We're Back!!!
In case you didn't realize it we've been closed for the last 4 weeks. I would like to appologize now if this caused you any inconvenience. Typically the end of July through mid August is slow at the greenhouse. We decided to take advantage of this slack time to "stop and smell the roses". Over the last four weeks we have attended the county fair with Charlie and his pen of four broiler chickens. We've gone camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, visited several display and trial gardens and attended a huge Garden Center show in Chicago. We were able to do this as well as maintain all the plants and work on things around here. It's been a very busy but fun and rewarding summer.
Fertilize those Annuals
If your summer annual are looking a little spindly and not that deep healthy green they are probably in need of a good feeding. Annuals such as petunias, and million bells are heavy feeders. They should be fertilized once a week throughout the summer. You can correct the spindly yellow problem by pumping extra fertilizer to them. Fertilize with a water soluble fertilizer such as Miracle Gro twice a week for 3-4 weeks. This extra fertilizer along with the cooler nights will usually perk them back up. If you need something extra in those pots we have some fresh plant material to help freshen up tired looking container.
Send us your Pictures
We enjoy seeing what you have done at your home. I would consider it a favor if you would e-mail us some pictures of what you've done with your flowers or any other creative things you've done in your yard that you would like to share with us. If you would like to see photos of our friend's gardens from last year just go to our Facebook page.
You Are Invited
We would like to invite you to stop in and enjoy a walk through our display gardens. When most of you are at our greenhouse in the spring our display gardens are pretty bare. At this time of year though, our gardens are bursting with color. We also have some unique plants that will raise an eyebrow. As you are coming down our drive check out the hanging baskets and the boxes on the arbor and fence. I think they are the best they have ever looked.
Back to School Flower Season
Never heard of Back to School Flower Season? It's the time of year when our hectic lives begin to slow down just a bit. Trips and vacations are now (hopefully) a fond memory. The cooler evenings and mornings make it more pleasant to be outdoors, even the sky is a more brilliant blue. Back to School Flower Season is more of a time for decorating for the upcoming fall season. We have a great selection of annuals that will set the tone for fall with great colors for the season. We also have full, bright mums in a range of colors. Gourds and pumpkins will be arriving soon as well as corn shocks and straw bales. This is a great time of year so lets get outside and enjoy everything fall has to offer.
