It might all be my fault—whenever I wash my car, it rains like crazy for the next week. And I’ve been washing my car a lot lately, it seems. I apologize, and I’ll try to stop; after all, we could all use a good dose of sun! If all the rain this spring has you down, cheer up—there are some great new plants to make way for in your [...]
I just happened to look at the blog to see what I'd posted in the last few weeks...and it looks like other than my "Wordless Wednesday" posts, I haven't been a very good blogger lately! I'd try to use the excuse that I've been too busy--which I have--but that's no excuse. So, what's been going on at the nursery?In the last few weeks, we've been waiting out the weather and [...]
We've extended our hours through the spring and early summer season!
'PJM Compacta' Rhododendron--a beautiful dwarf rhody and one of the earliest to bloom!
This ain't your grandma's coleus--stay tuned!
Check out this essay on blueberries--and then check out the great selection of varieties we have available at Vander Giessen's! From "Green Profit Magazine" March 2011. By Chris MacLaggan Edible plant gardening is one of today’s hottest trends. Bringing edibles into the landscape satisfies the need to know our food sources, fulfills our desire for sustainable gardening, and adds the benefit of a bounty of goodness coming right from the [...]
Beautiful spring plants are in and displayed!
Here in the Pacific Northwest, moss is a common problem we all battle in our lawns and flower beds. On the north side of the house, in shady areas--and this year, just about all over--it's a challenge to keep up with. Especially after this year's mild, wet winter, you may find that the moss in your lawn is worse than ever. So what to do? There are a few steps [...]
