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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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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

Late summer is an important time for pruning shrubs in the Hudson Valley, helping plants stay healthy and encouraging continued growth into the fall. 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 […]
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American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
July 17, 2023

American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

There’s a new and improved Black-eyed Susan in town! This variety boasts a slightly more compact shape, remarkable flower power, and exceptional resistance to septoria leaf spot, the bane of Rudbeckia growers. The result? Gorgeous, tidy, and blemish-free plants that burst into bloom from July through September. It’s the ideal choice for mass plantings or […]
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July 6, 2023

Millenium Ornamental Onion

An award-winning perennial that produces a compact clump of glossy green leaves. Bright rosy purple, rounded flower clusters appear on strong stems just above the foliage. Tolerates soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. Typically pest and disease free. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant. Optimal Growing Conditions […]
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June 30, 2023

How to Prune Roses

If your rose bush flowers have died or are fading, it’s time to get your pruners out! Pruning your roses will help keep your plant looking tidy, while encouraging new blooms throughout the season. Not sure where to start? Follow these simple tips from Randy Padgett, Poughkeepsie Nursery Manager.  
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June 29, 2023

Planting for Shade

Shade gardening in the Hudson Valley can be just as vibrant as sunny landscapes when you choose the right plants. Got shade? Join Maureen Drury, Adams Middletown Houseplant and Nursery Manager, in her garden as she shows you some great shade garden options you can find right in our nurseries. There are even a few […]
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