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Helpful Gardening Tips for May

May 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Summer, May, Mother's Day, Outdoor, tips / Wagners Greenhouse

Lilac Prune

May is finally here! It’s time to head outdoors into the garden and add some much needed color to our outdoor living spaces. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and enjoy our spring. In addition to planting the garden and container gardens, here are some helpful tips for the month of May. Any veggies... Read More

Have You Planned Your Garden Yet?

April 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Spring, Summer, bird feeder, container, garden / Wagners Greenhouse

Garden Pots and Boots

Have you planned your garden yet? If not, it’s time to start thinking and dreaming of all the possibilities. The ideas are endless, especially when it comes to container gardens. Don’t let the fact that you have a patio, balcony or small space stop you from growing delicious vegetables in containers or filling your space... Read More

Delicious Salad Dressing Made With Your Fresh Herbs

March 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Herbs, Recipe, herbs, recipe, spring / Wagners Greenhouse

Herb Salad Dressing

This winter, I have been growing a mixed pot of herbs in my kitchen window and I love it! I mixed my favorites (basil, parsley and oregano) together in one pot. I’m also growing a separate container of chives. I love the flavor of freshly chopped chives over almost any kind of vegetable and nothing... Read More

How To Care for Indoor Plants

February 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Indoor Plants, care, indoor plants / Wagners Greenhouse

Indoor Plant Cleaning

Houseplants continue to be “trendy”. Decorating with plants enhances your interior environment and improves the air quality as well. Bringing a bit of the outdoors inside is good for the soul and brings your interior style up a notch. Large plants are being used as main focal points by many interior designers. They add interest... Read More

Tips to Help Birds Survive in the Winter

January 1, 2015 / News and Notes, Winter, bird feeder, birds, how to, winter / Wagners Greenhouse

Bird Feeder Winter

It is both rewarding and entertaining to watch birds at your feeders and the kids will love it, too! Besides providing food for the birds, some shelter and protection is another great way to help get them through the long, cold winter months. Instead of throwing your Christmas tree in the compost bin, stake or tie... Read More

How the Poinsettia Got Its Name

December 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Holiday, christmas, hanukkah, holidays, Poinsettia / Wagners Greenhouse

Learn how poinsettias got there name.

You may have already heard about the origins of the poinsettia and how it was discovered in Mexico, but just in case you didn’t, here’s a little history lesson for you. In 1825, Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and amateur botanist, noticed the plant growing in the southern regions of Mexico.... Read More

Perfect Flowering Bulbs for the Indoors

November 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Indoor Plants, Winter, bulbs, flowering bulbs, houseplants, indoor plants / Wagners Greenhouse

Bulbs are a great option for growing indoors.

Now that your outdoor “clean-up” is done, or nearly so, you can start thinking about indoor color for winter. Flowering bulbs are so rewarding, colorful, and easy to grow indoors. Paperwhite narcissus have long been a favorite and no wonder! The fragrant, white flowers brighten any room and are easy to grow inside. Amaryllis bulbs are another... Read More

Fall clean up: Don’t put it off this year

October 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Fall, clean up, fall / Wagners Greenhouse

Fall Clean Up- Don't Put it off this Year

Is this the year you are going to start fall clean up in the garden instead of waiting until spring? It may not sound so great now, but it will truly give you a head start in the spring. Mostly, it is cleaning up all the vegetation, blooms and the vegetable garden you have enjoyed... Read More

Houseplants: A Great Focal Point

September 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Indoor Plants, houseplants, indoor plants / Wagners Greenhouse

Houseplants can be a focal point of a room or simply bring a little of the outdoors indoors. Heloise says, “They make your home inviting while adding color with something green, which is calming.” This is the time of year to plan your selection. It could be a colorful bromeliad, elegant orchid, stately palm, peace lily,... Read More

Creative Ideas for Indoor Herb Containers

August 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Indoor Plants, Winter, containers, herb container, herbs / Wagners Greenhouse

Grow fresh herbs in your garden and enjoy them in food and drinks.

