Just because it’s cold and snowy outside now doesn’t mean gardening is over for the year. One of the tasks that occupy my time now is cleaning all my houseplants. I tend to believe that clean houseplants are happy houseplants,
As fall temperatures begin to cool, it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you kept outside this summer. Every species is different, but most species commonly grown as houseplants need to come inside before the air temperatures drop below 45°F.
With the arrival of summer, our schedules often fill up, leaving us with less time at home. Longer days and pleasant weather mean that we naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Because of this shift in routine, certain aspects of home care may be overlooked. These resilient houseplant varieties require minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy greenery in your home without the constant need for care. These indoor plants are well known for their air-cleaning ability since they remove toxins from the air and give off healthy oxygen.
A Teaspoon of Life - You might be surprised to learn there are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. One gram of soil can contain several billion bacteria from thousands of different species. Most organisms that live in soils are microscopically small, but they are crucial for keeping soils in good condition.
During this season when the garden beds are at rest, although I’m just yearning to get outside again and get my hands dirty in springtime’s warming soil and look for earthworms diligently composting the soil, I also relish the time I get tending to my indoor plants; a few of which are Peace Lilys (Spathiphyllum spp.), one of the easiest houseplants anyone can keep alive. As with most plants, peace lilies need to be repotted annually to ensure they continue thriving and producing those graceful, beautiful blooms that they are known for. There are, however, a few things to remember to obtain optimal results when repotting.
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Elevate Your Interior Spaces with Lush Charm and Ambience! Transform your home into a thriving oasis of greenery. Wandering jew is a stunning plant that have heart-shaped green leaves with purple stripes and a silvery sheen. Depending on the type, the leaves may be solid or have different colors on them
Hippity Hop Over To The Garden Center. We have potted lilies, tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils that are sure to brighten up any Easter display! If you are looking for something to put outside right away, Tulips and Hyacinths are great choices (Hyacinth smells amazing!!)
Begonia is an amazing genus. There are well over 1,800 species. They add constant color and beautiful foliage throughout the season in places with little to no direct sunlight.
National Mom and Pop Business Day - Just in time for the weekend, as a local business we are offering a 15% discount savings Saturday, Sunday and Monday (March 27th, 28th and 29th of 2021) on your purchases. Stop in our garden center / farmer’s market and mention this discount offer at the checkout register counter to receive your savings.
In last week’s “develop a plan for your vegetable garden” blog post we recommended as a potting soil/growing medium our Coast of Maine Ocean Forest Potting Soil. Herein is a summary of that recommended garden product as well as a full review by Gardens of Cascadia.
Mid to Late August is a collage of colors at the garden center / farmer’s market. The perennials are bursting with a mesmerizing display of hues and colors, accented with the seasonal color of annuals in their most productive stage of flowering before cooler weather sets in next month.
Container plantings are a simple and elegant way to change the look of a terrace, outdoor living area, front porch or entry. With all of our annuals, tropicals, perennials, and houseplants, the possibilities are endless. Be sure to check out our ready made seasonal selection of containers. It is one thing to sell plants, it is another thing to know how to combine them to make stunning and successful combinations that will last for months at a time.
Geraniums are one of the most popular plants in the garden. You can plant a mass of them in a bed for a stunning focal point, planted in containers they put on a stunning display of elegance. And when the weather turns chilly, start to move them inside to a sunny window sill and they’ll make a lovely houseplant. And last but not least, they are so easy to care for.
A native plant of Madagascar, the areca palm is also known as golden cane palm, yellow butterfly palm and bamboo palm. Being a tropical plant it is only hardy in zones 10 and 11; however it's slow growth rate and graceful foliage make it an excellent container plant
Crotons come in a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors. Leaves can be short, long, twisted, thin, thick, and several of these combined. Colors range from green, variegated, yellow, red, orange, cream, pink, and black to a combination of all these. They make an excellent choice for container gardening on the porch, patio, or in outdoor living areas. They work well in tropical-themed containers or alongside annuals in the ground.
