The hard work of the beekeeping year is now behind us, but there are a few things to keep in mind as we slide into winter. Ventilation Ventilation in your hive is extremely important – bees heating the hive create warm, moist air that can either escape the hive or...
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Frosty Weather Plant Protection
Temperatures can drop quickly! Don’t be blindsided when the hard frosts become the norm of the season. Instead, be prepared, do a little planning and read these tips on how to give your valuable plants some winter protection. Cover Plants Cover sensitive plants to try...
Garlic Care Tips: Keep Your Garlic Growing Strong through Winter!
Kudos to you for choosing to grow your own garlic! Whether you've just planted garlic cloves or are still planning, there are a few simple tasks that will help your garlic grow strong through winter and into spring. Garlic is a small but mighty plant, and a little...
Complete Your Fall Planting Checklist! Ultimate Fall Sale is Here!
Time to complete your fall planting checklist! You'll find the best selection of plants now as our Ultimate Fall Sale has just begun! Fall is an excellent time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees because they will focus all their energy on root development now...
Fertilizing in Fall
As fall officially begins and gardening slows, remember that the growing season doesn’t really end in western Oregon. Many plants are storing energy for spring growth, growing slow but steady, or even flowering through the fall and winter. Feed these plants to help...
Sow Now! PNW Native Wildflower Seed & Mixes are Here
Why Grow Native Flowers from Seed? Native pollinators prefer native plants, and one of the easiest and least expensive ways to improve pollinator habitat is to plant native wildflowers from seed and bulbs. These re-seeding annuals and perennials provide pollen and...
Your Bees in October
Hello everyone! Your bees may dip into their stores in the month ahead – especially for protein. Protein patties fed in the fall can greatly bolster the health and vitality of your long-lived winter bees. Continue to feed protein into November. At this time of year...
Time to Move Your Houseplants Indoors – Summer Camp is Over!
It’s time to start thinking about bringing in those house plants that were moved outside for summer camp in spring. During summer camp, our plants adjust to their new surroundings and become more dependent on water and feeding as they dry out faster and...
Back to School Houseplant Sale – Sept 10 to Sept 20
The back-to-school sale that's worth it. Reduce stress, and improve your focus and well-being by growing houseplants where you learn, study, or teach! Starting Thursday September 10th, we welcome you to enjoy 20% off on all houseplants - any size! Sale applies to...
Fall Soil Sale Happening Now!
Ideal All-Purpose Mulch and Soil Amendment G&B Organics Soil Building Conditioner is great for mulching and soil amendment purposes. Check out the videos below, courtesy of Glenridge Gardens production, that share helpful information on the applications and...
Your Bees in September
As the season winds down for our bees, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind to ensure your colony has the best chance for overwintering success. Pollen Stored Ensure your hive has adequate pollen storage – if in doubt, a protein patty is a great...
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