Myricaceae: Myrica cerifera & M caroliniensis

20170326 potted up wax myrtle seedlings 201703xx potted up 12 wax myrtle seedlings 20161026 Seed in saucer, sprayed with cleanser, rubbed between fingers hoping to remove the waxy layer. Rinsed four times with water that had just been boiling. Sprinkl...

Moraceae: Ficus carica (fig)

See Tree research for Clowderwood, Moraceae: Ficus carica -- cultivars Only varieties that do not require pollination can be grown in North Carolina. No serious disease problems except nematodes. Fruit may drop prematurely as a result of drought or e...

Ericaceae:  Vaccinium spp (blueberries)

The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) has released a new video resource entitled Hands-On Blueberry Pruning Workshop at the Small Farm Unit. The video features NC Cooperative Extension Research Specialist Bill Cline and provides a detail...

Iridaceae: Iris cristata

Dwarf Crested Iris Woodland log bed 20160718 American Meadows— QV Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade 6-12" wide 6-10" tall Loamy Soil, Average, Well Draining Bare root Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line. http://www.missouribot...

Aristolochiaceae: Asarum canadense

Plan to establish near driveway. Create a woodland bed for propagating? 20160718 American Meadows- QV Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade, 6-12" tall, 12-18" wide Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil Bare root, Plant so that the top of the root is 1...

Boraganaceae: Mertensia virginica

Plant under saucer magnolia outside front door. Moss as groundcover? 20160718 American Meadows order - QV Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade 18-24" H 18-24" W Soil: Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining bare root, Plant so that the top of the root is 1" ...