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Ajuga prefers light shade to full shade and tends to be smaller, shorter and less healthy in the full hot sun.  It will grow 2 to 5 inches tall and spread to 12 to 18 inches.  As a ground cover, I have found its spread to be slow but steady. It requires no special care. Put it in the ground, water for a few weeks to get it established. ~ Sunlight: Shade to part shade ~ Bloomtime: Early Spring ~ Bloom Color: Shades of Blue ~ Leaf Color: Dark purple, Bronzes, Greens ~ Planting Apart: 18" ~ Will Grow: 24-48" wide ~ Height: Leaves to 3-4 inches ~ Use: Ground Cover Special Note: This is fast-growing & spreading.
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Ajuga prefers light shade to full shade and tends to be smaller, shorter and less healthy in the full hot ... more

Buy produce for someone else! Sold in increments of one dollar -- place a number equal to the dollar amount you wish to buy in your shopping cart. If you wish to purchase more than one gift certificate, leave a note with your order (during the checkout process) explaining how you want your amount divided. Also, leave a comment stating how you want the "To:" and "From:" filled out. Otherwise, I'll leave the "To:" blank and set the "From:" to your name.
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The October full moon has been known as the "Hunter's Moon" for millennia, and was a time of feasting throughout the Northern hemisphere. We revive the notion here with a day of feasting at Boann's Banks (the farm of Athens Locally Grown managers Chris and Eric Wagoner) on the banks of the Broad River outside Royston. It'll be a low-key affair, without any farm work for you to do. Just good food and drink (Eric will prepare a variety of dishes using locally grown vegetables and locally raised meats, blueberry mead, and perhaps some farmhouse cheeses. There's also the possibility of home-brewed beer, and the likelihood of good live music. There'll certainly be good company (all of you), and a river to splash in. There's even some camping space, for those who really want to enjoy the moon. Come any time, but I'll be aiming for 2pm to have the BBQ and other dishes ready. Stay as long as you'd like, even into Sunday. Nights are chilly, though, so bring a tent if you're wanting to do that. There is no charge for Locally Grown members and their families. We do ask that you bring a dish to share, and if it's made from Locally Grown ingredients, so much the better.
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The October full moon has been known as the "Hunter's Moon" for millennia, and was a time of feasting throughout ... more

This ground cover makes a carpet of dark green leaves with bluish blooms in Spring though early Summer.
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This ground cover makes a carpet of dark green leaves with bluish blooms in Spring though early Summer. more

Dairy-free. Unsweetenerd. Packaged in a half-gallon plastic jug
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Dairy-free. Unsweetenerd. Packaged in a half-gallon plastic jug more

Dairy-free. Unsweetened. Packaged in a plastic quart jar.
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Dairy-free. Unsweetened. Packaged in a plastic quart jar. more

Simply flavorful, these almonds are wonderful for snacking or adding to baked goods. We use a very small amount of fair trade turbinado sugar, egg whites, almond and vanilla extract and Saigon cinnamon. NO SALT!
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Simply flavorful, these almonds are wonderful for snacking or adding to baked goods. We use a very small amount of ... more

I call this one Attention Getter. The larger leaf and bold color (shallow lobed, primarily bold, dark crimson with green edging)of the leaf with a crimson stem stands out to get noticed. Give it lots of room and a good trimming to get the best that it can give. Well rooted in a 3in cup. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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I call this one Attention Getter. The larger leaf and bold color (shallow lobed, primarily bold, dark crimson with green ... more

This is the unusual Witch's Broom by Park's Seed. The leaves stand up and are deeply lobed. Stems are a deep purple. Leaf veins are the same running through a bright medium-green ending in a purple terminal tip. It's a real attention-getter and has done well in large pottings as well as garden soil. Well rooted in a 1 gallon pot. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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This is the unusual Witch's Broom by Park's Seed. The leaves stand up and are deeply lobed. Stems are a ... more

This is the unusual Witch's Broom by Park's Seed. The leaves stand up and are deeply lobed. Stems are a deep purple. Leaf veins are the same running through a bright medium-green ending in a purple terminal tip. It's a real attention-getter and has done well in large pottings as well as garden soil. 6-8in plants well rooted in a 3in pot. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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This is the unusual Witch's Broom by Park's Seed. The leaves stand up and are deeply lobed. Stems are a ... more

