IT’S OFFICIAL…CHRISTMAS SEASON IS HERE. LET’S KEEP IT REAL!! Thanksgiving has passed and December is fast approaching. We are officially entering the holiday season. Buying a Christmas tree is on everyone’s mind. It is fun to learn some background facts when it comes to our fresh trees and greenery that we use for holiday decorating. … Read more
STROLL OUTDOORS TO FIND MATERIALS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Thanksgiving is here so now is the time to concentrate on decorating your home for the upcoming Christmas season. Finding the right materials to decorate for the holidays is as easy as taking a stroll through your gardens. Personally, I find it so rewarding to use … Read more
THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING A living Christmas tree not only provides holiday cheer but can provide a valued landscape plant with proper care. Using a living tree is a “growing” – pardon the pun – trend amongst homeowners these past few years. I realize the idea of using a living tree for Christmas … Read more
We all know that water is a precious natural resource and an essential component of our lives and landscapes. Without it, nothing on Earth would survive. Did you know that less than 1% of all the water in the world is available as fresh, clean water? With all the rain that we have had this year, … Read more
DECORATING WITH PUMPKINS AND OTHER EXOTIC GOURDS FOR THE FALL Fall officially arrived last month but it sure hasn’t felt like fall until now. Since September, we have been experiencing above average temperatures. Here we are in late October and finally starting to experience average, cool temperatures. It’s pumpkin season time!!! Everyone is decorating with … Read more
WHAT TO DO ABOUT LICHEN ON MY SHRUBS AND TREES First, in doing some research for this blog, I found writing this blog more educational for me than I originally thought it would be. Over the years I have talked to many customers who wanted to know what was this grey looking barnacles growing on … Read more
GOLD MOP CYPRESS Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera ‘Golden Mop’ is better known by its’ common name – Gold Mop Cypress. Gold Mop Cypress is a needled, thread-leaf evergreen with bright yellow needles. Gold Mop Cypress is a beautiful plant that will add interest to any landscape because of its bright yellow color, and it is colorful … Read more
BRINGING HOUSEPLANTS IN FOR THE WINTER We are less than a week away from October. October is when we begin the dialogue with customers about prepping their houseplants for coming inside. Most tropical plants do not like temperatures below 50 degrees. And, this is certainly possible in October. Matter of fact, around October 20 is … Read more
Over the past month, The Great Big Greenhouse and Meadows Farms Nursery have sold thousands of hanging baskets. Blooming hanging baskets are a staple for adding color to decks, patios, porches, and balconies. Although they are an instant way to add color to our outdoor space, they do require a bit of care to stay … Read more
Starting late last month, the ruby-throated hummingbird has migrated back into our area. The hummingbird needs our help. Like so many species of wildlife, the hummingbird is plagued by the loss of habitat. However, we can plant a haven to support our hummingbirds. As pollinators, the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is a joy to see, are … Read more
