Since we are in the heart of Fall and with me having a heart for entomology I would love to take the chance to talk about my favorite beneficial insect in our gardens, THE ASSASSIN BUG! I always get very excited when I see one in my garden or even traces of them around. My… Read More Fall Friends!
Did you know: Thomas Edison’s first successful lightbulb used carbonized bamboo as a filament? Bamboo has to be one of the most iconic grasses there are, even if a majority of those recognizing bamboo didn’t realize it was a grass. A member of the Poa family, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in… Read More B is for Bamboo; A story worth the reed…
Did you know: Over 80% of the world’s plants must have a pollinator in order to reproduce? Pollination is a simple act of transference; pollen grains from the anther (male) to the stigma (female). Since the majority of our botanical beauties remain in place, it is crucial for them to find an outside stimuli for… Read More The Unsung Heroes – Pollinator Appreciation
Let’s get back to basics! Are you wondering why you haven’t seen any pollinators this year? Or do you have a plant that always seems to be eaten by insects? Bring nature back with these easy steps and watch the difference! … Read More Bring Nature To Your Yard!
There are a plethora of landscaping and plant myths that circulate between homeowners. Some may carry value while the vast majority do not. The first thing you should do is question any advice that comes your way because landscaping is not a ‘one size fits all’ concept. Generally speaking, most of these myths will originate… Read More 10 Common Landscaping Myths and their Truths
We are making steady progress here at the nursery in preparation for the Spring rush. My hat goes off to the many men and women here working tirelessly so we can share their success with you! Historically, January is considered one of the coldest months throughout the year. (Unless you’re living it up in the… Read More I grow in snow, discover the beauty of winter!
Cooler weather has finally hit us here at the nursery and we’ve had multiple mornings with light frost on the ground. We are working extremely hard against winter damage. For this week’s ‘fun facts’, I have selected the Mistletoe due to its indelible mark in our lives and in the landscape during this time of… Read More ‘Tis the season
One of the down sides of having a warmer/dryer winter is that it really does impact one of my favorite fall activities – mushroom hunting! If you have never been mushroom hunting, I strongly encourage you to attempt it. Even if you do not like mushrooms, one of the best benefits to this activity is… Read More Putting the ‘fun’ into fungus
Have you ever enjoyed the “earthiness” scent that is bound, effortlessly drifting with the fall air – especially after a rain? When I do, I am flooded with memories of playing (raking) in the leaves, carving pumpkins and mushroom hunting hikes. We can thank this wonderful scent to a bacteria found in the soil called… Read More Here’s the dirt, on soil!
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