Mike Shoup's latest book is a large (12 x 12) coffee table book that addresses the personality of the rose. Interestingly, rose varieties have various personalities or persona that can influence their garden usage. These qualities are a creative tool for the gardener intent on providing the right rose for the right garden setting. This book, as well as addressing the practical nature of their usefulness, delves into this nature. 208 Pages Full-color Hardcover

Plant a bit of Texas.

The ideal planting time for Bluebonnets is summer to fall as the hard seed coat needs that time and weather exposure to break down.  Incorporate seed into prepared beds or bare areas excavated in a field.  Seed will germinate by late fall and winter with blooms to follow in the spring.  Bluebonnets will naturalize from subsequent seed for years to come.

 Plant one ounce (approx 1000 seeds) into a 100 X 200 square foot area making sure the seed has good soil contact.

Texas is known for many things and one of our favorites is the Texas Bluebonnet.  For those family members or friends who find themselves missing Texas this candle is sure to cure the homesick blues!

This Bluebonnet scented candle can transport you.   Light this candle, close your eyes and take a deep breath. You may be carried away to Washington County, Texas where our open pastures are covered with blankets of tanzanite blue each spring. A great many tourists plan their Spring pilgrimage just to take Bluebonnet pictures that our Chamber of Commerce created a Bluebonnet Watch on their website.

The scent is not cloying but has hints of floral notes with a pinch of warm spring. Soy candle comes in a 4oz travel tin, that burns up to 20 hours. 

Simply write on these copper swing labels with a ballpoint pen for the permanent indentation of your plant names then secure to your plant with the included copper ties. 

10 copper labels complete with copper ties 

Deadheading your roses will be a snap with these mini-shears that fit perfectly in your pocket. Spring action handles with carbon steel blades make clean cuts every time. Ideally suited for thinning seedlings, pinching back annuals and even harvesting herbs. Comes with its own plastic sleeve. Color varies by availability.