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~ Flowers and Herbs ~

~ Annuals ~

Annuals are complete their life cycle in one year. These flowers can often be sown directly in the soil in the spring or planted as seedlings.

They cannot tolerate frost and must be planted in spring after the danger of frost has passed.

~ Perennials ~

Perennials are plants that return each year. They require little care and can last for years. There are perennials for both sun and shade.

Most require lifting and dividing every three to five years to prevent overcrowding.

~ Herbs ~

Herbs are plants that are grown for medicinal or culinary uses. Many herbs are grown for their fragrance and used in potpourri or sachets.

Herbs may be either annuals or perennials and typically require a sunny location.

~ Vegetables ~

Cool Season Vegetables

Cool season vegetables like peas, greens and onions prefer to grow in cool weather.

These vegetables withstand some frost and can be planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. They do not grow well in warm weather.

Soil

Flowers and vegetables need healthy soil to grow. Typically this means the soil contains plenty of organic matter to improve aeration and drainage.

Learn how to assess and improve your soil.

Warm Season Vegetables

Warn-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers prefer warm weather.

These veggies cannot withstand frost and must be planted after all frost has passed.
  
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