Onions: Place these in a mesh bag, a bushel basket, or a cardboard box with holes punched in it. Paul and Joyce use plastic crates with plenty of holes in them. Store at 35-40 degrees F in a dark place that won’t freeze. The Larsons grew garlic, red onions and yellow onions. Red onions don’t store [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Looking for super hardy full color, even through frost? We have ornamental kale and cabbage! And even more on the way.
Stonecrop Abbeydore Honey bees are a fan, butterflies are a fan and Dave is a fan! Weeping Larch "The needles turn a golden yellow in the fall and fall off. They have a lot of winter appeal because of the unique shape of their trunk."
Laburnum Pendula Weeping Golden Chain "The hanging 'chains' are very striking. It's very nice. It bloomed recently." White Fringe Tree "It has fragrant, white flowers. It's native to the area. The white against the green - that contrast is so neat." Astilbe "These are not quite open, but they're pretty like this. They come in many [...]
The weather outside may be frightful (i.e. chilly winds, cold temperature, pouring rain, dark skies) but our nursery is looking quite delightful! Brighten up with our gloriously full and colorful hanging baskets, bursting with flower!
Our Lupin are ready! We just brought up some bright, colorful Lupin to the nursery. They will be fully bloomed in June. Maine is famous for their wild, blue Lupin. Native to New England, they are often spotted in large fields up in the Pine Tree State. This perennial can grow in dry areas and enjoy [...]