We have been looking for a Weeping White Spruce tree for awhile now. We went to so many nurseries and would get the same basic answers. We came in today to J&J Nursery and Reese was full of great information and advice. He really took the time to explain to us how far to dig and...
Nurseries often carry compost tea products (this one is now defunct) The two of us have posted extensively on this topic in the last six years: just use the search function over in the left hand column of this blog and type in “compost tea”. You’ll find enough reading to keep you...
It filled an empty spot in the nursery calendar, so nurseries were quick to embrace the plant. This is the guy who brought you the poinsettia, and so much more. The plant quickly was renamed Poinsettia (it was originally sold under its botanical name) in honor of the man who brought ...
Your NJBG membership offers you discounts at participating nurseries, garden centers and other fine businesses. Simply present your NJBG membership card when beginning your purchase:· Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, (201) 652-754010% off your purchase· Metropolitan Plant Exchange, (973) ...
The color blue has been used from nurseries to royalty. With this design, it can now be found outside your balcony door. 30. Tiny Garden Source: The original source is not available anymore. Sometimes you just need your own space. You can have it even if you have a small balcony. ...
I’ll be looking at area nurseries and plant sales in the spring to see what I can find—I’m thinking yew could be an option. Harvesting leeks in November. I’ve already got a long gardening to-do list for 2022, so I think I will once again stick to my yard and not take on ...
many of the nurseries could not compete. Customers were lured by low prices and settled for theplantes du jour.Specialty nurseries got hit hard. Today, the remaining nurseries in my area can be counted in one hand and even some of those only do wholesale. The discerning home gardener has ...
“No, I cleansed the area, monitored how I was feeling – a headache and my eyesight was slightly wobbly for an hour or so.” Advice you’d give to help other gardeners? “Use cane toppers on your bamboo canes! In my garden I recycle plastic bottles by using them on the top of the...
Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Shop at reputable native-plant nurseries rather than kidnapping plants from the wild. Collecting wild plants has already seriously diminished and even eliminated whole colonies of natives, and it’s not even very successful (and may also be illegal in your area). ...
We made this garden refresh in SF happen quickly and virtually. It was a pleasure introducing native plants and organic food into this sweet outdoor space. I worked with 2 amazing local native plant nurseries to find the plants and a great local garden team to install them. Hope you enjoy...