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This is big deal! The dates . . .October, 10, 2019 10:00 am til 4:00 pmOctober 11, 2019 10:00 am til 4:00 pmOctober 12, 2019 10:00 am til 2:00 pm Where? Mike’s Plant Farm, 4850 North Ridge Road, Perry, Ohio 44081 If you can not make this event, don’t worry, on Saturday October 12th we… Click here to read more…
I just spotted this ad in Our Members Area, and you will not believe the prices. These are true wholesale prices but in Our Members Area you don’t have to purchase large quantities of plants. You often buy just a couple of items. I am posting this here just to give you an idea of… Click here to read more…
We are hosting this wholesale buying event for 3 days only. June 9, 2019, 9:00 am til 4:00 pm June 15th, 2019, 9:00 am til 4:00 pm June 22nd, 2019, 9:00 am til 4:00 pm We are offering . . . Rooted Cuttings, 95 cents each. Quart Containers, $2.25 each. One Gallon Size Plants, $3.35… Click here to read more…
Lyn lives in California and I was fortunate enough to meet her at one of Our Shindigs here in Perry, Ohio. Yes, she traveled from California to Ohio just to meet other Backyard Growers. We have backyard growers all over the U.S. and Canada and beyond successfully selling plants from home and reporting amazing results…. Click here to read more…
Disclaimer: You must do your due diligence! With the help of many of Our Members we have compiled a list of plants that are not patented and appear to be in the public domain. However, we here at McGroarty Enterprises Inc. have not verified every plant on this list. It is your responsibility as a… Click here to read more…
February 23rd, doors open at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 per person at the door. This takes place at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34 in Goshen, Indiana I am just one of four speakers that day so this is going to be an awesome event for gardeners… Click here to read more…
This information was shared in our Members Area by one of our members in Shelton, Washington, Andrea Bichsel of Hammersley Inlet Farm & Nursery. Andrea put this list together for our members. She’s in zone 8, so you might have to find varieties that are more suited if you are in a colder zone like… Click here to read more…
Dollar for dollar Coral Bells, also known as Heuchera is by far one of the best plants you can put in your landscape because they are easy to care for and add year round color to the landscape. And they can be pricey, I’ve seen one gallons priced as high as $14.00 in a big… Click here to read more…
The Wholesale Nursery Stock Extravaganza Buying Event at Mike’s Plant Farm. The date of this event is; June 30th, 2018. We start at 9:00 a.m and would like to wrap it up by 4:00 p.m. Who is invited? You are! This event is for all of our loyal subscribers, member and customers! This event takes… Click here to read more…
Here’s the thing about Rhododendrons. 1. I honestly believe they could make a motivated grower fairly wealthy. Nobody is growing them, especially in zone 4! 2. Rooting them is tricky and best done over bottom heat in the winter. Warm roots, cool tops, 45 degrees or lower. They hate wet feet, they hate heavy soil. … Click here to read more…
This is a “Monday’s with Mike” segment. Our Members like to know what I am up to in my nursery at any given time so I try to keep them updated and at the same time, offer up information on plants, caring for them etc. In this segment it’s spring and we are digging Japanese… Click here to read more…
Flea Markets???????? Yes, but make sure you understand the difference between the typical flea market customer and the typical plant buyer. They are completely different animals, they think differently and they spend differently. And I’m pretty sure you’d find that that the typical plant buyer has more disposable income. It’s really, really important to understand… Click here to read more…
The important points about a Good Potting Soil Mix. 1. First of all, it is confusing because there are so many options that make for a good mix. A lot of it has to do with what is available to you in your area. 2. Pea gravel. I used to add pea gravel to my… Click here to read more…
Looking for a plant that is beautiful, easy to care for and will add some sparkle to just about any landscape? Heuchera it is! Commonly known as Coral Bells. These are just some of the Heuchera that we have at the nursery and we sell a ton of them. They are extremely popular and rightfully… Click here to read more…
This is a rare find! In garden centers around here these tree seems to start at $199.00! But right now, and I’m sure they won’t last, One of Our Members is Selling them in the Members Area for $25.00 each. I actually got a chance to see the trees that she is selling last weekend. … Click here to read more…
This is a panicle hydrangea, in the P.G. Hyrdrangea family. P.G. means paniculata grandifloria P.G. Hydrangeas are Often Trained into Tree Form so I’m sure the same can be done with Vanilla Strawberry. Hardy in zones 3 to 8 this plant has pretty wide appeal across the U.S. It grows from a height of 6′… Click here to read more…
At the end of January, 2018 Pam and I traveled to the Atlanta, Georgia area to visit with our Backyard Growing Members from the south. I’m not sure how many people actually attended this get together but I think it was around 50, maybe a few more. Because this visit took place just a few… Click here to read more…
Ask any Member, without a doubt, Our Backyard Growers Group are like family and to many, closer and more important than family. Our Backyard Growers Group is a group of like minded people who are dedicated to helping one another. For years and years I’ve been holding a Backyard Growers Shindig at my nursery here… Click here to read more…
Wow! I can’t believe that we are doing this . . . but here goes; The contest is now over. A winner has been drawn and an email has been sent to notify them. We’ll post the winner here once they respond. Thank you! Please do me a huge favor . . . Using the… Click here to read more…
The winner has been drawn: Jason T. from Kentucky Congratulations! Last week we gave away Three Pair of Corona Pruning Shears, Duston will notify the winners via Email in a few days. This week we are giving away a ‘Virdis’ Japanese maple. This is a weeping, laceleaf tree with green leaves that turn a brilliant… Click here to read more…
