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Order Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Online for In-Store Pick-Up SHOP NOW > Fresh Trees, Fewer To-Dos: Order Your Christmas Tree Online  The holidays just got a little easier. We’re excited to share that you can now shop for your fresh-cut Christmas tree online and...

winter’s hush

Winter snowstorms have a wonderful way of slowing everything down, forcing all of us to live in the moment. The distracting details of daily life that ordinarily occupy every moment of your time are suddenly moved to the back burner. Your mind clears as you focus on...

to everything a season

The term winter solstice marks the day when the earth’s axis tips up, putting the rest of the Northern Hemisphere farthest from the sun. The sun appears at its lowest and weakest points in the sky on the 21st. We know it simply as the shortest day of the year. At...

a garden under snow

“There’s a garden under that snow. / Deep in cozy soil, stretch, unfurl. / Plants need privacy, did you know? / Yes, there’s a garden under that snow. / Plants carry the light required to grow, / While winter sky is all storm and swirl.” Winter Garden by Irene Latham...

christmas time is here

The often melancholy days of November are upon us. Snowflakes may gather on the grass and in the garden as the last of the brightly colored autumn leaves fall, leaving the trees bare. Some of you might think that this is the end of gardening for the year and there is...

fall into winter

You probably planted beautiful annual containers for the summer, but with last week’s hard freezes and Saturday’s wet, windy weather, they are surely done for the year.  Correctly putting the pots into winter storage is crucial for the life of the container. Generally...

finally! frosty mornings

The crisp, white frost that we’ve seen on our lawns a couple of times is a sure sign that the planting season is waning. If you have the energy, you don’t have to put away your wheelbarrow, rakes and shovels yet. There are lots of important tasks to accomplish in the...

whatever happened to autumn?

Wow. We’re more than halfway through October and no sign of a hard frost! The old saying goes “No frost until after the full moon in October.” AccuWeather’s long range forecast doesn’t  predict under 40 degrees until the month’s last week. So, at least for this year,...

what’s all the fuss

If you aren’t a procrastinator and your gardens are cleaned up and plants are tucked in for the coming cold weather, you’re probably looking for something to do this weekend. So why not take advantage of the clement temperatures and get a head start on winter by...

the great pond tuck-in

Despite the warm days we’ve experienced, the night temperatures are cooling and green leaves are beginning to color. I think that we may be in for an extended autumn. Did you know that the average date for the first frost is October 4th and the first trace of snow is...

ORDER FRESH-CUT CHRISTMAS TREES NOW

Order Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Online for In-Store Pick-Up SHOP NOW > Fresh Trees, Fewer To-Dos: Order Your Christmas Tree Online  The holidays just got a little easier. We’re excited to share that you can now shop for your fresh-cut Christmas tree online and...

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winter’s hush

winter’s hush

written by Lisa Briggs
Winter snowstorms have a wonderful way of slowing everything down, forcing all of us to live in the moment. The distracting details of daily life that ordinarily occupy every moment of your time are suddenly moved to the back burner. Your mind clears as you focus on the storm and the immediate tasks at hand. 

read more
to everything a season

to everything a season

written by Lisa Briggs
The term winter solstice marks the day when the earth’s axis tips us, and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, the farthest from the sun. The sun appears at its lowest and weakest points in the sky on the 21st.

read more
a garden under snow

a garden under snow

written by Lisa Briggs
With a bit of planning, your garden can be just as lovely in December as it is in May. Especially if you choose perennials, tree and shrubs that add some winter interest to your beds and borders.

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christmas time is here

christmas time is here

written by Lisa Briggs
The often melancholy days of November are upon us. Snowflakes may gather on the grass and in the garden as the last of the brightly colored autumn leaves fall, leaving the trees bare.

read more
fall into winter

fall into winter

written by Lisa Briggs
You probably planted beautiful annual containers for the summer, but with last week’s hard freezes and Saturday’s wet, windy weather, they are surely done for the year. 

read more
finally! frosty mornings

finally! frosty mornings

written by Lisa Briggs
The crisp, white frost that we’ve seen on our lawns a couple of times is a sure sign that the planting season is waning. If you have the energy, you don’t have to put away your wheelbarrow, rakes and shovels yet. There are lots of important tasks to accomplish in the garden before we’re done for the year.

read more
whatever happened to autumn?

whatever happened to autumn?

written by Lisa Briggs
Wow. We’re more than halfway through October and no sign of a hard frost! The old saying goes “No frost until after the full moon in October.” AccuWeather’s long range forecast doesn’t predict under 40 degrees until the month’s last week.

read more
what’s all the fuss

what’s all the fuss

written by Lisa Briggs
If you aren’t a procrastinator and your gardens are cleaned up and plants are tucked in for the coming cold weather, you’re probably looking for something to do this weekend.

read more
the great pond tuck-in

the great pond tuck-in

written by Lisa Briggs
Despite the warm days we’ve experienced, the night temperatures are cooling and green leaves are beginning to color. I think that we may be in for an extended autumn.

read more
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