Pennsylvania state budget and politics

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Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:12:40 GM

As the months-overdue . Pennsylvania budget. process enters its endgame, we look at the taxes, the process, the lobbying under way, the cuts, the impact on Philadelphia, and the winners and losers. Joining guest host tracy matisak will be ...

What sorts of flowers and plants thrive in the northern US?
Q. I recently moved to Maine from Pennsylvania. I'm going to plant a garden this summer, but I don't know what sorts of plants and flowers will do best in the cooler tempetures. Any ideas? I'm renting the house, so I only need plants that will last one season. (the landlord already okayed the garden, so I don't have to worry about that). The house has a small yard bordered by trees on two sides, and a neighbor and a road on the other two, and most of it is very sunny. Its very rich, dark dirt, but its a little rocky. I'm looking for flowers, vegtables and herbs. I'm also on a budget, so plants I can grow from seed, or plants that are inexpensive would be the best. Any suggestions would be great! thanks!
Asked by paintmeblue719 - Sun Mar 25 14:12:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Maine has several idea gardens open to the public. Hopefully one will be near you. All-America Selections in Maine is in Stillwater University of Maine, Rogers Farm If you like purple the 2006 winning plants include "Supra Purple" dianthus, a 12-inch tall annual loaded with lacy red-violet flowers; "Perfume Deep Purple" nicotiana, a compact, 20-inch tall annual with fragrant, deep purple, star-shaped flowers; "Evolution" salvia, a mid-height annual with spikes of rich violet flowers; "Black Pearl" ornamental pepper, a great garden or container plant with deep purple-black foliage and small, glossy, purple-black fruit; and, believe it or not, "Purple Haze" carrot, noted for its sweet flavor as well as its startling purple flesh. Another… [cont.]
Answered by gardengallivant - Sun Mar 25 14:59:21 2007