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Gourd - Ornamental - Crown of Thorns
Harvest the Crown of Thorns in time to use as a holiday decorations or crafts projects, such as weird-shaped small bowls. Gourds should be kept evenly moist and at the end of the season keep them on the dry side. ovifera', is an amazingly symmetrical gourd with 10 little "fingers" that protrude to make a crown. Hard-shelled gourds should be kept in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. The Gourd Ornamental Shenot Crown of Thorns Blend, 'Cucurbita pepo var. Place the gourds in full sun. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. Shenot was selected for it's very uniform gourds. The Crown of Thorns is fun for kids and adults to grow. The soil must be well drained and have lots of organic material. The vine is smaller than many gourd vines, and it can be grown in large hanging baskets or containers. ... find out more
Parsley - Green River The Parsley Green River, 'Petroselinum crispum', has more vitamin C than an orange and freshens your breath! Do you push your parsley aside after a meal? Don't. Consume it for the vitamins and breath freshener for garlic breath. Parsley is quite cold hardy and stays green and harvestable through much of the winter, even in cold climates. Green River Parsley is a very nutritious herb containing large quantities of vitamins and mineral such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Parsley has a gentle flavor that does a great job of blending the flavors around it. Their culinary uses includes salads, soups, butters, fish, and poultry. Parsley is not just a garnish. They are great in window boxes and pots either inside or outside. The Green River Parsley is also a very attractive edging plant. |
