2020 was certainly a whirlwind for many of us. This year was full of uncertainty, adaptation, changes and learning creative ways to incorporate old traditions and create new ones. We’ve learned that just like many of the hearty plants we put in our gardens we are resilient, and we will fight to grow and thrive. We’ve enjoyed sharing this journey with all of you. This year we shared many ways to fill our lives and our gardens with joy and hope. We would like to recap a few of those articles with you.
- The perfect spring tree- Oklahoma Redbud (Link to Article)
Violeta introduced us to this popular and beautiful spring tree. The Oklahoma Redbud is a deciduous tree that is bird friendly, compact and easy to care for. Violeta picked the Oklahoma Redbud tree as her the pick of the month in March, “because of the purple flowers and it’s always the first reminder that spring is coming. It has beautiful heart-shaped leaves, and it doesn’t get very big so it’s a great tree for making a statement in a small area.” When you’re thinking ahead to warmer months, you can consider adding this beautiful tree to your landscape
- The best houseplants for cleaner air (Link to Article)
With health and safety on everyone’s mind we shared an article on 18 houseplants that help us to have cleaner air. Common house plants are nature’s air filters, working hard 24/7 to absorb harmful gasses and remove toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide from the air we breathe. Improve the mood of your space and air quality with these 18 plants.
- How to cultivate a love of gardening in your children (Link to Article)
This year allowed us more time to spend together as a family. With many of us quarantined or isolated at home, we had time to work on projects together as family. We shared how gardening can improve a child’s cognitive development, give them a sense of ownership, and help them to nurture their curiosity and desire to learn new things.
- 11 plants that naturally repel mosquitos (Link to Article)
Those pesky mosquitos try and keep us from fully enjoying our outdoor gardens and family BBQ’s. We shared 18 plants you can add to your landscape to help keep them at bay without all the nasty chemicals. We can win the war against mosquitoes!
- Summer showstopper – the Hydrangea (Link to Article)
This summer we featured a beautiful summer plant, the Hydrangea. There is a Hydrangea for every garden. Your beautiful blooms can be cut and brought into the house to add a pop of color to the dinner table. Whether you add them to your yard in gardening beds, containers, or center stage in your backyard, they will always steal the show. Chartreuse, blue, violet, long-lasting pink, and white are just a few of the floral colors of hydrangea that can brighten up your summer garden. Plan ahead to add one this year!
These are just 5 of the posts from this year that we really enjoyed writing and sharing with you. What were your favorite posts this year? What would you like to learn more about this year? We’d love to hear from you! Comment below or stop on by the nursery and we would love to chat!
