Onions: Place these in a mesh bag, a bushel basket, or a cardboard box with holes punched in it. Paul and Joyce use plastic crates with plenty of holes in them. Store at 35-40 degrees F in a dark place that won’t freeze. The Larsons grew garlic, red onions and yellow onions. Red onions don’t store [...]
A Letter from Paul: "While many folks are focused on getting those fall projects done, we wanted to let you know that Sprucedale Gardens will once again have a great selection of freshly cut Christmas trees this year. After taking one year off, we will have our fresh trees on display right after Thanksgiving, along with [...]
When the weather starts to cool down, people forget that gardens can still have color and that many plants are beginning to bloom right now! And Sprucedale Gardens still has many colorful selections for your landscape. Blackberry-Lily "These flowers got their name because their seeds look a lot like blackberries! They have a very unique look." [...]
There is almost nothing as scenic as New England in the fall thanks to the many trees that change color during the month of October. Predictable green and drab brown turn to sunshine yellow, neon orange, rich red and deep purple, making a simple drive down a winding road feel like you're diving into a picture-perfect [...]
Fall doesn't only get its colors from changing leaves on trees! Many plants and flowers can also add pops of color to your landscape! Dwarf Burning Bush: Variegated Lilyturf: Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Azalea:
"There was a great honey harvest this year at Sprucedale Gardens," said Paul Larson. "We expect to have plenty of honey available for sale!" I documented the process as Paul filled this year's first jar of raw, natural honey! Step One: Take frame of honey off of the hive. Step Two: Cut off the wax cap. [...]
A Few Words From Joyce: "A native tree, Sugar Maples grow quickly into a lovely, full shade tree. It is the most recognized tree for its fall color - and is the source of delicious maple syrup! The extraordinary fall color of the Sugar Maple - glowing shades of yellow, gold, orange and red - makes [...]
Red Sprite Winterberry "Some have smaller berries, but the Red Sprite has a nice large, red berry. The plant is also useful in landscapes because it only gets to be four feet tall. It's a more compact winterberry." A Note About Male Winterberry "A lot of people aren't aware of this, but you need at least [...]
Yes, you'll enjoy these winter-hardy mums year after year! Yellow Spoon Lavender Daisy Red Daisy These mums will grow about two feet tall. For shorter plants and more flowers, simply "pinch" them each year! Pinching is snapping off the tip of the shoots (1-2" off the ends). You can do this once or twice - about [...]
We have bundles of corn stalks! Five foot tall Lynne posed next to them to give you an idea of how big they are!