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Moonflower
Aim the vines in the direction you want them to go by twisting them on to a trellis or other structure. The flowers only lasts for a single evening. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Moonflowers are used for pots, baskets, climbing up fences and trellises and for ground covers. Plants started too early are less vigorous than those started later. Moonflowers seem to bloom earlier and with more blooms when they are constricted to a pot. The Moonflower is a very tender perennial grown as an annual in all but tropical climates. The Moonflower, 'Tpomoea alba', has twisted buds that unfurl at dusk to reveal huge white blossoms that are deliciously fragrant. Locate this fast growing vine on a porch, near an entrance, or under a window where you can enjoy its evening performance and heady fragrance. The Moonflower does not like to dry out, so water frequently. The flowers unfold in 2 to 3 minutes and is an event worth inviting guests. ... get more information
Pepper - Chile - Cayenne Red The Pepper Chili Cayenne Red Long Thin 'Capsicum annuum', is an excellent hot flavoring for chili, other hot foods. A string of dried cayenne is an very attractive decoration. The pencil-thin Cayenne peppers are used fresh in hot sauces and chilies, died or ground for cayenne pepper or pepper flakes, as a flavor in oil and vinegar, and as a decoration. The plants are decorative garden plant with what seems like hundreds of peppers on each plant. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Wash your hands immediately. |
