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Yankee Gardener is happy to present the * NEW * 2010 Instant Flower Garden®, Seed in a Blanket® AND Seeded Flower Discs and Herb Mats for Home and Garden -- Down to Earth, all natural products that helps you and your family create great Instant Flower and Herb Gardens for Home and Garden, during the wonderful summer gardening and growing season. Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket products, brought to you by Creative Garden Concepts, are pre-seeded, mulched, and fertilized flower garden seed mats and flower basket liners. The patented Ecoroll process sandwiches premium flower seeds between two layers of protective 100% weed-free wood fiber mulch. Added super moisture retaining ingredients make planting a flower garden easier than ever. The Seed in a Blanket seed mat is held together with an organic adhesive. Just place or roll the Instant Flower Garden seeded flower mats over loosened soil, water, and watch your garden grow. That's all there is to it...! Everything you need to grow a beautiful flower garden is included (except sun and water). Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket products by Creative Garden Concepts are 100% weed-free, biodegradable and earth-friendly.

Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket Seeded Organic Flower Mats are used for flower growing areas in condo's, large and small home flower gardens, rooftop flower gardens, and YES... Organic Gardens too...!!! Imagine a beautiful flower garden so easy, you just roll it out, water it and watch it grow into a beautiful, pre-arranged flower bed of your choice. You can stop wishing, because the Instant Flower Garden by Creative Garden Concepts is going to change the way you look at flower and herb gardening forever.

Flower Gardening and a "Fresh Kitchen" HERB GARDEN has never been easier, quicker, or cleaner than it is now. The Instant Flower Garden by Creative Garden Concepts is a revolutionary idea, where the seeds are pre-planted, making gardening absolutely effortless. What is the Instant Flower Garden exactly...? The Instant Flower Garden is a roll of organic, 100% weed-free, biodegradable wood fiber that is made with the flower seeds already placed in the organic wood fiber. This means no digging or flower spacing is required. PLUS, the Instant Flower Garden and Herb Garden CAN BE CUT into smaller pieces so it can be used in planting window boxes or flower pots, as well as separate garden sections in the yard, enlivening every part of the area with beautiful and exciting flowering colors and aromatic herbs...!

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Just Follow These Easy Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket Planting Steps for your flower garden area:

1. Loosen the soil - Using a garden rake, select a sunny location for your Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket rolls, and rid your soil of large clumps and rocks.
2. Unroll - Moisten prepared soil then unroll the Instant Flower Garden or Seed in a Blanket mat directly on the wet soil with either side up. Leave 3-4 inches (8-10cm) of soil between the flower seed roll and edge. For wider planting areas, cut the flower roll down the middle. Flower Garden Note: Plant the Seed in a Blanket flower mat AFTER the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too.
3. Water - Water immediately. Water should thoroughly soak the roll and soil below. The Instant Flower Garden or Seed in a Blanket roll should hug the shape of the ground, so that you can no longer lift it up as one piece.
4. Keep Moist - Use a watering can or hose. The Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket organic fiber mat seed roll should not be allowed to dry out. Keep both the Seed in a Blanket and Instant Flower Garden mat moist until the first flower seedlings appear.
5. Enjoy...! - Reduce watering after the flower seedlings are established to encourage strong, deep root development. Within weeks you will be able to enjoy a beautiful, blooming flower garden.

The Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket patented seed mat process with NutraGro, sandwiches premium flower seeds between two layers of protective 100% weed-free, organic, biodegradable, wood fiber mulch. Added super moisture retaining ingredients between the wood fiber mulch, makes planting a garden easier than ever. Just place or roll your seed mats over loosened soil, water, and watch your garden grow. That's all there is to it...! Everything you need to grow a beautiful flower garden is included (except sun and water). Instant Flower Garden and Seed in a Blanket products are 100% organic biodegradable and earth-friendly.

Bookmark this site now for exciting new garden gift giving ideas during any season or for any special occasion. These Instant Flower and Herb Garden seed mats and natural gift products will be ideal for new homes, condo's, rooftop gardens, beginner gardeners, personal gifts, corporate gifts, or for that special "Thank You".

