Wordless Wednesday
'Kousa Pink' Dogwood--beautiful fall color!
Why Plant in Fall?
"So what's the big deal about fall being the best season to plant? Isn't spring the best time to plant? Or is the whole "fall is for planting" line I'm hearing just a ploy to sell more shrubs this time of year?"Maybe you've had some of those same thoughts as you read and hear ads for nurseries this season. So, what is the big deal--what makes fall such a great [...]
Wordless Thursday
Since I forgot yesterday...Coral Bark ('Sango Kaku') Japanese Maple
Take Steps Now for a Great Spring
Like it or not, I think it’s safe to say our summer is over. If you haven’t yet started fall cleanup in your yard, you probably will soon—and in another month or so, the last of the yard work will be complete and you can put your garden tools to rest until spring. Before you call it quits, though, there are a few items I would encourage you to add [...]
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday
We've just finished picking and washing gourds and mini pumpkins--and they're now for sale! While supplies last, they're 99 cents apiece or 6 for just $5.00.
Wordless Wednesday
'Suminagashi' Japanese Maple
More Color for Fall
This time of year, it's easy to get jealous of New England. Autumn in that part of the country looks--at least according to the pages of magazines like Country--like a kaleidoscope of color. And to be honest, compared to the soggy browns many of us are used to seeing around our neighborhoods in fall, it is. But it doesn't have to be that way. With a little planning you can [...]
A Splash of Color for Autumn
Burning Bush fall colorMidway through last month, I told my California-native wife, “I’m sorry, but we’re just not going to get much summer this year.” Thankfully, I was wrong! As we enjoy this beautiful late summer, you’ve probably already started to notice a few changes in the season hinting that autumn isn’t too far off. From heavy morning dew to a smattering of gold and orange on maple trees, fall [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Check out our selection of beautiful succulents!