Pollinator Week 2026
Pollinators do a lot of quiet work in our gardens, and Pollinator Week is a good reminder to return the favor by learning more about what you can do to help them survive. Here's how to make the [...]
2026 Quilt Show at Sargent’s
Join Us for a Winter Escape to Paradise! Shake off winter and step into the tropical warmth of Sargent's greenhouse—where vibrant color and incredible quilting talent come together in a spectacular showcase! This year's event is proudly hosted by [...]
Planting with Purpose: Native Plant Picks for Wet and Dry Sites
When you're choosing native plants for wet and dry sites, understanding your soil's moisture levels is key to long-term success. Whether you're working with a soggy low spot or a dry, sunny slope, matching the right plants to the [...]
Deep Color in the Garden
Light and color often steal the show in garden design—but don’t underestimate the power of dark. Deep, moody foliage and blooms can add sophistication, contrast, and dimension that brighter colors simply can’t achieve. Whether you’re looking to create a [...]
Perennial Spotlight: Verbascum — A Graceful, Tough Alternative to Foxglove and Delphinium
If you love the look of foxglove and delphinium let us introduce you to Verbascum—a graceful and garden-worthy solution for full sun and poorer soils with good drainage. This upright bloomer is drought tolerant, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, with spires [...]
What Are Adaptogens? Meet Our New Medicinal Herb Collection
New Collection - Adaptogenic Herbs We’ve got something fresh and exciting for herb lovers this spring—a special collection of adaptogenic herbs from Rush Creek Growers, available for a short time only! First off, what are adaptogens? In plain [...]
Growing Microgreens
Fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients, growing microgreens is one of the easiest and fastest ways to enjoy fresh food at home. These young, edible greens are harvested just days after sprouting—typically within 7–21 days—offering an intense burst of flavor [...]
Guide to Fall Cleanup: Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Enjoying the Garden in Fall Fall is a great time of year to be in your garden. Cooler temperatures make it more comfortable and less stressful for new plantings to establish themselves, and we watch our plants that were [...]
Five Replacements for Ash Trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer
Looking for Ash Tree Replacements? If your landscape has been affected by the emerald ash borer, you might be facing the daunting task of replacing trees that have succumbed to this destructive pest. The emerald ash borer, an invasive [...]
Beginner Perennial Gardening
There is no better way to spend a nice summer day than taking a moment to enjoy the beauty all around us. Flowers are blooming and bees are buzzing. It’s a great time to visit a local botanical garden, [...]