New for 2017: Annuals
Get inspired with exciting, new things to come. This is the first in a series of articles that will showcase new plant varieties and products for the coming year. First up: annuals. They won’t arrive for a few months, but you can still have fun imagining the possibilities.
Chrysanthemums…Garden Mums…Mums!
Stephanie has a long and intimate history with mums, first growing up at Behnke’s, surrounded by them every fall, then as a wholesale grower of mums for 28 years. Read about her experiences with this iconic fall plant.
Fall Bloomers
It might not feel like it, but fall is just around the corner! Check out our favorite fall-blooming annuals that will give you big-impact color from now until frost.
We Beat the Heat: 7 Summer Loving Annuals
It’s hot out there! Though some annuals may be taking it hard, these seven heat and drought tolerant annuals are thriving!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
With holiday season fast approaching, we’re getting ready for poinsettias! Read about some of the unique novelty varieties we will carry, perfect for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What Can I Plant for Fall?
Planting your garden isn’t just a spring thing! If you are wondering what you can plant in the fall, the answer will be “just about anything.” I am a little partial to a specific group of plants since I work…
Jessica’s Garden: Prolonging the Harvest
It’s hard to believe that we are already well into the month of August. Before we know it, leaves will be changing colors. While some fruits and vegetables in the Summer garden (like squash and potatoes) may be dwindling, others…
I Need to Freshen Up a Bit
Summer is in the final stretch, and most of what we are doing in August is maintenance or harvest. It’s the time when you realize that the slugs have really been hitting the hostas, leaving them full of holes, and…
Jessica’s Garden: Among the Wildflowers
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, a family friend approached me over the winter asking if I would be interested in growing and arranging flowers for her Fall wedding. Without hesitation, I excitedly accepted the opportunity. While leaving me to…
Months without an “R”: No Oysters, Great Gardens
The other day, while searching for seafood to make a celebratory dinner, the saying pertaining to oysters came to mind– are you familiar with it? Basically, it says we shouldn’t expect fresh oysters during months that do not contain the…
Time to Heat Up Your Garden with Ornamental Peppers
Ornamental Peppers are a great way to heat up your garden or containers during the summer and fall. They are very similar to the peppers you grow in your vegetable garden