Cold-weather Vegetables

Early spring is the time for your cold-weather vegetables. Some plants prefer the heat, while some prefer the cold. It’s best to get this group of vegetables in the ground before temperatures get too warm. The list is long, but we will walk you through some of the main families of veggies, their general care, […]

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Preventing Winter Burn

  Winter’s extreme temperatures can damage many broadleaf evergreens. Weather changes equate to a change in care.  Winter damage is caused by a combination of drying winds, freezing temperatures, and moisture loss. The frozen ground deprives plants of their natural moisture intake. This will affect plants like holly, rhododendron, arborvitae, azalea, and euonymus. WHAT IS […]

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Seed Starting With Kids

It’s time to introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature. Or maybe they are curious themselves? Watch their eyes grow wide with wonder as their garden grows through the season. Seed starting is the perfect activity that combines tactile and visual learning. It also allows the whole family to get outside and in […]

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Low Light Plants

Low light plants do not equate to no light plants. But luckily, they are very tolerant. No more relying on artificial plants as a source of lush, green nature in those bare corners of your home, office, dorm, and everywhere else you dwell. When most people think of houseplants, they think of the bright sunlight […]

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winterizing houseplants
Winterizing Houseplants

Temperatures start to drop, and the sun sets lower in the sky as autumn begins, with winter following closely behind. You are ready to start winterizing your houseplants. This is the time of year when your happy, sun-bathed houseplants have to transition back into the protection of your home. Most houseplants that live outside during […]

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Late Summer Blooms

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 […]

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Amaryllis Care: Magenta Amaryllis potted in glass vase
Amaryllis Care 101

  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 […]

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Identifying holiday cactus types
What kind of holiday cacti do I have?

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 […]

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What’s In Our Garden

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, […]

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Thriller, Filler, and Spiller

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, […]

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