Amaryllis: Blooms for the Holidays!

Blooming amaryllis bulbs are a sure sign that Christmas is right around the corner. Follow the instructions below to produce vibrant, long-lasting flowers throughout the Holiday season! Soil - The best growing media for your Amaryllis bulb is a mix of 2 parts potting mix to 1 part sand and 1 part black topsoil. ...

Terrarium How-To

Have you ever wanted to make a terrarium, but you weren't sure how?  Follow these steps for success! The Recipe Building a terrarium is much like “building” a pan of lasagna! It’s all about the layers! Like any good recipe your, “ingredients” are gathered and assembled in the appropriate order to...

Mums the Word!

This time of year in the greenhouse, our focus turns to fall mums and asters. Actually, we have been growing the plants since the end of May, but by now, they have flourished into grown plants already beginning to pop with color. Several questions we get on a daily basis...

Houseplant Care Products

What are the best houseplant care products?  Check out some of our favorites! Houseplant care products can help keep plants looking just as good as the day you bought them!  The products assist in the looks of the plant as well as feeding the plant and keeping it insect free.  There...

Make the Most of your Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria is a plant most commonly known for its long lasting flowers in cut flower arrangements.  But, did you know you can grow it as an annual in Iowa? Alstroemeria is an annual in the northern part of the U.S.  It is very showy if cared for properly. We recommend placing...