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Wheatgrass
Just six ounces of Wheatgrass juice, an extract of Wheatgrass seedlings, can supply the daily vitamins and mineral needs of an adult. It may be hard to believe but beautiful in reality, the fresh, uniform green foliage in beautiful pots is a unique, stunning addition to any table setting or special occasions. They also make tasty sprouts. For example, Easter eggs nestled in the grass makes a wonderful Easter centerpiece. You can harvest the Wheatgrass at about 7 inches in height and process for the juice. Plant in a pot or container at a depth of about 1/8 inch. The Wheatgrass, 'Friticum aestivum', is used to highlight beautiful pots, make tasty sprouts and it even produces healthy juice. Grow them under florescent lights or in a very bright window or outside. Wheatgrass is almost as good as fresh pesto in the dead of winter to give you hope that spring will arrive. Wheatgrass is the newest ornamental indoor plant craze. . The plants will emerge in 3 to 7 days. ... more
Armeria Formosa . Even though Armeria does great in coastal climates, it will do wonderfully anywhere. In mild climates, they can bloom all year. They are very tolerant of salty soils. Cut off spent blooms to encourage more blossoms. The Armeria Formosa Pinkball Thrift, 'Arneria pseudarmeria ( formosa)', is like the common Sea Thrift, but bigger and it is a hardy perennial. The soil must be well drained. The Pinkball Thrift displays 1 to 2 inch round flowers in shades of pink, rose, and red. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date, or late summer/early fall at least 2 months before the first fall frost. The Armeria Formosa blooms in the spring for 4 to 8 weeks. It is a sturdy and dependable plant. |
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