‘THE SAGE’-Klein’s Online Newsletter—FEBRUARY 2022
Klein’s Floral & Greenhouses
608/244-5661 or info@kleinsfloral.com
THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS:
Houseplant Happy Hour February 4
Ever Thought about Working @ a Garden Center?
Pre-Valentine’s Day Greetings from Klein’s Floral Department!
Our ‘Mad Gardener’ and ‘Houseplant Help‘ Are Ready for Your Questions
Now Available: Fresh Windowsill Herbs in 5” Pots
Monrovia’s Shop Online…Shopping Made Easy
An Introduction to the UW Extension’s Teaching Garden
Klein’s Favorite Seed, Bulb & Plant Sources
You Asked about a Spindly Monstera
Plant of the Month: The Indestructible ZZ Plant
Klein’s Favorite Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipes
Product Spotlight: Bagged Soil Selection @ Klein’s
Notes from Rick’s Garden Journal—From January 2022
—About Red-bellied Woodpeckers
—Seeds from Johnny’s Selected Seeds
—Houseplant Things That Go Wrong
February in the Garden: A Planner
Gardening Events Around Town
Join Us on Twitter
Follow Us on Facebook
HOUSEPLANT HAPPY HOUR @ KLEIN’S
Please join us for our last Houseplant Happy Hour of the season, Friday, February 4, 3:00-6:00 p.m. with 20% Off All Houseplants!
Please note that our potting table and potting service will not be available during this event.
Delivery is not available for plants purchased during Houseplant Happy Hour and must be taken at the time of purchase.
EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WORKING AT A GARDEN CENTER?
For details visit our website at kleinsfloral.com/2022/01/we-
NOW AVAILABLE: FRESH WINDOWSILL HERBS IN 5” POTS
Choose from rosemary, bay laurel, 5 different kinds of lavender, 3 types of oregano, 4 types of sage, 4 types of thyme, 6 types of mint plus parsley, curry plant and sweet marjoram. Our herbs are grown quite cool so are, therefore, compact, bushy and pest-free.
THE MAD GARDENER
“Madison’s Firsthand Source for Expert Gardening Advice”
Ask any of your gardening questions by e-mailing them to us at madgardener@kleinsfloral.com. Klein’s in-house Mad Gardener will e-mail you with an answer as promptly as we can. We’ve also posted a link on our home page and in our contacts for your convenience. Your question might then appear in the “You Asked” feature of our monthly newsletter. If your question is the one selected for our monthly newsletter, you’ll receive a small gift from us at Klein’s.
Sorry, we can only answer those questions pertaining to gardening in Southern Wisconsin and we reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.
KLEIN’S ‘HOUSEPLANT HELP’
You can contact Klein’s in-house indoor plant experts by emailing to Houseplant Help for sound information and advice regarding indoor tropicals, succulents, blooming plants and so much more.
For many years, customers’ indoor plant questions have been directed to Klein’s Mad Gardener (see below). Now you have the opportunity to contact our indoor plant experts directly. We’ve posted a link on our home page and in our contacts for your convenience. Your question might then appear in the “You Asked” feature of our monthly newsletter. If your question is the one selected for our monthly newsletter, you’ll receive a small gift from us at Klein’s.
We reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.
FEBRUARY STORE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday : 8:00-6:00
Saturday: 9:00-5:00
Sunday: 10:00-4:00
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
February 1—Chinese New Year
February 2–Ground Hog Day
February 11-13—PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Landscape Expo at the Alliant Energy Center.
February 13—Super Bowl Sunday
February 14–Valentine’s Day. Order early for guaranteed delivery. We deliver throughout Madison and most of Dane County
February 16—Full Moon
February 21–Presidents’ Day
‘THE FLOWER SHOPPE’:
Pre-Valentine’s Day Greetings from Klein’s Floral Department!
Our amazing team of talented designers, Darcy, Andrea, Pam, Sue and Bonnie, hopes this finds you safe and healthy.
It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Our planning for this big floral day began two months ago, and believe it or not, we’ve had our flowers ordered since mid-December.
Our floral department is comprised of a team of talented and creative designers that are here to fashion something beautiful for that special someone in your life. Nothing says “I love you” more than a spectacular, fresh, and custom designed floral bouquet. You can choose from arrangements on our website @ kleinsfloral.com (choose the floral tab), or let our designers create a one-of-a-kind bouquet for your Valentine. We love doing bouquets that are tailored to your special someone. When placing an order, your designer is going to ask you for some helpful hints, such as a favorite color or favorite flower that your Valentine might enjoy. It’s time to do a little sleuthing before the big day!
There are a few things that we’d like to highlight in regards to Valentine’s Day. If you haven’t ordered for a while, the pandemic and supply issues have brought about a few changes to the process. We pride ourselves in being able to provide you with the best customer service experience in the area.
Here are some important tips that will ensure that your Valentine is well taken care of:
1. ORDER EARLY! This is extremely important this year. Transportation, supply and labor issues in the industry have become a by-product (of all industries) of the pandemic. As stated, our floral orders were placed with wholesalers in mid-December and even though we will be able to purchase additional product, we may be limited in regards to what is available. Please be open to substitutions and aware that we might run out of a particular vase or container. We will reach a point during the weekend when we cannot take any more delivery orders. Pick-up is always an available option for you.
2. DELIVERY: We continue to deliver within our normal delivery areas (kleinsfloral.com/delivery-
3. SHOP HOURS: We will be open on Saturday, 9-5, Sunday 10-4 and Monday 9-6, February 12-14. Designers will be available to help you select something from our cooler. It will be stocked with beautiful arrangements and “grab and go” bouquets!! We will also have a large selection of blooming plants, mylar balloons, teddy bears and wonderful scented soaps and lotions that you can add to your floral order.
