"The flowers change color based on the soil's pH level. If it's more acidic, the flowers will be blue. If it's alkaline the flowers will be pink. The flowers are a range of color from blue, lavender and pink when the soil is neutral." - Lynn, employee.
Briotii Red Horsechestnut Crimson Cloud Hawthorn Rising Sun Redbud
The bright pink Manchurin Azalea is one of the first things to bloom in the spring. While mid-April is the norm for these early bloomers, we already have some exciting colors popping up in the nursery a bit earlier than expected! As the days get warmer we are sure to have even more flowers blooming across [...]
Paul is excited to announce that despite some below zero winter days, his 13 honey bee colonies have survived through the snowy months! "This is extraordinary," said Paul. "It's amazing they all survived!" We hope you're enjoying last year's honey because there should be plenty more available later in the year!
The sales building expansion project will be complete sometime in April, said Paul. Paul and Brian Hagstrom of Old School Carpentry just wrapped up the exterior of the building, putting gutters on and some siding. Then the construction duo will finish up the interior. I asked Paul if he was excited about the project coming to [...]
Spring is in the air! The sky is blue, the grass is green, the sun is out! And - most importantly - our greenhouses are FULL of annuals! Since last Monday we've started to see the first signs of our pansies, begonias, fuschias and alpine geraniums. Some of these will be blooming in just two to three [...]
"Winter is finally upon us, but here at Sprucedale Gardens we are preparing for spring! Seeds and plants are ordered and we'll soon order tags and pots. Soil for putting on plants is already here and waiting. What do we do all winter? Besides placing orders, we compile our planting schedule, do our taxes, make advertising [...]
You live and you learn! If you've talked to anyone from Connecticut - or any other state in New England - you've probably heard (multiple times) about last year's winter! It was cold. It was long. And there was feet and feet (and more feet) of snow. Cars were buried. Some people couldn't get out their [...]
In 2014, Paul built this hoop greenhouse to grow vegetables in early spring or late fall. Amazingly, with only natural heat this hoop greenhouse can produce vegetables until late November or early December! Paul is using the hoop greenhouse this year for broccoli, green beans, carrots, Swiss chard, kale and tomatoes.
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 [...]