Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Introduction to Dividing Perennials - Fine Gardening Video

Introduction to Dividing Perennials - Fine Gardening Video

Click on the above link
and enjoy while learning.
 Spring is a good time to divide those perennials that have grown too large for a particular place and now will allow you to share with a friend or add to another garden bed in your own yard.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Spectacular specimens!

       Even though the Japanese maples barely show any emerging leaves, I couldn't help mayself but bring in our first shipment. Aside from the sensational color maples can afford you in the landscape, they are extremely versatile as well. Outstanding spring and fall color, intersting bark and of course those winter silouettes punctuated by their unique skeletal patterns are all features to look foward to. More to the point, is now the buds are swelling and those tiny leaves are unfolding, ready to put on their spring show. Japanese maples make outstanding container plants. Surprisingly hardy and capable of producing year around interest. Consider using them in your existing landscape. Imagine "Emperor" or "Coral Bark" in a cobalt ceramic pot sitting in the center of your perennial bed to be enjoyed all summer. Move the planter to the backyard deck or patio for a whole new scene for the winter. These portable garden sculptures are fun and add great highlights to your garden! We have many varieties in different sizes and prices. Come and drool with us...
                                                                                                       

Thursday, March 25, 2010

15 Deer-Resistant Plants - Fine Gardening Article

15 Deer-Resistant Plants - Fine Gardening Article

 Click on the above link
 for some terrific plant varieties
 most of which we will have at the store
 as they become available.

Monday, March 22, 2010

The "Buzz" about Bees Class

What an informative class it was! On Sat., March 20th we had local beehive specialist, Craig Foskit give a  very interesting class to an audience of 22 people. We all learned lots of fascinating facts about our honey bee. Now I am even more determined to continue to plant more of the plants that attract them in order that I do my part to help that wonderful little creature remain healthy and continue to pollinate our fruits, vegetables and of course our flowers!

Thanks to all of you who attended our class!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Bring the Buzzzzz Back to Your Garden - Fine Gardening Article

Bring the Buzzzzz Back to Your Garden - Fine Gardening Article

 Just a reminder about the lecture this Saturday, March 20th 11:00 - The "Buzz" about Bees given by Craig Foskit, a local beekeeper. Come and learn some fascinating facts about our honeybees and their importnat position in our daily lives.
Click on the above link for a terrific article from the "Fine Gardening" magazine.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

10 Shrubs for Summer Color - Fine Gardening Article

10 Shrubs for Summer Color - Fine Gardening Article

Click on the above link to get some great ideas for adding summer color to your shrub beds.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy Saint Patrick"s Day

May love and laughter           light your days,
and warm your hearts and home,
may good and faithful friends be yours
wherever you may roam.
                                              
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures,
may all life"s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours.
Happy St. Patty"s Day everyone!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Pretty Much Picasso!

 We are excited to introduce another wonderful       "Proven Winners" selection. This amazing and distinctive petunia has a purple center accented with a green picotee, this eye-catcher will make a huge impact everwhere!    Best used in combination planters.

Monday, March 15, 2010

My 15 Minutes of Fame

If you don't subscribe to this magazine, you are really missing out on some interesting and exciting gardening things going on right in our own backyard! click on carolinagardener.com and peruse the past and present issues online.
Go to page 12 and surprise! Yours truely was lucky enough to be asked to contribute to the "Ask the Experts" coloumn. Kind of fun!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

New Arrivals!

Stop in and see all of our new arrivals! Our unusal assortment of shrubs and trees will definitely add to the dose of spring we are all in yearning for.
Remember, we do  a lot of special ordering for customers looking for a specific type of tree or variety of shrub. If we do not have what is on your wish list, let us know and we can contact our sources and bring in what you are looking for if the items are available.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

"Big Begonias"

"Big" Begonias

It's a whole new day for the begonia! Part Angel Wing, part Fibrous Begonia, the new BIG series by Park Seed is simply unique- it is the quickest blooming, largest, most vigorous Begonia the world has ever seen.  And this splendid color combines wonderfully with the large, bronze foliage. Its time to update the begonia basket, let BIG lead the way!
Can be used in shade/part sun or full sun. Needs good drainage.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

How Drought Affects Trees and Shrubs - Fine Gardening Article

How Drought Affects Trees and Shrubs - Fine Gardening Article


Click on the above "Fine Gardening" article for interesting information  on keeping your trees and shrubs healthy during times of drought.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Wordless Wednesday



An Exciting New Annual!

Catalina Gilded Grape  is one of the newest additions to our growing annual list from Proven Winners. It is one of the Torenia hybids (the common one is blue in color). This one is a butter yellow with a wonderful plum purple throat - sure to brighten any garden!

If you think about it, there aren't a lot of yellow annuals, short of the humdrum marigolds and old-timey zinnias. Well here comes a shade lover that will provide color throughout the hottest months. They thrive in high heat and humidity, so get excited and use them in hanging baskets, spruce up your window boxes and containers with an annual with heat tolerance and an extended blooming season.

Monday, March 1, 2010

"Contain Yourself" Spring 2010

"Contain Yourself"!

Bring spring into your life, your garden and on your patio.

Saturday, March 20th  (raindate Sat., March 27th) Join us at Pinecone Perennials for a hands-on session of how to choose the right plants for the right container.
We are offering a one-time very special price of high-end window boxes and hanging baskets that will be used for the arrangements.

Two session times 1:00 and 3pm.
$5.00/ person plus cost of materials. Please call for reservations. 252-634-3437