4. SPECIALS: On our website @ kleinsfloral.com, we will be offering several Klein’s custom designed bouquets for your purchase. If you have shopped at the store recently and purchased a Klein’s custom calendar, there is an applicable February coupon inside the back cover. We cannot apply this coupon to a phone order. You will need to come into the store to use the coupon. We do have a few calendars left for purchase.
We look forward to assisting you with your Valentine’s Day order!! Thank you for being a Klein’s customer. We appreciate your continued business and remember to order early!
❤️Darcy, Andrea, Pam, Sue and Bonnie❤️
YOU ASKED. . .
I am hoping you can help with a monstera. When I got it, it was already a bit leggy and not on a moss pole. I’ve been using a grow light to straighten him out, but he still is super leggy. Is there a way to mediate this? Madelyn
Hi Madelyn,
The way your monstera is wanting to grow is perfectly normal. In the jungles, monsteras are single-stemmed vines that latch on to tree trunks and grow to the top of the forest…sometimes 80-100′ up. Indoors, they are notoriously hard to train as they age and grow. People usually make the mistake of tying them to weak wooden stakes (that eventually rot off) and then try to wind the plant around the stakes as they grow. Rather, monsteras want to latch on to wood planks (cypress or cedar work best) with their aerial roots and eventually grow to the ceiling.
To control them, monsteras should be cut to the ground every 8-10 years. At that time they usually send up multi- shoots from their roots and give a bushier presentation for a number of years. However, they invariably begin taking on their vine form again. All cut off growing tips can be easily rooted in moist growing medium (even at the base of the parent plant if desired) for an even fuller look.
Thanks for your question,
DID YOU KNOW. . .
. . . that you can order plants directly from Monrovia Nursery online and then pick up your order at Klein’s upon arrival in the springtime?
How To Use Monrovia’s Order Online…
Step 1: Bring Nature Home
Whether you’re looking to add a special plant to beautify your garden, or hoping to be inspired by something unique and perfectly suited for your landscape, Monrovia has the widest selection of the highest quality plants online today. From trees, shrubs and vines to stunning flowering perennials, color-rich annuals or delicious edibles, their plants are grown beautifully to thrive, ready for you to enjoy in your landscape.
Step 2: Select Your Perfect Plant
Select from the list of more than 3,000 varieties. Shop by area, by category, and by your preferred sizes. They’ll ship only when your plant is ready. Because bloom times and other conditions vary, delivery may take up to 3 to 4 weeks in spring.
Pre-ordering during the fall and winter? No problem! Monrovia will care for your plants until spring and then ship them to you when they are in prime planting condition for your landscape.
Step 3: Choose Your Garden Center
Your plant will be shipped for free to Klein’s along with our Monrovia plant order. Monrovia delivers plants nationwide to hundreds of local garden centers. Find the one that’s perfect for you if you’re not in the Madison area.
Step 4: Pick Up Locally and Easily
You’ll be notified when the plants are on the truck headed to Klein’s. We will contact you when they arrive. Your plants will arrive specially packaged with your name clearly visible.
Step 5: Get Growing
When you take your plants home, you’ll find an information label that offers step-by-step planting instructions and information. Browse Monrovia’s blog for inspiring tips and design ideas.
Click on www.monrovia.com to start.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT—Each month we spotlight some product that we already carry or one that we’ve taken note of and plan to carry in the near future. Likewise, if you would like to see Klein’s to carry a product that we don’t currently, please let us know. Our goal is to be responsive to the marketplace and to our loyal clientele. If a product fits into our profile, we will make every effort to get it into our store. In addition, we may be able to special order an item for you, whether plant or hard good, given enough time.
Bagged Potting Mixes and Amendments Available at Klein’s:
Again in 2022, Klein’s is expanding and increasing our bagged soil and soil amendment choices in response to ever-increasing demands. Our most popular brands include:
Black Gold®
‘All the Riches of the Earth’
Klein’s number one line of potting mixes from Sungro Horticulture. We offer their Natural and Organic Potting Mix in four sizes; along with their succulent, orchid, African violet, coir mixes, soil amendments and additives.
Purple Cow Organics
‘Healthy Plants, Healthy Plants, Healthy People’
Local, organic and high in demand, the Purple Cow line of products continues to be the number one gardening choice in the Madison area and Klein’s is among their largest customers. Choose from their impressive selection potting mixes, composts, soil amendments and seed starting mix.
FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co.
‘Born and Raised in the Humboldt Nation’
In addition to their well-known Happy Frog and Ocean Forest, new in 2022 Klein’s is carrying Bushdoctor Coco-Loco (a coconut coir based mix) and Happy Frog Soil Conditioner (a mix of aged forest products, earthworm castings, and bat guano, soil microbes and humic acid). All soils are natural and organic.
Hsu Growing Supply’s Leaf Compost
‘Mother Nature’s Soil Enhancement’
Hsu’s leaf compost is made from tree leaves collected in the pristine woodlands of Wisconsin. This product was originally developed for use as a soil amendment and to top dress Wisconsin’s world renowned ginseng farms. Hsu Growing Supplies is based in Wausau, WI.
In addition to the above, Klein’s carries a full line of composts, manure and top soil from the Liesener Soils, Inc. Green-Gro brand located in Jackson, WI.
