Growing Strobilanthes (Persian Shield)

Growing Strobilanthes (Persian Shield) Pronunciation: stroh-bill-antheez Plant in full sun or partial shade (required in the South and West) and moist soil; plants wilt quickly and look very sad if

Streptocarpella (Cape Primrose)

Streptocarpella (Cape Primrose) A relative of African Violets, Streptocarpella prefers the same growing conditions of bright, indirect light. Avoid hot sun, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers. Da

Growing Guide Strawberry 'Mara des Bois' in pots for fall planting

Growing Guide Strawberry 'Mara des Bois' in pots for fall planting Mara des Bois is a day-neutral type of Strawberry, meaning the plants will flower from late spring to fall, regardless of the chan

Growing Strawberries in a Hanging Basket (Fragaria)

Growing Strawberries in a Hanging Basket (Fragaria) Both Mara des Bois and Fraises des Bois Strawberries are suitable for growing in our hanging basket.Planting Strawberries in a Hanging Basket: Place a good

Growing Stokesia (Stokes' Aster)

Growing Stokesia (Stokes' Aster) Plant Stokesia in full sun (or partial shade in the South) and well-drained soil. Will not survive wet soil in cold-winter climates. Drought tolerant in the North; even

Growing Stewartia

Growing Stewartia Pronunciation: stew-artee-uh This is a small genus of 15–20 woodland species that are split between the southeastern US and eastern Asia. They are grown for their mottled bark, lo

Growing Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

Growing Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Throughout most of the country, Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is best grown in full sun in a container, where it is easily maintained as an evergreen houseplant during the win

Growing Sternbergia

Growing Sternbergia Pronunciation: stern-bergee-uh or stern-berjee-uh Bulb size: 10 cm Plant as soon as possible in full sun and light, very well-drained, humus-rich soil. Good drainage is cri

Growing Starter Shade Garden

Growing Starter Shade Garden Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina): For initial planting of bareroot Ferns, lay the plants with buds and old fronds facing up in a shallow hole and cover with an inch of soil. Fer

Growing Standards

Growing Standards A standard is a woody plant trained to a long, single stem. The stem is crowned with a round head of foliage and flowers. This arrangement is beautiful but also unnatural, requiring a bit o

Growing Stachys (Lamb's Ears)

Growing Stachys (Lamb's Ears) Pronunciation: stakiss Grow Stachys in full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil. S. byzantina (Lambs Ear) and S. monieri (Betony) are both drought tole

Growing Spring Cactus (Hatiora gaertneri)

Growing Spring Cactus (Hatiora gaertneri) Spring Cactus, a forest Cactus, is native to Brazil, where it grows in lightly shaded conditions. Its an easy houseplant and can spend the warmer months of the year

Growing Sprouts

Growing Sprouts 1. Soak the seeds. Place seeds (the table below tells you how much seed to use) in a cup or bowl. Add lukewarm water, covering the seeds to a depth three times their height. Soak small see

Growing Spiranthes (Lady's Tresses)

Growing Spiranthes (Lady's Tresses) Prefers woodsy soil that stays evenly moist, even boggy. In average garden soil, plants need afternoon shade. This orchid will spread from the roots if conditions are

Growing Spiraea (Spirea)

Growing Spiraea (Spirea) Pronunciation: spy-ree-ahThis genus of deciduous shrubs includes about 80 species, all native to the Northern Hemisphere. Among them are dozens of attractive varieties that are

Growing Solidago (Goldenrod)

Growing Solidago (Goldenrod) Pronunciation: sol-ih-day-goFull sun; average to damp soil; space 18-24 apart. Seldom needs much fertilizing. Tolerates damper conditions. Divide every 2-3 years to control

Growing Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed Grass)

Growing Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed Grass) Pronunciation: sis-er-inkee-um Carefree in full sun or partial shade and average to damp soil. The spent blooms and seed heads that follow are unobtrus

Growing Sidalcea (Prairie Mallow)

Growing Sidalcea (Prairie Mallow) Pronunciation: sid-al-see-uhAt its best in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead to encourage rebloom.

Growing Shallots

Growing Shallots Shallots are a delicious addition to many dishes, including soups and salads. They also enhance the flavor of meats, particularly beef. For any dish in which you would use onions, shallots c

Growing String of Pearls (senecio rowleyanus)

Growing String of Pearls (senecio rowleyanus) An interesting houseplant grown for its fleshy, bead-like leaves, String of Pears (Senecio rowleyanus) has easy requirements for care -- bright indirect light, a