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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…
