Annual. Loves cool weather! Blooms spring - early summer in cool climates and fall - spring in warm climates. 12"-24" tall. Full sun. An old English Cottage Garden flower with bright orange & yellow, double flowers. Also called, Pot Marigold. The fresh edible petals are a colorful gourmet addition to salads. They can also be dried to use later for adding beautiful golden color to baked goods and egg dishes. A long-lasting cut or dried flower. Can be massed in borders or planted in containers.

When to plant outside: Cold climates: Sow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Warm climates: Sow in late summer to early fall for winter/spring bloom.

When to start inside: Sow 6-8 weeks before average last frost. Recommended in cold winter climates.

Special Germination Instructions: Calendula seed requires dark to germinate.

Harvesting: To harvest petals, pinch off flower heads then gently pull out the petals. If you wish to dry them for later use, lay them on a tray or large piece of paper in a single layer with good spacing between them to avoid overlapping and discoloration. Then place in a cool, dry location. When thoroughly dry, keep in an airtight container.

Calendula was named 2008 'Herb of the Year' by the International Herb Association.

Nasturtium -

Jewel Blend
Add bling to your garden with these colorful jewels! Every salad should be graced with edible nasturtium flowers! The leaves are also edible. Dreary winter? In a south window, grow these cheery flowers inside! This compact variety is an excellent edging plant and charming in hanging baskets.

When to plant outside: Recommended. Sow in spring after average last day of frost. In very hot summer regions, plant in fall for winter bloom.  When to start inside: Seedlings do not transplant well; directly seed into final location outside.

Special Germination Instructions: Nasturtium seed requires darkness to germinate. Therefore, plant at recommended depth of 1/2". Also, soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing will soften the fairly hard seed coat. Do not plant too early in spring. If temperatures are still cool (less than 70 degrees) during the day, seeds may not sprout.

Certified Organic

Sunflower Lemon Queen

Heirloom
  I Love These Flowers!!         

Lemon Queen is the sunflower variety being grown for a multi-year bee count project to gather information about native bee populations. More than 100,000 citizen-scientists across the U.S. and Canada participate in the research by counting the number of bees that visit their Lemon Queen plants. Bees and other pollinating insects are attracted to the nectar and pollen provided by the large, pale lemon yellow colored flowers with dark brown centers. Majestic, branched plants provide gorgeous cut flowers throughout the summer. Easy to grow in almost any well-drained soil. In areas with a long growing season, sow a new crop every 2-4 weeks up until 3 months before first fall frost for continuous bloom.

When to start inside: Sow 4-6 weeks before average last spring frost. Start inside only if previous problems with birds eating planted seed outdoors. Plants grow more vigorously if sown directly outdoors.

                     Zinnia  cut & come again

Annual. Blooms summer to fall frost. 2' - 3' tall. Full sun. 2 1/2" double flowers in hot shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream. 'Cut and Come Again' is the best choice if you want to grow Zinnias for cut flowers. These beautiful old-fashioned blooms will 'come again', producing continuously from early summer until first frost - the more you cut, the more they bloom! Striking color for borders, containers, or mass plantings. Also makes excellent dried flowers and attracts butterflies