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What’s in a Name: Sweet Peet!

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Posted on May 1, 2017

For the most part, I am a plant person. Peonies, Poppies, and Oxalis are exciting stuff! Fertilizers and mulch, not so much; but there are always exceptions to every rule. […]

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Common Veggie Garden Problems (And how to fix them)

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Eat your veggies! They are so good for you. It is nice to get them from your local grocery store but even better to pick them out of your own […]

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Fingers Crossed

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Things seem to be looking up for Hydrangeas 2016 proved to be such a disappointing year for Hydrangeas but I think things are looking up. Fingers crossed! I suppose I […]

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Lilacs

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When people think of Lilacs the first thing to come to mind is the wonderfully fragrant flowers. There are four basic requirements that lilacs need to ensure they are the […]

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How to care for your Yoder Hibiscus

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Posted on April 28, 2017

When springtime rolls around there’s nothing like the excitement we all feel here at Van Wilgens when our first tropical truck arrives from Florida. The tropical that gives us the […]

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Creating A Cozy Retreat

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Small-scale gardening is a hot topic! Many great books have been written on the subject and growers are developing more and more dwarf trees and compact shrubs to fit those […]

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Peonies are Garden Classics!

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Peonies are garden classics! They’ve earned their classic status with their easy care and their incredible longevity. To get them to be spectacular and long-lived, follow a few easy steps. […]

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When will my Hydrangea and Butterfly Bush wake up?

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Posted on April 22, 2017

One of the most asked questions in the nursery yard in recent days is, “When will my hydrangea and butterfly bush wake up? Did they overwinter okay?” The answer to […]

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