Shop at Klein’s online store this spring at kleinsfloral.com/product-
NOTES FROM MY GARDEN JOURNAL–Tips and Observations from My Own Garden by Rick Halbach
ENTRY: JANUARY 2, 2022 (About Red-bellied Woodpeckers)
Now a common sight, red-bellied woodpeckers were seldom seen this far north just a few decades ago. But with our warming climate, their range has expanded far to the north and they are now common throughout all of southern Wisconsin. Red-bellied woodpeckers are a favorite visitor to my suet, peanut and sunflower feeders year round and really enjoy the jelly I feed orioles in May and June.
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are pale, medium-sized woodpeckers common in forests of the East. Their strikingly barred backs and gleaming red caps make them an unforgettable sight – just resist the temptation to call them Red-headed Woodpeckers, a somewhat rarer species that’s mostly black on the back with big white wing patches. Learn the Red-bellied’s rolling call and you’ll notice these birds everywhere.
Backyard Tips
Red-bellied Woodpeckers bring bright colors and entertaining action to bird feeders. If you live near any wooded patches, you may be able to attract them using feeders filled with suet (in winter), peanuts, and sometimes sunflower seeds. They’ve even been spotted drinking nectar from hummingbird feeders. Dead trees may encourage the birds to forage naturally or even nest in your yard, and they may feed on berry trees such as hawthorn or mountain-ash in fall or winter.
Habitat
You can find this species across most of the forests, woodlands, and wooded suburbs of the eastern United States, including oak-hickory forest, pine-hardwood forest, maple and tulip-poplar stands, and pine flatwoods. It’s a bit more common in river bottoms and wetlands, in the south of its range, and at elevations below about 2,000 feet.
Food
Though this bird mainly eats insects, spiders, and other arthropods, it eats plenty of plant material, too. In particular, acorns, nuts, and pine cones, as well as seeds extracted from annual and perennial plants and (particularly in fall and winter) fruits ranging from grapes and hackberries to oranges and mangoes. Occasionally eats lizards, nestling birds, even minnows.
Nesting
Red-bellied Woodpeckers lay their eggs on the bed of wood chips left over after excavating their nest cavity. Nest holes are 22 to 32 centimeters deep, with a cylindrical living space of roughly 9 by 13 centimeters.
Nests in dead trees (hardwoods or pines), dead limbs of live trees, and fence posts. The same pair may nest in the same tree year after year, but typically excavate a new cavity each year, often placing the new one beneath the previous year’s.
Behavior
These birds often stick to main branches and trunks of trees, where they hitch in classic woodpecker fashion, leaning away from the trunk and onto their stiff tail feathers as they search for food hiding in bark crevices. When nesting, males choose the site and begin to excavate, then try to attract a female by calling and tapping softly on the wood around or in the cavity. When a female accepts, she taps along with the male, then helps put the finishing touches on the nest cavity. At feeders, Red-bellied Woodpeckers will push aside most bird species other than Blue Jays.
Cool Facts
-You may sometimes see Red-bellied Woodpeckers wedge large nuts into bark crevices, then whack them into manageable pieces using their beaks. They also use cracks in trees and fence posts to store food for later in the year, a habit it shares with other woodpeckers in its genus.
-For birds that nest in cavities, nest holes are precious turf. Red-bellied Woodpeckers have been known to take over the nests of other birds, including the much smaller (and endangered) Red-cockaded Woodpecker. But more often they’re victims to the aggressive European Starling. As many as half of all Red-bellied Woodpecker nests in some areas get invaded by starlings.
-You may occasionally see a Red-bellied Woodpecker flying quickly and erratically through the forest, abruptly changing direction, alighting for an instant and immediately taking off again, keeping up a quick chatter of calls. Scientists categorize this odd behavior as a type of play that probably helps young birds practice the evasive action they may one day need.
-The oldest known Red-bellied Woodpecker was a male in Georgia, and at least 12 years, 3 month old when he was identified in the wild by his band.
-A Red-bellied Woodpecker can stick out its tongue nearly 2 inches past the end of its beak. The tip is barbed and the bird’s spit is sticky, making it easier to snatch prey from deep crevices. Males have longer, wider-tipped tongues than females, possibly allowing a breeding pair to forage in slightly different places on their territory and maximize their use of available food.
Source: https://www.allaboutbirds.org
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ENTRY: JANUARY 22, 2022 (Seeds from Johnny’s Selected Seeds)
Seeds that I ordered earlier in the month for my 2022 flower and vegetable garden are appearing almost daily in my mailbox. Today’s arrival came from Johnny’s Selected Seeds of Winslow, Maine. They are my favorite source for their wide variety of vegetables and a few cut flower choices. Seeds are in high demand again this year so luckily I ordered early. In 2021 Johnny’s (and many other seed companies) stopped taking orders in mid-January due to the high demand.
About Johnny’s Selected Seed
For over 48 years Johnny’s Selected Seeds has been helping families and friends to feed one another. Everything we do here is focused on helping you have a successful growing experience. We understand that putting the seeds in the ground is but a small part of your total investment of time, energy, and money. When you buy from Johnny’s, you can be confident that the seeds you are planting are fresh, vital, and of superior quality. We guarantee it.
Johnny’s does not knowingly sell genetically modified seeds; nor do we breed new varieties using genetic engineering. Our breeders use traditional, painstaking methods of natural crossing to create hybrid seeds that are healthy and safe. We are proud to be one of the nine original signers of the Safe Seed Pledge.
Johnny’s has been farming organically for over 45 years, and we have been a MOFGA-Certified Organic Seed Handler since 1979. We offer hundreds of varieties of certified organic vegetable, herb, flower, fruit, and farm seeds allowable for certified organic production, and remain true to our commitment to diversify our certified organic seed offerings.
