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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Citrullus lanatus on Apr 01 2010 (Last edit was on Apr 01 2010)
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Persicaria perfoliata on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Pilea crassifolia 'Moon Valley' on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Thymus vulgaris on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Ocimum Basilicum 'Lime' on Mar 31 2010
happyzinnia (27) wrote the following about Baileya multiradiata on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Pueraria lobata on Mar 31 2010
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Taraxacum officinale on Mar 30 2010
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Cardamine hirsuta on Mar 30 2010
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Prunus x cistena on Mar 30 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 30 2010)
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Watermelons barely grow well here in zone 7, so I can't see growing them much farther north or west than Baltimore, MD in the US. They hate cold soil and cold air. The plant also takes quite some time to mature. Planting in the first week in May here, fruits don't appear until late July typically, leaving a short two-month growing season, August and September, and occasionally a week or two into October.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Persicaria perfoliata on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
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This is a horribly invasive weed with tiny barbs. Do not handle with bare hands!
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Pilea crassifolia 'Moon Valley' on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
Small bushy tropical plant. Curious leaves with a craggy surface, hence the name "Moon Valley." Will flower continuous every few weeks indoors, or through the summer outdoors if not in a tropical climate. Be sure to pinch the tops when the plant starts to become leggy. Don't overwater. The plant may be found under a different species name, either P. mollis, or P. involucrata.
TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Thymus vulgaris on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
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I like to nip off the tops to make the plant grow bushier. Thyme appreciates soil on the sandy side.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Ocimum Basilicum 'Lime' on Mar 31 2010
Citrus flavored basil leaves, hard to find seeds. Easy to grow but sensitive to cold weather. Don't expose to nights under 40F.
happyzinnia (27) wrote the following about Baileya multiradiata on Mar 31 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 31 2010)
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This plant grows wild in the desert south west. You will see it mostly along highways, but is also growingin the open desert landscape.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Pueraria lobata on Mar 31 2010
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Nasty nasty nasty nasty nasty. This has to be the most invasive weed in the southern United States. It blankets everything, with colonies even as far north as Maryland.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Taraxacum officinale on Mar 30 2010
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Can be grown for its incredibly nutritious leaves which are bitter, but rich in many minerals and vitamins. I can't say I recommend cultivating this though, as it has a notorious tendency to colonize, invade, and establish itself as a weed.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Cardamine hirsuta on Mar 30 2010
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In my humble opinion, this is one of the worst weeds I've ever dealt with. It is prolific and hard to eradicate.
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TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote the following about Prunus x cistena on Mar 30 2010 (Last edit was on Mar 30 2010)
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I have three of these, mature 8' trees. Deep purple leaves with beautiful pink blooms. Nice highlight to the otherwise boring south side of the house which is mostly shaded by cedars. Needs someone with some pruning experience to achieve a nice shape. The tree has a limited life, sometimes living only as few as 10 years as a mature tree, as a result of its susceptibility to disease. It may die one branch at a time.
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