All plants have a Victorian meaning and the Forsythia is the symbol for anticipation. We can't argue! The Forsythia is one of the first to bloom in spring and there's nothing more exciting than seeing their bright, yellow petals after a long, cold winter. And there's more! Sprucedale Gardens is now offering very new compact [...]
Some photos to remind you how amazing these important friends are!
A few cancellations later, the workshop was a success! Two children learned the basics of planting and taking care of a flower, while having fun playing with soil! Let's hope the next workshops are just as much fun: April 26th at 10 AM: HELPING POLLINATORS AND BUTTERFLIES Paul will answer questions about his beehives. Charlotte Pyle [...]
EUROPEAN ALPINE GERANIUMSWe are taking orders for our European Alpine Geraniums! For more information on these beautiful, hard-to-find plants, visit our website.
Saturday, April 19th, 10 AMJust in time for Easter! Kids will go on a mini greenhouse tour and learn about seeds and growing plants! Each child will sow some seeds and transplant some young plants to take home. Please preregister, $5 fee for materials. To preregister for this workshop or any other classes, call 860-974-0045 or [...]
We are busy planting in the greenhouses, spreading a fresh layer of wood chips on the nursery and bringing out trees, shrubs and perennials out of hibernation! Our last two empty greenhouses are being disinfected and having their new propane furnaces installed so they'll be ready for plants. Today and tomorrow we are transplanting marigolds, vinca, [...]
Spring may be slow in coming, but we know it's close since pansies are blooming! We're so thankful that their colorful little faces are waiting to cheer us up upon opening the greenhouse doors after a long trudge through the stubborn snow and chilly air. If you're feeling weighed down by this drawn out winter, just take [...]
