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Short Meadow
The Short Meadow Flower Mix exhibits a rainbow of color starting in the spring and continuing until fall. This mix of twenty-two annuals and perennials, none more than 24 inches tall, is ideal for naturalizing sunny open areas, slopes, long borders, parking strips and cottage style gardens. Do you long for the look of a wildflower meadow, but need to plant something with a slightly manicured appearance? Short Meadow is just that, a collection of low-growing, hardy, adaptable flowering plants that will transform any sunny area where height is a factor. Some of the varieties included are, Baby Blue Eyes, Blue Pimpernel, California Blue Bell, California Poppy, Daisy African, Poppy Iceland, Verbena Moss, and Wallflower Siberian. In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last average frost date. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. ... additional info
Caraway The Caraway, 'Carum carvi', produces a seed tastes like a combination of dill & anise with a nutty flavor. The tasty seed are commonly used in breads, soups, stews, and other dishes. The fresh whole or minced leaves can be used in lettuce or fruit salads. The roots can be chopped, steamed, or pureed like a parsnip and used in soups, stews, or thinly sliced and eaten raw. Try grinding up fresh seed and sprinkle over fresh popcorn! The flavor is like a combination of anise and dill. The seed is best known for its use in rye bread. The Caraway is a mounded plant with finely cut leaves. The flower stalks are 2 foot high and have clusters of tiny whites flowers in late spring and early summer. Caraway produces seed in the 2nd season. Plant in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked or in the fall for a crop next year. Caraway prefer well drained soil. |
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