Sempervivum(Post)

    Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks)  Colorful striking rosettes, easy to grow, and offering interesting texture, Sempervivum tectorum, commonly referred to as Hens and Chicks, is an atte ...

    Fall Container Gardens(Post)

    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, ...

    Give Thanks and Give to the Max!(Post)

    Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday we start to think about what we are grateful for. Many of us have more blessings than we can count on our 10 fingers and 10 toes. Yes, take time to ...

    Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs(Post)

    Pruning Hydrangeas and Shrubs If you are itching to get in the garden but know it’s a bit too early, pruning a select variety of shrubs is a project you can tackle right now! Prun ...

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Privacy/Fencing Whether you are looking to create a private oasis in your backyard or provide protection from the elements, a well-chosen privacy fence ca ...

    4th off for the 4th Sale(Post)

    Need to fill some holes in your garden? Haven't started yet? We can help. July 1-July 7, enjoy 25% off all plants. If it's alive, take a quarter off the price. Here are some recommendations: Don' ...

    A Remedy for Japanese Beetles(Post)

    The Japanese beetle is an unwanted garden pest causing massive damage to our beloved plants in its adult form and our lawns in its larval/grub form. The Japanese beetle is not native to Minnesota an ...

    Ask Annie- Why Aren't My Hydrangeas Blooming(Post)

    Why aren't my Hydrangeas blooming - When they are supposed to? -Emily in zone 4b Hi Emily- Sounds like you are experiencing a conundrum that has stumped many gardeners alike, especially here ...

    5 Indoor Plants on our (Realistic) 2021 Wishlist(Post)

    Hey Plant Friends!The New Year means new plants in the greenhouse. January signals a time for growth and renewal, and don’t we need it. A time to count our planty blessings a take a look at the year ...

    Mock Orange(Post)

    Philadelphus spp. (Mock Orange)  Aromatic, abundant blooms engulf the senses as the Philadelphus spp., commonly known as Mock Orange, opens its blossoms in June. A member of the Ph ...

    Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game(Post)

    Festive Finishes to Up Your Wrapping Game The holidays are the perfect time to get creative, and adding a personal touch to every gift you give is an excellent way to do this. Thinking ...

    Origins of Plant Names(Post)

    Getting to the Root of Binomial Nomenclature One of the first things you will learn in an introductory Botany or Horticulture class is how plants are named. Plant taxonomy is the science th ...