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Coreopsis ‘Lil Bang’

It takes a lot to get our experienced group of plant nerds excited about a new plant. When you spend as much time living, breathing, and handling plant material as […]
Getting the Best out of Annuals

PUSH YOUR ANNUALS TO THE MAXIMUM THEY CAN HANDLE IT! (Annual plant care in containers) Push your annuals to the maximum this year. They can handle it. I promise! We […]
Get the Best Blooms

Large, beautiful hydrangeas are a great addition to any landscape. Their bold colors make them perfect for freshly cut or dried flowers. Getting off to the right start in the […]
Secrets for Tasty Tomatoes

A good tomato is hard to forget. You know you’ve hit the jackpot in that first, juicy bite. Every tomato has the potential to be great and some extra attention […]
Patience is a Virtue

(WARM WEATHER & SUNSHINE ARE ON THEIR WAY) “Is it really spring?” This is the question most of us have been asking ourselves and others. “Yes, it is spring, folks!” […]
Proven Winners

All of us at Van Wilgen’s and Proven Winners know one thing for sure, a better garden starts with a better plant. Healthy plants with strong root systems are […]
Patio Veggies

As urban gardening continues to trend, container gardens are popping up everywhere! Container gardens are perfect small-space solutions. Not only do they provide added appeal to your space, they also […]
Support a Great Cause and Celebrate Mom

We have a flock of overachieving flamingos that landed at Van Wilgen’s this week. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we would like to let everyone know that we have a […]