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Date: 26 Oct 2024

Why is it called Star Apple?

Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)

Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)

⭐️ Why is it called Star Apple?

  • 🍏 Caimito Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) - do not confuse with Start Fruit (Carambola) - is hard to find exotic fruit tree.
  • 🍏 It is a favorite in the Caribbean and Central America as well as Southeast Asia.
  • 🍏 The fruit has a mild grape-like flavor, and is best eaten fresh.
  • 🍏 Inside the fruit looks like a star when cut across!


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Date: 30 Oct 2024

Spooktacular Halloween Sale!

Spooktacular Halloween Sale!

😍 Spooktacular Halloween Sale!


  • 😀 Halloween is creeping in, and it's time to treat your garden to some tropical magic! No tricks - just bold, exotic beauties ready to boo-st your outdoor space. Our plants have flourished all summer, growing large and vibrant, and are now ready to keep your garden bursting with life year-round.

  • 😀 Don't let these deals disappear into the night - offer ends November 1! Use code Halloween24 to save 10%! Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 11-1-24


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Date: 2 Nov 2024

Cash or Crackers? Polly Prefers Green!

👌 Cash or Crackers? Polly Prefers Green!



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Date: 14 Nov 2024

What is an easy growing butterfly bush for a low maintenance landscape?

Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna

Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna

🏖 What is an easy growing butterfly bush for a low maintenance landscape?

  • ☀️ Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna is a fantastic addition to low-maintenance landscapes, especially in Southern gardens.
  • ☀️ This hardy, compact shrub is beloved for its dense, lush green foliage and abundant clusters of vibrant golden-yellow flowers that bloom from fall to early spring.
  • ☀️ The blooms are not only visually striking but also serve as an essential nectar source for butterflies, particularly the Cloudless Sulphur butterfly, making it a pollinator magnet.
  • ☀️ What makes Bahama Senna a landscaper's favorite is its remarkable resilience. It's highly drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and requires little water once established - perfect for areas with water restrictions or hot climates.
  • ☀️ Its low-growing, compact habit (typically under 5 feet) makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, or containers, where it adds a splash of color without overwhelming other plants.
  • ☀️ Additionally, its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, and it requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, making it truly low-maintenance.
  • ☀️ For those looking for a beautiful, easy-care shrub that attracts pollinators and brightens the garden with golden hues, Bahama Senna is an outstanding choice.


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Date: 20 Nov 2024

Thanksgiving Sale starts today! Giving Thanks is Giving Peace

Thanksgiving Sale starts today! Giving Thanks is Giving Peace

😊 Thanksgiving Sale starts today! Giving Thanks is Giving Peace



"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie

Happy holiday season! To our wonderful customers, thank you for your support throughout the year - we are truly grateful! We wish you peace, health, and beautiful gardens filled with abundant fruit and ever-blooming flowers.

As a token of our appreciation, enjoy 10% off plants, seeds, and garden supplies with the code below. Let's make your gardens even more fruitful and vibrant this Thanksgiving!

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Min order $150. Excluding S/H. Exp. 11/29/24

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