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Easy Care Houseplants

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Posted on July 14, 2020

When it comes to houseplants, do you feel like you don’t have a green thumb? NO problem we say! Easy Care plants are for everyone. At Van Wilgen’s we want […]

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5 Tips for Summer Veggies

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Posted on June 28, 2020

Nothing is healthier and more satisfying for your body than fresh-picked veggies from your own garden. Growing your own vegetables is not only healthy for your body but great therapy […]

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Create a Butterfly Friendly Space

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Posted on June 8, 2020

Want to attract butterflies to your yard? In addition to nectar-rich plants, such as butterfly bush, here are some simple “extras” that you can include to ensure butterflies pay you […]

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Stop Pesky Insects

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Now is the time of year where those pesky insects are showing up to ruin all your hard work in the garden. This year both aphids and scale are especially […]

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Veggie Care Continued

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Posted on May 25, 2020

So your beautiful veggies are all planted or are just about to be. You’re feeling proud of your initial accomplishment, as you should be — but don’t get too comfortable! […]

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Red White & Blue Blooms

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Posted on May 24, 2020

Show your patriotic colors this year with a fun red, white and blue themed garden or planter. This color combination looks stunning in any sized yard, and with so many […]

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Hydrangea Care 101

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Posted on May 11, 2020

A mild winter like the one we just had meant a great spring for Hydrangeas. Normally when we have a rough winter, the stems would typically die back. What we’re […]

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Combos, combos, combos!

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Posted on May 4, 2020

April showers bring May flowers … and April brought us lots of showers. May is the month of flowers in the greenhouse, and our greenhouse is bursting at the seams […]

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