Bluebells - Desert
The Bluebells Desert, 'Phacelia campanularia', captures the magnificence of the desert wildflower show in your garden. The Bluebells luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden The tough and easy Desert Bluebells laugh off the most inhospitable conditions. The 1 inch wide flowers are produced in clusters several inches across. They bloom in the spring for 4 to 5 weeks. . The beautiful blue flowers will attract butterflies. Desert Bluebells prefer full sun in cool overcast regions and partial shade where summer heat and sun are intense. Soils should be well drained and not excessively watered. Plant in early spring 3 to 4 weeks before the the average last frost date, and in mild climates, sow them in the fall. Bluebells are excellent in wildflower plantings, rock gardens, and in containers. ... more
Corn - Country Gentleman The Corn Sweet Country Gentleman, 'Zea mays', was introduced in 1891. The tasty, sweet, milky heirloom corn is delightful to eat, and has one unusual trait, the kernels are not arranged in rows. Named for a famous 19th century American agricultural magazine, Country Gentleman is an excellent old variety of corn for the home gardener, Plants are 6 to 7 feet tall and the ears are 8 inches long. This sweet corn is also known as Shoe Peg corn. It is very tasty to eat fresh and it is used for creamed corn. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. In the deep south, this can be as early as February. Corn prefers a deep, rich well drained soil. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear.
