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The Pea Snow Oregon Sugar Pod ll, ‘Pisum sativum’, is a flat podded type pea that has great disease resistance and is tasty and stringless. This is one of those vegetables that tastes much better garden grown than from a store. The Oregon Sugar Pod ll produces a huge number of 4 inch tasty pods which are harvested and eaten when the pods are flat, before the seed forms. The short 28 inch plants are easy to manage and they are excellent for the freezer.Plant in the early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. Peas prefer well drained soil. Keep the plants moist but do get them over watered and soggy. Snow peas should be harvested before the seeds start to form. Peas that are too mature will cause the plant to stop producing.

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The Basil Napoletano, ‘Ocimum basilicum’, is one of the best basils available for eating fresh. The tender leaves are mild, sweet and tender in flavor. There is nothing like the smell of basil because the smell of basil is the smell of summer. There is no more useful herb and it is very fragrant. It is a good all “around basil” and it has very few pests.Basil is used in so many foods, it is hard to mention them all. It is used in Italian foods and pesto and pasta sauces. Fresh basil makes a nice tea, an excellent vinegar, and tastes great fresh with fish, poultry, rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

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Produce nutrient-rich compost for your flowers and vegetables with this patented design. A large lid on top for large loads along with 2 flip-up hinged doors for kitchen scraps and vent design promotes bio-degradation without nasty odors and lower door slides for easy compost access. Also included is the most powerful compost activator available. Sprinkle it on, bio-activator immediately unleashes nature’s powerful enzyme reactions for faster decomposition, richer, more fertile compost.

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Looking for more space for your favorite plants? This unique planter allows for vertical growing with decorative style. Great for growing your favorite flowers, herbs, strawberries or vegetables on your deck, patio or balcony. Includes 5 rows, base tray and casters. Pocket sections easily slide together for quick assembly. The inside is completely open so roots have plenty of area to grow in. Irrigate by watering liberally at top and lightly at each pocket. Irrigate by watering liberally at top and lightly at each pocket. Requires approximately 3 cu. ft. of potting soil.

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The Basil Red Rubin, ‘Ocimum basilicum “Purpurascens’, has rich, dark purple leaves that are an exciting contrast in salads, pasta dishes, vinegar, and as an ornamental in the garden. Red Rubin Basil is an improved Dark Opal Basil, a 1992 All America Selections Winner. Red Rubin is much more uniform in color than other purple basils. The leaves have a clove-like spiciness flavor which is a little too strong for pesto but great for almost any basil dish.Basil is used in so many foods, it is hard to mention them all. It is used in Italian foods and pesto and pasta sauces. Fresh Red Rubin Basil makes an excellent vinegar, and tastes great fresh with fish, poultry, rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Red Rubin is also a good container variety. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

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The Marjoram Sweet, ‘Origanum majorana’, has a sweeter, milder flavor than Oregano. It is wonderful when used fresh in many dishes. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. Try substituting Sweet Marjoram for Oregano in many popular dishes such as eggplant Parmesan or pizza. The plants are bushy, 1 to 2 foot tall and 2 foot wide. They produce small round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers occur in the summer. Sweet Marjoram is primarily used for culinary purposes.Marjoram is used with sausage, egg dishes, cheese dishes, lamb, veal, fish, green vegetables, darrots, beef, eggplant, cauliflower, dressings, squash, and tomatoes. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. Legend has it that if you touch Sweet Marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse.

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Feed plants up to 4 months on a single application. ClassiCote time release fertilizer 16-9-23 formula contains 11 essential nutrients including: magnesium, sulfur, boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc. Use indoors or out for balanced growth. Great for trees, shrubs, bedding plants, gardens, vegetables, and hanging baskets. 2 lb. bucket.

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Feed plants up to 4 months on a single application. ClassiCote time release fertilizer 16-9-23 formula contains 11 essential nutrients including: magnesium, sulfur, boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc. Use indoors or out for balanced growth. Great for trees, shrubs, bedding plants, gardens, vegetables, and hanging baskets. 2 lb. bucket.

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Origanum (USDA Organic) Greek Oregano, Origanum vulgare ‘Oregano, Greek’, is a low growing perennial plant. Flavor is strong, and hotly aromatic, penetrating and slightly bitter. This Greek strain has much more flavor than common oregano and is the oregano preferred for cooking. Cooking: An important Herb in Mediterranean cookery. Often used dry rather than fresh. Flavors salad dressings and vegetables and frequently included in strongly flavored dishes with chilies, garlic, onions, etc. Medicinal: A lotion may be made which will soothe stings and bites. The infusion is used in coughs and whooping cough. Do not take as medicine while pregnant.

