Plant library

A seeded almanac of green things.

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Herb

Anise Hyssop

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low–Moderate
Season: Perennial

Edible flowers, licorice scent; pollinator magnet.

Herb

Basil

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Regular, avoid wet leaves
Season: Late Spring–Summer

Pinch flowers to keep producing.

Vegetable

Bell Pepper

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Even moisture; avoid waterlogging
Season: Late Spring–Summer

Likes warm soil; mulch to retain moisture.

Fruit

Blueberry

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Regular; acidic soil
Season: Perennial — Summer fruit

Needs acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5).

Flower

Borage

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Season: Summer

Star-shaped edible blue flowers; self-seeds readily.

Flower

Calendula

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Moderate
Season: Spring & Fall

Edible, medicinal petals; cool-weather lover.

Vegetable

Carrot

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Even moisture, deep watering
Season: Spring & Fall

Loose, stone-free soil for straight roots.

Herb

Cilantro

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Regular
Season: Spring & Fall

Bolts quickly in heat — succession sow.

Flower

Cosmos

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Season: Summer–Fall

Tolerates poor soil; deadhead for more blooms.

Vegetable

Cucumber

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Frequent, deep watering
Season: Late Spring–Summer

Trellis vining varieties to save space.

Vegetable

Garlic

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate; reduce before harvest
Season: Fall plant–Summer harvest

Plant cloves in fall; harvest when tops yellow.

Fruit

Goji Berry

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low–Moderate
Season: Perennial

Hardy bramble; uncommon antioxidant powerhouse.

Vegetable

Ground Cherry

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Season: Summer

Husked sweet-tart fruit; falls when ripe.

Vegetable

Kale

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Moderate, even moisture
Season: Spring & Fall

Tolerates frost; sweetens after light frost.

Vegetable

Kohlrabi

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Even moisture
Season: Spring & Fall

Crisp bulb-stem; harvest at tennis-ball size.

Herb

Lemon Balm

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Regular
Season: Perennial

Lemony tea herb; calming, attracts bees.

Vegetable

Lettuce

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Light, frequent watering
Season: Spring & Fall

Cool-season crop; bolts in heat.

Herb

Lovage

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Regular
Season: Perennial

Celery-flavored giant herb; uncommon but rewarding.

Flower

Love-in-a-Mist

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Season: Spring–Summer

Ethereal blue blooms with feathery foliage.

Flower

Marigold

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Season: Spring–Fall

Companion plant — repels many pests.

Herb

Mint

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Regular
Season: Perennial

Spreads aggressively — grow in a container.

Flower

Nasturtium

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Moderate; poor soil OK
Season: Spring–Fall

Edible peppery flowers and leaves; trap crop for aphids.

Vegetable

Radish

Sun: Full Sun / Partial
Water: Consistent moisture
Season: Spring & Fall

Fast crop; succession sow every 2 weeks.

Vegetable

Romanesco

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Consistent moisture
Season: Late Summer–Fall

Striking fractal heads; long season cousin of cauliflower.

Herb

Rosemary

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low — drought tolerant once established
Season: Perennial

Mediterranean shrub; well-drained soil essential.

Vegetable

Salsify

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Season: Spring sow–Fall harvest

Oyster-flavored root; deep, loose soil required.

Vegetable

Sorrel

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Regular
Season: Perennial — Spring

Lemony perennial green; cut-and-come-again.

Vegetable

Spinach

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Regular, even watering
Season: Spring & Fall

Cool-loving; bolts in summer heat.

Fruit

Strawberry

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Regular, even moisture
Season: Perennial — Spring fruit

Mulch with straw; remove early runners for bigger fruit.

Flower

Sunflower

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Deep, infrequent
Season: Summer

Towering blooms; provide wind support for tall types.

Herb

Thyme

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Season: Perennial

Tolerates poor soil; harvest sprigs anytime.

Vegetable

Tomato

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Regular — deep watering 2-3x/week
Season: Spring–Summer

Warm-season fruiting crop; stake or cage indeterminate varieties.

Vegetable

Zucchini

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Consistent moisture
Season: Late Spring–Summer

Prolific producer — harvest young for best flavor.

Tend gently — the moon and rain are listening.

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