My (Short) Career as a Nurseryman
Back in the mid 1970s and early 1980s, North America was plunged into a period of great passion about houseplants.Continue Reading
Category: Buying plants
This Is What a Plant Order Looks Like
I’ve been ordering plants by mail for almost nearly 60 years. I started ordering seeds from my father’s seed catalogsContinue Reading
When Tree Shopping, Size Surprises
WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A TREE, LITTLE ONES BEAT BIG ONES HANDS DOWN By Paul Hetzler As a tallContinue Reading
Great Garden Advice From Experts
See that group of gray-clad professional horticulturists? They are experts in their field! This is just a portion of theContinue Reading
What is Quality Seed & How Can You Ensure That You’re Buying It?
The Basics: From a breeder’s standpoint, quality seed is determined by germination rate, vigor, “trueness to type,” purity, and aboveContinue Reading
How to Buy Houseplants
Photo: Dimaberlin, depositphotos Thinking about going on a houseplant shopping spree? These tips may help! By Larry Hodgson I rarelyContinue Reading
Rumors are swirling that there is a bulb shortage, is there?
Recently (July 31, 2021), I published an article encouraging readers to order their bulbs early in 2021, as it lookedContinue Reading
Spring Bulbs Will Be In Short Supply This Fall: Order Early!
By Larry Hodgson There won’t be the usual wide choice of spring bulbs in garden centers this fall. Like lastContinue Reading
The Best Days for Buying Plants
… some days are better than others for buying plants? Nurseries and garden centers like to look their best onContinue Reading