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Daffodils in Spring

2023 Fall Bulb Sale

Did you know fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your garden? Take advantage of our sale …

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August Gardening Tips

The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. …

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Plant Spotlight: Moss Rose

Having you been looking for a flowering annual that requires little care during these hot summer months? Then the …

Container Gardening

July Gardening Tips

Lawn Recycle your clippings as you mow instead of bagging and discarding them. Returning these clippings to the law saves time, …

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June Gardening Tips

As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep …

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January Gardening Tips

General Garden Tips: Make sure your tools are ready for the spring growing season. Sharpen any cutting tools you have …

Amaryllis Bulb in pot

Growing Amaryllis Bulbs

There is a chance that you may receive an Amaryllis bulb for Christmas. Often Amaryllis bulbs are sold as …

Red Poinsettia

December Gardening Tips

In December our minds are probably more on preparing for the holidays than working in the garden. If you …

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