LAST CARROTS OF THE WINTER
We just harvested the last carrots from our garden. We had piled some extra soil on them in November to keep them from freezing. But with cold weather coming our way, it was time to dig them!
SPRING PREPARATIONS
"Winter is finally upon us, but here at Sprucedale Gardens we are preparing for spring! Seeds and plants are ordered and we'll soon order tags and pots. Soil for putting on plants is already here and waiting. What do we do all winter? Besides placing orders, we compile our planting schedule, do our taxes, make advertising [...]
WE ARE MOVING A GREENHOUSE
You live and you learn! If you've talked to anyone from Connecticut - or any other state in New England - you've probably heard (multiple times) about last year's winter! It was cold. It was long. And there was feet and feet (and more feet) of snow. Cars were buried. Some people couldn't get out their [...]
STORING ONIONS, SQUASH AND TOMATOES
Onions: Place these in a mesh bag, a bushel basket, or a cardboard box with holes punched in it. Paul and Joyce use plastic crates with plenty of holes in them. Store at 35-40 degrees F in a dark place that won’t freeze. The Larsons grew garlic, red onions and yellow onions. Red onions don’t store [...]
CHRISTMAS TREES ARE BACK!
A Letter from Paul: "While many folks are focused on getting those fall projects done, we wanted to let you know that Sprucedale Gardens will once again have a great selection of freshly cut Christmas trees this year. After taking one year off, we will have our fresh trees on display right after Thanksgiving, along with [...]
JOYCE’S PICKS OF THE WEEK: 10.12.15
When the weather starts to cool down, people forget that gardens can still have color and that many plants are beginning to bloom right now! And Sprucedale Gardens still has many colorful selections for your landscape. Blackberry-Lily "These flowers got their name because their seeds look a lot like blackberries! They have a very unique look." [...]
PAUL’S HOOP GREENHOUSE
In 2014, Paul built this hoop greenhouse to grow vegetables in early spring or late fall. Amazingly, with only natural heat this hoop greenhouse can produce vegetables until late November or early December! Paul is using the hoop greenhouse this year for broccoli, green beans, carrots, Swiss chard, kale and tomatoes.
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF: YELLOW, ORANGE, RED, PURPLE
There is almost nothing as scenic as New England in the fall thanks to the many trees that change color during the month of October. Predictable green and drab brown turn to sunshine yellow, neon orange, rich red and deep purple, making a simple drive down a winding road feel like you're diving into a picture-perfect [...]
FALL COLOR
Fall doesn't only get its colors from changing leaves on trees! Many plants and flowers can also add pops of color to your landscape! Dwarf Burning Bush: Variegated Lilyturf: Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Azalea: