Zone 8 Brassicas:


Due to overnight temperatures forecasted this week at our central Pennsylvania greenhouse, we will have to move out the shipping date for your brassica plants to ensure their health on their shipping journey. Your brassica plants will now be shipping out beginning the week of 2/26/2023. We sincerely apologize for this delay. Fortunately, your brassicas can be planted as soon as you receive them this season and you can rest assured that they will thrive in your garden.

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How and when should I divide my herbaceous perennials?

Divide when plants become overcrowded, bloom size begins to diminish or plants lose their vigor. Most perennials can be divided every 3–5 years. 


  • Divide late summer and fall-blooming varieties in spring, and spring-blooming varieties in fall. 
  • When plants are dormant in spring or fall, dig clumps from the ground and with a sharp knife or spade, cut into good sized divisions, each with several growing points and plenty of roots. 
  • Remove any dead or unhealthy plant parts and cut back stems. 
  • Replant one division where the plant was originally and plant the extra divisions elsewhere in your garden or give them away to gardening friends. 
  • Plant the divisions immediately, or as soon as possible, and water well.

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