Cole Gardens is proud to present a series of learning opportunities. The series will take place at our greenhouse on Saturdays, at 10 am. Each Saturday is designed to offer knowledge and know-how in areas pertaining to nature. The topics are endless. The series of talks are free to you. We ask that you make a donation, with 100% of …
Houseplant of the Month: Fiddle Leaf Fig
The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a popular indoor specimen plant featuring very large, heavily veined, violin-shaped leaves that grow upright. These plants are native to tropical parts of Africa, where they thrive in very warm and wet conditions. This makes them somewhat challenging for the home grower, who is likely to have trouble duplicating these steamy conditions. However, they …
Gifts for the Holidays
Three oversized amaryllis in cement planter (13”x7″x7″), ready for weeks of blooming. Call to order. $89
Gifts for the Holidays
A beautiful deft blue oval planter filled with white cyclamen, lasting the winter season, making a gorgeous planter for an oversized windowsill or a centerpiece for a dining or hall table. Call to order. $65.00
Houseplant of the Month: Phalaenopsis Orchid
If you are lucky enough to have a Phalaenopsis, you are about to enter the wonderful world of growing orchids! Phals are one of the easiest orchids to grow in the home. If you follow a few basic requirements, these plants will reward you with several months of beautiful blooms. Water How often you water will depend on the potting …
Indoor Gardening with Kids
When the outdoor garden is tucked away for the winter — the saplings supported, the grass seed sown and the spring bulbs tucked snugly away in their flower beds — it’s time for indoor gardening fun! Many plants can be successfully grown indoors by children, including the pits and seeds of many grocery items (who hasn’t seen an avocado pit …
May Houseplant – Spathyphyllum
The Peace Lily is a favorite houseplant. In the spring, it produces long-lasting white blooms. The plant itself has glossy oval leaves with a striking point that emerge from the soil. They are tropical plants and do exceptionally well when potted indoors under the right conditions. Of all the flowering house plants, Peace Lily care is probably the easiest. In …
Rediscovering a Classic – A Variety of Hydrangeas
Certain plants have the ability to conjure up memories, emotions and feelings of special times and special places. For many the hydrangea’s fairy-tale blue clusters remind us of carefree summer days spent lazing on the Cape, where the showy blooms dress up cottage gardens. We plant hydrangeas in our own beds for the restful feelings they inspire, as well as …
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