2001 FEATURED PLANT OF THE MONTH

January	Singapore Holly	An easy keeper, produces a cloud of lovely pink flowers, and the red berry-looking fruit is not only edible but high in Vitamin C.
February	Blue Hesper Palm	This native from the desert springs of Baja, California is one of the hardiest palms available.
March	Rajapuri Banana	This banana's well deserved nickname is "bullet proof"
April	Dandelion	No, this isn't an April Fool's joke, I'm serious! Although now days many folks consider this a #@%& weed, it has been valued as a tasty harbinger of Spring and medicinal herb for many centuries.
May	Lemon Catnip	These lemon-scented leaves get a big non-opposable thumbs-up from our resident catnip expert, Mini-Me.
June	Stevia	This herb which grows wild as a small shrub is one of the world's sweetest kept secrets.
July	Alpine Strawberry	These lovely little plants fruit their first summer, producing small elongated berries with a very intense strawberry flavor.
August	Japanese Striped Maize	The origins of this striking maize with its dramatic cream, green, and raspberry-pink striped foliage is the subject of some debate.
September	Spicy Puerto Rican No-Burn Pepper	A sweet pepper, the plant has crinkly leaves and produces many round red pods which resemble small Christmas tree ornaments.
October	Lime Basil	This newly developed herb combines regular basil with a striking twist of lime.
November	Persian Shield	Simply put, this perennial plant is pure eye candy.
December	Variegated Shell Ginger	It's yellow, cream and green leaves make it a strikingly attractive plant.

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