Instant Flower Garden® AND Seed in a Blanket®
Seeded FLOWER GARDEN Mats and HERB GARDEN Mats INDEX:

Seed in a Blanket®
* NEW * FOR 2010: Golden Garden Flower Mix 10'-0" Seeded Roll
MEZCLA PARA JARDIN DE ORO

Seed in a Blanket®
* NEW * FOR 2010: Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden Mix (Many Species) 10'-0" Seeded Roll
MEZCLA PARA JARDIN DE MARIPOSAS Y COLOBRI

Seed in a Blanket®
English Cottage Flower Garden (Wildflowers) 10'-0" Seeded Roll
MEZCLA PARA JARDIN CABANA INGLESA

Instant Flower Garden®
Jewel Box Flower Garden 8'-0" Seeded Roll

Instant Flower Garden®
Summer Shade Border Mix 6'-0" Seeded Roll

Instant Flower Garden®
Cape Cod Border Mix 6'-0" Seeded Roll

Instant Flower Garden®
Beautiful Blooms Border Mix 6'-0" Seeded Roll

Instant Flower Garden®
"Pretty in Pink" Ageratum (4) POTTING PAL "ROUND DISCS" Seed MATS

Instant Flower Garden®
* NEW * FOR 2010: "Fresh Kitchen" HERB GARDEN (4) 4.0" x 6.0" Seeded Herb MATS