One of my favorites, this coleus has a bright, medium-sized leaf (shallow, many-lobed, white center vein surrounded by bright, medium green leaf)with a green stem. What sets this coleus apart is the curly leaves which draws the attention of all who visit my plants. Currently 6-12 inches high, they await a new owner to put them in a bigger spot (pot or garden) and give them a good trim, so they can spread out as they want to do. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Well rooted in a 3in pot & cups. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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One of my favorites, this coleus has a bright, medium-sized leaf (shallow, many-lobed, white center vein surrounded by bright, medium ... more

A variegated coleus (lobed leaves, red center vein, green & white splotched outer leaf) with a red stem, this plant is a profusion of smaller-sized long leaves. Currently about 6in high, each is waiting for a new home to fully achieve its astounding beauty. Well rooted in a 3in pot. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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A variegated coleus (lobed leaves, red center vein, green & white splotched outer leaf) with a red stem, this plant ... more

Shallow lobed, relatively flat, broad leaves shimmer with the color of a shiny red apple. Leaf margins may be lighter, and the stem is red. These plants are well rooted in gallon pots and ready for transplanting into your late summer garden or in a large patio pot. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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Shallow lobed, relatively flat, broad leaves shimmer with the color of a shiny red apple. Leaf margins may be lighter, ... more

Need to add a touch of bright leaves to your late summer garden? Here you go: a broad-leafed, yellow (hint of green)coleus with a contrasting red stem. Well rooted it comes in a 3-inch container. Helpful hint: pinching back growing tips encouragages bushing. In bright hot areas, the colors of the plant will typically be more intense in shaded areas than in full sun, and the plants will require less water there. Coleus make low-maintenance houseplants. Easily raised from seed, they can be propagated by clipping a length of stem just below the leaves and putting the stem in water to root or directly into potting soil. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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Need to add a touch of bright leaves to your late summer garden? Here you go: a broad-leafed, yellow (hint ... more

One of my favorite flowers, this white Wishbone (Torenia fournieri) is a mint relative that likes partial shade. Plants are overgrown in 3-in containers and ready to burst into a profusion of white trumpets before Jack Frost does his deadly deed. If you root a piece this plant can be overwintered as a house plant and placed outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Very easy to root the cuttings and populate your garden with these happy white flowers. The name Wishbone comes from the joining of the anthers. Menagerie Acres Live Plant License: A6502 Hobbyist (expires 12/31/10)
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One of my favorite flowers, this white Wishbone (Torenia fournieri) is a mint relative that likes partial shade. Plants are ... more

Apple-green foliage will be covered in little yellow daisies through summer. These carefree annuals thrive in full sun and ordinary garden soil. Don't let their current small size fool you. They grow rapidly. The growth habit of individual plants may vary somewhat, but in general each plant will eventually become a flowering mound that can reach 1-2 feet tall and wide. Butter daisies can be planted at any time during the summer. They will need daily watering for the first week after they are planted, but after they get their roots down, they can survive even dry Athens summers with no pampering at all. Butter daisies will reseed themselves. We use them as happy fillers every year in our flower gardens, letting them come up where they may. (They are prolific but not a nuisance, because any strays can easily be pulled up while they are young.)
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Apple-green foliage will be covered in little yellow daisies through summer. These carefree annuals thrive in full sun and ordinary ... more

A seasoned apple wood gives the ultimate flavor for the grill or smoker. Soak several pieces 20 minutes before using. Afterwards enjoy the wonderful aroma and flavor.
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A seasoned apple wood gives the ultimate flavor for the grill or smoker. Soak several pieces 20 minutes before using. ... more

Fresh arugula. Some spots, but still tender yet spicy. Excellent raw in salads or added to stir-fries.
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Fresh arugula. Some spots, but still tender yet spicy. Excellent raw in salads or added to stir-fries. more

baby astro, looks devine

Fresh young arugula. Great in salads or stir-fries. CNG
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Fresh young arugula. Great in salads or stir-fries. CNG more

Delicious young and tender leaves. Great for a cool summer salad.
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Delicious young and tender leaves. Great for a cool summer salad. more

Tops only.
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Tops only. more

sweet basil, tops only
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sweet basil, tops only more

bulk quantity of our sweet basil tops