Greenhouse Save

Greenhouses and heavy snowfall are just not a great combination.
Sunday and this morning were spent shoveling off the sides of the greenhouses.

Most winters we have breaks in the snowfall with some sunshine, which warms the snow enough that it slips off of the house.
With this last week's snowfall and record cold what we have is a mountain of snow wanting to collapse the house.

Carharts were donned and shovels employed and greenhouses saved.

Now I can't wait until they are filled with blooming annuals!

Winter Storms

During winter storms it is very important to check your winter water garden.
1. Ensure that your heater is keeping a hole open in the ice.
2. Double check that ice damns have not formed on your waterfalls.
3. Check all lines of aerating pumps.

Be thankful for all the snow cover for it acts as a big insulation blanket.

Closed for the Winter Season

Bird Tracks on Fresh Snow

Green Wellies has gone "Seasonal"!
We will be closed for the winter season, and will reopen April 1st, 2009.

I will continue to post to the blog throughout the winter.

So look forward to gardening tips and other thoughts and ramblings.

I will look forward to seeing all of our loyal customers in the spring.


Hawthorn Berries

50% - 70% Storewide Savings

In the Spirit of Winter and the Holidays.

Green Wellies is hosting a one time only, 50-70% off all Merchandise Storewide!

Believe me folks this has never happened...it is just us doing our part this holiday season to stimulate the economy.

You can save on birdfeeders, birdfeeding stations, pond liners, pond pumps, filters, and all of the pretty, glittery gifts also.

This sale will only last until the 28th of November so hurry in for the best selection.

Wishing you all a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.

Getting Gussied Up for the Holidays

I realized abruptly that there are only a few short weeks until Christmas, I guess with all the work to be done in the garden I lost track of time.

With that said, the last week has been spent preparing the shoppe for the holidays.

Trees are lighted, ornaments are placed, gift items ready for the giving.

If you struggle with the whole gift giving idea especially in this economy, go simple.

A birdfeeder and birdseed, a new garden trowel and gloves, a hand blown glass ornament with homemade cookies, exquisite hand balm for rough gardeners hands.

I know we all have to watch our dollars but still wish to give during the season.

At Green Wellies we are full of great ideas to make this season a little less stressful. Stop in today and lets get going!

Happy Halloween

It appears we will have perfect weather for all the ghosts and goblins tomorrow night.

And the forecast for the next 5 days looks promising also.

Take advantage of this great autumn weather and finish up last minute garden tasks.

Empty, clean and store your Container and Planters

Dig, clean and store all tender tubers; i.e. Dahlia and Cannas

Plant Peonies

Trim back all water garden plants and protect your pond from falling leaves

Place pond de-icer and aerator in water garden.

Protect shrubs from snow load.

Rake and compost leaves.

Take a break and take the kids trick or treating!

Happy Halloween!

Bonfire Begonia

Many times a day customers ask what are these big orange flowers .

When I tell them a begonia variety named 'Bonfire' they never believe me. I can't for the life of me understand why they would ask and then not believe the person who planted and cared for them all summer, let alone owns and runs a garden shoppe.

I think the disbelief comes from knowing that they are a begonia, most assume that begonia can only grow in shade.

'Bonfire' not only can tolerate full day sun it thrives, but will also be happy in a more shaded garden.

We have been most fortunate that the 'Bonfire' has done so well this fall, but this week the big hanging baskets and big planters in front of the shoppe will come down and be stored for next season.

Enjoy them for the rest of this week and remember to get yours early in the season next year for I have a feeling they will go fast.