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How to Grow 'Chicago Hardy' Fig
If you love figs, you may be interested to know you can easily grow your own in our region! Figs are delicious as a snack themselves, in jams and jellies, dishes and desserts. To us, they are a decadent-tasting fruit! 'Chicago Hardy' fig is as its name suggests, hardy in our region, stays compact, so it fits well in smaller landscapes, and can even be grown in a container pot. If left to its own devices and not often pruned, it can grow to be 10' tall by 10' wide. If grown in
Rebekah
Aug 2, 20232 min read


A Freeze to Remember
Recently, our owner, Mr. Steve Bennett, was interviewed by TN Farm Bureau on the unexpectedly harsh winter weather we received at Christmas. Temperatures quickly dropped 50 degrees in the matter of a few hours, and went below freezing. This lasted several days. Many plants were damaged because of how quickly the temperatures dropped. Listen to Steve's interview below for more. https://tnfarmbureau.org/a-freeze-to-remember It's important to know that we won't know the extent
Rebekah
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Attracting Backyard Birds
When creating a haven for birds, they need you to provide food, water, and shelter. We're sharing tips for attracting them to your garden in today's post. It's imperative to provide food they love to attract them to your garden. Songbirds especially love sunflower seeds, while almost all backyard birds love peanuts (unsalted) and dried fruits such as cranberries and raisins. An easy way to feed the birdies is to make your own suet using items you have already in your kitchen.
Rebekah
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Watering Tips for Newly Planted Plants
Water and water well! Fall is the best time to plant but it's also our driest season in Middle TN! All newly planted plants (planted within the last year) need to be deeply watered every 3-4 days during fall when we aren't getting adequate rainfall (and we haven't for awhile!). For trees and shrubs, "deep watering" means setting a hose at the base of the plant on a slow stream of water for approx. 20 minutes every 3-4 days. A very slow stream of water is important so it slowl
Rebekah
Oct 5, 20221 min read


How to Amend Your Soil for Fall Planting
Beginning a new gardening bed? Planting in an existing one? Digging in the dirt to plant fall vegetables? Wanting to plant a shade tree? If so, and you live in Middle Tennessee, chances are you need to amend your soil before you begin planting. We're sharing about products today that the professional landscapers use and trust. Organic Garden Soil: Ideal for building raised beds, vegetable gardens, or amending traditional gardens, our organic garden mix is all you could want i
Rebekah
Aug 26, 20222 min read


Fall Planting Questions to Ask Yourself
It's time to think about fall planting! Many of you have already stopped by to gather ideas and ask for help with your landscaping; that is so smart! As we are less busy now, it is an ideal time to stop by if you have several gardening questions specific to your landscape. Fall is an excellent time to plant and is regarded by many experienced gardeners as the best time to plant. The reason for this is that most plants appreciate being planted when the weather is cooling down
Rebekah
Aug 14, 20212 min read


Get Your Garden Spring-Ready
Spring is almost upon us and the snow and ice are hopefully gone for this year. It is important to prepare your gardening beds for spring. This helps give your plants a great start to the growing season, as well as helps prevent disease and insect problems later this year. Watch our video for essential tasks to complete to get your gardening beds ready for spring!
Rebekah
Mar 9, 20211 min read


Planting Trees in Our Tree Fields
Last week, we planted over one thousand trees on our property! Dogwoods, Arborvitaes, Junipers, and Pines were some of the trees we planted. In this video, see a small snippet of what happens behind-the-scenes here at your local nursery.
Rebekah
Oct 27, 20201 min read

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