Tag: Gifts
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Story Time Tiarella
Read More: Story Time TiarellaStory 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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Story Time Candytuft
Read More: Story Time CandytuftStep into the dirt, friends, and gather ’round the potting bench. Today’s tale features the overachiever of the early spring garden: Candytuft (or Iberis sempervirens, if you’re feeling fancy and want to sound like you own a monoCle). The Great Snowball Deception Once upon a April morning, a local gardener (let’s call her a “Kaitlyn…
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Campion Rollie
Read More: Campion RollieWelcome to story time here at Larson’s Garden Center! Gather ‘round, because the plant you’re holding—the Campion ‘Rollie’s Favorite’—isn’t just any perennial. It’s actually a bit of a local celebrity with a heart of gold. The Tale of the Accidental Superstar Once upon a time, in a lush garden in North Bridgton, Maine, there lived…
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The Quiet Power of a Bloom
Read More: The Quiet Power of a BloomThe Quiet Power of a Bloom Did you know? There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you bring an annual or perennial home. In the rush of our daily lives—the deadlines, the chores, and the noise—flowers do something that almost nothing else can: they ask us to be still. We don’t just…
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Sweet Alyssum Plant Guidance
Read More: Sweet Alyssum Plant GuidanceSweet Alyssum Plaint Guidance Did you Know Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is one of the most reliable and rewarding annuals for a Connecticut garden. Its honey-like fragrance and carpet-like growth make it a staple for borders, hanging baskets, and rock gardens. In New England, it is particularly valued for its “toughness”—it is one of the…
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Pansies Care Guidance
Read More: Pansies Care GuidancePansies 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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Petunia Care in Ground and Hanging Baskets
Read More: Petunia Care in Ground and Hanging BasketsPetunia Care Guidance Did You Know? In Burlington (Zone 6b), the key to vibrant petunias is managing our specific frost window and the humidity of a Connecticut summer. 📅 Timing for Burlington and surrounding towns • Last Frost Date: Historically, Burlington’s last spring frost occurs around May 1st to May 10th. • When to Plant:…
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Columbine Plant Guide
Read More: Columbine Plant GuideColumbine (Aquilegia) Plant Guidance by Larson’s Columbine is a delicate, airy perennial that shines in Connecticut gardens during mid-to-late May. Its unique, spurred flowers are a favorite for hummingbirds and work perfectly in woodland or cottage-style landscapes. • Light: Part shade (morning sun/afternoon shade). • Water: Keep soil moist but well-drained. • Hardiness: Zones 3–8…
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Stop Over Parenting your Succulents
Read More: Stop Over Parenting your SucculentsSucculents are often marketed as “indestructible,” which is a bit of a setup for failure. In reality, most succulents die from over-parenting—specifically, too much water and too little light. If yours are looking shriveled, mushy, or strangely tall, here is how to stage an intervention. 1. Stop Watering on a Schedule This is the #1…
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The Unofficial Mascots of CT Gardening
Read More: The Unofficial Mascots of CT GardeningConnecticut 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.…
