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second chance vegetables

So many of you planted fruits and vegetables again this spring and we hope that you’ve been happy with the results. After all, there are few things more delicious then a tomato eaten right off the vine. And you may find that you’ve got some empty spots where spring...

rake, rest and reset

Weather factors can make gardening in our area mighty interesting. We’ve experienced 10 days of over 90-degree temps, a very dry July and though we have a few more days to make the difference, a dry-ish August. The Autumnal Equinox is just 27 days away and the first...

prairie much in love

“To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And reverie. The reverie alone will do, if bees are few.” Emily Dickinson Mother Nature has been a bit stingy with rainfall this summer, making this a tricky growing season many of us. Couple...

rooting for late summer

It sure has been a sultry summer. Fireflies light the warm evenings and katydids and crickets sing us to sleep. It’s a fact, sad but true though, that summer is winding down. The season of extended days never seems long enough, but it’s time for gardeners everywhere...

keep the garden gloves handy

Seesawing temperatures are one clue that summer is on the wane. Long-range forecasters are predicting typical August weather. Average temps range from the high 70s to low 80s, giving us lots of time to plant some fall veggies and late blooming annuals. If you didn’t...

leaf fall to the maples

Maples are some of the most popular shade and ornamental trees at the Garden Center. And why not?  They can provide plenty of shade, offer amazing fall color and can be super adaptable. There are even a few varieties of native species in the shade tree line! There are...

making waves

Whether you plan to use them to screen unsightly views, or to provide focal points in your landscape, ornamental grasses are a great way to add structure and texture to your garden. Many types are tolerant of heat and dry conditions, and keep their good looks no...

water. weed. repeat!

No one wants to be the first to say it, but here we go. The Solstice was a few weeks ago and even though we are under the spell of the dog days, astronomically summer is on the wane. Of course, there are plenty of things to do in the garden - weeding, watering new...

a little hydrangea magic

It’s July, and one of my favorite shrubs is beginning to come into glorious bloom. Can you guess? I recently came across a Garden Center pricebook from 1982 and there was one hydrangea variety available! Five years later there were three. Fast forward to 2026 and we...

keep calm and garden on

The brightest of the stars in the Big Dog constellation is Sirius, the Dog Star. In the mid-summer, it can be seen rising and setting with the sun. This conjunction caused the ancients to believe that Sirius’ brightness added to the heat of the sun, creating a stretch...
seeds of success

seeds of success

written by Lisa Briggs
There are great reasons to grow your vegetables from seed because you have are so many more choices when you’re buying seeds.

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lettuce beware!

lettuce beware!

written by Lisa Briggs
It’s National Poetry Month and we’ve been celebrating by sharing garden poems on our Facebook page, but not every gardener feels that rabbits in the garden are festive!

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plant a butterfly buffet

plant a butterfly buffet

written by Lisa Briggs
Learn About Butterflies Day was March 14th and it always reminds me that the battle between strength and fragility is not illustrated more clearly than by a butterfly.

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signposts of spring

signposts of spring

written by Lisa Briggs
As winter recedes, each sign of spring seems more symbolic than the last. And this year’s teasing tone has made all of us more than a little crazy.

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coax some early spring bounty

coax some early spring bounty

written by Lisa Briggs
A beautiful vase of flowers is a perfect remedy for chasing away the late winter blues when all we really want is to see is the light of spring at the end of winter’s tunnel.

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lion? or lamb?

lion? or lamb?

written by Lisa Briggs
What exactly determines the difference between lamb and lion weather? Temperature? Precipitation? Clear skies? I’ve never been sure.

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let the growing begin

let the growing begin

written by Lisa Briggs
It’s a bit early, but if you’ve already started some seeds, those baby seedlings may be growing like Jack’s beanstalks. Be sure that you check them every day and observe their progress.

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be our valentine

be our valentine

written by Lisa Briggs
Valentine’s Day, as well as the more inclusive Palentine’s and Galentine’s days, are this weekend and everyone at the Bruce Company wishes you and everyone you love a great day!

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