Category Archives: Blog

What’s Growing in the Greenhouse?

Right now we are fully stocked on greenhouse plants. We have a wide variety of geraniums, petunias, calibrachoa, verbena, potato vine, dahlias, daisies, bacopa, nemesia, and many more in the annual greenhouse! On the perennial side we have a large selection of coneflowers, daylily, hosta, grasses and many more. We will soon have vegetables available […]

Earth Day is April 22nd!

Make an effort to celebrate Earth Day this year by learning more about the environment and getting in touch with nature.  One great way to celebrate Earth Day is by planting a tree for yourself, future generations and many other organisms to benefit from! Trees help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & pollution by absorbing […]

What’s Happening In The Garden

To Do in April April is one of our busiest growing months and the home gardener has a long list of to-do’s as well! Start now if you are hoping for a successful and productive year of growth in your landscape and gardens. Pull early emerging weeds now while their root systems are shallow and […]

Get Beautiful Garden Color Fast!

You’ve decided to add color to your garden. And you’d like to do it now. But where to begin? A good first step in choosing a garden’s color palette is to establish mood and emotion. Do you envision it as a serene and peaceful haven, where you and your family can be rejuvenated and unwind? […]

Three Myths About Organic Gardening

You hear the words in the media, you see the products in the stores and you may even know a neighbor who practices it. But what exactly is organic gardening? Simply put, it means using only fertilizers or pesticides that are strictly of animal or vegetable, and not synthetic or chemical, origin. And, although the […]

The Elements of Texture in the Garden

Understanding the possibilities. Garden designers are known to focus on texture as a key feature in aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Texture is an element that may not be as obvious as color or structure, but it is a vital component that would be much missed if neglected in planning and creating a home or public […]

And the Winners are… 2018 Plants of the Year!

HOW THE PLANT OF THE YEAR IS SELECTED Candidates for the Proven Winners’ Plant of the Year are judged stringently by growers, retailers and home gardeners against the five criteria: Easy to Grow, Iconic, Readily Available, Perfect for Baskets or Containers and Outstanding Landscape Performance. Plants are selected that are easy for everyone to grow and […]

Children in the Garden

A garden is a wonderful place for a child to experience the natural world and learn how things grow. It is a place of wonder and surprise that excites the imagination as it teaches valuable lessons about the environment, responsibility, and discipline. With a little planning and effort-and a little help from you-your child can […]

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