Compost & Soils Your garden’s soil is the starting place for plant health and nutrition. Of course, plants rely on soil to anchor their roots. But importantly, soil holds water, bacteria, insects and microbes that dissolve nutrients. The nutrients are then available for the plant to use in photosynthesis (when plants create their own food) […]
Regardless of what type of garden you want, you need to start with a plan. And before you can think about where it’s going or what size you’ll need, think about what plants you want to consume or to enjoy. For a vegetable garden, your best success will be with a garden in FULL SUN […]
Seed-starting saves you money on plants and expands your choices in flower, color, taste and size! Remember: Some seeds grow best when started directly in the garden. Just read the seed packet. And – it’s easier than you think especially since seeds are designed to sprout and grow into thriving plants under the right conditions. […]
They are doing it again! Boy Scout Troup 23 of Great Barrington will be recycling Christmas trees as a service to the community and a fundraiser for the Scouts on two Saturdays in January. Trees should be taken to 265 Stockbridge Road (the former LOCKE, STOCK & BARREL Grocer) in Great Barrington or can be […]
This works with a Fresh or Artificial Wreath. We have fresh balsam wreaths in a range of sizes and also mixed green wreaths ready for a bow or simple sparkly ornaments. Choose a size. 10” or 12” wreaths are good for a door. If hanging on a wall or chimney, don’t let it look too […]
You’ve decided to purchase a live tree that you can enjoy this Christmas and then outside for years to come. Click here for a printable version of this post. It’s a wonderful idea but there are some points to consider: What kind of tree? Will it grow well on your property? Potted evergreens may be […]
Our first informational video! – We’re plant-people not video-stars… (Though you were fooled, right? Ha!) Watch the first video of our Houseplant 101 series, then download any of the 3 tipsheets about our first three plants. More videos are in the works! Get 10% off any houseplant when you show your cashier one of […]
AROUND THE GARDEN IN OCTOBER – While raking leaves this fall, consider all your plantings around the home. Fall is a great time for moving and removing perennials and shrubs as well as planting new! First when it comes to raking: rake leaves off lawn as regularly as possible. Unless leaves are diseased, consider leaving […]
Bulb Varieties – So Many! Ward’s offers many Spring-flowering bulbs for Fall planting. Read on to see what your many options are. Those that are pest-resistant are marked ‘PR’. Printable PDF Version of this post Daffodils (PR) are virtually ignored by deer, voles and other rodents. We have a variety of shapes, colors and sizes […]
Tropical plants will suffer when night-time temperatures slip below 40 degrees F. Plan to bring in your houseplants when temperatures are forecast below 45 degrees F to protect them from stress and cold damage. Tender perennial herbs like Rosemary or Lemon Verbena can be brought indoors as well for winter cooking. It’s best to start […]
