"Fast-growing, tough, hardy, and easy to grow from seed." They also yield the prettiest combination of blue leaves and purple flowers. Get the seeds here.
They're sweeter than regular strawberries, with a hint of pineapple. "Closely related to wild or woodland strawberries, the alpines are considered a gourmet strawberry. Producing throughout the summer, alpines are easy to grow, either in beds or containers. They are hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 3a through 8b." Buy them here.
Say hello to your new friends! To sow inside: soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to two weeks in the light. Get more information here.
Yep, this is the same plant used to make chicory coffee, and you can put the leaves in your salads. They should be planted in full sun. Get the seeds here.
Thrives in warm climates. "Seeds are easy to germinate in warm, moist soil. You'll just need a few, because each vine is huge, and after the first summer, you'll have plenty of your own." Get the seeds here.
"Caterpillar Beans were grown in the 1880's as a curiosity, usually to surprise unsuspecting dinner guests. They were not meant to be eaten, (they're too prickly), but are harmless and quite amusing." Yes indeed! Get the seeds here.
"We have had great success with the following potting medium for strelitzias: 2 parts loam, 2 parts sand, 3 parts 12 cm bark, 3 parts compost and 1/2 part bone meal, and 1 part Bounce back® or 1 part 3.1.5 fertilizer." The instructions are complicated, so grow if you dare. Get the seeds here.
