Perennials vs. Annuals

What can I say.... I am a perennial plant farmer, so which ones do I pick? I do grow annuals, but mainly for my cut flower business, so I only grow annuals with a stem that is at least 18". We will have a few annuals for sale, and some tomato plants & vegetable transplants listed below. I like the 'plant it once' theory for the flower garden vs. the plant it 'every year' theory. Sure a few annuals are okay for color, but fill your beds with perennials, and they'll give you happiness for years not a few months! =)

Got shady? Astilbes are great for shade, and they love a little extra water. They also do great in just afternoon shade. This is 'Ostrich Plume.

Dianthus 'Sangria Splash.' Very fragrant. Dianthus can be 'short' lived perennials, usually lasting 2-5 yrs. But even so ......worth it!

Would you really pick a petunia over this gorgeous Echinacea? This is 'Magnus' and I started them from seed last year, and dug this spring. Full sun, low care once established, 36" tall

Ahhh. Oriental Lily, 'Mona Lisa.' Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Hardy 20" perennial, blooms in July. We have about 7 varieties ready to go.

• Orange Blossom Tomato (pictured above)
• Sungold Cherry Tomato
• Suncherry (cherry) Tomato
• Juliet - plum type Tomato
• Better Boy (available later)
• some Bell and Jalapeno peppers
• Broccoli

Opening Day is Saturday, May 1st at 11pm. We will also be at the Mankato Farmer's Market from 8-12. We can only bring 'so much' to the market, so best selection at the field. Remember first 50 customers at the field location get a free bareroot daylily, one per family.