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• Sage-A Staple And Ornamental

  As I'm writing this, we are coming up on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. When I think of Sage Salvia officinalis , I can't help but think about using Sage in the Turkey Stuffing. It seems to be a staple at this time of year. Generally, most... Posted Dec 03 2008, 07:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: purple, blue, flowers, ornamental, evergreen, herb, sun, sage

• Dolgo Crabapple - An Excellent Pollinator for Apple Trees

  If you are interested in growing your own apple trees , one of the main things you will need to look into is whether your tree requires a pollinator. Most apple trees do. What you may not be aware of is that you can use a Crabapple tree as a pollinator... Posted Oct 23 2008, 06:30 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: white, birds, flowers, fruit trees, ornamental, hardy, full sun, apple, Dolgo, pollinator, crabapple

• Little Joe Dwarf Pye Weed Is A Great Plant for Moist Soils!

  Little Joe Dwarf Pye Weed 'Eupatorium purpureum' is a perennial that is great for small areas with moist soil. It's size is about 4 feet tall and can spread to about 30-35 inches so it doesn't need a lot of room and will grow fast. The... Posted Oct 17 2008, 01:10 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Perennial, Deer Resistant, birds, new, dwarf, ornamental, butterflies, partial sun, unique

• Hachiya Persimmon Tree - Ornamental and good for you too!

  The Hachiya persimmon tree is not only a real beauty for your garden pleasure but also has great tasting and healthy fruits you can enjoy. As an ornamental tree, the Hachiya is exceptionally beautiful in fall with red, orange and yellow leaves adorning... Posted Mar 08 2008, 10:00 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, fruit, ornamental, persimmon, cooking, healthy

• Ornamental & fruit bearing Fuyu Jiro Persimmon

  The Fuyu Jiro Persimmon tree is not only a beautiful ornamental tree but also bears a fruit that has a very sweet flavor and is used in many ways. Fuyu Jiro fruits are flattened with a light orange, firm and crunchy flesh. It can even be peeled and eaten... Posted Feb 26 2008, 12:18 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, privacy, hedge, fall, flowers, fruit, ornamental, persimmon