So Many Wonderful Varieties of Herbs Before I start this blog about herbs and how easy they can be to grow, I want to share some information with you. National Herb Day is Saturday, May 3rd. This day celebrates the importance of plants and herbs, particularly concerning health and education. The International Herb Association has … Read more
OUR MISSION IS TO HAVE ALL YOUR NEW PLANTS PERFORM AND LOOK GREAT Hindsight is 20/20. I say this because I should have written this blog a few weeks ago. But, there is still a lot of planting going on for the next few months. So, I feel that this blog has merit at this … Read more
Spring is now officially here. April is the first full month of spring. Our temperature is warming. As of this writing, our soil temperature is warming up as well. As we get farther into April and we warm more consistently, our butterflies will become more noticeable and more active. Why Native Plants Matter for Your … Read more
There is a definite connection between birding, beneficial insects, and gardening. In Virginia, that connection is rooted in native plants. Over the past few years, there has been an increasingly popular gardening trend of staying more connected with nature and appreciating wildlife in our landscapes. Have you heard of biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of different … Read more
THIS IS THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR STRATEGY It’s early March now. February was a cold and wet month that kept most of us out of our gardens. Now is the time to consider how you can be a part of this growing gardening trend. This trend is simple on paper – REDUCE YOUR LAWN … Read more
It’s mid-March in Central Virginia, and spring will officially be here in less than two weeks. Up to this point, we have been experiencing a harsher winter than we have had in the past few winters. Our plants have broken dormancy in the last couple of years, and many early spring bloomers, such as forsythia, … Read more
Every year, more and more people are trying to grow their fruits and vegetables. Seeds are now available. I talk to people every day while they are looking for seeds. The time is now to sow some seeds to start, especially the cole crop veggies such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, collards, kale, etc.—the leafy veggies … Read more
ENHANCE YOUR LIFE WITH PLANTS AND “PLANT A LITTLE HAPPINESS” Tropical plants are more than decorative accents in our homes and offices. Houseplants are correctly labeled as CLEAN AIR MACHINES. Have you ever considered going indoors to get a breath of fresh air? It’s not as crazy as it sounds, considering the air pollution we experience … Read more
HERE IS A SNAPSHOT OF SOME POPULAR GARDENING TRENDS THIS YEAR First, Happy New Year to all. Typically, January is when there is not too much activity outside with the cold, dreary days. But now is a good time to think about what you want to do come spring. As you sit in your favorite … Read more
NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE WITH RESOLUTIONS WE WILL CARRY THROUGH Again, Happy New Year! As gardeners, there are gardening trends that we can try to attempt in 2025. Here are a few resolutions I think about and talk to customers about weekly. Fight Inflation with Gardening Vegetable Gardening … Read more
