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Fall Container Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 8th 2024
Fall Container Gardens We love Fall because it feels so good! Ahhhh. Cool, crisp mornings and that warm glowy sunshine in the afternoon. Glorious. And the colors - deep hues of orange, r...
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Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 12th 2024
Fertilizing Annuals, Perennials, Veggie Gardens, Evergreens, Containers, and Hanging Baskets The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak...
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Dinnerplate Dahlias
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 14th 2024
How to Grow and Plant Dinnerplate Dahlias Dahlias are having their moment in the garden right now! We can't help but stop and stare when we see those big, voluptuous blooms. Easy to gro...
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Using Herbs for Tea
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 19th 2023
Using Herbs for Tea Herbs are easy to grow and care for in the garden. Their use reaches far and wide....
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Seeds & Seed Starting
Posted by Val Thies and Jessie Jacobson on Feb 21st 2023
Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season and also the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! It’s really easy. All you need is a few simple s...
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Container Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 9th 2022
Container Gardens for All Season Color Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long...
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Citrus Trees and Shrubs Available in the Greenhouse
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 4th 2022
The arrival of citrus plants is a sure sign of spring. And guess what, they are here! This week’s shipment yields a lovely assortment of tree forms and bush shapes that are sure to deli...
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July in the Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson & Photos By John Grunow on Jul 23rd 2021
July is prime time in the garden. Annual color is poppin’, late summer bloomers are setting buds and cracking color, container gardens are full and voluptuous, cucumbers and beans are coming on str...
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Using Indoor Plants in Outdoor Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 13th 2021
Yep! We made it. It’s finally warm enough to get out and garden with greenhouse grown annuals and tropical plants. Just so you know, you have our permission to use indoor plants outdoors as a focal...
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