Monthly Archives: February 2012

MN-irene

A Force of Nature

At Gardener's Supply, we are encouraged to get out into the community and do some good. In support of that vision, the company matches employees' charitable donations, and offers one paid day a year of volunteer time. Employees lend a hand in many ways: We donate blood, we collect food for the food shelf, we are mentors, we volunteer with youth groups, sports teams and more. Each year, one employee-volunteer is honored with the Meg Smith Community Service Award, named for a former employee. It's Read more [...]

The Desert in Bloom

When are the desert wildflowers going to bloom, so we can time our trip to see them at their peak? Where are the best places to see them? Questions like these flood state and national parks, public gardens and tourism offices in the Southwest. Mexican gold poppies. Where and when to find the best spring wildflower displays Mexican gold poppies with a saguaro cactus in the background. Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata), a desert perennial. About the author: Phoenix-based author Cathy Cromell Read more [...]

Get Out There

In the deep winter, I tend to retreat indoors for my gardening fix. I buy cut flowers or a new houseplant. I drink tea. In the deep winter, I tend to retreat indoors for my gardening fix. I buy cut flowers or a new houseplant. I drink tea. Here at work, I take a stroll to the greenhouse, where exotic orchids bloom all winter. One of my favorite quick fixes: I walk down to the research lab, where there are tomato seedlings to brush against. The distinctive tomato fragrance takes me right Read more [...]
fast-start

Seedstarter Put to the Test

After thorough testing of the Fast Start® Seedstarter, we are excited to finally send it out into the world. Because it's brand new, we are eager to hear what gardeners think. The Fast Start® Seedstarter The culmination of four years of research and testing, our new system represents a breakthrough in seedstarting. The new planting tray is made from a cornstarch-based material that offers the sturdiness of plastic yet breaks down in a landfill. What's more, the reservoir is dishwasher-safe and Read more [...]