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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you've been following our blog you saw our mums when they were just a few weeks old. We now have an early crop of mums that are starting to bloom! Come check them out!
Bumblebees: Man's Best Friend Scientists have been reporting that a few once-common bumblebee species have been vanishing in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. This sudden decrease in the bumblebee population may be from habitat loss, pesticides, new diseases, climate change and competition from honey bees. Here are some ways to help bumblebees in your [...]
They don't need to be fed. They don't shed. No litter box needed. These garden stones are the perfect pets, adding a smile and some character to your landscape. We have a great selection in the nursery, including frogs, bunnies, birds, cats, dogs, pigs and even a dragon!