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As many northern “transplants” can tell you, gardening in the South is unlike gardening anywhere else at all. Heat, humidity, clay, drought and hurricane season can combine into a deadly (to your beloved flower beds) force during the summer months. And those lovely “mild” winters aren’t so favorable to perennials looking for a long winter’s sleep. So the Southern gardener must be especially loyal, hard working and diligent. The Southern gardener requires quick reflexes and unbelievable stamina. The Southern gardener should plan carefully, execute in a timely manner and be open to all known methods of meditation and prayer! Let the beauty begin with the foundation of the garden: the soil. It bears repeating often; get your soil tested when planning a new garden or considering new plants. The local Extension Service will be happy to help, consider having the soil tested in the fall to avoid the backlog that often occurs in the spring. Correct acidic soil by adding limestone (ground or hydrated). Limestone also adds small amounts of phosphorus and potash and helps loosen tough clay. Gypsum can be substituted for limestone to loosen clay without affecting the pH and will. Organic materials, soil conditioners and compost also help make the soil more fertile and help create a workable, well-draining soil. Southern gardens are true four-season gardens. There are shrubs, perennials and seasonals available for every season of the year. Flowers and fragrance are even found in the winter in Southern gardens with Daphne and Edgeworthia or Wintersweet. Consider traditional Southern plants like Hydrangeas, Camellias, Confederate Jasmine, Carolina Jessamine, and Hibiscus. Native plants like Virginia Bluebells, May Apple, Solomon’s Seal and Wood Poppies are great for cool Southern shade gardens. Tropical looking plants like Tree Ivy, Elephant Ears and Hostas love our hot, humid summers. Southern gardeners learn that timing is everything. Trees and shrubs benefit from planting in fall, as do many perennials and also from natural rainfall. Mild Southern winters mean more choice of varieties for early spring planting of perennials. Southern gardeners understand the importance of mulch. Clay heats up slowly so wait until the soil has warmed up for seasonal annuals. After the last chance of frost, wait for a good rain, then mulch heavily. And like the shampoo bottle says, “Mulch and repeat”. Keep the weeds away, the soil temperatures cool, and the moisture retained by keeping your garden well-mulched. Don't forget to feed - plants are like people and want to eat, too, so use a recommended slow release food or organic to wash in after every rain or watering. Everything needs nutrition to thrive. We recommend you do this in spring and again in early summer before the heat and dry season begins. Finally, there’s one more rule to Southern gardening. Like any Southern Belle will tell you, “It’s a lady’s right to change her mind.” And this applies to any Southern gardener, lady or man. If the plant doesn’t seem happy where it is, move it. Keep in mind the stress involved in a move (haven’t we all been there!) and treat it gently, but move it to a possibly more suitable locale. In the South, it’s all about listening to your instincts and being flexible. Enjoy the year-long delights of gardening in the South and ya’ll come by real soon, hear? Come explore our year-round gift cottage. We have everything for the gardener in your life as well as many unique gift items. From gloves, tools and lotions to birdhouses, windchimes and suncatchers - there is something ifts for everyone. Our Christmas Cottage opens in November and offers many decorating themes and hundreds of ornaments to choose from. For those hard-to-buy-for in your life, we offer gift certificates in any dollar amount you choose. Come shop with us soon!
Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2010 Retail Catalog 5 ALLSPICE TREE............................................................ Pimenta officinalis A C spring cream 30’ 25’ Zone 10-11 Called “allspice” because it tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper. This tropical evergreen tree is a member of the myrtle family. Native to the West Indies, South American and Jamaica. Fruiting occurs in the third or fourth year. Flowers form in summer, followed by berries. Grow in containers that can be moved indoors for winter. Do not over water!.....................................................4” - $10.00, Gallon - $16.00 ALOE..............................................................................................Aloe vera M 8-10” A clump-forming, suckering succulent producing basal rosettes of lance-shaped fleshy bright green leaves with toothed margins. It is commonly cultivated as a potted plant and the clear gel contained in the leaf is a remarkably effective healer of wounds and burns. No kitchen should be without it! Aloe is best grown in containers. While it thrives outdoors in full sun in the summer—it must be brought indoors for winter. It grows quite well in a sunny window location. Under-pot and keep dry in winter. ..........4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.00 BASIL..............................................................................Ocimum basilicum summer various A C O 1-3’ No summer menu is complete without the flavor of fresh basil. This easyto-grow annual will reward your efforts with its unique flavor and aroma. Basil is widely used in pesto and tomato sauces and adds much to the flavor of many foods. Basil works well with many mild-flavored vegetables, fish, poultry, beans, pasta, rice, tomatoes, eggs and cheese. Basil is a warm season annual that grows well in a rich, moist, welldrained soil in full sun. To encourage branching, basil should be pruned frequently. Some varieties (African Blue) are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back before flowering to keep the plants producing leafy branches. Some new varieties like ‘Pesto Perpetuo’ and ‘Greek Columnar’ are especially suited to container gardening.................4” - $4.00, Gallon - $7.50 African Blue................................................................................. 24” Striking ornamental basil with dark green leaves, flushed with purple and purple veins. Amethyst Improved............................................................... 16”-20” The darkest purple basil in production. Almost black large cupped under leaves. Great flavor and attractive in the garden or in a container. Perfect for oils and vinegar’s. Boxwood...................................................................................... 12”-16” A compact basil that looks like a boxwood shrub. It has tight leaf and branch structure. Great in containers, for edging, and can trained into a topiary. Genovese............................................................................... 18”-24” One of the best large leaf varieties to grow especially for pesto. Rich, spicy flavor. Greek Columnar.................................................................... 12”-24” This unique small leaved basil maintains a very upright columnar shape all season. Great flavor for cooking. Non flowering. (native to S.E. United States or derived from native), Light Requirements ( = Full Sun, = Partial Shade, = Shade) Season of Bloom, Flower Color(s), A = Aromatic, C = Culinary, M = Medicinal, O = Ornamental, R= Repellent, T = Tea Plant, Winter Interest, Height, Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS. Greek Mini............................................................................. 6” 12” A small leaved basil that stays very tight and cute. Fantastic for container growing. Is both edible and ornamental Lemon Mrs. Burns................................................................. 18”-24” This heirloom variety from New Mexico is a large leaf basil that has a unique citrus scent and flavor. Pesto Perpetuo................................................................... 48” 12-24” First variegated basil that is tasty and a real eye catcher. Great for pesto!! Purple Ruffles........................................................................ 12”-18” Fragrant dark purple ruffled leaves make this basil a garden favorite. Adds distinction to salads and vinegars. Red Rubin.................................................................................... 12” A great reddish purple basil that has great flavor and a cute compact habit. Great for containers. Sweet Large Leaf............................................................ 12-18” 9-12” The standard for culinary basil. Intense flavor, wonderful in salads, pasta dishes and of course pesto!! Thai Siam...................................................................................... 30”-40” Unusual anise and basil scented leaves that are bright green with cute purple flowers. Popular in stir fry dishes. BAY........................................................................................ Laurus nobilis A C M R 15-20’ Zone 8-10 Bay is a small shrubby evergreen with wonderful aromatic leaves. Bay is native to the Mediterranean region. Cooks throughout the world use bay to flavor stews, soups, stocks and marinades and meat and fish dishes. It is easy to grow in containers and can prefers a moderately rich soil in sun to partial shade........................................................4” - $10.00, Gallon - $16.00 BAY RUM TREE............................................................. Pimenta racemosa A C O M cream 20”-30” Zone 10-11 A cousin to the Allspice tree, the Bay Rum is a tropical tree whose leaves have been used in cooking as well as perfumes and colognes and in preparing bay rum..................................................4” -$10.00, Gallon-$16.00 CARDOON................................................................... Cynara cardunculus late summer blue violet C O 3-5’ 3’ Zone 7-9 Striking architecture year-round. Silvery gray leaves bear immense, purple thistle-heads. Unopened flowers are boiled and used externally for liver, gall bladder and diabetes. Needs rich, well-drained soil in the sun. Mulch well in winter...............................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $10.00 CATNIP.................................................................................. Nepeta cataria summer, fall white A M T 36-48” 15-18” Zone 3-9 Catnip is a gray-green perennial with soft white fuzzy leaves and stems. It is part of the mint family. While it has historically been used in tea as a mild sedative, today its most common use is for cat toys. It is said to be a feline aphrodisiac that no cat can resist. As a tea, combine with chamomile for a “restful sleep”. Catnip prefers an average, sandy well-drained soil. It grows in sun to partial shade, but will be most fragrant in good sunlight. It is native to Europe and Asia.......................................4” - $4.00, Gallon - $7.50 CHAMOMILE, GERMAN.................................................Matricaria recutita late spring, summer yellow A M R T 8”-24” Zone 9-11 A European native that we treat as an annual. White with yellow daisy like flowers are used for herbal teas, cosmetics and essential oils. These dainty flowers are very prolific and can be used fresh or dried and remember it is best to harvest them the day they open and leave some to reseed for next year................................................................................ 4”-$4.00, Gallon-N/A CHAMOMILE, ROMAN.............................................Chamaemelum nobilis late spring, summer yellow A M R T 2-3” Zone 5-9 Roman chamomile is a perennial with evergreen, feathery, mat-forming foliage and a pleasant, apple scent. This herb is known for its sedative properties and is most commonly used in teas. Carefully harvest the flowers for drying when the petals begin to turn back in the center. Settle down to an evening cup of relaxation or comfort an upset stomach circa “Peter Rabbit”............................................................ 4” - $4.00, Gallon – N/A CHIVES................................................................... Allium schoenoprasum summer purple R C O 12” Zone 3-9
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