The Garden Gazette

The Gala apple blends modern and old-fashioned parentage. The Gala matures to a bright overall red color, with bold red stripes over a yellow background. The fruit is firm, juicy, fine textured, with a yellow white flesh. The Gala is sweet, with a slightly tart flavor. It is a highly coveted apple by the consumer, with great bouquet, flavor and color. It is aromatic with a very sweet flavor and it has a crisp and firm texture. The Gala ripens early and stores very well (shelf life-6 months in regular storage). The Gala, a fresh fruit delight, is very much in demand for fresh salads and it’s got the mild flavor that “picky eaters” prefer and a striking bright yellow-red color that attracts the eye!

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The Real Shady Mix, Flower Blend, provides color even in a shady garden spot. If you have high, filtered shade from trees or an area that gets direct sun for only a few hours a day, this shady blend of flowers will provide color and interest with as little as four hours of sun. Real Shady Mix provides fabulous colors and a mix of ground covers and tall spires. Some of the flowers included are Baby Blue Eyes, Coleus, Columbine, Shasta, Daisy’s, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Poppy, and Wallflower. (Eighteen different flowers total. )In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last average frost date. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. This mix covers approximately 200 square feet.

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The Begonia Carnation Pink, ‘Begonia Fimbriata Pink’, a spring planted tuber, displays big pink flowers that bloom in the summer. They do perform in the shade. They have an elegant robust look and the plants are filled with blooms. They are ideal for shady areas in need of color, under trees, and on decks. They look stunning when planted alone in large containers. They provide nonstop color when planted in containers or beds. These tuberous begonias feature beautiful flowers. Tuberous Begonias perform best in a partly shaded outdoor location away from strong winds. Fertilize regularly and keep the containers moist.

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