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Plant listing for gardens

THYME

Tender Perennial  Thyme’s delicate leaves, tiny flowers, aroma, and the complex yet subtle taste, this versatile herb is and is a member of the mint family. Thyme grows in types that differ by scent and flavor such as lemon or…

Mustards

Frills & Leaf Mustards are a wide range of plants. Mustards are brassicas but they have a large number of verities. The general flavor pallet is spicy. DISEASES & PESTS:Control flea beetles by applying fabric row cover at time of…

CHIVES

Chive Herb Best started in your home garden from transplants although seeds have pretty good germination rates it is a bit time consuming. You generally need only a single chive plant or two for a family garden and if you…

ROSEMARY

Tender Perennial Herb Rosemary is considered a woody herb meaning it has a thicker stem that get more woody than green. It helps tea plant to be sturdy as it grow each season. Kept protected in the cold weather, a…

Radish

Radish

Root Crop Radish is a fast growing cool season crop. Radish packs a powerful flavor punch to many dishes and the bright colors are favorite culinary garnishes. Radish can be direct sown and can be succession planted every 20 days…

Flat Leaf Parsley

Italian Parsley

Italian Parsley More common in Western meals is the flat leaf parsley which is use fresh rather than dry. Health value of parsley:Parsley is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense herb. It’s particularly rich in vitamins K, A, and C.It has been promoted…

Curly Parsley

Curly Parsley: Must have kitchen herb Curly parsley is generally uses in mediterranean food cooking. SOWING:Transplant is highly recommended because you really don’t need a full tray of parsley for a home garden. But if you want to try to…

Kale

Kale

Cool Weather Crop Kale has so many different verities. Curly green, curly purple, Red Russian, Redbor, Toscano or “dino” kale and several versions of ornamental. All are edible but the ornamental are not recommended.Kale is a hardy cool to cold…

Arugula

Most varieties are hardy enough to grow in cool weather in mild winter locations like North Texas. Sow from late summer and early fall then again in early Spring to mid Summer. If allowed to flower (bolt) the small flowers…

Broccoli

Cool weather crop. The broccoli plant,  is a Brassica, and is a member of the cabbage family which includes other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, kale, bok choy, and Brussels sprouts. Broccoli stems and heads are both edible. The heads are…