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The Pea Snow Oregon Sugar Pod ll, ‘Pisum sativum’, is a flat podded type pea that has great disease resistance and is tasty and stringless. This is one of those vegetables that tastes much better garden grown than from a store. The Oregon Sugar Pod ll produces a huge number of 4 inch tasty pods which are harvested and eaten when the pods are flat, before the seed forms. The short 28 inch plants are easy to manage and they are excellent for the freezer.Plant in the early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. Peas prefer well drained soil. Keep the plants moist but do get them over watered and soggy. Snow peas should be harvested before the seeds start to form. Peas that are too mature will cause the plant to stop producing.

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Produce nutrient-rich compost for your flowers and vegetables with this patented design. A large lid on top for large loads along with 2 flip-up hinged doors for kitchen scraps and vent design promotes bio-degradation without nasty odors and lower door slides for easy compost access. Also included is the most powerful compost activator available. Sprinkle it on, bio-activator immediately unleashes nature’s powerful enzyme reactions for faster decomposition, richer, more fertile compost.

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The Squash Summer Black Beauty Zucchini, ‘Cucurbita pepo’, has very tender, creamy white, flavorful flesh. The Black Beauty Zucchini plant is compact and bush like. This squash is a very versatile vegetable. They can be steamed, grilled, sauteed, eaten raw in salads, made into relish, and made into breads. If left on the vine, they can grow very large. Very large squash can become too pithy to eat. The Black Beauty squash has a dark green skin.Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest after the first or second light frost. Squash is ready to harvest when the stem and skin hardens. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but they can be under ripe.

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For hands and laundry; an excellent scrub for gardeners, mechanics, and kids. Rub a little into fabric to pre-treat grass and dirt stains. Users report good results on mustard, gum, ink, baby stains, and much more. Environmentally friendly: 100% natural, biodegradable, and never tested on animals. Contains saponified vegetable oils, cornmeal, herbs and essential oils, rich in glycerin to prevent drying. Dense bar can last six months. These bars are hand blended and cut and will vary, each weighs approximately 5 ounces.

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Asparagus KB3 Hybrid, Asparagus officinalis ‘KB3 Hybrid’, is disease resistant and a heavy yielder of tender, flavorful spears. This is an open pollinated variety. Hardy in sub zero and hot desert areas, KB3 Hybrid’s lower winterkill percentage makes this a popular variety grown by home gardeners. Grows well throughout the Midwest. Asparagus is extremely nutritious and has many health benefits! Asparagus is a hardy perennial, and it is a highly productive vegetable. Grown for the stems or spears, a well tended planting yields 8 to 10 pounds or more per 100 square feet of bed. For most home gardeners, one row is adequate. An asparagus planting lasts 15 to 25 years without replanting, if it is well cared for and the climate is suitable. It does not do well if summers are extremely hot and long, and winters are mild.

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The Fennel Bronze, ‘Foeniculum vulgare’, has stunningly beautiful, purple feathery plumes that provide a lacy contrast in the vegetable or flower garden. The Bronze Fennel is an absolutely dazzling, hard to find Fennel, that is used primarily for ornamental value and has tasty foliage and seeds. The tall feathery, smoky purple foliage provides a beautiful accent with pink and white roses or any other contrasting flower color. The Bronze Fennel attracts butterflies. The swallowtail butterfly lays eggs on fennel.The seed produced by the Bronze Fennell is used for flavoring cookies, breads, and cakes. Fresh leaves can be sprinkled on salads or used in salad dressings. Plant in the spring 2 weeks before the last average frost date. Fennel does best in well drained, sandy soils with lots of organic matter. They need to be kept moist.

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The Marigold Dwarf Lemon Drop, ‘Tagetes patula’, displays a sunny show of canary yellow flowers. Every vegetable garden must have Lemon Drop Marigolds! Marigolds attract bees for pollination and is suspected to repel some insects. Dwarf Lemon Drops are very easy to grow and add color to your vegetable garden. The 1 inch canary yellow flowers are produced in abundance. They will begin blooming 5 to 6 weeks after seeding and they will continue to bloom until fall.Marigolds prefers rich organic soils. The soil needs to be well drained and not soggy. Pinch off faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in the spring after average last day of frost. Lemon Drops are excellent for edging, in pots, and containers. They make an excellent annual ground cover.

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The Squash Spaghetti Winter Vegetable Spaghetti, ‘Cucurbita pepo’, can be served just like pasta. When cooked, the flesh separates into long spaghetti-like strands. This very tasty squash can be stored for up to 6 months. In addition to the subtle, tasty flavor, Spaghetti Squash can be prepared with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese or pesto sauce, just like real pasta. The plants produces 5 to 7 squash each. The squash are rounded, cylindrical and tan in color.Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest after first or second light frost. They should be harvested when you can’t dent the hard skin with your finger. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe.

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