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Sunflower Plants ($1)

I have Over 100 Sunflower Plants For Sale, $1.00 Each, (804) 381-6404

Burpee - Fun-N-Sun Mix
Burpee - Evening Sun Mix
Ferry-Morse - Mammoth

Spider Plants ($1)

I Have Over 50 Spider Plants For Sale, $1.00 Each, (804) 381-6404

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Tomato Plants ($1)

I Have Over 100 Tomato Plants For Sale, $1.00 Each, (804) 381-6404

Burpee - Big Boy
Burpee - Super Beefsteak
Ferry-Morse - Better Boy
Ferry-Morse - BeefMaster
Ferry-Morse - Supper Sweet 100 Hybrid

Cucumber Plants ($1)

I have Over 75 Cucumber Plants For Sale, $1.00 each, (804) 381-6404

Burpee - Straight 8
Ferry-Morse - Marketmore 76

Jalapeno Plants ($1)

I have Over 50 Jalapeno Plants For Sale, $1.00 Each, (804) 381-6404

Burpee - M

Seed Potatoes ($3.50 per pound)

I still have a few pounds of these left—if you are like me and haven’t gotten your garden all planted yet, rest assured that planting these now will still produce good yields—but you will have to wait a little longer and make sure you mulch & water them through the summer’s heat. Spudsy says it’s time to get growing!!!

Perhaps you were at the garden center, choosing the most unique and delightful plants for your cherished backyard garden, and you stopped by the potato bin to look at the potatoes. Prepared to be wowed, you were instead disappointed by the common and boring varieties available. If you want to plant potatoes that inspire you and fill you with the excitement that tending a garden should bring, look below! Your kids might even get interested in the purple potatoes!

These 4 potato varieties—Agria, Desiree, Purple Majesty, and Purple Viking—I bought in bulk from http://www.potatogarden.com but I don’t need as many as I bought! I have at least 2-3 lb. of each variety still available. By getting them from me instead of ordering directly from the company, you save $$$—for instance, you can get only one pound if you like, which on the website would cost you nearly $17 ($5 for one pound + starting shipping price is $11.95!)

My price is $3.50 for one pound!

These have nicely developed eyes, but have been exposed to light so they’re not white and leggy. These potatoes are ready to put all their energy into growing roots and stems in the ground so that you can have a bumper crop of delicious spuds!

In the picture below, you can see that, on average, one pound = 11 “sets” (potato pieces with eyes) to plant. At $3.50 a pound, that’s less than 35 cents per potato plant!

Descriptions of these varieties below are from the Potato Garden site.

Note: these are not certified organic potatoes, but Potato Garden is in the process of getting their organic certification and has pledged that all their potatoes are grown in accordance with organic standards even though they’re not “official” yet. I grew potatoes from this place last year and was absolutely thrilled with them—I especially LOVE Purple Viking—it has an amazing taste! :-)

This is ideal for the backyard gardener who wants to grow something different but doesn’t have room for much!

You can call (804) 739-2325 and ask for JoAnna. We are available most days and times EXCEPT Sundays.

Agria : “A Dutch delight from Holland with thinner, smooth yellow skin, shallow eyes and deep yellow flesh, Agria is excellent any way you prepare it. High yields with round to oval tubers. One of our best potatoes for long term storage. Slightly bigger than the equivalent potato German Butterball with the same great taste.“

Desiree: “The most popular “red” potato in Europe. Round to oblong tubers, satin-like pinkish/red skin and gourmet quality creamy-yellow flesh. Prolific yields of excellent all-around cooking potatoes. Very resistant to common diseases. An easy and very reliable gourmet potato to grow.“

Purple Majesty: “This one is a purple inside and out potato, also bred to be a fry type potato and tastes great baked or boiled. Very nice uniformity and yield. Purple Majesty™ potatoes are loaded with 235 milligrams of anthocyanidins per 148 gram serving (approximately 1.5 potatoes), nearly twice the amount found in any other produce item at a fraction of the cost. Anthocyanidins are a subclass of high-potency antioxidants shown to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, strengthen the immune system and decrease age-related memory loss. Actual season is Early to Mid.“

Purple Viking: “When we give Purple Viking to someone, they always come back for more. Of those who try it, most will fall in love with the taste no mater what kind of dish it is prepared for. Purple Viking excels as mashed potatoes, giving them a unique texture and taste that pleases with every bite. Also great in salads or as a baked potato. Purple Viking has all the characteristics of its parent Viking Red, but it has a true purple skin with pink-red splashes. Perhaps its most remarkable attribute is its snow white flesh with a very smooth texture. Drought resistant and a yielder of large tubers. Its unique taste is loved by many and will get sweeter in long term storage.“

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Queen Anne’s Lace ($1 each)

This beautiful European-native plant is biennial like Hollyhocks but this hybrid variety should bloom the first year. It grows 24” to 30” height and spreads by seed. The foliage has a lacy look and the flower head looks like a white lace collar, hence the Royal name. Queen Anne’s Lace tolerates poor soils and needs little care and that makes it a perfect addition to a low maintenance flower bed or back of the border plant. Available are first year plants.

$1.00 each.

Please call 804.882.5064 between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm.

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Black Russian Tomato Plants ($2.00 each)

These ‘black’ tomatoes originated in the area around the Russian Black Sea and when first introduced in Paris were considered a delicacy on par with Russian caviar. The somewhat indeterminate vines can easily be trellis-trained and make a great container plant. Prolific producers, when grown from seed the plants can take from 70 to 100 days to yield mature medium size fruit. These plants are approximately 30 days old. They have a superb complex earthy flavor which often has a slight saltiness and are excellent sliced or in a salad. After tasting Black Russian tomatoes you’ll want to grow them every year!

*Black Russian tomatoes are rarely if ever seen in retail nurseries.

Limited quantity available now, $2.00 per plant

Please call 804.882.5064 between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm.

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HARDWOOD MULCH ($65)

SELLING MULCH…DARK BROWN, HARDWOOD….HAVE FORD LONGBED F150 PICKUP…LOT OF MULCH FOR THE MONEY…CAN DELIVER TO YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY…JUST TAKES ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO UNLOAD….CASH ONLY, THANKS

55 Gallon Grey Plastic barrels ($15)

I have plenty of these food grade plastic barrels for $15.00 each. They make great compost barrels, Rain barrels. Great for storing animal feed, and good for wet and dry storage. For more info contact mike at barrel resources. 804-426-8557. cash only please.

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