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Perhaps one of the rarest of the Euphorbias, it is extinct in its native habitat.

Plant has spines and sharp edges. Handle with care.

This is the crested version of Euphorbia flanaganii. It does well in full sun or partial shade but can burn in very intense sun. It is a fairly fast grower when in favorable conditions.

This tender Euphorbia is a fast grower that branches nicely. It grows well with its roots constricted.

A nice, bushy spurge Euphorbia that also does well for me in partial shade.

This plant is fairly easy to root from stem sections or stem cuttings. Do not keep the soil wet or allow standing water in the saucer.

The seed heads of this Gomphrena retain much of their purple color as they dry on the plant. Once the individual seeds become loose and easy to pull out, they are ready for harvest.

The milky sap of Euphorbias is toxic to a greater or lesser degree and can be a skin and eye irritant. Handle with caution.

Lycium barbarum is reported to be a very vigorous grower. Once established, it will root where it touches the ground and continue to spread.

Leeks can be harvested young when about the thickness of a pencil and used in a similar manner as green onions.

The most common leek cultivars are “summer leeks” which are intended for harvest in the season when planted. Overwintering leeks are meant to be harvested in the spring of the year following planting. Summer leek types are generally smaller than overwintering types while overwintering types are generally more strongly flavored.

Once established in the garden, leeks are hardy and many varieties can be left in the ground during the winter to be harvested as needed.

According to the USDA, this widespread plant can become a noxious weed and potentially invasive in numerous locations and is banned in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

When re-potting, put this in a pot just slightly larger than its root system. Pot-bound plants can be watered frequently in hot weather. Otherwise, be careful about the watering regimen as these plants cannot tolerate sitting in water, especially in cool weather. Many of these plants lend themselves to "root spreading" at re-potting time. Whether the idea is to try to develop large roots or not, spreading the roots out during potting is recommended.

Hardy and fast-spreading, Russian Sage makes a beautiful display. It can be used to quickly fill an area or make a row run. Pest-free here in zone 7a

Besides being ornamental, nasturtium blooms are edible. They make a colorful addition to a fresh salad or as a garnish.

Hardy and fast-growing. Spreads well. Tolerant of soil conditions, it is a profuse bloomer with intense magenta-colored flowers. Makes a lovely display.

Hardy and tolerant of various growing conditions, this daylily has been a spectacular bloomer and repeat bloomer. Outstanding in the garden.

This dahlia has performed wonderfully well in zone 7a in Tennessee. Spectacular dinnerplate size blooms offer an ever-changing coloration from darker to lighter tones and shades. The plant has been pest and disease free. A heavy bloomer, it begins blooming in late summer and continues until frost.

Red coloration on edges increases with more intense direct sunlight.

Prolific, pole-type Heirloom variety grown since the early 1800s. Produces a good crop of beans that can reach up to 12" long. Very flavorful. Approximately 80 days to harvest.

Susceptible to black spot in humid summer weather here in Tennessee. Tolerant of varied soil conditions and wet soil as well as fairly good drought tolerance. A strong climber once established. Blooms tend to bleach out to a very pale pink with long periods in the intense sun but still very pretty.

Drought tolerant, tolerates full sun very well, easy to grow. Good in the ground or in pots as a trailing vine.