Source: www.johnnyseeds.com
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ENTRY: JANUARY 30, 2022 (Houseplant Things That Go Wrong)
It’s the dead of winter and after a few months of being “trapped” indoors, my houseplants are beginning to show the stress. With longer days ahead, they should begin bouncing back in the weeks ahead. Here are a number of the symptoms I might see on my plants.
Things That Go Wrong and Possible Causes:
Tips and Edges of Leaves Turn Brown
Humidity too low.
Too much fertilizer.
Excess soluble salts may be present.
Potting mix allowed to dry out.
Too much fluoride in water.
Leaves Turn Yellow
Lack of Fertilizer.
Overwatering.
Drafts of hot air.
Cold drafts.
Note: Lower leaves of older plants may turn yellow due to age.
Leaves Fall Off Plant
Humidity too low.
Overwatering.
New plant adapting to new environment.
Leaves on Plant Remain Small
Light intensity too low.
Light intensity too high.
Lack of fertilizer.
Leaves Have Brown Dead Areas
Cold water has splashed on the leaves.
Sunburn on low-light plant leaves.
New Growth Is Leggy
Too much fertilizer.
Light intensity too low.
Plant Doesn’t Grow
It’s winter and the day’s are short!
Plant kept too cool.
Light intensity too low.
Flower Buds Fall Off
Drafts of hot air.
Cold drafts.
Humidity too low.
Room too hot.
Potting mixture allowed to dry out.
Plant moved too much.
Flowering Plant Never Flowers
Light intensity too low.
Too much fertilizer.
Incorrect photoperiod.
Variegated Leaves Lose Color
Light intensity too low.
Plant has not been correctly pruned.
Plant Has White or Grayish Blotches
If newly purchased, pesticide residue present.
Water spots on the foliage.
Plant Wilts Easily
Container too small.
Room too hot.
Humidity too low.
Source: Western Publishing Company
KLEIN’S RECIPES OF THE MONTH—These are a selection of relatively simple recipes chosen by our staff. New recipes appear monthly. Enjoy!!
One of the ultimate comfort foods on a cold winter day, mac & cheese is loved by both young and old alike. The following is a selection of some of Klein’s very favorite homemade recipes.
LIGHT & CREAMY HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE—Not overly cheesy, this easy recipe appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal.
2 cups shredded cheddar
7 oz. dry macaroni, cooked and drained
2 TBS. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. onion or garlic salt
3/4 cup milk
2 beaten eggs
paprika
Preheat the oven to 425º. Combine the cheese, cooked macaroni, butter and seasonings. Mix well and spoon into a greased 8”x8” baking dish. Combine the milk and eggs and pour over the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes until set. Serves 4-6
This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9” x 13” pan. Increase the baking time as needed until set to desired consistency.
EMERIL’S BAKED MAC & CHEESE—From Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food.
Coarse salt
1 lb. macaroni
6 slices bacon cut into 1/2” pieces
1 TBS. minced garlic
6 eggs
2x 12 oz. cans evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 cups (12 oz.) finely shredded cheddar
1 cup (4 oz.) Monterey jack
1 cup (2 oz.) finely shredded parmesan
Preheat the oven to 375º. Cook the macaroni just 6 minutes and drain. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet until crisp. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer the bacon to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the cooked macaroni and toss well. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add 1 tsp. salt, the cayenne, nutmeg and the cheeses. Mix well. Add the macaroni and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a 4 qt. baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes more or until of desired consistency. Let rest before serving. Serves 8-10.
PUMPKIN MAC & CHEESE—An award winning recipe from Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
2 cups macaroni
2 TBS. butter
2 TBS. flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 oz. shredded Fontina cheese
1x 15 oz. can pumpkin (not pie filling)
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 TBS. olive oil
Preheat the oven to 350º. Cook the pasta, drain and return the pasta to the empty pot. In a saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Stir in the flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook a minute. Slowly stir in the cream and milk and cook on medium until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the Fontina, pumpkin and sage. Cook until the cheese is melted. Stir the sauce into the cooked pasta. Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 2 qt. rectangular baking dish (11” x 7”). In a bowl, mix together the crumbs, parmesan, nuts and oil. Sprinkle over the pasta. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 side dishes.
STOVETOP MAC & CHEESE—A super-easy recipe from the pages of Cooking Light.
4 cups macaroni
3 TBS. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup (2 oz.) softened cream cheese
2 tsp. Dijon
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/4 cups (5 oz.) shredded cheddar, Provolone or Asiago cheese
Cook the pasta, drain and rinse. Meanwhile place the flour, salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Add the milk and whisk until blended. Drop the cream cheese by teaspoons into the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes until thick and creamy and the cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and garlic and simmer 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta and serve. Serves 6.
MARTHA STEWART’S PERFECT MAC & CHEESE—A classic!!
1 stick butter
6 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into small pieces
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 1/2 cups (18 oz.) finely shredded cheddar
2 cups (8 oz.) finely shredded Gruyere cheese
16 oz. macaroni
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Preheat the oven to 375º. Butter a 3 qt. casserole and set aside. Place the bread in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt 2 TBS. butter. Toss the melted butter with the bred and set aside. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly pour hot milk into flour-butter mixture while whisking. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere. Set cheese sauce aside.
Fill a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 fewer minutes than manufacturer’s directions, until outside of pasta is cooked and inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup Gruyere; scatter breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve. Serves 12.
You can easily divide this recipe in half; use a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish if you do.
