What a difference a week makes in the greenhouse! While the first week in March was so frustrating, mostly due to the weather, the second week felt much more bright and cheery. 🙂 And all the little miracles keep popping up. Remember what these looked like a week ago? Last week I also worried about …
And we were off to the races this week! And what a week it was. Our first liners (small plants with a root ball the size of a quarter) came on a semi from California Monday morning. There were nearly 10,000 plants on that pallet and all were in beautiful condition. We were so excited …
So we are supposed to come to this show to help us figure out what to order for next year. Yeah, right. Can’t we have them all? This cute little Scentopia Heliotrope? This Crazytunia Terracotta is tempting. Saguna Radiant Blue caught my eye. Sunpatiens Blush Pink had a nice contrast between the blossom and leaves. …
We are NOT open Sunday, April 27! Monday through Wednesday we are open from 9 am until 5 pm. Starting Thursday, May 1 we are open until 8 pm weeknights. 😉
Hands on tree pruning clinic in Lansford on May 7th from 6:30-8 pm at the North Park Playground. Bring your pruning shears, lopper or hand saw. Learn how to prune your trees correctly and safely. Instructed by Leslie Johnson, Bottineau County Forester, Assisted by Bottineau County Master Gardeners. Call Kitty @ 701-263-1922
Woo-hoo! It’s almost here! In 6 more days The Flower House Garden Center officially opens. We are excited because the sun is shining and the temperature is rising. And the flowers are starting to share their sunshine, also! And lunch will soon be served!
Spring is officially here. It is teasing us with rapidly disappearing snow and the occasional warm day. It is so tempting to get out and see what is brave enough to peek through after this miserable winter. While it is sooooo tempting to clear away the dead leaves and other debris and give those tiny …
Mark and I made a quick trip down to the Mouse River Park this afternoon. Look what I found! A tough little heuchera peeking through last year’s foliage.
I’m not sure she was listening to me even then!
It turned green this week! Thousands of liners came in and are waiting for transplant. Goldilocks Lysimachia are waiting to spill over the edge of a basket or pot. Isn’t this color gorgeous? Proven Winners Heuchera Dolce Cinnamon Curls. Have you ever rubbed the leaf of a lemon-scented geranium? Walk into Ruby’s House right now …