HYDRANGEAS FOR SUMMER
We have a super selection of the newest varieties of hydrangea! Extend the color in your garden by checking out our nursery this week!
PAUL’S BEES 6.22.15
I followed Paul as he went to check on his honeybees this morning. Like Sprucedale Gardens on Facebook to see him in action! A video will be coming soon!
MUMS: WEEK ONE
It's that time of year again! We've planted well over 1,000 mums earlier this week and will now be impatiently awaiting their progress. Soon they'll be boasting beautiful flowers, brilliant colors and will be spilling from these containers. But for now, these newly planted mums are just a tiny patch of green. Make sure to check [...]
MYRA’S PICKS OF THE WEEK: 6.17.15
Butterfly Bush "I've always loved butterflies and these really do attract them! They're so unique. It will be blooming pretty soon." Japanese Willow "This is a unique plant as well. I like it in shrub form, but the tree is also unique. I love the color. It starts to get some bright pink to it. I'll [...]
Connecticut State Flower
Mountain Laurel When many other flowers have gone away for the season, Mountain Laurel adds some bright, summer colors to your garden. The fragrant, dainty pink and white evergreen shrub is the Connecticut State flower, native to the Eastern United States. It was first documented in 1624, a favorite of travelers. Cherokees use the plant as an analgesic [...]
DAVE’S PICKS OF THE WEEK: 6.8.15
Laburnum Pendula Weeping Golden Chain "The hanging 'chains' are very striking. It's very nice. It bloomed recently." White Fringe Tree "It has fragrant, white flowers. It's native to the area. The white against the green - that contrast is so neat." Astilbe "These are not quite open, but they're pretty like this. They come in many [...]
POPULAR THIS MONTH: HERBS
Lemon Basil Grown primarily in the Southern part of Asia, Lemon Basil has a strong citrus scent but a mild flavor. It's primary use is in cooking, including syrups and grilled seafood. Arp Rosemary Fragrant and flavorful, this herb is a favorite for seasoning. It also can be added to flower arrangements to add some extra aromas [...]
HANGING BASKETS
The weather outside may be frightful (i.e. chilly winds, cold temperature, pouring rain, dark skies) but our nursery is looking quite delightful! Brighten up with our gloriously full and colorful hanging baskets, bursting with flower!