We don’t like to admit it but in another month we will need to plan for fall and winter. If you have your favorite herbs growing outside now, think about planting a container that you can bring indoors to use and enjoy all winter. They will need bright light in a south or west window when... Read More

Blending the Outdoors and Indoors

July 1, 2014 / News and Notes, indoors, outdoors / Wagners Greenhouse

Bird baths are great conversation pieces and add interest amongst the flowers and shrubs

Create a little romance! Don’t misunderstand me, I mean in your yard, garden, patio or deck. Garden sculptures, statuary and birdbaths are great conversation pieces and add interest amongst the flowers and shrubs. I so enjoyed watching the robins in my birdbath this morning! Another way to add some fun and romance is by adding... Read More

How To Attract Hummingbirds

June 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Summer, feeder, how to, hummingbirds / Wagners Greenhouse

Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space.

Hummingbirds – they are so amazing and a wonder to watch. Their wings beat up to 50 times a second and they take 150 breaths a minute. Don’t try to match that! Their eggs are about the size of a jellybean and they use moss to make their nests. You may notice they can fly... Read More

Plant Flowers and Lettuce Together

May 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Edible Plants, alyssum, flowers, lettuce / Wagners Greenhouse

Alyssum paired with lettuce help the plants grow.

Here is a new idea that maybe you hadn’t thought about. Pair alyssum with lettuce! Why? New research by USDA Agricultural Research Service has discovered that alyssum helps to control pest problems when planted near lettuce. It’s particularly effective to control aphids. Alyssum attracts a beneficial insect, the hoverfly. They lay eggs nearby, once hatched they... Read More

Spring into Color

April 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Events, Spring, color, spring / Wagners Greenhouse

Perennial Phlox Pink

Think Spring!!! And add lots of spring colors! A few prayers for warmer weather would help too. And keep a positive attitude with a little imagination and motivation to create another well designed yard and garden. Of course there may be a few “back-steps” if a plant choice didn’t pan out as well as designed... Read More

Beekeeping: A Popular New Hobby

March 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Insects, Summer, beekeeping, bees, hobby / Wagners Greenhouse

Bees on a honeycomb.

You have probably heard that the bees have been disappearing. About one third of the honey bee population has been missing. This is critical to the pollination of our edible crops. Unless you are allergic to bee stings, bee keeping is becoming a popular hobby that benefits all. It doesn’t cost much, except for the... Read More

The Benefits of Gardening

February 1, 2014 / News and Notes, benefits, gardening, happy / Wagners Greenhouse

Geranium Perennial Purple

Plants and green spaces offer more than just a pretty picture. Plants provide physical and mental benefits such as lower blood pressure, lower anxiety, more pleasure, and of course lower stress. Maybe that is the most important aspect to gardening. There is a calming effect when you view the garden and know that you were... Read More

Thinking Spring!

January 1, 2014 / News and Notes, Spring, Winter, colors, pantone, spring / Wagners Greenhouse

Radiant Orchid

Yes, there is a chilly wind and very cold weather outside, but here at Wagners we are “Thinking Spring”. Pantone recently released the fashion colors for 2014. Topping the list is Radiant Orchid, but the total palette ranges from neutrals to vibrant shades of plum and purple. In your garden you can choose a composition... Read More

Honey and the Holidays

December 1, 2013 / News and Notes, Events, Holiday, bees, holidays, honey / Wagners Greenhouse

Decorate for the holidays with Poinsettias.

Here we are again with the holidays upon us. They seem to arrive faster every year, no matter which holiday you celebrate. They all promote eating and giving, which is as it should be. If you get a chance, visit the Arboretum and the gigantic poinsettia tree. I heard they were doing it all in... Read More

How To Save Your Leftover Bulbs

November 1, 2013 / News and Notes, Indoor Plants, bulbs, how to / Wagners Greenhouse

Bulbs in dirt on a table.

Do you have bulbs left that you don’t have time to plant outside? Don’t throw them away! Tulip, daffodil, and hyacinths do well in pots and are easily forced inside the house. Keep them cool (40 F) for 12 to 13 weeks in the refrigerator or cool corner of the basement. Plant in 6” or 10”... Read More

How To Make Flowers Last Longer in a Vase

September 1, 2013 / News and Notes, Fall, Indoor Plants, fresh flowers, how to, vase / Wagners Greenhouse

Are you enjoying your fresh cut flowers from the garden? Here is a couple of tips to make them last longer in the vase. First, cut the stems in the early morning before the heat of the day and cut the stems at an angle. Put a single untreated piece of charcoal in the bottom... Read More

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