than Carpet of Snow - it is dense, compact never needs to be sheared, and doesn't get "leggy". White flowers make this low ground cover a delight.

Nothing adds such an exciting, interesting flavor to salads as this green! Its flavor is often described as hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy. 30 to 45 days, organic, heirloom

Plant requires well-drained garden soil. Asparagus prefers a soil pH of 7- 7.2 in a slightly dry area of the garden. Wonderful in salads, cooked vegetables, and they freeze well for winter use.

Annual. Blooms spring to early summer. These dazzling white flowers make an airy graceful accent to roses or other brightly colored flowers in the garden. They are 6" - 18" tall, depending on growing conditions and do best in full sun.

Annual. Summer bloom. 20" - 24" tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. The sky blue flowers of this tall plant are attractive as cut or dried flowers. Will "naturalize" - the seed drops quite readily from mature plants and comes back next year to produce another crop.

Harvesting Basil leaves should be harvested before the plant flowers. The young, top leaves taste the best and should be used fresh. The older leaves may be used for vinegar and pesto.  Organic

Annual. Basil Greek Yevani is an organically grown version of Basil Greek Spicy Globe. A basil lover's treat, it has a spicy basil flavor and aroma that is a complement to any tomato dish. Organic

The aroma of basil is the essence of summer, evoking mouth-watering images of flavorful salads, just-picked vegetables, and wonderful pastas enhanced by its distinctive flavor. Organic Heirloom

Annual. This large-leaved heirloom Genovese type basil is particularly good for pesto and any dish that calls for fresh basil leaves. Basil has so many uses! It is wonderful in Italian foods, flavored vinegars, wih fish, poultry, rice, and vegetables. It is also easy to grow these 18"-24" tall plants outdoors in containers or in the garden.

Annual. Purple Petra basil has a mild sweet taste that is nice for those of us that love basil's flavor, but shy away from too much herbal spiciness. Organic

Fresh lima beans taste so different from dried store bought beans; you won't recognize them! These white, small baby lima beans have a delicious flavor and mature earlier than most limas. 78 days Organic Heirloom

An old time favorite with exceptional Blue Lake flavor, it is noted for retaining its excellent flavor and texture when frozen. This snap bean (or green bean) grown on short bushy plants is eaten pod and all and is one of those vegetables like tomatoes that tastes significantly better when grown at home rather than bought at the grocery store.

Contender is simply the earliest bean we could find, only 40 days from sowing to harvest! It has a delicious bean flavor, is stringless, very productive, and tolerates hot weather and mildew. 40 days Organic Heirloom

Pencil Pod beans are an heirloom variety with bright yellow, tender bean pods with excellent flavor. This wax bean (any yellow bean is called 'wax') has very tasty 6" long pods with black seeds produced on large, upright bushy plants. 60 days Organic Heirloom

Pencil Pod beans are an heirloom variety with bright yellow, tender bean pods with excellent flavor. This wax bean (any yellow bean is called 'wax') has very tasty 6" long pods with black seeds produced on large, upright bushy plants. It is very disease resistant and early maturing.

This classic Italian romano bean is an improved version of the original Roma. A favorite in Italy, these flat and wide snap beans aren't available in most grocery stores. Once you taste their delicious nutty bean flavor, you'll wish you could grow them all year long. 55 days

These gorgeous violet-purple pods magically turn an emerald green after cooking! Grow them in the ground or containers to enjoy their homegrown, tender, and stringless flavor.  55-60 days Organic Heirloom

This heirloom variety, introduced before 1864, has excellent flavor. A heavy producer, it is meaty and tender. Growing well even in hot climates, it out-produces most other pole bean plants with heavy crops of 9" long, gently curved, oval pods. It is a multi-use bean that is great for drying, shelling, and fresh green beans. 63 days

With the exception of the Hyacinth Bean (which is grown as an ornamental and not a vegetable) this is the prettiest bean vine you can grow. The large sprays of brilliant rich red flowers contrast against the deep green foliage. You can grow it for its beautiful flowers and to eat its sweet bean pods. This variety is commonly used as a flowering screen, vine, or fence cover. Heirloom 75 days

These tender, sweet, tasty, extremely nutritious roots are much better when they are home-grown. This heirloom variety was introduce in 1892 and is the standard for beets. The young leafy greens are great in salads, can be substituted in recipes for spinach or Swiss chard, and can be steamed or frozen. 1 cup of greens has more iron than a hamburger patty.

Early wonder is considered to be the best beet for greens. The tops can reach 18" tall, giving you plenty of salad greens, greens to substitute for spinach or Swiss chard in recipes, and to steam or freeze for later use.  48 days Organic Heirloom

Annual. Blooms all summer. 2' - 3' tall. Full sun. This delicate white flower will lend a lacy, airy look to your garden. A much sought after cut flower.

Annual. Blooms summer. 5' - 10' trailing vine. Full sun. Vigorous vine with warm sunset-colored, dark-eyed flowers. It has almost infinite uses - ground cover, screen, hanging basket variety, window boxes, or on a trellis. Easy to grow from seed.

The tender and sweet tasting stalks and leaves of Bok Choy Tatsoi are commonly used in high quality stir-fry dishes and in salad mixes. With its attractive, spoon-shaped, dark green, evenly spaced leaves, it is a plant worthy of being grown just for its decorative value! But, once you grow it  you must try it for its taste and nutritive value.

