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Patience is a Virtue
(WARM WEATHER & SUNSHINE ARE ON THEIR WAY) “Is it really spring?” This is the question most of us have been asking ourselves and others. “Yes, it is spring, folks!” […]
Proven Winners
All of us at Van Wilgen’s and Proven Winners know one thing for sure, a better garden starts with a better plant. Healthy plants with strong root systems are […]
Patio Veggies
As urban gardening continues to trend, container gardens are popping up everywhere! Container gardens are perfect small-space solutions. Not only do they provide added appeal to your space, they also […]
Support a Great Cause and Celebrate Mom
We have a flock of overachieving flamingos that landed at Van Wilgen’s this week. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we would like to let everyone know that we have a […]
The Patience to Grow
Last week I harvested the first round of asparagus from our garden. There is nothing better than food fresh from the garden but asparagus must be one of the best […]
Petunia Queen of Hearts
We have the perfect little plant for Mothers’s Day. Spread the love with our ‘Queen of Hearts’! Take a close look and you’ll see there are five striking red hearts […]
3 Great Annuals to Attract Hummingbirds
Forget the thermometer, you know when the warm weather’s coming when you see the return of the hummingbirds! They’ve been spotted already in Connecticut gardens! Hummingbirds are incredibly smart, little […]
Crazy Crustaceans
You know the sun hasn’t come out in a while when you start finding Crawfish walking around the bulk yard! This little guy, who we’ve nicknamed “Carl the Crayfish” was […]