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Although we've temporarily closed our retail business, we are happy to introduce our new online store. At the moment, it has some basic gardening supplies, but we will expand it as we can.check it out here: /https://mdnursery.square.site/

Veggie gardening is a growing trend for so many reasons: sustainability, stress reduction, wellness, economy, variety, and taste are just some of the benefits of growing vegetables at home. Doing your homework and preparing a plan before you start really pays off in the productivity of your garden. Here is part one of a two-part […]

The white pine weevil is a native North American insect that poses a serious threat to spruce and pine trees across the continent, mostly in the northern US and Canada. Not to be confused with western pine beetle, the white pine weevil infests and kills the terminal leader of young trees. This leads to bushy-topped […]

Take a moment to stop and appreciate your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. The gift shop at MD can be your one stop Valentine’s shop with all kinds of thoughtful ideas for any Valentine: Fresh Flowers: Whether you love romantic red roses, graceful tulips, colorful gerberas or fragrant lilies, you can be assured that flowers from […]

Keeping houseplants healthy through the winter months can be a little tricky. Shorter day length, lower humidity and temperature fluctuations can add up to tough growing conditions. Follow these simple tips to keep your houseplants in top form all winter: • Keep your room as bright as possible. Raise blinds and open the curtains during […]

The beloved Christmas tree is the mark of the season in many of our homes. To help your tree stay fresh, follow these steps: Fresh Cut Trees: • Cut a quarter to a half-inch off the bottom of the trunk before placing it in its stand. This is vital to a tree’s ability to uptake […]

The holidays are around the corner and like it or not, it’s party season! A small gift is a nice way to show appreciation to your host. While a bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer may do just fine, we’ve come up with some thoughtful ideas from our gift shop to set you […]

Even though our recent temperatures make it feel more like January, there still may be time to complete one or more of these late-season tasks: • Plant Indoor Bulbs: The outside temperatures won’t foil this plan! November is an excellent time to start paperwhites and amaryllis indoors for holiday gift-giving or for your own enjoyment. […]

November is a busy month in our gift shop and greenhouse as we clear out the last of our summer items and move into holiday mode. There will be lots of changes as we bring in our seasonal decorations to prepare for our annual holiday open house and beyond. Our gift shop is filling up […]