Few flowers offer such vibrant color and varied form as Dahlias. They come in every color (including many combinations) except true blue, but it's the diversity of flower and plant form that is really remarkable. Flowers, both big (more than 8 inches across) and small, come in singles and doubles, frilly cactus form, ball-shaped, pompons, daisy-like anemone and many more. They are wonderful cut flowers. Plants range from small and compact to more than 6 feet high and fill almost any garden role.
Dahlias are tuberous perennials that are planted after the last frost. They grow best with full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering. Taller types need staking. In most areas, Dahlias are best dug up in fall and stored until the following spring. For more information on Dahlias, visit The American Dahlia Society.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any average, well drained soil. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Oats are a cool-weather crop that can tolerate light frosts but is usually killed by temperatures below 5F (-15C). Feeding None generally needed, especially when oats are grown with nitrogen-fixing cover crops such as winter peas, winter beans or hairy vetch. Companions Winter Peas and Winter Field Beans. Spacing Single Plants: 3" (10cm)
Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Any average, well drained soil enriched with compost. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Hardy only to about 10 degrees F, though winter mulches or cloches can enhance cold tolerance. Where winters are mild, parsley can be sown in fall and grown through winter. Feeding Drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food monthly. Companions Asparagus, Corn and Tomato. Spacing Single
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any sunny site with good drainage. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Phacelia seedlings can tolerate light frost, but the plants are easily damaged by hard freezes. Feeding When growing phacelia to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will give better results. Companions Cucumber, Tomato, Kale, Broccoli and Cabbage. Mixes well w
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Position A sunny spot near the back or edge of a garden bed, because tarragon is a lanky plant. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, tarragon can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Feeding Not usually required. Companions Eggplant. Often planted with thyme and other low, mound-forming herbs. Spacing Single Plants: 1 3" (40cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1 3" (40cm) wit