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Creating A Cozy Retreat

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Posted on April 28, 2017

Small-scale gardening is a hot topic! Many great books have been written on the subject and growers are developing more and more dwarf trees and compact shrubs to fit those […]

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Peonies are Garden Classics!

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Peonies are garden classics! They’ve earned their classic status with their easy care and their incredible longevity. To get them to be spectacular and long-lived, follow a few easy steps. […]

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When will my Hydrangea and Butterfly Bush wake up?

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Posted on April 22, 2017

One of the most asked questions in the nursery yard in recent days is, “When will my hydrangea and butterfly bush wake up? Did they overwinter okay?” The answer to […]

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Four Fresh Berries to Grow this Summer

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Posted on April 21, 2017

Nothing says summer like the fresh taste of homegrown fruit. Berries are becoming a staple crop in everyone’s summer garden, and for good reason! Not only are these little fruits […]

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Lemons, Limes and Figs! Oh My!

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The wait is over! Our courtyard here at Van Wilgen’s is filled with Lemons, Limes, and Brown Turkey Figs. The amazing smell of citrus fills the room. Growing Your own […]

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Patchwork Seeding

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Posted on April 20, 2017

(Seeding Small Patches of your Lawn) I know I probably sound like a broken record. “Seed, seed, seed, okay, enough already with the seed!” I know this is what you […]

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Celebrate Earth Day in the Garden

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Posted on April 14, 2017

Big or small, that patch of earth in your backyard is a part of the planet we live on. Celebrate Earth Day by being kind to it. Like you, all […]

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Spring Fever

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Finally, mother nature is easing up on us just a bit. With the sun finally shining and warmer temperatures you can’t help but feel the energy here at Van Wilgen’s. […]

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