Squash: Varieties and Tasty Ideas
October 7, 2022
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When the weather cools down enough that turning the oven on is a pleasure, you know it is squash season! Winter squash is one of
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Decorating Your Porch for Fall: Nine Ideas for Inspiriation
September 21, 2022
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Choose a color scheme. Having a color scheme will help your porch look put together. Traditional fall colors like orange and yellow or rust and
Caring for Potted Mums
September 9, 2022
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It’s almost fall! I can’t believe how fast the summer went, but here we are. School is in session, football season is starting, and it’s
Dividing Bearded Irises
August 24, 2022
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Nothing says spring like a bed of irises in full bloom, and it seems everyone has a few in their garden. Perhaps your grandmother gave
Increase Your Property Value with Landscaping
August 10, 2022
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Did you know that great landscaping can increase your home’s value by up to 15%? And I’m not just talking about outdoor kitchens and fancy
Invasion of the Iridescent Green Terror!
July 25, 2022
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Are Japanese Beetles terrorizing your plants? Mine too. It’s like a horror movie with metallic green beetles sucking the life out of my garden. They
Rain Gardens
July 15, 2022
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Rain gardens, which are bowl-shaped flower gardens dug down into a low-lying area of your yard, have become quite popular over the past few years.
Deterring Deer
June 29, 2022
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After my blog post about deterring rabbits, I was immediately asked about deer. Deer can be a big problem. I think of them as the
Reducing Rabbit Damage
June 15, 2022
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This week someone asked me what plants would keep rabbits out of their vegetable garden. I told them if they find the magic plant, let
Proper Planting Tips for Trees
June 1, 2022
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Planting a tree is a relatively simple process anyone can do, but some following some basic guidelines can help your tree get off to a
Create a Butterfly Haven
May 17, 2022
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Butterflies are so graceful and beautiful! They are also great pollinators. Unfortunately, they are rapidly declining in numbers. Creating a butterfly garden is a relatively
Perennials — in Containers?
May 4, 2022
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You might not normally think about using perennials in containers, but I encourage you to think outside the (planter) box. I’ve seen a lot of
Perfect Planters Made Easy
April 20, 2022
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Choosing a Planter – First things first, find the perfect planter. It can be a ceramic, concrete, or plastic pot, or something entirely different. You
Keeping a Garden Journal
April 6, 2022
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Have you ever stood in front of a rack of seed packets trying to remember what variety of peas you planted last year? You know,
Starting Seeds Indoors
March 23, 2022
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With the spring weather we’ve recently had many of us are thinking of our gardens. You might think it is too early to plant seeds,
Carving Up a Frightfully Good Pumpkin
October 22, 2021
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1. Pick out a good pumpkin. The freshest pumpkins come from farms and greenhouses like ours, where they go straight from the grower to
Winter is Coming
October 7, 2021
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Don’t hate me. I’m just the messenger. But it’s already October and there’s no stopping it. The best we can do is prepare. I don’t
Landscaping for Autumn Beauty
September 28, 2021
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The weather is getting colder, and the trees are starting to turn color. It is definitely fall. For many of us that means our gardens
Yes, You Can Plant Perennials in Fall!
September 8, 2021
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Normally we think of planting perennials in the spring, but did you know you can plant them in fall? In fact, fall planting has many
The Scoop on Sunflowers
August 30, 2021
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With our Sunflower Walks in full swing at Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse, I thought it would be fun to share a little bit about sunflowers, their
Creating a Cutting Garden
August 13, 2021
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When I first started gardening, I discovered how wonderful it was to have fresh cut flower bouquets in the house. But there was a problem.
Tips for Tomato Troubles
August 2, 2021
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There is nothing quite like a home-grown tomato! Luckily, they are easy to grow. You don’t need to be an expert. All you need is
Clay Soil: A Sticky Situation
July 16, 2021
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What is clay soil? Basically, it is heavy, sticky soil made of very fine particles of minerals that pack together tightly. How do you know
Gardening Near Walnut Trees: Understanding Juglone’s Toxin
June 30, 2021
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We sometimes have people come into the greenhouse wondering why their plants have died. One of the questions we might ask, after covering the basics
Pruning Clematis
June 16, 2021
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Clematis in bloom is really one of life’s true pleasures. The flowering perennial vine can quickly become the star of the garden when it blooms.
The Buzz on Pollinators
June 2, 2021
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Everyone is buzzing about pollinators lately, and with good reason. They are very important, and their numbers are declining. Pollinators are creatures such as bees,
Let’s Talk About Mulch
May 19, 2021
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Mulch is any material that covers your soil to discourage weeds, help the soil retain moisture, and add texture and color to your garden. Essentially
Caring For Your Hanging Basket
May 5, 2021
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Do you have a friend or neighbor with a stunning hanging basket in their yard every summer, with lush, healthy plants covered in flowers? It
Check the Tag
April 28, 2021
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It can be overwhelming to choose the right plants for your yard or garden. Usually, people come to the greenhouse knowing what they like, but
Moving and Dividing Perennials
April 14, 2021
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One of the most common questions we hear, especially this time of year, is when to divide or move perennials. The rule of thumb is
Lawncare Basics
March 28, 2021
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Spring is finally here! I’ve noticed the grass in my yard is starting to turn green. Green grass means it’s almost time to mow —
Spring Cleanup
March 20, 2021
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After a long winter, these warmer days have left many of us anxious to clean our perennial gardens. Here are a few guidelines to help
Gardening with Kids
March 7, 2021
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Gardening is the perfect summer activity to do with kids. It teaches responsibility and caretaking. It encourages good habits such as outdoor play and healthy
New Store on Hwy 104 Near Albany
February 24, 2021
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We did it again. We recently purchased a third location! The former M&L Greenhouse is soon to be Pleasant Prairie Greenhouse South! It is located
Creating Winter Interest in the Garden
February 12, 2021
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This past week I’ve spent a lot of time looking out my window and thinking one to two things. Either I can’t wait for spring,