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Top Eight Early Spring Perennials

This time of year we are all itching to get in the garden. All it takes is a few warm days, some sunshine and we are all ready to dig […]
Got Mulch?

We have all heard the phrase ‘April Showers bring May Flowers’ but it turns out there are few things we need to do to freshen up our gardens. April is […]
SPRING IN BLOOM

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 […]
Have No Fear, Tick Control is Here

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 […]
Lawn Care Guide

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 […]
5 Romantic Reds Houseplants

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 […]
What happens when you cross a mosquito and a fruit fly?

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 […]
Salt, Sun, Snow, Wind, and Animals!

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. […]