… chiles. Learn how to roast, peel, and de-seed peppers. Taste a variety of Mexican chiles in a progression of heat from mild to hot, as well as chiles in three different recipes: chayote with guajillo dressing, carne asada with charred tomato …
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… This non-hardy sage produces dark blue flowers on black stems in contrast to the deep green leaves throughout the summer with a riotous season's flourish just before the first hard frosts of fall. It thrives in sunny locations with well drained soils of average fertility. Butterflies, moths, and …
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… Large pincushions of lavender to purplish blue flowers on tall wand-like stems bounce about in summer breezes when plants are grown in full sun and moderately well drained soils. This short lived perennial can become a permanent …
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… flowers appear from spring into early summer on this hardy perennial adapted to moist soils in full sun to lightly shaded locations. This genus contains chemicals in the leaves that deter rabbits and deer. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage a …
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… a rich green on the interior branches of this hardy intermediate sized evergreen. Will thrive in indirect sun or partial shade; in full sun the lemon-yellow tips may sunburn. Requires well drained consistently moist soils. …
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… minimal shaping to keep its clean look. 'Blue Moon' can be planted as a single plant or in groups. Best planted in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. …
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… red flowers with white edges to the petals. Cymbidium orchids require a distinct cool period in fall in order to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a …
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… Reddish-orange and gold bicolored flowers adorn this early flowering Dahlia beginning in late July and extending into September. This relatively short-growing cultivar may benefit from staking in high wind locations. Full sun and moderately rich, well-drained soils that never completely …
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… the following early blooming perennials: catmint, geraniums, salvia, and delphiniums. Annuals in containers and hanging baskets may require daily watering during hot or windy weather. … Continue to fertilize container plants with half-strength balanced liquid, but avoid applying in the heat of the day or during long, hot dry spells. Always water plants before fertilizing. … clematis vines and all other soft-stemmed vines to their supports. Make note of empty spots in borders that might benefit from planting summer-flowering bulbs next year. Seeds of perennials …
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… want to save this month and cut back leggy foliage and flower heads. Repot the small plants in a soilless mix and place the herbs in a southern window. They will need at least five hours of direct sun per day. Tiered glass … cool-white bulb and one warm-white bulb. Special "grow lights" are unnecessary. Herbs do best in relatively cool rooms (60-65 degrees Fahrenheit) with adequate humidity. Because nutrients are …
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