Gardening

1- Bulbs are Beautiful: Vibrant colors, fragrance and eye appealing combinations make bulbs one of the most charming flowers of the spring. 2- Bulbs are Easy to Plant: Plant them once, and you’ll be rewarded with color year after year. Simply choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole two to three times […]

Who can grow the biggest zucchini in the Tetons? Can you beat the twelve pound record? We’ll see on Saturday August 18th when our scale is the judge! Bring in your homegrown zucchini for judging between 9:00 am and noon on Saturday, August 18th. Zucchini must be grown in Teton County Idaho or Wyoming. Contest […]

Spider Mites Spider mites are common garden pests that feed on shrubs, trees, flowers, vegetables and even houseplants. These miniscule pests cause damage by bruising the plant’s tissues as they feed leading to mottled, brown foliage. Spider mites are difficult to see to the naked eye, but their presence can be detected by webbing on […]

It’s nothing new, but we all know that children today are more prone than ever to stress, obesity and ADHD. Research has shown that kids with access to greenspace such as gardens on a daily basis have reaped many health benefits including increased attention span and deeper forms of creative play. Children who grow their […]

You’ve just purchased hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants, sweated and toiled to plant everything and now you get to sit back and relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor, right? Well yes, but to get the most out of your plants, some maintenance is key. There is more to bed maintenance than just […]

Now that your veggie garden is growing, routine maintenance will keep it healthy for the best production. Weed Control Allow a bit of time daily to do a walk by your garden. This will help you notice any changes or problems that may arise. Hand pull weeds weekly before anything gets out of hand. A […]

Join us for the annual Spring Fest to celebrate the gardening season. We’ll have $10 deals all day like selected $10 shrubs, trees, gift shop specials and more. Pottery and outdoor furniture will be 20% off for the day. For the younger set, we’ll have a gardening project, face painting and a chance to visit […]

Vegetable gardening is a growing trend for so many reasons: health, economy, variety and taste are just some of benefits to growing vegetables at home. A bit of planning up front really pays off in the productivity of your garden. Here is part one of a two part series intended to guide those beginner gardeners […]

Starting Seeds Indoors Are you trying to get a jump on the growing season? Are there specific varieties of veggies or flowers you like? If you’re saying ‘yes’, then starting seeds at home is for you. There is a great deal of pleasure seeing seeds sprout and even more to witness those tiny seeds bear […]

We love books and are passing the love on to you! Visit the book nook upstairs in the MD gift shop and browse our selection of gardening, homesteading, children's, DIY books and cookbooks. Get educated and inspired. All books are 20% off all month!