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 [...]
"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 [...]
When the weather starts to cool down, people forget that gardens can still have color and that many plants are beginning to bloom right now! And Sprucedale Gardens still has many colorful selections for your landscape. Blackberry-Lily "These flowers got their name because their seeds look a lot like blackberries! They have a very unique look." [...]
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 [...]
Fall doesn't only get its colors from changing leaves on trees! Many plants and flowers can also add pops of color to your landscape! Dwarf Burning Bush: Variegated Lilyturf: Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Azalea:
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 [...]
Yes, you'll enjoy these winter-hardy mums year after year! Yellow Spoon Lavender Daisy Red Daisy These mums will grow about two feet tall. For shorter plants and more flowers, simply "pinch" them each year! Pinching is snapping off the tip of the shoots (1-2" off the ends). You can do this once or twice - about [...]
"Prarie Splendor" Coneflower Rudbeckia a.k.a. Black Eyed Susan "They especially look great against that blue." Plumbago "These are such a nice color. It's such a great shade of blue."
Why I make homemade jam: It's a great way to use excess fruit. My own fruit is at its peak ripeness at this time so it has wonderful flavor. It's also nearly organic - it's received few or no sprays. Homemade jam also makes a great gift! - Joyce Larson Materials: Sugar 0-3 cups (I use 3) 4 [...]