She sucked and sucked and sucked the more, fruit which that unknown orchard bore. She sucked until her lips were sore, then flung the emptied rinds away, and knew not was it night or day. Christina Rossetti, The Goblin Market Spring. More light, more mirth, more energy. Time to lay down in a meadow, walk far in the rain, plant a tree in the garden. A beautiful and useful tree. A fig tree. The Panachee Tiger fig, below, is a choice selection whose fruit explodes on the tongue with strawberry flavors and adds charm to any garden. The striped balloon-shaped fruit is unique in the world of figs, with striping extending to occasional limbs. |
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| Our next plant ship date for East and Midwest locations is scheduled for Monday January 30, 2012. It is currently too cold to safely ship 5 gal plants to many locations, but we are shipping 1 gal and smaller plants with heat packs if temperatures are above 25 degrees F en route and at the destination. Plants destined for gardens west of the Mississippi are shipped Mondays through Thursdays. Please indicate in the comments section at check-out if you are using a commercial shipping address. We will email you if your order is placed on hold due to the weather. Our selection of citrus trees grown on semidwarf rootstock has expanded. For container culture especially, these citrus will grow like gangbusters and many varieties offered are hard to come by. New offerings, Pineapple Guava 'Mammoth' and 'Silver Seas,' are rewarding both in flower and in fruit. Take a look if you'd like to grow something with a tropical flair that doesn't require total devotion. The same could be said for our other new offering, Toona sinensis. The Toona sinensis tree has the most colorful spring growth of any plant we know and it's a mainstay in traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine. New seed kits include ethnic herb selections from Thailand to New Delhi to Naples, so be sure to take a look at these offerings. Always wanted to grow your own Noni tree? Now's your chance. Bay Flora is pleased to offer home and garden tools in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The home tools are perfect for sprucing up the office and any small repair projects. The garden tools will make quick work of summer cleanup. Gardeners are sure to love the pruners, trowels and forks imprinted with the famous William Morris Daisy pattern and packaged in attractive gift boxes. We've added the luscious Anemone pattern to the garden tool offerings, so be sure to take a look. Michael Michaud's botanical tableware continues to dazzle. Fruits, leaves and bark are transformed into heirloom-quality plates, miniature boxes and serving pieces. His New York foundry is one of the few remaining that continue the ancient art of lost wax casting from natural objects. A new piece, the apple box, is now available and warrants close inspection. When you buy a Bay Flora product, you can help a non-profit group of your choice. At check-out, just enter the name of the organization you wish to support. Up to 15% of your purchase will automatically be directed to that organization. You can also enter a gift card message during check-out and we'll tuck in a beautiful letterpress gift card with your order. Copyright © 2005-2011 Bay Flora. All rights reserved |