Category: Spring
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Snapdragons Plant Guidance
Snapdragons Plant Guidance by Larson’s Storytime Series by LARSON’s Did you Know? Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are one of the most versatile additions to a Connecticut garden in May. Because they are “cool-season” annuals, they thrive in the fluctuating temperatures of a New England spring, often laughing off the late-season frosts that would kill a tomato…
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Story Time Tiarella
Story Time – Tiarella Welcome to Larson’s Story Time, where we prove that plants have just as much personality (and occasionally more attitude) as people! We believe the world needs a lot more room for the lighthearted and the local, so we’re peeling back the greenhouse curtain to share the hilarious, quirky, and sometimes downright…
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Pansies Care Guidance
Pansies Plant Guidance Did you Know? Pansies are remarkably resilient in the face of Connecticut’s unpredictable spring weather. Since it’s mid-March, you are likely preparing for the coming weeks as the soil thaws. Here is how to ensure they thrive during a New England spring: Planting & Placement • Timing: You can plant pansies as…
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The Unofficial Mascots of CT Gardening
Connecticut Gardeners DID YOU KNOW Connecticut Pansies: The “First-In, Last-Out” Flower In the Nutmeg State, we know that spring and fall can be unpredictable. One day it’s 60°F, and the next, there’s a frost on the windshield. THIS YEAR WE HAVE SNOW, SNOW, SNOW. That’s exactly why Pansies are the unofficial mascots of Connecticut gardening.…