NATURAL NEWS–
About the UW Extension’s Teaching Garden
The UW Extension’sTeaching Garden was established in 2004 as an outdoor classroom for training new Master Gardeners and as an educational resource for youth programs and the general public. The garden surrounds the Dane County Extension Office building at 5201 Fen Oak Drive on Madison’s southeast side, just north of the Beltline off Femrite Dr. The Teaching Garden is organized into 12 garden areas, each with its own plant palette. The beds are maintained by Master Gardeners and interns under the supervision of Horticulture staff. In 2019, the Teaching Garden was designated as an All-America Selections Display Garden.
QR Coded Plant Labels
Our aim is to enhance each visitor’s experience by making detailed information available to them about plants in the garden and information resources relating to each of the 12 garden themes. Visitors to the garden will be able to view over 850 perennials, shrubs and trees that are Midwest hardy. All perennials and woody plants in the garden have stakes labeled with their scientific name, common name, cultivar, and supplier. Each plant label also contains a QR code (Quick Response code) which can be read with a QR code reader on a smart phone or tablet.
By holding the QR code reader in front of the plant label, visitors are connected to an online webpage containing pictures and detailed information about each plant. We are the only public garden in the area to offer QR scannable plant labels linked to detailed plant information on-line.
Adopt-a-Garden Program
In 2016, the Adopt-a-Garden Program was rolled out at the Teaching Garden. The purpose of the program is to mobilize Master Gardeners into teams dedicated to maintaining individual beds within the Teaching Garden. Interns will gain knowledge of experienced MGVs in their teams, and have the opportunity to put their training into practice. Each garden area is assigned a team leader who is responsible for coordinating the volunteers who have adopted the garden.
By adopting a garden, team members share the responsibility for their garden for the entire season. Adopters may continue to care for their chosen garden in subsequent years, or vary their experience in a different garden.
Support
Each year the Dane County/UW Extension sponsors a Master Gardener Plant Sale in May. The proceeds from the sale are used to offset the ongoing costs of maintaining the Teaching Garden and support horticultural education projects in school gardens and other locations. In addition, the Teaching Garden relies on the additional support of local businesses (including Klein’s) and organizations offering donations and discounts:
Visit us on Facebook to stay connected to the events and initiatives in the Teaching Garden. For a tour, contact Lisa Johnson at 608-224-3715 or johnson.lisa@countyofdane.com .
FEBRUARY’S PLANT OF THE MONTH:
‘ZZ PLANT’ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
There are few houseplants available tougher than the ZZ plant. This plant appeared on the market not so many years ago and has invaded offices and shopping centers around the country–a testimony to their tough-as-nails reputation. They tolerate low light, dry air and infrequent watering and are completely resistant to common insect pests. In addition, the ZZ plant is very attractive and very long lived. Klein’s currently has a nice selection of ZZ plants in all sizes (in addition to the high-in-demand, dark-leafed ‘Raven’ variety).
Common name: “Fat Boy” “ZZ Plant” or “Eternity Plant”
Latin name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Native to: East Africa, Zanzibar
Growth habit: A low growing plant that may extend beyond the container 6″ to 8″.
Flowers: Yes, occasionally
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical.
Pests: We have yet to see a ZZ plant with insect pests.
Lighting: Low light through bright light–not fussy!
Houseplant Cultural information: If your in the market for a really neat plant that is hardy, requires very little care and truly easy to grow, pickup a ZZ plant the next time you visit the local greenhouse (aka Klein’s). ZZ is also called the Eternity Plant because it lasts an eternity.
What makes the ZZ plant so easy to grow is that it thrives in nearly any lighting condition except total darkness. It doesn’t get bugs. The ZZ plant requires a minimum of care in terms of watering and fertilizing.
The reason the ZZ plant requires very little is because the plant grows from a large tuber similar to a potato that stores water every time the plant is watered. This tuber acts like a little reservoir giving up its water as the plant needs it. With this in mind, let the soil dry down completely between waterings. Then water thoroughly all the way around the plant allowing plenty of water to run from the drain holes into the drip tray. If the ZZ plant has not taken up the excess water in the drip tray within a couple of hours it should be remove to help prevent root rot.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia is not a heavy feeder and will get by just fine if feed about 4 times per year.
ZZ plants are easy to propagate. Simply remove the plant from the pot and break the tubers away from each other. Replant the tubers in any good well drained houseplant potting soil. Water in the transplants and set them in bright indirect light. That’s it!
ZZ plants are a bit more expensive than other houseplants… but they are well worth the small investment.
AROUND TOWN:
For neighborhood events or garden tours that you would like posted in our monthly newsletter, please contact Rick at (608) 244-5661 or rick@kleinsfloral.com. Please include all details, i.e. dates, locations, prices, brief description, etc. Events must be garden related and must take place in the Madison vicinity and we must receive your information by the first of the month in which the event takes place for it to appear in that month’s newsletter.
Orchid Escape @ Olbrich Gardens
Thru February 28, 10:00-4:00 daily
Please note that Orchid Quest (scheduled for February 5 & 6) has been canceled.
Escape to the tropics and take in bountiful, beautiful orchids displayed throughout the Bolz Conservatory! Orchid Escape features over 250 orchids artfully displayed.
Orchids have played a central role at the gardens since the opening of the Bolz Conservatory in 1991, and the permanent collections have grown significantly over the past few decades. To reflect this, the Conservatory team set out to create new programming that would highlight the beauty and variety of this unique plant family. The show will incorporate both new orchids special ordered from vendors as well as specimens from the permanent collections.
Regular Conservatory admission prices will apply during this time.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.
The Canopy Sessions at Olbrich Gardens
Held on the first Fridays of February, March, and April, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
In the Bolz Conservatory
Start your weekend with a live concert performed in one of Madison’s most unique venues. Explore the tropics, enjoy the warmth, and be entertained by some of the area’s most talented musicians.
