When the 2014 growing season arrives,
it will be quite a relief after this cold winter! (Not that I'm complaining
about the freezing temperatures. Low temps help with pest control as the cold
kills off infestations).
I thought you might appreciate a head
start on your greens just in case the ground temperatures remain too cold for
speedy germination. So I'm offering three types of arugula, four varieties of
spinach, and three types of heirloom lettuce (romaine, oakleaf, and green
leaf). See photos of most of the spring varieties.
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| Arugula starts at M R Gardens |
For your summer garden, I have a wide
selection of tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, culinary herbs and beneficial
flowers. See photos of some of the summer varieties. In
addition to the classic heirlooms, I'm offering several late blight-resistant
tomato varieties. Read more about the benefits of these hybrids,
developed right down the road in Mills River.
I'm also trying out a few unique
edibles and beneficial flowers new to my nursery, which you also have the
option to reserve if you feel like experimenting. Find out more details when
you request a full plant list by emailing gardens@wncmretc.com or
calling 828.333.4151.
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| Pepper starts at M R Gardens |
Spring seedling orders are due March
1 and summer transplant orders are due March 15. Plan on receiving
your spring plants by April 1 and your summer plants by May 10. Payment is due
when you pick up the plants at M R Gardens in Oakley (Southeast Asheville).
Looking for brassicas? I'll be offering
a wide selection of kale, broccoli, cabbage and other cool season crops for
fall planting. Orders will be due June 14.
There are lots of benefits to ordering your plants ahead
of the season. Namely you receive the strongest, best-looking plants at the
nursery. At M R Gardens, special attention is given to each of the seedlings,
which are grown in organic potting soils in the healthiest environment
possible. I trade seeds with Appalachian growers or buy from companies that
have taken the Council for Responsible Genetics Safe Seed Pledge.
