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 [...]
We just harvested the last carrots from our garden. We had piled some extra soil on them in November to keep them from freezing. But with cold weather coming our way, it was time to dig them!
"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 [...]
"Sprucedale Gardens has been growing Beebee trees, also called Korean Evodia, for a couple of years now. They grow to about 30’ and have the great characteristic of flowering during the summer dearth, in late July to early August. Honeybees love the nectar from the large flower clusters. I’ve been to a mature tree here in northeast [...]
Variegates Rose of Sharon - Sugar Tip "It's unique. I like that it's variegated. The leaves have a white outline on them and I like the double flower." Phlox - Coral Creme Drop "I just like the color of this one!"
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!