by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A popcorn kernel is essentially a sealed container efficiently storing moisture and the makings of a new plant. When enough heat is applied to a kernel, the internal moisture is turned into steam, and…
Read MoreSaturday January 23, 2016 9:30 – 10:30 in the Upper Greenhouse Not all houseplants are created equal when growing in an arid climate. You’ll have a list of the top 7 houseplants best grown indoors. If you liked GI Joe’s…
Read MoreWe wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Holiday Hours Christmas Week Monday – Wednesday 8:30 -5:30 Thursday 8:30 -2:00 Closed Christmas Day, Saturday & Sunday New Years Week (12/28 – 1/3) Monday – Wednesday 9:00 -5:00 Thursday…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Gardeners are some of the “tough customers” on our seasonal gift lists; it’s hard to know what they’d like. Here are a couple of suggestions: Wildflower seeds for the gardener in your life will…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener This week I was checking out the first of the seed catalogs on my iPad, dreaming of next spring. We gardeners have our core ‘Go-To’ plants we always grow: A favorite pepper that grills…
Read Moreby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener My achey-breaky-back! Everything holiday-ish arrived this week: cut Christmas trees, poinsettias, landscape evergreens, even miniature fairy gardens arrived at the garden center, and my back is feeling it. (I may be exaggerating he amount…
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift for that gardener on your list ? We have two great suggestions that are “Hot” in the Shop right now! Gift Cards Gift cards have become everyone’s go to gift solution, it’s the sure fired…
Read MoreBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Our house is a classic mountain home with large windows that enable us to enjoy both the natural and cultivated views. The landscape has been a labor of love, and the gardens finally are…
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