2002 FEATURED PLANT OF THE MONTH

January

Norfolk Pine

These little living Christmas trees appear often in the post-holidays sales blow-outs.

February

Variegated Sedum

This Sedum hybrid will definitely get you in the mood for Valentines Day.

March

Blueberry "Sunshine Blue Dwarf"

Sunshine Blue Dwarf is an exceptionally easy berry to grow.

April

Pleione Orchid

Pleione (pronounced play owny) are a small group of cool and alpine growing orchids usually found close to the snow line at the edges of forests.

May

Sunflower

This diverse genus has come a long way since I was kid trying to grow a few "Sunnies" from a handful of seed. 

June

Wild Rice

I'm actually going to use this desirable aquatic grass as starting point to get into the subject of water gardening. Wild Rice is works growing in natural bottom ponds.

July

Navel Orange Tree

The 'Washington Navel' works nicely as a container plant.

August

Romaine (Cos) Lettuce

The Romaine has been easy to grow, has survived the heat, and works out great as cut and come again greens.

September

Bird House Gourd

Want to attract Purple Martins or Tree Swallows with some low-income housing?

October

Areca Palm

How would you like to grow fresh air in your home? It's easy.

November

Japanese Millet

Known as the "billion dollar grass," Japanese Millet is a wonderful wildlife plant.

December

Passionflower

Like the other members in its family, it produces many beautiful aromatic flowers as well as edible fruit.

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