Popular Cause Roses Here is a listing of the current rosebushes in the program: Florence Nightingale Rose (Floribunda Rose) – Ten percent of net sales is donated to the Florence Nightingale International Foundation, which is devoted to the mission of advancing nursing education, research, and service for the public good. Nancy Reagan Rose (Hybrid Tea Rose) – Ten percent of the net sales supports the work of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation....

What is Lemon Bee Balm? Monarda citriodora is a member of the mint family. Some other common names for lemon bee balm plants are purple horsemint, lemon mint, plains horsemint, and horsemint. Lemon bee balm is an herbaceous annual that is native to the central and southern U.S. and northern Mexico. It’s fairly common along roads and in pastures or prairies in these areas. Lemon mint grows to about 30 inches (76 cm....

Lizard’s Tail Information Lizard’s tail plants (Saururus cernuus), also known as lizard’s tail swamp lilies and Saururus lizard’s tail, are perennial plants that can grow up to 4 feet (1 m.) tall. They have a hairy stem with very few, if any, branches. Leaves are large and heart-shaped. Found in marshes, along the banks of ponds and streams, it is not uncommon to see some of the plant growing under water....

Mountain Pepper Info Native to Tasmania, mountain pepper (Drimys aromatica) is a sturdy, mostly trouble-free plant that grows in the relatively mild climates of USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 10. Birds are highly attracted to the plant’s pungent berries. Mountain pepper reaches heights of 13 feet (4 m.) at maturity, with a width of about 8 feet (2.5 m.). It works well as a hedge plant or privacy screen, or holds its own as a focal point in the garden....

What are Nectaroscordum Lilies? Honey lily (Nectaroscordum siculum) have many names including Sicilian honey garlic or Sicilian honey lily plants, and they are not often seen in spring bulb beds. They’re worth tracking down, though, as you will get some showy flowers with these bulbs. Honey lilies grow up to four feet (1.2 m.) tall and have clusters of small flowers at the top. Each little bloom is a pretty shade of purple to green with white edging the petals....

Growing Different Kinds of Okra Plants You might not appreciate being called “spineless,” but it’s an attractive quality for okra plant varieties. The most popular of all the different okra plants is Clemson Spineless, one of the types of okra with very few spines on its pods and branches. Clemson Spineless plants grow to around 4 feet (1.2 m.) tall. Look for pods in about 56 days. The seeds for Clemson are fairly inexpensive and the plants are self-pollinating....

What is an Ozark Pink Tomato? Ozark Pink tomatoes are a variety of tomato plant that was developed by the University of Arkansas. Ozark Pink is an early-season, indeterminate tomato. Since this variety is indeterminate, this means that the plants will continue to produce fruits throughout the entire growing season. This productivity is yet another aspect which makes it a main crop choice for many growers. Fruits of Ozark Pink plants generally weigh around 7 ounces (198....

Paul Robeson History What are Paul Robeson tomatoes? First, we need to explore a more important question: Who was Paul Robeson? Born in 1898, Robeson was a spectacular Renaissance man. He was a lawyer, athlete, actor, singer, orator, and polyglot. He was also African American, and frustrated with the racism that perpetually held him back. He was drawn to Communism for its claims of equality and became very popular in the USSR....

When to Harvest Eggplants A member of the nightshade family and a relative of tomatoes, the appearance of the skin can direct you to picking an eggplant. Skin should be glossy and thin. Eggplant harvest may begin when the fruits are developed and small, but growing fruits to full size before harvesting eggplants results in more fruit for usage. Harvesting eggplants should occur when the inner flesh is cream colored, fruits are firm and before seeds are visible....

What is Pirat Butterhead Lettuce? Butterhead, or butter, lettuces include varieties that form looser heads, that have a sweeter flavor with less bitterness, and that have a more delicate texture than other lettuce varieties. In the grocery store, you’ll see these lettuces labeled as butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, or Bibb lettuce, but there are many other types, including the Pirat variety. Pirat lettuce plants are heirlooms that originated in Germany, and they have a unique coloration....

