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Size - 15–20 ft. tall, 12–20 ft. wide (occasionally larger)

Source: https://www.thespruce.com/crabapple-tree-plant-profile-4801469

Dolgo bears large 1-inch, tart, crimson red fruits you can eat raw or make into a ruby-red apple jelly. Dolgo, which means "long" in Russian, describes the shape of the fruit, which is so brightly colored and abundant it looks like a Christmas tree from afar! Dolgo crab apples are scab and mildew resistant, featuring a cascade of white flowers in the orchard every spring. Fresh eaten, Dolgo tastes like a candied cranberry and adds a bitter-sharp flavor to ciders. The fruit is one of the first to ripen in the apple harvesting season. Source: https://raintreenursery.com/

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Grows to 50 feet. Stiff needles are light bluish-green, usually less than 1 inch in length. This spruce thrives in well drained or moist soil. This tree can endure heat and drought. Extremely hardy.

Zinnia Elegans

This beautiful Zinnia variety grows 3’-4’ in height. Flowers measure 1.25" in diameter and bloom in pink, yellow, red, white, and lavender.

Planting: Direct seed in the garden after danger of last frost has passed. Planting depth at most 1/8". The seed needs some light to germinate, so don't bury seeds too deeply. Allow at least 4” between seeds.

It is a bushy herb reaching a height of up to 18 inches. Its leaves have a sweet, spicy flavor. The large leaves are bright green, slightly crinkled, and can grow up to 3 inches long. Small white/pinkish flowers are arranged in a spike and can also be eaten. The flowers are much stronger than the leaves so should be used sparingly.

Seed directly after the last frost when the soil temperature reaches 65-70 degrees F and when nighttime temperatures do not go below 50 F. Enrich the soil before planting with some compost or well-aged manure instead of fertilizing later. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch or less. Space 1 inch apart. Germinates in 5-10 days. Thin to 12-15 inches apart after 2 or 3 sets of true leaves appear. This herb prefers full sun, at least six hours or more of direct sunlight each day. Although it can survive in partial sun, the herb grows leggier and produces fewer leaves in lower light conditions. Pinch stems back to encourage bushier growth. You can easily do this any time you need a few leaves. Just cut them off right above a leaf node and the plant will send out new branches.

French marigolds repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects working as efficient companion plants for tomatoes and other vegetables.

French marigolds, known scientifically as Tagetes patula, are vibrant annual flowers that bloom in stunning shades of red, orange, yellow, and mixed colors. With their bushy growth pattern, these hardy plants produce 1- to 3-inch flowers that sit above aromatic, fern-like leaves on sturdy stems. French marigolds are easy to care for and can thrive in containers or garden beds, offering variety and color throughout the growing season.

Plant nursery seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart for mass plantings and borders. Water well until plants are established and then allow soil to dry between waterings.

Seeds can be directly sown or started indoors six to eight weeks before the final frost in your area. Sow seeds 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep covering them completely with soil. Water thoroughly. Thin seedlings to 10 to 12 inches apart once foliage appears.

French marigolds adapt to heat, poor soil, humidity, and drought. Choose a location that receives full sun, at least six hours daily. In areas with hot summers, they tolerate some afternoon shade. Leave seeds on the plants for birds in winter and enjoy new plants in the spring. Learn more.