Category Archives: Winter Garden Care

A New Year’s Cold Coming

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

Looks like we are going to start this year off with a bit of a scramble! After all the predictions for a mild winter we are facing a sudden drop in temperatures this evening into Tuesday morning and continuing through … Continue reading →

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MAKE EATING WELL A NEW YEAR PRIORITY, JANUARY 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

I have a challenge for each of you who have thought that this is the year you will eat better or lose weight. I challenge you to grow $5.00 worth of food yourself each week. It is actually easier than … Continue reading →

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Mid-Winter Relief comes in Small Packages , JANUARY 2011

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

I have been suffering a true winter this year! I started it off with a head cold at Thanksgiving, which I just couldn’t shake. It never really left me, just evolved into a sleep-shattering cough and bronchitis.  This dragging around … Continue reading →

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What to Notice In Your Winter Solstice Garden , DECEMBER 2010

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

I know this is a crazy-busy week for many folks, and you don’t need another thing to think about, but I just wanted to remind you that December 21st was the Winter Solstice.  Often referred to as the “shortest day … Continue reading →

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What to do After the Freeze, DECEMBER 2010

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Interesting weather, isn’t it? It’s unusual to have such cold in December. And because that is different than what our typical experience is, it requires a more thoughtful approach to damage management. But don’t panic. If you simply consider each … Continue reading →

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POINSETTIA SELECTION AND CARE FOR FLORIDA GARDENS, NOVEMBER 2010

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Folks rely on us to select the best varieties for their gardens. Why should we settle for anything less from our holiday treats?  We don’t. We offer fabulous FLORIST QUALITY, FLORIDA GROWN POINSETTIAS in red, white and pink. The fact … Continue reading →

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CREATE A TRADITION AS YOU CHOOSE THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE, NOVEMBER 2010.

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

You’ll know it when you see it! Choose your “just right” tree from among our large selection of North Carolina Fraser Firs. Why Fraser? Fraser Firs are simply the best trees for a Florida Christmas. These trees are grown sustainably … Continue reading →

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GARDEN ADVICE FOR THE COLD: PLANT PROTECTION NEEDS

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

PLANT PROTECTION NEEDS Any indoor plant that you have planted outside (anthuriums, philodendrums, rubber plants), most ferns, and anything considered a “Tropical” should be protected. It may be difficult to cover Bromeliads in your landscape — they should be okay. … Continue reading →

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GARDEN FREEZE WARNING, JANUARY 22, 2009

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Here is a quick reference on how to handle tonight’s cold temperatures to minimize damage in your garden.  While we are not in for a “hard freeze” we will be experiencing some significant frost in the wee hours of Wednesday … Continue reading →

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