CYCLAMEN or “ALPINE VIOLET” The cyclamen is a cool-season indoor bloomer available from now through the winter and early spring. Their flowers come in reds, pinks, salmons, lavender, purple, white, and bi-colors. Cyclamen species are native primarily to the Mediterranean: Greece, Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, and other Mediterranean regions. One beautiful characteristic of the Cyclamen … Read more
IT’S THAT TIME TO DECK THE HALLS! There’s no better way to start your holiday planning than with two of our most popular holiday events! By the way, the garden center looks fantastic with all our holiday décor. And, we have just received our first shipments of freshly cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and greens. … Read more
NOT ALL PLANTS ARE EQUAL WHEN IT COMES TO PETS BEING SAFE Like everything in life, not everything is identical. This is true with houseplants. We have houseplants that require bright light, we have houseplants that require moderate light, and we have houseplants that require low to medium light. With all these conditions, some plants … Read more
NOTHING BETTER THAN HAVING FRESH HERBS YEAR ROUND Here we are in the last complete week of October. This time of year can be a little depressing for avid gardeners. The sunlight hours are shorter, our plants are going dormant for the winter, not a lot to do outside in the gardens anymore. So, how … Read more
REFRAIN YOURSELF FROM THE URGE TO PRUNE NOW Every day, I have customers ask about pruning in the fall. So, this current surge in asking about pruning has prompted me to write this blog. The bottom line is this: we do not want to prune now. I know the urge is there. Fall is a … Read more
FALL IS HERE. IT IS OCTOBER. MANY PLANTS ARE BEGINNING TO GO DORMANT NOW Here we are in early October. Gardening always has some challenges thrown our way. This year, our number one challenge has been dryness. We need Mother Nature to continue delivering rain weekly, especially since we just experienced one of the warmest … Read more
FALL IS OFFICIALLY HERE! WHY PLANT NOW? More people plant in the spring than at any other time. I think the reason is two-fold. First, we have all been cooped up for the winter and are eager to get outside when it turns warm. Secondly, more people think planting in the spring is best because … Read more
GARDENING HAS BEEN THE #1 HOBBY WITH PEOPLE FOR YEARS Here we are in mid-September. Our fall season is officially here on the 23rd. The month of September represents a prime time for planting and gardening. Hopefully, Mother Nature will cooperate by giving us seasonable temperatures and adequate rainfall. But let’s talk about how to … Read more
NOW IS THE RIGHT TIME TO BE SEEDING OR OVER-SEEDING YOUR LAWN Are you ready for September and the start of our seeding and fertilizing season for lawns? Many homeowners are prepared and follow the S.O.D. program (September, October, & December). If you have any lawn care questions or concerns, then I urge you to … Read more
AUGUST IS A GOOD MONTH TO BE PLANNING Are you ready for the season to be here? You are not alone. Many of us are prepared to enjoy being outside in our gardens. Typically, our weather in September is more tolerable and more pleasant so we want to work out in our gardens. Until then, … Read more
