ARE YOU READY? Here we are in mid-April. I carefully watch our weather and our extended forecast to correctly advise customers on vegetable gardening. With Virginia weather consistently breaking now (fingers crossed), many Virginians are turning their attention, once again, to vegetable gardening. I am writing this blog on April 11th. Every day, I tell … Read more
There is all kinds of information on what to do with your outdoor garden plants in the spring. But what should you do with your indoor plants? Let’s Begin With Nutrients If you have not already started feeding your indoor plants, you should start now. I usually start feeding mine end-February. Even indoor plants, in … Read more
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING IS BAD FOR YOUR SHRUBS AND TREES Happy April to everyone! A couple of weeks ago, we had our MULCH MADNESS sale. Thousands of bags of mulch were sold. It is such a popular event. And it is timely, too, because now is a prime time to apply fresh … Read more
It’s not quite time to plant your garden vegetables yet. Because our weather is so uncertain (four years ago, we had a frost AFTER May 1st), I always wait until May 1st to plant tender veggies (like tomatoes, peppers, cukes, beans, etc.). Even then, I double-check the long-range weather forecast just to be safe. Prepare … Read more
Did you know that composting is beneficial not only for your yard but also for the environment? The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) says, “Recycling food and other organic waste into compost provides a range of environmental benefits, including improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling nutrients, and mitigating the impact of droughts.”1 This … Read more
SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE This month, gardeners are experiencing many changes. First, daylight saving time started, which gave everyone extra daylight in the evening to be outside and do some gardening. Second, Spring officially began on Tuesday, March 19th. But what Mother Nature gives us is the most important. So far in March, we have … Read more
LAVENDER IS A BUSHY PERENNIAL THAT WILL LAST YEARS IN THE GARDEN OR CONTAINERS Spring is in the air, and so is the scent of lavender. For many of you, lavender is an all-time favorite perennial. For others, growing it can be challenging and frustrating. Here’s a little historical background on this popular plant. Lavender … Read more
Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day. Did you get a shamrock? We can tell you how to take care of it. But first, a few interesting tidbits about St. Patrick. St. Patrick was NOT Irish. He was born in Britain and was of Roman descent. His birth name was Maewyn Succat. St. Patrick made it to … Read more
CLOVER HAS GOTTEN A BAD WRAP OVER THE YEARS Adding clover seed to your lawn is a strong growing trend in lawn care. I guess it is “what goes around / comes around.” People now adding clover seeds to their lawns made me smile. This is how lawns used to be – a blend of … Read more
So many people want to know when to start seeds, how deep to plant them, or when to plant them. Did you know that the back of the seed packet will tell you all of that? Where to Easily Find Seed Planting Information You Want Here at the Great Big Greenhouse, we carry seeds from … Read more
