Susan's Classroom - Tomaccio Tomatoes

In May we hope to offer a new grape tomato called "Tomaccio." Oh I can hear it now! "Who needs another grape tomato?" This one is different. This variety has been introduced this year after several years of study. This variety is "dryable." The tomatoes are simply placed in the sun and they dry just like raisins. It has been hybridized to be the best tasting and easiest of drying. This "Tomaccio" will only be available at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses in the tri-state area. We are still, however, in the procurement stage so please check with us on this in May!

Calico's Pick of the Week

Alexander White Iberis

Iberis, commonly called candytuft, is a very hardy perennial that has been used in gardens for many years. It is an early blooming, vigorous perennial that is semi evergreen in our zone (5-6). The cultivar 'Alexander White' is a compact, very floriferous plant, which typically is 6-8" tall, spreading to 18" wide. Large profuse clusters of pure white flowers often obscure the glossy dark green foliage in mid to late spring. This perennial prefers well drained soil in full sun, and is drought tolerant. It makes an excellent edging plant, or can be used in rock gardens or cascading over a wall.

By: Sandy Weinkam

Gardening expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses

Calico's Pick of the Week

Lettuce, the first of our spring vegetable crop, is now available for planting. We have six types, including Buttercrunch and Gourmet Leaf, that will give you spring color and flavor. Plant in the garden or in containers.

By: Gayla Parker

Gardening expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses

Calico's Pick of the Week

Bromeliads -

These tropical beauties have a colorful flower that lasts for months. They like sun indoors; outdoors they like sun or shade in the summer.

By: Doris Koop

Gardening expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses

Calico's Pick of the Week

"Garden Gnomes? Not on my Watch!"

The English daisy is an ideal early flowering plant to use in window boxes and containers for spring. Used with pansies and violas, its dwarf habit and double flowers in pinks, red and white will make a nice addition to your spring container. English daisies do enjoy a sunny to light shade location.

By: Michelle Lynn
Gardening expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses