In this video, we show you how easy it is to make a simple holiday wreath. If you’ve got questions or need some help finding the right materials – just come by or give us a call.
How to Make a Simple Holiday Wreath
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The Beauty and Ease of Growing a Christmas Cactus
As our days are getting shorter and winter creeps in, light is becoming scarce. Perhaps that’s why the Christmas cactus, also known as Holiday cactus and Thanksgiving cactus, blooms at this time of year. It is considered a short-day plant and requires 12-14 hours of total darkness in order to bloom. There is no legend […]
The Meaning of Marigolds
Across the world the marigold flower holds powerful symbolism, and it has become a part of many cultural celebrations throughout its painted history. This member of the daisy family, also known as Tagetes erecta or the Mexican marigold, are native to North America, despite the marigolds we love and know often being referred to as […]
Beyond the Lantern: Tips for Enjoying Your Pumpkins Post-Halloween
Does it pain you to think that you’ll carve a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern in the coming days, only to watch it disintegrate and end up getting tossed? There are a number of ways your pumpkin can live on! -Are you composting? Toss your jack-o-lantern onto the mass! You might even end up with a […]
The Origins of the Jack-O’-Lantern
Nothing symbolizes Halloween like the jack-o’-lantern. Its bulbous shape, carved by the hand of its own unique creator glows from porch fronts and window sills only one night each year. Carving the pumpkin has become the ritual for many households on Halloween night, and whether “Jack” is warm and inviting or downright scary, it is […]
Made in the Shade: Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Shady Gardens
Working with shade is a part of our lives as gardeners, especially for those of us living in the city. We’re restricted to the amount of space we have and need to tap into creative ways to grow our own organic produce. Some backyards are blessed with huge trees and consistent dappled shade throughout the […]
Fashion & Sun Protection in the Garden
Summer doesn’t mean it’s time to stop gardening! Hopefully, you’re enjoying your harvest of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers fresh from the garden. Now is a good time to plant eggplant, squash, and pumpkins from seed. You can also plant tropicals, perennials and more into the garden and containers. Deep-watering is always best, especially in summer. Surface […]
Recycle, Reuse and Refresh: Enter our Recycled Pallet Garden Project Contest!
Here at Buchanan’s Native Plants, we’re always thinking about ways we can responsibly recycle or reuse materials we have at the garden center. One thing we end up with a lot of are wooden pallets. We considered selling the pallets or sending them back to our vendors but decided it would be more fun to […]
