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CORNELL PINK AZALEA

By |2015-04-20T15:25:40+00:00April 20th, 2015|Categories: Just Because|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Celebrate the warm weather with this bright, beautiful rhododendron shrub. While many plants are just now beginning to bloom, the Azalea draws you in with it's almost neon appearance. Because of its dainty, intricate beauty, the plant draws you in. And you may never want to look away.

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PAUL’S HONEY BEES

By |2015-03-16T16:41:05+00:00March 16th, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

After such a brutal winter it's great to see that Paul's honey bees have not only survived, but are thriving! They have already begun to clean the hives and the queen is already laying eggs. Some honey bees have even ventured out into the warm spring air in anticipation of the first signs of pollen and [...]

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DARE WE SAY IT: SPRING IS IN THE AIR!

By |2015-03-11T16:12:18+00:00March 11th, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Check. This. Out! Stepping into the greenhouse I was met with a warm, soothing stillness. You forget the feet of snow surrounding the greenhouse and just breathe in the aroma of, well, SPRING! The smell of fresh soil, of water and flowers and growth. Pansies are always one of the first flowers to show their colors [...]

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FEATURED PLANT: THE “GENIE” MAGNOLIA

By |2015-01-16T16:31:26+00:00January 16th, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Like a genie emerging from the lamp, the "Genie" Magnolia is like magic. From Spring to Summer the Genie repeatedly blooms, blessing gardens and vases alike with a consistent deep magenta color. It also releases an enchanting subtle, sweet aroma. Details:  An upright plant, the "Genie" Magnolia can reach about 10-13 feet in height and around 5 [...]

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THEY’RE BACK: VERBENA LANAI TWISTERS

By |2015-01-06T15:05:12+00:00January 6th, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

These award-winning annuals have a unique "swirling effect" against dark, green foliage. Known for being self-cleaning, deer resistant and tolerant of humidity, drought and light frost, these plants will stand out anywhere you put them, whether it be in a hanging basket or in your garden. The Verbena Lanai are fragrant and a favorite of butterflies [...]

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NEW ROSES COMING TO SPRUCEDALE GARDENS

By |2015-01-02T16:26:32+00:00January 2nd, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Kolorscape Kardinal Self-cleaning, heat tolerant and exceptional heat resistance to black spot - it's not hard to see why this rose is popular. The Kardinal features a compact, mounded rose in a rich red that blooms from mid-spring until the first hard frost. Kolorscape Lemon Fizz A bright mustard color, the Lemon Fizz is a favorite [...]

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LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES

By |2014-12-05T21:00:57+00:00December 5th, 2014|Categories: Advice/How-To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

HOW TO PLANT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE:  These trees are living plants and need to be treated as such. Their natural time of dormancy (winter rest period) must be accommodated to ensure good health and growth next year. 1. CHOOSE THE PLANTING SITE: Dig the hole, removing the soil and storing about half of the soil in [...]

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