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A Gaggle of Gourds
The Gaggle of Gourds, 'Lagenaria siceraria', is an assortment of hard shelled gourds that creative crafters will love. This gourd mix includes Birdhouse or Bottle Gourd, Calabash or Penguin, Corsican, Dipper, and Speckled Swan. Gourds are very frost sensitive. Plant 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. Once cured, hard shelled gourds will last indefinitely and can be painted, carved, cut or drilled to make birdhouses, bowls, planters and hundreds of other craft projects. For thousands of years, gourds have been grown to used as utensils, storage containers, musical instruments, and ornamental objects. The soils should be well drained and very rich in organic matter. Place in full sun. ... more
Lavatera - Tree Mallow Mixed Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The Lavatera is one of the most versatile plants in the garden and is very easy to grow. Lavatera prefers full sun and any well drained garden soil. Lavatera Blushing Blends 4 inch satiny flowers will remind you of hibiscus and hollyhock. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom time. The Lavatera Tree Mallow Blushing Blend, 'Lavatera trimestris', has 4 blushing colors of profuse pink, rose, white, and magenta/pink flowers that cover this tropical looking annual hedge or screen plant. They will bloom from summer into early fall. The Lavatera make a wonderful hedge or screen and cut flowers. |
