Pansy Power
You just can’t help but smile and believe spring is just around the corner when you walk into the garden center this week.
The colors of all the pansies definitely brighten any day. Our front patio along with the greenhouse is alive with colors of spring.
With the pansies’ arrival and the spring-like weather, I decided it would be a great time to plant up our display pots. It was so nice to get my hands in the dirt again! While planting, many customers stopped by to chat about what I was doing. The number one comment by far was, “Isn’t it too early to be planting the pansies?” Of course, my answer was NO. Pansies are not only pretty, but they are also one tough little plant. Did you know that pansies like it chilly and can handle temperatures as low as 28 degrees? This is what makes them the perfect spring plant in Connecticut.
Whether planting in a cute spring pot, or in a border garden, the pansy is sure to put a smile on your face and brighten your day.
Like pansies, we all want to think and feel Spring!
Darlene Granese