- Purchase tickets in-advance online @ Order Tickets or by calling Mike Gibson at 608-243-0156
- Ticket revenue supports local musicians and Olbrich Gardens
- A limited number of reduced fee tickets are available. To request a fee waiver, please contact Mike Gibson at mgibson2@cityofmadison.com or 608-243-0156
- This is a strolling concert. There are a limited number of benches in the Conservatory.
- Lobby doors open at 4:30 p.m., Conservatory doors open at 5 p.m.
- Face masks are required
- No bar service. Carry-in water bottles allowed.
The Canopy Sessions 2022 Schedule:
February 4:
Earthmother—“A high-energy jam band” whose goal is to make every performance different and special.
March 4:
Charanga Agozá—They play charanga music, a dance oriented musical genre that originated in Cuba at the turn of the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s.
April 1:
The Honey Pies—They apply crystal vocal harmonies and virtuoso instrumental skills to the best of traditional, contemporary, and original Americana music.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.
Virtual Winter Presentation Series: Gardening through the Ages
Saturdays, February 5-February 26, 10:00-11:30
Brought to you by the Friends of Allen Centennial Gardens in partnership with Allen Centennial Garden
Sessions will showcase UW and Madison area expertise, weaving together the region’s stories of interactions between people and the land in the past, adaptations to present times and hopes for productive, sustainable gardens of the future.
Registration is required @ allencentennialgarden.wisc.
February 5:
Monitoring Wildlife in Your Garden for Citizen Science
Julia Whidden and Nancy Sheehan, UW Arboretum
February 12:
No session (Garden Expo)
February 19:
Crops to Conservancy: A Family Farm Legacy
Amy Jo Dusick, Schumacher Farm Park
February 26:
Soil Organic Matter and Healthy Soils
Thea Whitman, Soil Science, UW-Madison
Allen Centennial Gardens:
620 Babcock Dr. on the University of WI campus, Madison
608/576-2501 or allencentennialgarden.org for details.
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Sunday, February 6, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Walk
Learn about the land; plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecological practices and concepts. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet outside the Visitor Center as the Center is closed.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
2022 Green Thumb Gardening Class Series
Mondays, February 7 thru March 21, 6:00-8:00
(Online only 2022)
The Green Thumb Gardening class series (Winter Vegetable Series Online) will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! Dane County Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($90.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests.
The Winter Vegetable series is Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm, covering seed starting, cover crops and so much more!
February 7: Vegetable Diseases
February 21: Composting Techniques for the Vegetable Garden
February 28: Cover Crops
March 7: Weed Management in Vegetable Gardens
March 14: Vegetable Insects
March 21: Seed Saving and Harvesting/Storage
Please contact Lisa Johnson @ 608-224-3715 or johnson.lisa@countyofdane.com with questions or for more information.
Dane County University of Wisconsin-Extension
608/224-3700 or dane.uwex.edu
Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo @ Alliant Energy Center
Friday, February 11, 12:00-7:00
Saturday, February 12, 9:00-6:00
Sunday, February 13, 10:00-4:00
PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Landscape Expo is a midwinter oasis for people ready to venture out and dig their hands in the dirt. This three-day event celebrates the latest trends in gardening and landscaping, and attracts more than 20,000 people from across the Midwest. Join other gardening enthusiasts to share ideas, gain inspiration and connect with professional landscapers. All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin.
Garden & Landscape Expo is a masked event. All attendees will be required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Thank you for your cooperation with this important safety requirement.
Things to do at the Garden Expo:
-Learn something new at one of the more than 150 free educational seminars and stage demonstrations.
-Visit with hundreds of businesses, independent contractors, nonprofits and artists to share ideas and learn about the newest in gardening, landscaping and local foods.
-Discuss innovative gardening techniques with UW-Extension horticulture experts.
-Relax with a casual walk through the central garden—courtesy of Wisconsin Nursery & Landscape Association
-Purchase seeds, tools and everything else you need to be ready when the trees bud and the ground thaws.
-Attend the Sunday farmers’ market, featuring farmers, food artisans and local food retailers.
Tickets cost $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Two and three-day passes are available for added savings. Advance tickets are available at Klein’s. Visit www.wigardenexpo.com for more information.
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall
608/267-3976 or www.alliantenergycenter.com
Full Moon Night Walk @ the Arboretum
Saturday, February 12, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Walk
Naturalists lead this hike under the Hunger Moon. The name of this moon likely refers to the scarcity of food in some regions during mid-winter. We will enjoy the night sky and nature’s sounds under the waxing moon (full February 16). Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Sunday, February 20, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Walk
Learn about the land; plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecological practices and concepts. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet outside the Visitor Center as the Center is closed.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
Garden Stroll @ the Arboretum
Sunday, February 27, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Walk
This gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu
Dane County Late Winter Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, January 8 thru April 9, 8:00-noon
The Garver Feed Mill behind Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3241 Garver Green (access off Fair Oaks Ave.)
The Late Winter Market runs each Saturday from January 8th until the beginning of the outdoor season. Get your market fix all year long. You will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market members, as well as a full array of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, hyper-local meats, honey, bakery items, and many specialty items.
For details visit www.dcfm.org
FEBRUARY IN THE GARDEN-–A checklist of things to do this month.
