DARK KNIGHT BLUEBEARD
This late summer blooming perennial came in last week when we got our new shipment of fall plants! Paul's honeybees (and a few bumblebees) have been "all over it" this week.
BUMBLEBEE
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 [...]
PHENOMENAL LAVENDER
Another new edition to Sprucedale Gardens! This new lavender has exceptional winter hardiness, surpassing all previous varieties! It has silvery foliage and a neat mounding habit. Both ornamental and edible, deer-proof, too! It has a delightful lavender fragrance.
SOME PLANTS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT!
We have a TON of plants right now, some of which are JUST beginning to bloom now! In late July, early August, a lot of flowers bloom and planting/gardening is still a possibility. Just remember to use more water! Lime Light Hydrangea Trumpet Creeper Vines Pia Dwarft Hydrangea Lingularia (Shady Area Perennial) \ Astilbe Hibiscus [...]
HAIL AFTERMATH!
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 [...]
CLEMATIS
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 [...]