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SPRING IN BLOOM

Posted on March 23, 2018

Spring is in bloom in our greenhouse! All you have to do is walk through the greenhouse doors and the aroma of spring hits you. Just stop, take a big […]

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Have No Fear, Tick Control is Here

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Posted on March 18, 2018

In Connecticut, Ticks are no joke. By now, most of you know I love “bugs”, however, there are a few on my I Don’t Care For At All list. The […]

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Lawn Care Guide

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Posted on March 1, 2018

Van Wilgen’s Garden Center wants you to have the lawn that you desire. Whether you are happy with, “as long as it is green”, or you want a lawn that […]

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5 Romantic Reds Houseplants

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Posted on February 12, 2018

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there’s a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift, we made it simple. Give something that will live long past the special […]

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What happens when you cross a mosquito and a fruit fly?

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Posted on January 14, 2018

Very unscientifically speaking, I think that if a mosquito and a fruit fly had a baby, it would be an adorable Fungus Gnat. Remember, all babies are adorable, even if […]

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Salt, Sun, Snow, Wind, and Animals!

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Posted on December 6, 2017

WHAT DO THEY ALL HAVE IN COMMON? (How to protect our plants in winter) The Winter Warlock is coming soon. With him, he brings salt, sun, wind, snow, and animals. […]

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Deck the Halls!

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Posted on November 30, 2017

It’s Christmas time!!, there’s nothing more exciting to me than decorating my home for the Christmas season. Decorating should be fun, so put on some holiday music and let your […]

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Ouch! Winter Sun & Wind Burn

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Posted on November 22, 2017

How to protect your trees & shrubs in winter The Boxwoods, Rhododendrons, Hollies, Azaleas, and Arborvitaes were all hanging out around the birdbath that sits between the properties of two […]

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