Here are some of my favorite garden plants this Spring. Some of them are new this year, and some of them are old standbys.

1. You can give your yard a tropical look even in the North with Hardy Bananas. Check them out at Spring Hill Nurseries (link in side bar). They don’t produce edible bananas, but they do produce lush tropical leaves. They are hardy to –20`. They should be in an area with full sun, and some shelter from the wind.

2. Where do I begin with Seeds of Change? They have so many unique, and heirloom varieties, I just want to list the whole catalog here. If you are looking for the unusual check out their Tigerella, or Green Zebra Tomatoes. Try some Beetberries, Cascade Giant Green Beans, or Turkish Orange Eggplant.

3. Check out Simply Beautiful’s Double Impatiens, especially Fiesta Purple, a beautiful addition to any garden, or container.

4. If you are looking for beautiful color in your garden this year, check out Star Rose’s cover page. The Rainbow Knockout Rose is gorgeous. I love the pinks and yellows together, these roses would stand out in any garden.

5. Burpee has Peppermint Twist Geraniums. I think they will have to be a new addition to my garden this year. I love Geraniums, both the Scented variety, and traditional flowering Geraniums.

6. Check out the Batwing Pumpkins at Cooks Garden, for an unusual fall display.

7. The Jumbo Casablanca Lily from Gurney’s (link in sidebar) looks really interesting. Check out the 12-15″ blooms.

I hope you enjoyed my list of favorites. If you have some favorites, let me know and I’ll check them out.

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