WE’RE BACK!
We are officially opening for our 23rd season on Tuesday, April 4th! We are excited to finally see some color in the greenhouses, but we are even more excited to see our friends and customers!
BAD BUGS, BAD BUGS, WHATCHU GONNA DO WHEN THEY COME FOR YOU?
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 [...]
Larson’s Geraniums Update
Hello! After another seriously cold spell this past weekend, our temperatures in Connecticut are getting back to normal and we’re looking forward to more spring-like weather. The Red-wing Blackbirds have returned, and the daffodils are starting to push through the mulch! Many of you have already placed your Alpine Ivy Geranium order for this season, and [...]
PAUL’S BEES
Not many people think of bees during the fall and winter, unless you're a bee keeper like Paul. Unscripted and unprepared, check out a video below that Paul and Joyce's children put together, showing Paul preparing his beehives for the long winter months. "It's interesting to see this process. During this time of year we are focused [...]
WINTERBERRY HOLLY BUSHES
We have an amazing selection of winterberry holly bushes available, which feature spectacular berry displays in the fall and early winter. The berries are not only liked by birds - including robins and bluebirds - but are often cut off to use in holiday arrangements. Very easy to grow, the winterberry is the perfect plant for [...]
PLUMBAGO
The Plumbago - or ceratostigma - is a perennial flower that blooms in the fall! It makes a very lovely ground cover, with leaves that turn red-burgundy during the fall months.
FALL IS FOR PLANTING: A LETTER FROM JOYCE
"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 [...]
PEACOCK GLADIOLUS
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!
ORNAMENTAL KALE & CABBAGE
Our beautiful ornamental kale and cabbage offer super hearty fall color even through the frost!
MUMS ARE READY!
Our large, colorful assortment of mums are finally starting to bloom! Planted on June 10, the mums are now around 2.5 months old. In just a few weeks they will be bursting with vibrant color all over!