___Check perennials for heaving during warm spells. Re-mulch as needed.
___Continue bringing out your cooled forced bulbs for indoor enjoyment.
___Inspect stored summer bulbs like dahlias, cannas and glads for rotting.
___Check for and treat for pests on plants brought in from the garden.
___Keep bird feeders full. Clean periodically with soap and water.
___Repair and clean out birdhouses. Early arrivals will be here soon!
___Inventory last year’s leftover seeds before ordering or buying new ones.
___Order seeds and plants. Some of our very favorite seed and plant sources include:
___Visit Klein’s—it’s green, it’s warm, it’s colorful—it’s always spring.
Some of our very favorite seed and plant sources include:
For seeds:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds @ www.rareseeds.com or 417/924-8887
Burpee @ www.burpee.com or 800/888-1447
Harris Seeds @ www.harrisseeds.com or 800/514-4441
Johnny’s Select Seeds @ www.johnnyseeds.com or 207/861-3901
Jung’s Seeds @ www.jungseed.com or 800/247-5864
Park’s Seeds @ www.parkseed.com or 800/845-3369
Pinetree @ www.superseeds.com or 207/926-3400
Seeds of Change @ www.seedsofchange.com or 888/762-7333
Seed Savers @ www.seedsavers.org or 563/382-5990
Select Seeds @ www.selectseeds.com or 800/684-0395
Territorial Seeds @ www.territorialseed.com or 888/657-3131
Thompson & Morgan @ www.thompson-morgan.com or 800/274-7333
For bulbs:
Brent & Becky’s Bulbs @ www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com or 877/661-2852
Colorblends @ www.colorblends.com or 888/847-8637
John Scheeper’s @ www.johnscheepers.com or 860/567-0838
McClure & Zimmerman @ www.mzbulb.com or 800/883-6998
For plants:
High Country Gardens @ www.highcountrygardens.com or 800/925-9387
Logee’s Greenhouses @ www.logees.com or 888/330-8038
Plant Delights Nursery @ www.plantdelights.com or 912/772-4794
Roots and Rhizomes @ www.rootsrhizomes.com or 800/374-5035
Wayside Gardens @ www.waysidegardens.com or 800/213-0379
White Flower Farm @ www.whiteflowerfarm.com or 800/503-9624
BEHIND THE SCENES AT KLEIN’S—This is a sneak peek of what is going on each month behind the scenes in our greenhouses. Many people are unaware that our facility operates year round or that we have 10 more greenhouses on the property in addition to the 6 open for retail. At any given moment we already have a jump on the upcoming season–be it poinsettias in July, geraniums in December or fall mums in May.
IN FEBRUARY:
—We’re readying ourselves for Valentine’s Day awaiting the onslaught by prepping the thousands of additional cut flowers, unpacking all the beautiful vases and containers, ordering hundreds of blooming plants and securing additional delivery vehicles and staff.
—Spring plants begin arriving enforce! After Valentine’s Day the first spring bedding annuals arrive. Pansies, violas and dianthus plugs are popped into cell packs so they’re ready for early April sales.
—We’re planting up our thousands of mixed annuals hanging baskets. The geranium hanging baskets planted in January are filling out and almost ready for their first pinching and shaping.
—We reopen greenhouses in our back range as needed. They’ve been shut down to save on heat and eliminate pest problems.
—The deadline approaches for Easter orders. Dozens of area churches order lilies, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, mums, hydrangeas and azaleas for Easter delivery.
—Spring product begins arriving for unpacking and pricing–the pots, the tools, the sundries. We need to have everything priced and ready to go by April 1.
—We continue to access our needs for spring staffing and try to have the new people in place and trained by March 1. March and April are the busiest months behind the scenes in the greenhouse and we rely on a dedicated, hardworking team to have everything ready for the customer come May 1 and the spring onslaught.
PERMANENT FEATURES–
KLEIN’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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THE MAD GARDENER–“Madison’s Firsthand Source for Expert Gardening Advice”
Ask us your gardening questions by e-mailing us at madgardener@kleinsfloral.com. Klein’s in-house Mad Gardener will e-mail you with an answer as promptly as we can. The link is posted on our home page and in all newsletters.
We can only answer those questions pertaining to gardening in Southern Wisconsin and we reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.
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SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% Off Senior Citizen Discount every Tuesday to those 62 and above. This discount is not in addition to other discounts or sales. Please mention that you are a senior before we ring up your purchases. Does not apply to wire out orders or services, i.e. delivery, potting, etc.
RECYCLING POTS & TRAYS
Plastic flower pots and garden edging can now be recycled as part of the City of Madison’s rigid plastic program. Flowerpots and edging must be free of dirt and can be placed in your green recycling bin. For more information call 267-2626 or visit www.cityofmadison.com/streets/
DELIVERY INFO
Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses delivers daily, except Sundays, throughout all of Madison and much of Dane County including: Cottage Grove, DeForest, Fitchburg, Maple Bluff, Marshall, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Oregon, Shorewood Hills, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee and Windsor. We do not deliver to Cambridge, Columbus, Deerfield or Stoughton.
Current delivery rate on 1-4 items is $7.95 for Madison, Maple Bluff, Monona and Shorewood Hills; $8.95 for Cottage Grove, DeForest, Fitchburg, McFarland, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Windsor; and $9.95 for Marshall, Middleton, Oregon and Verona. An additional $3.00 will be added for deliveries of 4-10 items and $5.00 added for deliveries of more than 10 items. For deliveries requiring more than one trip, a separate delivery charge will be added for each trip.
A minimum order of $25.00 is required for delivery.
We not only deliver our fabulous fresh flowers, but also houseplants, bedding plants and hardgoods. There may be an extra charge for very large or bulky items.
Delivery to the Madison hospitals is $5.95. Deliveries to the four Madison hospitals are made during the early afternoon. Items are delivered to the hospital’s volunteer rooms and not directly to the patients’ rooms per hospital rules.
