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Why Shop At Independent Garden Centers

If you are reading this, chances are you already know why going to an independent garden center is such a wonderful experence. That said, I know how hard it is when you are at the grocery store or one of…

Squirrel eating a walnut high up in a tree

From Valentine’s to Spring

As February fades, garden centers buzz with anticipation. New arrivals bring bursts of color, from houseplants to fruit trees.

Fall annuals of pansy, cabbage and mums

The Best Time For Planting Is Fall

Fall, some will say, is the best time of the year. I love Spring (saying goodbye to Winter is the best), but Fall has many appealing things to consider.   Growing up surrounded by nurserymen, of course, I knew that…

Sandhill Cranes in Wisconsin

Perennial Chatter from Wisconsin

A visit to Maryland from Middleton, Wisconsin by Larry Hurley to say Good by to a friends and hello to other friends. Plus, what is happening in his new garden.

African Violet blooms from Russian Violets

Road Trip To Thanksgiving Farms to See Special African Violets

One of the best things we can do is sign up at our local independent garden centers for their newsletters and social media accounts. This way, you will be like me, one of the first to know when something special…

Road Trip To Thanksgiving Farms

Road Trip To Thanksgiving Farms

Stephanie and her friends went on a road trip to Frederick County, Maryland to Thanksgiving Farms. So many amazing houseplants, so little time.

Payne's Christmas Tree Holiday Market

Payne’s Christmas Tree Holiday Market

Stephanie stopped by Payne’s Christmas Tree Holiday Market in search of that perfect pumpkin and found so much more!

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