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April 22, 2024

May in the Garden

May for me is a magical month in the garden. The weather is warming up, and the garden is awake and ready for transplants. May is one of the busiest times in the garden, so here’s a checklist to help you out: Add mulch around trees, shrubs and landscape beds to reduce weeds and conserve […]
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April 15, 2024

What Do Your Flowers Say Today?

What Do Your Flowers Say Today? Sue Adams discusses her new book “What Do Your Flowers Say Today”. CLICK HERE to buy this book on Amazon.
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March 4, 2024

Broccoli

Delicious and nutritious. And we have added new All-America Selections winner, “Broccoli Purple Magic.” From its beautiful purple color, tight uniform heads to its great broccoli flavor, this easy to grow broccoli is also stress and heat tolerant. Broccoli contains loads of antioxidants, including vitamin C and beta-carotene and is a great source of fiber, […]
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February 19, 2024

Deer Resistant Plant Guide

One of our most frequently received questions is ‘What are some deer-resistant plants I can use in my garden?’. To help you choose plants that deer tend to avoid, check out our list of deer resistant plants.
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February 12, 2024

Mad Planter Gardening Tips

Lucky us, the Mad Planter has shared some of his tips for success in the garden! Read on for his top tips. Start small! You don’t need a big space to grow lots of delicious vegetables. My garden is small, but, golly, does it produce! I’ll be planting pea seeds around St. Patrick’s Day if […]
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September 7, 2023

2023 Dutchess County Fair Plant Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite new flowers for 2024 at this year’s Dutchess County Fair. We had a record number of votes – 4,657! Along with your likes and dislikes, we gathered lots of great questions about these varieties and I wanted to take a moment to answer some of them. […]
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August 15, 2023

Late Season Color

There is still time to bring color to your garden! Butterfly Bushes are a great option for late summer color, along with Hydrangeas and Hissup Blue Fortune. If you need help determining which is the best for your backyard, just ask our Nursery staff!
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Daybreak Coreopsis
August 15, 2023

Deer Resistant Plants

Are your plants getting munched on? Oh deer! Try adding these four deer resistant plants to your garden.
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August 15, 2023

Pruning Shrubs

It’s time to give your shrubs a haircut! Join Maureen Drury, Middletown Houseplant and Nursery Department Manager, as she shows you how to clean up your garden and encourage late season blooms!
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