Green Crop Green Beans This bush snap bean variety has been around for a long time, delighting gardeners with the excellent pods and easy garden performance. In fact, green crop bush beans earned their way into “All America Selections” in 1957. These dwarf plants grow to a height of 12 to 22 inches high (30-55 cm.). They stand perfectly well on their own and do not need a trellis or staking....

Growing Forget-Me-Nots These petite blue flowers are gardener favorites for several reasons: they are easy to grow, are low maintenance, can tolerate shade, and most of all they provide pretty flowers. Plant them once and they will self-seed and spread easily without getting weedy. Grow these in shady areas or in full sun. Forget-me-not plants will tolerate either setting. Once growing, you can leave them alone. There is little you need to do to help them thrive, but you can choose some excellent companion plants to grow with forget-me-not flowers to add more interest to the garden....

Plants That Grow Well With Astilbe Astilbe likes dappled shade and acidic soil, so finding plants that grow well with astilbe means finding plants with similar soil and light requirements. Since it has such a broad hardiness range, choosing companion plants for astilbe also means choosing plants that will survive your winters. For instance, good astilbe companion plants in zone 9 may not be good astilbe companion plants in zone 3....

Rigid Goldenrod Info These goldenrod plants, with their tall, straight stems topped by yellow flowers, are impressive. The straight stems of stiff goldenrod plants can grow to 5 feet (1.5 m.) tall. They bear small yellow flowers on top of the stems. The blossoms appear in July or August and last through October. The flowers grow in flat-topped inflorescences. In addition to adding a unique and colorful touch to your wildflower garden, growing stiff goldenrod is a sure way to attract bees and butterflies....

Growing Dipladenia Vine from Cuttings You can grow Dipladenia vine in your backyard if you live in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. It’s a real pleasure since the vine grows and flows to 15 feet (4.5 m.), perfect for balcony baskets. Its evergreen foliage lasts all year so can the lovely trumpet-shaped blossoms in warmer climates. This vine also does well in hanging baskets on a patio or in a sunny living room....

Lemongrass Propagation in Water Propagating a lemongrass plant is as easy as placing the stalks in a glass of water and hoping for the best. Lemongrass can be found in most Asian grocery stores as well as some larger supermarkets. When buying lemongrass for propagation, pick stalks that have as much of the bottom bulb still intact. There’s a chance there may be some roots still attached – and this is even better....

Symptoms of Spider Mites on Roses Some symptoms that spider mites are at work on your roses would be discoloration or bronzing of the leaves/foliage and scorching of leaves. Left untreated, foliage injury can lead to leaf loss and even the death of the rose plant. When the spider mite population on roses is high, they will produce some webbing on the plants. It will look like a rose with spider webs on it....

Climbing Snapdragon Plant Native to the southwestern United States, the climbing snapdragon plant can also grow in zone 8 if temperatures warm quickly in spring. This heat-loving specimen, also called hummingbird vine, is another of the sub-tropical annual vines southern gardeners can grow for a late summer bloom. Small, arrowhead shaped leaves and colorful, snapdragon-like blooms on a non-aggressive climber make snapdragon vine perfect for small spaces and containers. Flowers of the climbing snapdragon plant are not large, so plant them in an area where they can be seen and appreciated during bloom time....

Speckled Alder Information Speckled alder trees growing in the wild look a lot like shrubs. According to speckled alder information, these trees do not get above 25 feet (7.5 m.) tall, and can be much shorter. In addition, speckled alder trees usually grow with multiple slender stems like bushes. The common name comes from the fact that the stems, heavily lined with horizontally borne lenticels, appear speckled. Both male and female alder flowers are called catkins....

What is Okra Leaf Spot? Spots on okra leaves may be the result of several leaf spotting organisms, among these include Alternaria, Ascochyta, and Phyllosticta hibiscina. For the most part, none of these have been shown to cause any serious economic loss. No fungicides are available or required for these diseases. The best way to control okra with leaf spots caused by these organisms is to practice crop rotation and utilize a consistent fertilization program....