There is no delivery charge for funerals in the city of Madison or Monona, although normal rates apply for morning funeral deliveries to Madison’s west side (west of Park St.). Our normal rates also apply for funeral deliveries in the surrounding communities at all times. Although we don’t deliver on Sundays, we will deliver funeral items on Sundays at the regular delivery rate.
Morning delivery is guaranteed to the following Madison zip codes, but only if requested: 53703, 53704, 53714, 53716, 53718 and Cottage Grove, DeForest, Maple Bluff, Marshall, McFarland, Monona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Windsor.
We begin our delivery day at 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 3:00 p.m. We do not usually deliver after 4:00 unless specific exceptions are made with our drivers.
Except for holidays, the following west-side zip codes and communities are delivered only during the afternoon: 53705, 53706, 53711, 53713, 53717, 53719, 53726, Fitchburg, Middleton, Oregon, Shorewood Hills and Verona.
During holidays (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.) we are able to make morning deliveries to all of the above areas. We are not able to take closely timed deliveries on any holiday due to the sheer volume of such requests.
It’s best to give us a range of time and we’ll try our absolute hardest. Orders for same day delivery must be placed by 12:30 p.m. or by 2:30 p.m. for Madison zip codes 53704 and 53714.
DEPARTMENT HEADS: Please refer all questions, concerns or feedback in the following departments to their appropriate supervisor.
Phone: 608/244-5661 or 888/244-5661
Horticulturalist & General Manager–Jamie VandenWymelenberg jamie@kleinsfloral.com
Accounts, Billing and Purchasing—Kathryn Derauf kathryn@kleinsfloral.com
Delivery Supervisor & Newsletter Coordinator—Rick Halbach rick@kleinsfloral.com
Owner, Floral Designer & Purchasing—Sue Klein sue@kleinsfloral.com
RELATED RESOURCES AND WEB SITES
University of Wisconsin Extension
1 Fen Oak Ct. #138
Madison, WI 53718
608/224-3700
Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic
Dept. of Plant Pathology
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Insect Diagnostic Lab
240 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
U.W. Soil and Plant Analysis Lab
8452 Mineral Point Rd.
Verona, WI 53593
608/262-4364
American Horticultural Society
Garden Catalogs (an extensive list with links)
Invasive Species
Community Groundworks
3601 Memorial Dr., Ste. 4
Madison, WI 53704
608/240-0409
Madison Area Master Gardeners (MAMGA)
Wisconsin Master Gardeners Program
Department of Horticulture
1575 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI 53706
608/265-4504
The Wisconsin Gardener
Allen Centennial Gardens
620 Babcock Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
608/262-8406
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
608/246-4550
Rotary Gardens
1455 Palmer Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545
608/752-3885
University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888
University of Wisconsin-West Madison
Agricultural Research Center
8502 Mineral Point Rd.
Verona, WI 53593
608/262-2257
PLANTS POISONOUS TO CHILDREN:
Children may find the bright colors and different textures of plants irresistible, but some plants can be poisonous if touched or eaten. If you’re in doubt about whether or not a plant is poisonous, don’t keep it in your home. The risk is not worth it. The following list is not comprehensive, so be sure to seek out safety information on the plants in your home to be safe.
•Bird of paradise
•Bull nettle
•Castor bean
•Chinaberry tree
•Crocus
•Daffodil
•Deadly nightshade
•Dieffenbachia (dumb cane)
•Foxglove
•Glory lily
•Hemlock
•Holly berry
•Indian tobacco
•Iris
•Jimsonweed
•Lantana
•Larkspur
•Lily of the valley
•Marijuana
•Mescal bean
•Mexicantes
•Mistletoe
•Morning glory
•Mountain laurel
•Night-blooming jasmine
•Nutmeg
•Oleander
•Philodendron
•Poison ivy
•Poison sumac
•Pokeweed
•Poppy
•Potato
•Privet
•Rhododendron
•Rhubarb
•Water hemlock
•Wisteria
PLANTS POISONOUS TO PETS:
Below is a list of some of the common plants which may produce a toxic reaction in animals. This list is intended only as a guide to plants which are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction. Source: The National Humane Society website @ http://www.humanesociety.org/
•Aconite
•Apple
•Arrowgrasses
•Autumn Crocus
•Azaleas
•Baneberry
•Bird-of-Paradise
•Black locust
•Bloodroot
•Box
•Buckeye
•Buttercup
•Caladium
•Carolina jessamine
•Castor bean
•Chinaberry tree
•Chockcherries
•Christmas berry
•Christmas Rose
•Common privet
•Corn cockle
•Cowbane
•Cow cockle
•Cowsliprb
•Daffodil
•Daphne
•Day lily
•Delphinium (Larkspur)
•Dumbcane
•Dutchman’s breeches
•Easter lily
•Elderberry
•Elephant’s ear
•English Ivy
•European Bittersweet
•Field peppergrass
•Foxglove
•Holly
•Horsechestnut
•Horse nettle
•Hyacinth
•Iris
•Jack-in-the-pulpit
•Jerusalem Cherry
•Jimsonweed
•Lantana
•Larkspur
•Laurels
•Lily of the valley
•Lupines
•Mayapple
•Milk vetch
•Mistletoe
•Monkshood
•Morning glory
•Mustards
•Narcissus
•Nicotiana
•Nightshade
•Oaks
•Oleander
•Philodendrons
•Pokeweed
•Poinsettia
•Poison hemlock
•Potato
•Rhododendron
•Rhubarb
•Rosary pea
•Sago palm
•Skunk cabbage
•Smartweeds
•Snow-on-the-mountain
•Sorghum
•Star of Bethlehem
•Wild black cherry
•Wild radish
•Wisteria
•Yellow jessamine
•Yew