Click for Larger Image	Golden Flower Mix Garden Roll 10.0 feet long. Stock# YIG10GOLDENMIX   $13.95 Shipping Wt: 1 lb.       Brighten your flower garden and patio with outstanding color...! Golden Garden Mix Flower garden mixture thrives in areas that receive full to partial sun. Plus, the Golden Flower Garden mix is filled with an abundance of bold blooms that compliment its decorative foliage. The Golden Garden Mix Instant Flower garden will brighten up any area around your home, flower garden, patio or deck area. The 10 foot long Golden Garden Flower Mix Instant Flower Garden contains five (5) varieties of outstanding flowers found in a classic flower garden. The flowers included in this Golden flower garden mixture are California Poppy, Dwarf Black-Eyed Susan, Dwarf Calendula, Sulphur Cosmos, and Sunflowers. Simply roll out the Golden Garden flower garden mat onto loosened soil and add water. The Golden Garden flower garden seed roll can easily be cut to fit any area in full to partial sun. The Instant Flower Garden Golden Garden Flower Mix is one (1) organic, biodegradable, wooden fiber garden seeded roll that is 10.0 inches wide x 10.0 feet long and consists of annual flowers, which grow to 12 to 30 inches (30cm to 76cm). Plant in an area of Full - Partial sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Golden Garden Flower Mix Instant Flower Garden AFTER the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates one (1) - three (3) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	Butterfly and Hummingbird Flower Garden (Mixed Flower Species) Roll 10.0 feet long Stock# YIG10BTRFLYHUM   $13.95 Shipping Wt: 1 lb.       Butterfly and Hummingbird Flower Garden (Mixed Flower Species) - This organic butterfly and hummingbird flower garden seed roll contains an assortment of wild flowers and provides a food source for butterflies and hummingbirds through the summer. There are twenty (20) varieties of fragrant annual and perennial butterfly and hummingbird flowers that bloom at different times to give you a beautiful color and changing look all summer. Each variety of flowers has been selected for its brilliant color and ability to attract butterflies and humming birds. The Instant Flower Garden Butterfly Garden is one (1) organic, biodegradable wooden fiber, garden seeded roll that is 10.0 inches wide x 10.0 feet long and consists of annuals and perennials, which grow to 12 to 36 inches (30cm to 91cm) tall. Plant in an area of full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. Butterfly and Hummingbird Flower Garden (Mixed Flower Species) Varieties: Alyssum, Aster, Baby's Breath, Bachelor Button, Black-eyed Susan, Butterfly Milkweed, Candytuft, Catchfly, Delphinium, Forget Me Not, Lemon Mint, Mexican Hat, Mignonette, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Salvia, Scarlet Flax, Shirley Poppy, Toadflax, and Yellow Prarie Coneflower. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Butterfly (Wildflowers) Instant Flower Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	English Cottage Flower Garden Roll 10.0 feet long Stock# YIG10COTTAGE   $13.95 Shipping Wt: 1 lb.       Instant Flower Garden English Cottage Garden - Plant beautiful flowers where you never thought it was possible. There are nineteen (19) varieties of annual and perennial flowers (1,500 seeds) that bloom at different times to give you a delightful changing look all summer. This Instant Flower Garden roll features flower varieties that are excellent for low maintenance and those hard-to-grow, partial shade areas. The English Cottage Garden is one (1) organic, biodegradable, wooden fiber, garden seeded roll that is 10.0 inches wide x 10.0 feet long and consists of annuals and perennials, which grow to 36 to 60 inches (91cm to 152cm) tall. Plant in an area of partial to full sun (4+ hours of direct sunlight). Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. You will keep your vases full with the cut flowers from your English Cottage flower garden. English Cottage Instant Flower Garden Varieties: Calendula Fancy Mix, Cornflower Tall Blue, Baby's Breath, Dwarf Candyfuft Fairy Bqt., Lovliness Pink, Persian Jewel Mix, Pumila Semi Dwarf Mix, Sweet William Single Mix, Godetia Tall, Virginia Stock, Pincushion Mix, Painted Daisy, Red Mix, Evening Primrose, Poppy Shirley Red Corn, Poppy Shirley Single Mix, Annual Phlox Red, Black Eyed Susan, Catchfly. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this English Cottage Instant Flower Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	Jewel Box Flower Garden Roll 8.0 feet long Stock# YIG8JEWELBOX   $7.50 Shipping Wt: 10 ozs.       Instant Flower Garden - Jewel Box Flower Garden - Jewel Box Flower Garden contains a collection of eight (8) dazzling annual flower varieties inspired by precious gem stone colors. Feature the Jewel Box Garden in your landscape and it will sparkle throughout the season. As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden product. Plant beautiful flowers where you never thought it was possible. There are eight (8) dazzling varieties of colorful annual flowers (Minimum 700 seeds) that bloom at different times to give you a delightful changing look all summer. This Instant Flower Garden roll features flower varieties that are excellent for low maintenance and those hard-to-grow, partial shade areas. The Jewel Box Flower Garden is one (1) organic, biodegradable, wooden fiber, garden seeded roll that is 7.0 inches wide x 8.0 feet long and consists of annuals, which grow to 8 to 36 inches (20cm to 91cm) tall. Plant in an area of partial to full/partial sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. You will keep your vases full with the cut flowers from your Jewel Box Flower Garden. Instant Flower Garden Jewel Box Flower Varieties: Amethyst Cup Flower (Nierembergia hippomanica), Citrine Yellow Scented Stock (Matthiola incana), Emerald Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis), Pink Diamond Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), Sapphire California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), Tanzanite Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), Tourmaline Zinnia (Zinnia elegans). and Yellow Topaz Calendula (Calendula officinalis). Special Considerations: If you prefer, customize your flower garden.  It is so easy.  Using scissors, cut the seeded mat roll into any size or shape desired.  Use a cut section to fill a window box or other container. What I Can Expect: The Instant Flower Garden Jewel Box Flower Garden plants will germinate in 1 to 3 weeks depending upon weather conditions and soil temperature.   Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay seed germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Jewel Box Garden  flowers to grow to a height of 8 to 36 inches (20-91 cm) and continue blooming throughout the season. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful gardening tips. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Jewel Box Flower Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates one (1) - four (4) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	Summer Shade Border Mix Flower Garden Roll 6.0 feet long Stock# YIG6SUMRSHADEMIX   $3.95 Shipping Wt: 7 ozs.       Instant Flower Garden Summer Shade Border Mix Flower Garden - Plant beautiful flowers where you never thought it was possible. There are five (5) varieties of annual flowers (Minimum 300 seeds) that bloom at different times to give you a delightful changing look all summer. Summer Shade Border Mix Flower Garden has been specifically developed for those often neglected partial to full shade areas in your yard.  Use it to create a patch of dazzling color at the edge of a wooded area or as foundation plantings on the shady side of your home.  Summer Shade Border Mix Flower Garden is one (1) organic, biodegradable, wooden fiber, garden seeded roll that is 4.0 inches wide x 6.0 feet long and consists of annual flowers, which grow to 6 to 24 inches (50cm to 60cm) tall and includes five (5) varieties of colorful plants.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. Instant Flower Garden Summer Shade Border Mix Flower Varieties: Baby Blue Eyes (Nemopila menziesii), Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides), Forget Me Not (Cynoglossum amabile), Rose Balsam (Impatiens balsamina), and Monkey Flower (Mimulus tigrinus). General Installation and Watering Simply roll out the seeded mat on prepared loosened soil and water liberally. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful gardening tips. Special Considerations: When planting near a tree, be sure to provide plenty of water throughout the growing season so both the tree and your new garden will thrive.  All Instant Flower Garden® products contain NutraGro® nutrient which will provide all the required nutrients during early stages of the growing process.  Depending on the richness of your soil, and particularly when planted under trees, additional nutrients may prove beneficial on the monthly basis throughout the growing season to obtain maximum effect.  Products such as Peters Professional® Plant Food or Miracle-Gro® are well suited for this application Where to Plant: Partial sun, dappled shade, to full shade. What Can I Expect: The Instant Flower Garden® Summer Shade Border Mix Garden will delight you with a colorful display of four annuals for continuous summer interest. There are  three varieties selected for their flowers and the amazing Coleus selected for its spectacular foliage. The plants will germinate in 1 - 2 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to eliminate crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Shade Loving Garden to grow to a height of 6 to 24 inches.   Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Summer Shade Border Mix Instant Flower Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates one (1) - two (2) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	Cape Cod Border Mix Flower Garden Roll 6.0 feet long Stock# YIG6CAPECOD   $3.95 Shipping Wt: 7 ozs.       Instant Flower Garden Cape Cod Border Mix Flower Garden - The Cape Cod Border Roll combines three (3) colors of Impatiens for an all-time favorite look.  From Hyannisport to Provincetown you will see Impatiens gardens gracing the yards of the quaint shingle homes of Cape Cod.   Red, pink, and white varieties are included for a winning combination of floral excitement that will last all season. Plant beautiful flowers where you never thought it was possible. There are three (3) varieties of annual flowers (Minimum 200 seeds) that bloom at different times to give you a delightful changing look all summer.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. This Instant Flower Garden Cape Cod Border Mix roll features flower varieties that are excellent for low maintenance and those hard-to-grow, partial shade areas. The Cape Cod Border Mix Flower Garden is one (1) organic, biodegradable, wooden fiber, garden seeded roll that is 4.0 inches wide x 6.0 feet long and consists of three (3) annuals, which grows to 8 to 10 inches (20cm to 25cm). Plant in an area of shade / partial sun (4+ hours of direct sunlight). Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. Instant Flower Garden Cape Cod Border Mix Flower Garden Varieties: Red Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana), Pink Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana), and White Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana). General Installation and Watering - Simply roll out the seeded mat on prepared loosened soil and water liberally. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful gardening tips. Special Considerations - If you prefer, customize your garden.  It is so easy.  Using scissors, cut the seeded mat roll into any size or shape desired.  Or, use a cut section to fill a window box or other container. Where to Plant - Shade to partial fun.  Impatiens do very well in bright shade or dappled shade.  In southern, warmer climates, plant in full shade or in the cooler winter months and water routinely. What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Cape Cod Border Roll plants will germinate in about 2 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is required in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Cape Cod Border Roll flowers to grow to a height of 8 to 10 inches (20cm - 25cm)and continue blooming throughout the season. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful tips. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Cape Cod Instant Flower Garden Border after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates in two (2) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	Beautiful Blooms Border Mix Flower Garden Roll 6.0 feet long Stock# YIG6BLOOMING   $3.95 Shipping Wt: 7 ozs.       Instant Flower Garden Blooming Border Flower Garden - The Blooming Border Mix Roll is a sun-loving mix of colorful dwarf varieties ideal for use along a sidewalk, patio or driveway. Its lower growing habit also works well in combination with Instant Flower Garden taller selections such as Heavenly Butterfly Flower Garden (listed above), English Cutting Flower Garden (listed above), or to provide continuous color at the front of an existing perennial border. As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. Instant Flower Garden Blooming Border Mix Flower Garden Varieties: Dwarf Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Dwarf Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis(Coreopsis tinctoria), French Marigold Dwarf (Tagetes patula), and Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima). General Installation and Watering - Simply roll out the seeded mat on prepared loosened soil and water liberally. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful gardening tips. Special Considerations - Instant Flower Garden® seeded mats and rolls may be cut to fit any shape you desire.  For example, buy two (2) rolls and have a Blooming Border Roll on each side of a walkway that is 6 feet long. If you prefer, customize your garden.  It is so easy.  