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When will my Hydrangea and Butterfly Bush wake up?

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 […]
Four Fresh Berries to Grow this Summer

Nothing says summer like the fresh taste of homegrown fruit. Berries are becoming a staple crop in everyone’s summer garden, and for good reason! Not only are these little fruits […]
Lemons, Limes and Figs! Oh My!

The wait is over! Our courtyard here at Van Wilgen’s is filled with Lemons, Limes, and Brown Turkey Figs. The amazing smell of citrus fills the room. Growing Your own […]
Patchwork Seeding

(Seeding Small Patches of your Lawn) I know I probably sound like a broken record. “Seed, seed, seed, okay, enough already with the seed!” I know this is what you […]
Celebrate Earth Day in the Garden

Big or small, that patch of earth in your backyard is a part of the planet we live on. Celebrate Earth Day by being kind to it. Like you, all […]
Spring Fever

Finally, mother nature is easing up on us just a bit. With the sun finally shining and warmer temperatures you can’t help but feel the energy here at Van Wilgen’s. […]
Mother Nature Knows Best

(Signs from Mother Nature to get doing some garden chores) Mother really does know best…Mother Nature that is! Mother Nature talks to us on a regular basis. She talks to […]
Greetings from the Garden Marts

Greetings everyone, Well, it finally seems as though old man winter has slowly unfurled his long, icy fingers to usher in another beautiful Spring here at Van Wilgen’s! With temperatures […]