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 [...]
A Letter From Paul Larson, 8.31.15 "As far as the weather is concerned, I guess it’s true that no two years are exactly alike. However, one thing that does seem to be consistent from year to year is the occurrence of a prolonged dry spell sometime in mid-July to late August. While I know some other [...]
The weather outside may be frightful (i.e. chilly winds, cold temperature, pouring rain, dark skies) but our nursery is looking quite delightful! Brighten up with our gloriously full and colorful hanging baskets, bursting with flower!
After such a brutal winter it's great to see that Paul's honey bees have not only survived, but are thriving! They have already begun to clean the hives and the queen is already laying eggs. Some honey bees have even ventured out into the warm spring air in anticipation of the first signs of pollen and [...]
EPISODE ONE 9/25/14 A frequent question we get in the Fall when the weather begins to get colder is, "Can I still plant anything?" Joyce explains! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K56emJduYg This video was made pre-editing software, but we still felt you'd want to see it!)
This is our Hosta, a perennial we have in our backyard. As you can see, it's full of holes, the leaves ripped apart like someone came through with giant hole punchers! This is what happened when the freak hail storm hit Connecticut! A bright and sunny day that suddenly became dark seemingly out of nowhere, dark [...]
It's beginning to feel a lot like spring! If the weather isn't proof enough, here's a photo to prove it! Unloading a truck full of new arrivals! Come check them out!