Using scissors, cut the Blooming Border seeded mat roll into any size or shape desired.  Or, use a cut section to fill a window box or other planting container. Where to Plant - Plant in an area of full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Blooming Border Roll plants will germinate in 1 to 3 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Blooming Border Roll flowers to grow to a height of 8 to 12 inches (20cm - 30cm) and continue blooming throughout the season. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more detailed instructions, soil preparation essentials, and other helpful tips. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Blooming Border Instant Flower Garden Roll after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates one (1) - three (3) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	"Pretty in Pink" Ageratum POTTING PAL (4) "ROUND DISCS" Flower Seed MATS Stock# YIG4PINKAGRTUM   $4.25 Shipping Wt: 8 ozs.       The "Pretty in Pink" Ageratum POTTING PAL Instant Flower Garden discs are designed to fit all pot sizes. There are Four (4) pre-cut ROUND seed mat discs in the POTTING PAL package. The POTTING PAL "Pink Ageratum" Instant Flower Garden comes with FOUR (4) seeded flower disc mats as follows: Two (2) seed mats are Six (6") inches in diameter and Two (2) seed mats are Eight (8") inches in diameter, so you can be creative and customize your flower garden.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. "Pretty in Pink" Instant Flower Garden POTTING PAL Variety: Ageratum (Ageratum mexicanum). General Installation and Watering - Fill the container with potting soil to within 1/2" of the top.  Cut each seeded mat if required to fit the round planting container.  Place the round disc seeded mat section over the soil and water liberally being careful not to over saturate.  See Garden Basics  for detailed information about Soil Preparation for Containers, How to Store Unused Mats for Next Season, and other helpful gardening tips. Special Considerations - If you prefer, customize your flower garden.  It is so easy.  Using scissors, cut the seeded flower discs into any size or shape desired.  Or, use a cut section to fill a window box or other container. Where to Plant: - Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Pink Ageratum flower seeds will germinate in 1 to 2 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay seed germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Pink Ageratum flowers to grow to a height of 10 to 12 inches (25cm - 30cm) and continue blooming throughout the season. Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this Pink Ageratum Instant Flower Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Germinates one (1) - two (2) weeks. Patience is necessary in this germination phase of flower growing. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
Click for Larger Image	"Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden - Four (4) Seeded HERB MATS (1) Basil, (1) Parsley, (1) Cilantro and (1) Oregano Stock# YIG4KTCHNHRBS   $3.50 Shipping Wt: 3 ozs.       The Instant Flower Garden® "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden is an attractive way to have fresh herbs for the kitchen right at your fingertips. Fresh aromatic herbs add a wonderful and completely different dimension to food when compared to the dried, store-bought variety.  It is the perfect way to dress up your favorite dishes.  The "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden comes with four (4) 4" x 6" seeded mats for a two (2) season harvest of the four (4) most commonly used kitchen herbs.  The seeded herb mats are the perfect size for planting on a sunny patio tabletop or just outside the kitchen door. You'll quickly have your own wonderful "Fresh Kitchen" aromatic herbs that will be perfect for your cooking and meals or used in many home decoration ideas. Each one of the four (4) individual "Fresh Kitchen" herb garden 4" x 6" seed mats are gently pre-cut and can be separated (if required) into twelve (12) individual plantings of 1" x 2" rectangle seed mat sections for small flower pots or containers. HINT: Grow some small flower pots of herbs as special gifts. There are a total of forty eight (48) pre-cut planting rectangles, so you can be creative and customize your herb garden.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. Comes complete with instructions and a planting guide for different parts of the country. "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden Varieties: Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Parsley (Petroselinum crispum latifolium), Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), and Oregano (Origanun vulgare). General Installation and Watering - Fill the container with potting soil to within 1/2" of the top.  Cut each seeded mat in half and set aside a section from each mat for a second season.  Place the seeded mat sections over the soil and water liberally being careful not to over saturate.  See Garden Basics  for detailed information about Soil Preparation for Containers, How to Store Unused Mats for Next Season, and other helpful gardening tips. Special Considerations - Determine the size and shape of your herb garden.  For a larger garden, space the mats 6 to 10 inches apart.  Any unused mats can be interplanted in another garden or used in a container. It is important, however, that you avoid overwatering and provide just enough water for the soil to feel moist to the touch but not soggy. Where to Plant - Full to partial sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight). What You Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden seed mats will germinate in 1 to 4 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  In addition, soil in container gardens may warm a bit more slowly than in-ground conditions.  After the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden plants to grow to a height of 6 to 30 inches (15cm to 76cm) tall.  Once established, cut herbs frequently and enjoy them in a fresh summer salad or sprinkled with some olive oil on chicken. BONUS COOKING IDEAS - Fresh cilantro is wonderful on tacos.  For a tantalizing al fresco treat, toss well-drained hot pasta with olive oil, garlic, chopped tomatoes, and a generous handful of chopped basil, oregano, and parsley.  Shred some good parmesan cheese over the top.  Ooh, momma mia...!  To make unbeatable oven-fries, toss wedge-cut raw potatoes with oregano, salt, pepper, and a small amount of oil, place on a metal cookie sheet, and bake, turning several times, at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes until crisp.  Yum, Yum...! Be sure to see Garden Basics for more helpful tips and gardening techniques. Gardener's Note: In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this "Fresh Kitchen" Herb Garden after the last frost of Spring in your growing area and the soil warms up too. Patience is necessary in this seed germination phase. Please refer to additional growing information included with your purchase. Back to Top
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