Edibles

Our herb list is long, from Basil to Sage, Curry to Lemongrass. Herbs are well suited and easy to grown in containers.

Here are a few examples -

Create a basil pot, start with a 14 to 16" diameter pot, add a high-quality outdoor potting mix such as Fafard, plant 3 groupings of 2 plants each. Try sweet basil, Thai basil and Purple Ruffles. Or plant a mixed pot with Basil, Dill and Parsely. Consider planting up a pot of Mint Julip, it may be just the right ingredient for a cool drink on a hot summer’s day...

Anyone for fresh salsa? Plant a pot full of Cilantro, Jalapeno Peppers and Salsa Peppers. Harvest, chop, mix and enjoy!

We carry Botanical Interest Seeds, based in Boulder, CO -many of which are certified organic. Our Heirloom seed line is from Baker Creek, they are open-pollinated and all natural.

Many varieties of fruit grow well in our area, including raspberries, strawberries and grapes. We stock them all season!

A few helpful tips-

• Given our shortened growing season here in the front range, start with seedlings to insure a bountiful harvest. However, carrots, radishes, peas and lettuce can be seeded directly in the growing area.
• Add compost to both raised and in-ground beds prior to planting.
• For containers, replace the soil each season.
• Thin seedlings as needed.
• Apply a vegetable specific fertilizer as plants mature - such as Fox Farm organic Tomato and Vegetable.
• Harvest and enjoy.

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