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Growing, Selling and Propagating Dark Green Arborvitae.

Updated : May 3, 2020

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Dark Green Arborvitae

Dark Green Arborvitae is the perfect plant for an evergreen hedge that will give you both privacy and beauty. For an evergreen they are a relatively fast grower, filling in nicely to create the perfect privacy hedge. Dark Green Arbovitae grow happily in zones 3 through 7. They 36″ to 48″ wide and grow as… Click here to read more…

Mike McGroarty Interviewed On Western Life Radio (April 4, 2020)

Updated : April 28, 2020

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How to Grow Weeping Pussy Willow from Cuttings.

Updated : February 9, 2020

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Weeping Pussy Willow Grown from a Cutting.

This is one hot item that I never see available in Our Members Area, and usually just about every plant imaginable is available in our members are at deep wholesale prices. This is an item that would sell like crazy! I picked up a Weeping Pussy Willow from a local wholesale growers a couple of… Click here to read more…

Growing, Selling and Propagating non Patented Heuchera, also known as Coral Bells.

Published : October 14, 2018

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Snow Angel Coral Bells just before being sacrificed for propagation.

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…

Wholesale Nursery Stock in Perry, Ohio.

Updated : June 25, 2018

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Shindig 2016 at Mike's Plant Farm.

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…

Tips on Over Wintering Ornamental Grasses.

Updated : May 31, 2018

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I’ve always had a difficult time over wintering ornamental grasses in containers so last fall I decided to try something different.  We pulled the grasses out of the pots and heeled them in an above ground, but not really raised bed.  Then we mulched around them with potting soil to make the roots were not… Click here to read more…

Growing, Selling and Propagating Rhododendrons.

Published : May 16, 2018

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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…

Potting Soil! What can I use to make my own potting soil.

Updated : May 18, 2021

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Fergus learning all about pine bark mulch.

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…

Growing and Selling Heuchera, Coral Bells.

Published : February 20, 2018

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Heuchera, Coral Bells on display at Mike's Plant Farm in Perry, Ohio

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…

Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud Trees, only $25.00 each!

Published : February 4, 2018

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Sharing a moment with Finnegan.

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…

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Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

Mike's Big Perennial Bed.

Mike’s Big Perennial Garden

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

A Profound Thank You from Mike.

Posted On September 1, 2022 By Mike

Finnegan keeping the sun off his head.

An Old Guy, Two Donkeys, a Puppy and a Hammock. What could possibly go wrong?

Posted On July 17, 2022 By Mike

This upside down donkey is a hoot!

An Upside Down Donkey and Cute Puppy.

Posted On July 14, 2022 By Mike

'Rockin Raspberry' Bee Balm.

‘Rockin Raspberry’ Bee Balm.

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

'Bubblegum Blast' Bee Balm.

‘Bubblegum Blast’ Bee Balm

Posted On June 26, 2022 By Mike

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

Posted On June 25, 2022 By Mike

Complete Guides

Growing, Rooting and Propagating Dappled Willow in Tree Form from Cuttings.

Growing Seeds, Winter Sowing, in Milk Jugs and Kitty Litter Jugs.

The Correct Way to Pot Rooted Cuttings, Nursery Stock Liners and other Plants.

Training Arborvitae and other Conical Evergreens to Grow with a Single Leader.

How to Propagate, Root Cuttings, of Dwarf Alberta Spruce.

Recent Posts

Blue Angel Hosta.

‘Blue Angel’ Hosta.

'Blue Angel'hosta is by far one of my favorite blue hostas. A big hosta like this in a perennial bed covers a lot of area and that keeps a ton of weeds at bay! These giant heart shaped leaves are very slug resistant. We have this plant in full sun. With … Read Full Article

Big Daddy Hosta.

‘Big Daddy’ Hosta

'Big Daddy' hosta is one of my favorite big hostas, mostly because it's big, it's blue and it has very interested leaves that are a bit dimpled. Big Daddy hosta gets about 24" tall and 36" wide. It's hardy in zones 3 through 9, the flowers are blends of … Read Full Article

'Humpback Whale' hosta.

‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta.

We sold out of 'Humpback Whale' hosta pretty early this year. Humpback Whale is pretty impressive hosta and this one really hasn't matured yet because they can get three feet high and 7 feet wide. I've also seen photos of them that show them to be a lot … Read Full Article

Ice Plant, delosperma

Ice Plant, delosperma

How pretty is that? And it's a ground hugging perennial that comes back year and year. These plants were new to our nursery last year so Pam and I planted three of them in our landscape at home. Not only did they do really well last year but they wintered … Read Full Article

Electric Red Dianthus

‘Electric Red’ Dianthus

I've been working on my perennial bed at the nursery and this Electric Red Dianthus caught my eye and was screaming "make my picture". So I did! Dianthus in general are great perennials for your garden. They are super winter hardy even here in cold … Read Full Article

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