Yarrow - Common-White Milfoil
The Yarrow Commom White Milfoil, 'Achillea millefolium', is an incredibly fast growing lawn substitute or ground cover for dry areas. It is winter hardy in any climate. This Yarrow is a mat forming, weed suppressing ground cover. Common White Milfoils are fire resistant, drought tolerant, spreads rapidly, and is very cold tolerant. The small 1/8 inch pure white flowers appear in flat clusters atop long stems. They bloom from late spring into early fall. Common White Milfoils must have well drained or relatively dry soils. They cannot tolerate soggy soils. They also grow well in alkaline or acid soils. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or late summer/early fall. Small plants will over winter well and have ahead start in the next spring. Plant in full sun for best results. This Yarrow is great in many climates from sea to mountains. ... additional information
Bitter Melon The Bitter Melon Short Fu Qwa, Foo-Gwa, 'Momordica charantia', is widely used in the Orient. You will quickly enjoy its bitter flavor. It is refreshing, cooling, and a compliment to beef, poultry, and seafood. The Bitter Melon is also called a Balsam Pear. The bitter flavor of bitter melon is due to quinine, and is a taste that is quickly acquired by adults and kids. This soft flavor softens as it absorbs other flavors. It is used in stir-fry, stews, steamed, braised, or curried. When mature, the melons are very showy, which is why it is commonly used as an ornamental. The Bitter Melon prefers light and well drained soil. Keep the plant moist but not soggy. Harvest the fruit when they are no longer than 6 inches and are still light green in color.
