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Collards
They prefer rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last frost or in late summer, 10 to 12 weeks before first fall frost. Georgia Southerns are easy to grow and they make great container plants. The Collards Georgia Southern, 'Brassica oleracea', is a heat and cold tolerant variety that is high in vitamins and minerals. Collards grow under more adverse conditions, and are very tasty when cooked or when young leaves are used in salads. Collards are overlooked for gourmet greens, lettuce, and cabbage. The leaves of the collard can be harvested as needed. In dry climates, water deeply once a week. This non-heading member of the cabbage family has huge cabbage-like, blue-green, slightly crumpled, juicy leaves. Collards are excellent when served with corn bread and fried green tomatoes. ... find out more
Pansy - Antique Shades Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or in mid summer for fall bloom. In warm climates plant in late summer or early fall. The Pansy works well in locations where late fall and early spring color would be appropiate. The soft lovely colors make this pansy an easy choice for pansy lovers. The Pansy Antique Shades, 'Viola wittrockiania', is a very beautiful pansy mix. They need to be well watered but not soggy. Antique Shades prefers full sun but they tolerate some light shade. Antique Shades is an Early Giant type and has 3 inch flowers of mixed colors including baby yellow, peach, burgundy, rust, and cream. Plant them in normal garden soils and fertilize lightly. |