These ceramic boots are great for you or for that special gardener in your life. They will be that much prettier when you plant them up or you can use them as a vase.  That is right they have a hole for drainage, and they come with a plastic plug to plug that hole if you desire. They measure 3.25 inches wide x 10.75 inches high.

These ceramic boots are great for you or for that special gardener in your life. They will be that much prettier when you plant them up or you can use them as a vase.  That is right they have a hole for drainage, and they come with a plastic plug to plug that hole if you desire. They measure 3.25 inches wide x 10.75 inches high.

These ceramic boots are great for you or for that special gardener in your life. They will be that much prettier when you plant them up or you can use them as a vase.  That is right they have a hole for drainage, and they come with a plastic plug to plug that hole if you desire. They measure 3.25 inches wide x 10.75 inches high.

These ceramic boots are great for you or for that special gardener in your life. They will be that much prettier when you plant them up or you can use them as a vase.  That is right they have a hole for drainage, and they come with a plastic plug to plug that hole if you desire. They measure 3.25 inches wide x 10.75 inches high.

This very tasty broccoli from Italy produces an abundance of small to medium heads. The very productive plants produce lots of various sized florets throughout the season, giving you a long harvest period. 48 days Organic Heirloom

If you have never tried Broccoli Raab, you are in for a gourmet treat! Also known as Italian broccoli, Raab has some differences from regular broccoli. Instead of growing large florets, it has delicate, tender shoots that are often compared to asparagus, but with a spicy but wonderful broccoli-like flavor. 45 days Organic Heirloom

The ancient Romans loved broccoli for its flavor; today we also love it because we know that it's packed with nutrition. Studies suggest that broccoli may be important in preventing cancer, diabetes, and lowering cholesterol. The heads and stems are packed with vitamin C and provide calcium, potassium, and iron.

An old-fashioned early favorite Introduced by H. Hartman & Company in 1909. Originally from Denmark, it has been a gardener's favorite for a century. Compact heads are 6-8" diameter and 3-4 lbs., tightly wrapped and perfect for small gardens. These compact heads are sweet for fabulous coleslaw, salad, or sauerkraut.

Annual. Loves cool weather! Blooms spring through early summer in cool climates and fall through spring in warm climates. 12"-24" tall. Full sun. Zeolight flowers are every-changing chameleons in the garden.

These clusters of beautiful, scented flowers with delicious pink, purple, and lilac hues enliven beds and borders. The attractive mounded plants reach 6"-12" tall and bloom until frost. They can also be used to line walkways or add sparkle to containers. Charming as a cut flower.

Biennial. Blooms in spring. 2'-3' tall. Sun or light shade. Flower spikes with 1"-2" long bell-shaped flowers of purple, violet, blue, lavender, pink, and white. Perfect for creating a storybook English cottage garden or a fairy garden.

"This gourmet mini-carrot is fun for kids of all ages! Even harvested early, it has a deep orange color, tender core, and sweet flavor. Did you know that grocery store baby carrots are actually cores from regular-sized carrots? 57 days Organic Heirloom

This gourmet mini-carrot is fun for kids of all ages! Even harvested early, it has a deep orange color, tender core, and sweet flavor. Did you know that grocery store baby carrots are actually cores from regular-sized carrots? Once you try the sweet and crisp flavor of this 3" long true baby carrot, it will be hard to go back to the store-bought imitation.

Dare to be different! Carnival Blend Carrots are a colorful surprise in the garden and on the table. Kids love them, you will too! 65 to 75 days Organic

Developed in the late nineteenth century in Connecticut, the Danvers carrot worked wonderfully interplanted with onions and worked particularly well in the heavy soils because of its higher fiber content than the Nantes type carrots. 65 days Organic Heirloom

Chantenay carrots have thick, fat roots. This 5"-6" long heirloom variety has sweet flavor and a crisp texture. A great 'all around carrot', it has the excellent qualities of flavor, shallow soil growth, and long storage ability. It grows well in dense soils and can be grown in containers as well as in the ground.

Scarlet Nantes is an old favorite for many reasons. It has a reputation for sweet flavor, crisp texture, tenderness, abundant production, and consistent quality. 65 days Organic Heirloom

Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 3. Enjoy a cup of hot lemony-mint flavored catnip tea while watching your cats frolic in a patch of this fragrant, attractive plant. Plants can also be grown indoors on a windowsill, so cats can enjoy the fresh leaves year round. Organic Heirloom

Annual. What could be more soothing than curling up at bedtime with a good book and a cup of chamomile tea made fresh from your garden? Organic Heirloom

Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 3. The leaves, flower buds, and flowers of garlic chives have a delightful mild garlic flavor. The flavor can also be described as onion-y, honey-like, with a delicate garlic aroma. Chopped chive leaves can be a great substitute for garlic cloves when you want a mild garlicky flavor in a dish.

Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 3. With beautiful edible lavender-pink flowers and delicate onion-flavored foliage, chives should be in every garden. Organic Heirloom

Perennial in USDA zones 4-8. Blooms summer. 10"-20" tall. Full sun. These golden-yellow 1 1/2" flowers with brown/green centers have a delicious chocolate fragrance, especially in the morning. A Southwestern U.S. native, it is very hardy and drought tolerant .

Annual. The foliage (cilantro) and the seeds (coriander) of this herb are widely used throughout the world. Fresh cilantro has an intense, tangy flavor that balances well with other strong-flavored ingredients. Organic Heirloom