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HOW TO SURVIVE THE SUMMER

By |2014-06-20T14:25:40+00:00June 20th, 2014|Categories: Advice/How-To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you have planted a tree or shrub this spring or summer, we have some watering tips to help it grow and thrive! 1. Think "deep watering" when you water your tree or shrub! Hand watering with a hose or watering can works well for smaller plants like annual or perennial flowers, but trees and shrubs have deeper root [...]

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HAIL AFTERMATH!

By |2014-05-27T19:18:57+00:00May 27th, 2014|Categories: Advice/How-To, Behind the Scenes, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This is our Hosta, a perennial we have in our backyard. As you can see, it's full of holes, the leaves ripped apart like someone came through with giant hole punchers! This is what happened when the freak hail storm hit Connecticut! A bright and sunny day that suddenly became dark seemingly out of nowhere, dark [...]

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CLEMATIS

By |2014-05-22T20:29:22+00:00May 22nd, 2014|Categories: Advice/How-To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Sprucedale Gardens is proud to present Clematis! We are carrying more varieties than ever before and many are beginning to bloom! There are more Clematis here than you can "shake a stick at" (Paul Larson's words!) so come visit us and see these flowers and many more! Facts: Clematis are members of the buttercup family and have [...]

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KIDS’ SPRING PLANTING WORKSHOP

By |2014-04-21T12:43:15+00:00April 21st, 2014|Categories: Behind the Scenes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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KID’S SPRING PLANTING WORKSHOP!

By |2014-04-16T12:27:10+00:00April 16th, 2014|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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BLUEBERRY PRUNING DEMONSTRATION

By |2014-04-07T13:33:34+00:00April 7th, 2014|Categories: Advice/How-To, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Saturday, April 12, 10:00 amOwner Paul Larson will demonstrate proper pruning that will keep your blueberry pushes productive for years! Please preregister, $5 fee.To preregister for this workshop or any other classes, call 860-974-0045 or email info@sprucedalegardens.com. Also, check out our other awesome classes in the "Upcoming Events" sidebar! We have a lot planned and new [...]

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