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
I’ve pulled up all my summer veggies and planted a few cool-season veggies like kale, broccoli, and spinach. But the cool season veggies don’t take up as much space as the summer veggies. My second raised bed is going to have nothing in it this winter. Can I do something to ensure my garden is … Read more
IT’S STILL FALL & IT’S STILL A GOOD TIME TO PLANT As of late October, our soil temperature is still at 60 degrees. The combination of warm soil, cool temperatures, and timely rainfall helps make this time of year great for planting. Many of us are now adjusting to the new time change. And I … Read more
Now that your houseplants have all been moved back inside, here are a few things to consider. Yellow Leaves Yellow leaves can be a sign of two very different problems. They are often a sign that plants that need high light aren’t getting it. Check the light requirements of your particular plant. Ficus trees (Weeping … 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
Leaves all over the yard and acorns on the back deck—boy, it is Fall. Several centuries ago, people thought of three seasons—Summer, Harvest, and Winter. Spring was regarded as a pre-summer period called Lenten. Harvest comes from an old Norse word, haust, meaning to gather. They also used autumn, which comes from the Latin actumnus, which … 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
“Roses as big as cabbages,” Marco Polo exclaimed when he first saw peonies. With huge, often fragrant flowers, peonies are often a source of awe. Maybe that’s why they’re considered a symbol of good fortune and a happy life. Peonies Fun Facts Peonies are primarily native to Asia and Europe. There are over 6,500 varieties … 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
This past Thursday was October 12th—National Farmer’s Day. It’s observed every year on October 12th to thank farmers for their hard work. Incredibly, approximately 2% of our population feeds the rest of us! Let us not forget that every piece of produce we eat—from apples to zucchini—has a grower behind it. So, How Do You … Read more
