While we're still open only by appointment and the nursery is still empty (some plants are packed away, others have yet to be delivered, and still others have yet to be grown), spring has arrived! Our first employees have started working this week, and the adventure has begun! It's great to see plants in the greenhouses [...]
Good guys vs. Bad guys. No, I’m not talking about a western movie or some NCAA tournament, though we are in the crazy days of March madness. This is the time of year when we have to be very diligent about controlling insect pests that might like to take advantage of the nice tender new growth [...]
"It's been a long, hot summer but now the cooler weather is finally here and plants are getting ready for their winter 'rest.' In the fall, plants are not growing leaves, allowing them to put more energy into root production. This makes fall the perfect time to get trees, shrubs and perennials established!" - Joyce Larson [...]
This unique annual has been intriguing Sprucedale Garden employees, catching everyone's eye with its intricate orchid-like flowers and long, delicate stems. There's nothing else quite like it, especially this late in the season! The Peacock Gladiolus is not only pleasing to the eye, but to the nose as well, with a strong, sweet fragrance!
Our beautiful ornamental kale and cabbage offer super hearty fall color even through the frost!
"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 [...]