ZZ Plant [Zamioculcas zamiifolia] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Low – bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Every two – three weeks Bloom Season: Midsummer – early autumn Native To: Eastern – Southern Africa Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 1-2ft. wide Pet Safe: No   The ZZ plant is a great starter houseplant for the novice […]

Mums [Chrysanthemum] plant. Plant Type: Tender perennial Light Needs: Full sun Water Needs: Multiple times a week Bloom Season: Late summer/early fall Hardiness: Zone 5 – 9 Native To: Asia & Northeastern Europe Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 1-3ft. wide Pet Safe: No Chrysanthemums provide glorious color for the seasonal garden throughout autumn. Garden mums, originally […]

The cooler weather starts to creep in and fall seems imminent, but there is still time for late summer blooms to be added to your garden. Before the frosts begin, pop these plants around if you miss the burst of color brought by spring and summer. They may be “late bloomers”, but there is still […]

Orchid [Orchidaceae] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Once or twice a week Bloom Season: Early spring/late fall Native To: All continents except Antarctica Average Size: 1-3ft. tall, 6-12in. wide Pet Safe: Yes   Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants in the world. In every landscape where plants […]

African Violet [Saintpaulia ionanthus] plant. Plant Type: Houseplant Light Needs: Bright, indirect sunlight Water Needs: Around once per week Bloom Season: Year-round with proper conditions Native To: Tropical rainforests of Eastern Africa Average Size: 2-8in. tall, 4-16in. wide Pet Safe: Yes African violets are one of the world’s most popular house plants. An African violet […]

  Tis the season for Amaryllis! Amaryllis, with its striking and vibrant blooms, is a popular choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Whether you’ve received an amaryllis bulb as a gift or are looking to enhance your indoor/outdoor garden, we’ll help you with essential care tips to ensure your amaryllis thrives and graces […]

Spot the difference with your holiday cacti!     Commonly referred to as “Christmas cactus,” these fun and festive house plants are fairly easy to care for and make a great holiday gift this time of year. But did you know there are actually three main types of Holiday Cactus? Named for the time of […]

You’ve all been asking What’s In Our Garden, so we thought we’d shared a little of what we have growing here at the nursery. All of what is shown is currently in stock, or will be arriving soon.   Verbena – bonariensis – Full sun – Naturalized seeds readily – Depending on where you live, […]

Welcome to the gardening season! We are absolutely buzzing over here at the nursery with all the good weather, sunshine, and plants we’ve been surrounded by. It’s time to dive deep into the depths of the ever so loved ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ combo for annual planters. For those who are not familiar with the ‘Thriller, […]

Happy Green Thumb Friday!   A lovely customer recently suggested we dedicate a Green Thumb Friday post on how to figure out when it is the proper time to repot a plant. After some thinking, we thought this topic may be on others’ minds as well! Somewhat like when that one kid in class asks […]