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A Holiday Favorite!Frosty Fern is a popular holiday plant with its unique green foliage and silvery tips. The frosty appearance of this plant gives it a wintery look, making it a great complement to Poinsettias, Cyclamen, or Kalanchoes for a festive touch!Beyond the HolidaysIndoors: Often used in terrariums.Outdoors: Thrives in sheltered areas in USDA zones 6 through 9.Frosty Fern: Not a Fern, Not a MossOfficial Name: Selaginella kraussianaType:… Read more

BAG WORMS      Resembling a Christmas Tree Ornament. Encased in this type of cocoon are the Larvae / Pupea form of a moth, which are eating the needles, of: Evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce • Broadleaved plants such as apple, boxelder, elm, honey locust, Indian hawthorn, maple, various oaks, persimmon, sumac, sycamore, and willow. Control: Handpicking bagworms off the plants is th… Read more

Easy Container Gardening with the Thriller, Filler, Spiller Method Creating a stunning container garden is simple with the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method. Here’s how it works:1. Thriller Plants These are the stars of your container. They are tall and dramatic, drawing attention and adding vertical interest. You can choose from flowering plants, foliage plants, ornamental grasses, or plants with architectural appeal.Placement:Center: If your c… Read more

Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound' a beautiful Spirea, Gold Mound is prized for its striking golden yellow foliage and accented by pink flowers Late May - June. It has a mounding habit which make a unique addition to a shrub bed as an Accent Plant, or Foundation Plant. The Bright Golden Foliage creates a beautiful Contrast with Darker Green Plants. It also works great as a Perennial border or to brighten a patio or terrace!DeciduousMorning Sun / So… Read more

Summer Recipes including Fresh Tomatoes & BasilCaprese SaladTo make a classic Caprese Salad, layer slices of tomato and mozzarella on a large platter, placing a basil leaf between each slice. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.Caprese Salad with a TwistFor a refreshing twist, layer heirloom tomatoes, peaches, and fresh mozzarella. Top with a simple balsamic vinaigrette made from 2 t… Read more