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This ain't your grandma's coleus--stay tuned!
Blueberry Bonanza
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 [...]
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Beautiful spring plants are in and displayed!
Moss in Your Lawn? Go to Battle!
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 [...]
It’s Time to Start Your Spring Checklist
An old saying says that March is “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Well, the “lion” has certainly reared its head as the month has started! After the latest windstorms, you may have already spent some time outside cleaning up your yard. As you get started, here are some spring checklist items that are important to accomplish for a headache-free gardening season ahead. First things first: clean up [...]
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'Pink Lemonade' Blueberries are back!
Pink Lemonade Blueberries are back!
This time last year the plant world was abuzz with news of a brand new introduction--a pink blueberry! Nurseries nationwide sold out quickly of the limited stock available. Well, it's a new year, and we're excited to have a fresh supply of 'Pink Lemonade' Blueberries at Vander Giessen Nursery! We've been taking calls now for just about a year asking when we would have more in, so we expect this [...]
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Heather 'Kramer's Red' in full bloom!
Keeping warm?
Brrr! As you may know, I write a gardening column for the Lynden Tribune each month, and without fail, if I make any sort of a statement about the weather, it suddenly turns on its head and proves me wrong the next week. Recently, I made mention of how mild the winter had been...and this week, well, you know what happened! I'm thinking this spring I should complain about how [...]