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All About It Save money and extend the life of your garden hose with the Melnor Hose Mender (Black)—a practical, durable solution for quick hose repairs. Whether you've accidentally run over your hose or discovered a split during watering, this...

Amaranthus caudatus. Annual.“Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate” is another name for this dramatic old-fashioned garden favorite. Long draping ropes of wine-red flowers hang from tall sturdy stems. Thrives even in hot, dry locations. Lovely...

Phaseolus vulgarisUnbeatable flavor and productivity! Big yields of 6″ pods that are straight, round, meaty and stringless. Great for freezing, canning and fresh use.  

Phaseolus vulgarisVigorous and heat tolerant. Big yields of 5-6″ pods that are narrow, round, meaty, and stringless. Delicious frozen, canned, or cooked fresh for the table.

Cosmos bipinnatus. Annual.Glowing white petals splashed with deep crimson. Some flowers are mostly white and some are mostly crimson, all combining into a lovely bouquet. Perfect for hot dry areas.

Brassica oleraceaEarly Purple Vienna kohlrabi is an easy-to-grow cool weather crop that forms a distinctive purple ball above the ground. Its color is in the skin only. The crunchy bulbs are white when peeled, just like green kohlrabi. Enjoy them raw or...

Lactuca sativaRed Oakleaf’s fancy red and green leaves make it a tempting addition to any salad. It is prized for its distinct shape and resistance to bolting in hot weather. Plant in thick clumps for cutand come again salads or let the large,...

Lactuca sativaDeep burgundy red leaves mixed with a bright green interior makes this one of the most attractive varieties you can grow. Slow to bolt, and maintains its color even in hot weather. An All America Award winner in 1985.

Lactuca sativaThis farm stand favorite features large, notched, lime green leaves that hold sweet flavor in hot weather. Rapid grower, slow to bolt. Salad Bowl Green is a leaf type lettuce that does not form a head.

Brassica junceaA mild flavored leafy green vegetable that has been treasured in Asian cooking for centuries. All of the quick-growing plant is used, raw, or cooked. Add to soups and stir-fries. The root ispeeled, boiled, sliced, and served with soy...

Brassica rapa (Japonica group)Mizuna, or Japanese mustard, is a tasty, quick-growing green for mixed salads and light cooking. Easy-to-grow “cut and come again” leaves have a peppery, mildly bitter taste with a hint of sweetness. Best when...

Nicotiana sylvestris. Annual.Only the Lonely is know for its spectacular heady fragrance that fills the evening air. Towering stems are topped with clusters of nodding, candelabra-like white flowers. Each cluster is made up of dozens of trumpet shaped...