When you think of hibiscus, you might picture giant blooms swaying in a warm breeze or vibrant flowers printed on your favorite vacation shirt. But hibiscus isn’t just for the tropics — it’s a diverse family of plants that can… Read More
We’ve refreshed our foliage houseplant inventory for the summer! Stop in to see all that’s new in our stores to spruce up your interiors. Each week we’re loading up with tabletop and floor sizes, plus unique and fun hanging baskets!… Read More
It’s getting hot out there! Create your own backyard oasis with a taste of the tropics. Flowering mandevilla, hibiscus and bougainvillea are ready to adorn your patio in our beautiful ceramic pottery! Did you know? Our tropicals are Fresh From Florida!… Read More
Many people ask me how to grow organically. When it comes to edibles, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. There’s no right or wrong way, but here’s what I do:READ MORE… Read More
Our stores are loading up with our very own, locally-grown edibles! Grown in our Woburn, MA greenhouses, our Uncle Mike’s line of herbs, veggies and strawberries are made up of the best performing varieties for New England gardens. Stop in… Read More
Cold crop vegetables are varieties of veggies that tolerate, or even love the cold. Broccoli, lettuce, swiss chard, spinach, kale, cabbage, and more are ready to plant now! They thrive in early spring’s cold soil temperatures. If you’ve never grown… Read More
It’s the perfect time to apply the first step of your lawn program: crabgrass preventer. Nature’s indicator is when you see the forsythia shrubs blooming. When it is warm enough for those early-spring blooms to appear, it is warm enough… Read More
One of the prettiest sights of the gardening year is the show provided by spring flowering trees. Who can resist the frothy pink flowers of the Kwanzan Cherry or the long-lasting and elegant flowers of the Dogwood? Many spring flowering… Read More
GENERAL FRUIT TREE CARE When choosing a spot to start your home orchard, it is important to consider three factors – sunshine, soil and spacing. SUNSHINE Sunshine made John Denver happy. It will also make your fruit tree happy. Plant… Read More