A wonderful gift!

We're clearing out the last of the poinsettias! Buy 1 get 1 Free! Priced from $3.49-23.99

We're open until Dec.24 at 3 pm.

Springtime already?

Yes, this our first crop of pansies growing, waiting to be potted into our special soil mix. In the next two weeks, we'll be working to pop these tiny little plants into pots allowing their roots to spread and grow. By middle of March, they'll be blooming just when all of us are sick of grey and brown!

We still have a few lovely poinsettias to choose from for that perfect gift. We can also customize any poinsettia of your choice.

This is our angel keeping watch over the poinsettias. :)

Snow, snow and more snow!

Here's our entrance with just a pathway to the doors which are normally our exit doors. On the right side you can see the entrance doors snowed in.

Here's our faithful snow removal guy, Kevin. He was out every morning making pathways and clearing the laneway and parking lot for customers and staff. In this picture I caught him changing a bolt that had broken.

and they're gone!

Today our last delivery of fundraiser poinsettias, outdoor planters and wreaths were loaded on the truck to be delivered to Wingham. It has been a challenging 2 weeks for us with the storms and snow accumulation! Some of our staff couldn't make it in due to visibility and closed roads and some deliveries had to be put off a day but all in all, it went amazingly well. From Whitby to Windsor, our wonderful driver Clayton, braved the snowy roads. (he's in the second picture smiling at us...I guess he's happy today is a nicer day for a drive!) Since the beginning of December, we've shipped out....are you ready for this?.... 　 3200- poinsettias in various colours 700 - large poinsettias 671 -centrepieces (poinsettia in decorative pot with greenery) 257 - tropical planters with poinsettia in the mix 111- fresh wreaths 642- outdoor winter planters Phew! No wonder we feel ready for the holidays! :)

Poinsettias loaded on the carts.

A few of the hundreds of Outdoor Winter planters we made.

Dave and Clayton loading the carts on the truck

A green fern is a happy fern

Bringing in boston ferns for the winter can be messy business. They are not the most friendly houseplant but here are some tips for keeping them over the winter.

A bright window shielded by sheers or thin curtains in a cooler room is an ideal spot, but not near a heat vent.

Keep them moist but allow top of the soil to dry out between waterings. A good soaking with lukewarm water for about 30 minutes in a sink or bucket is important, then allow it to drain before returning it to its home. Keep a deep saucer under the pot to catch any drips. Carry a cloth to wipe up any water that might escape. :)

Humidity in the air is essential for ferns. Mist with a spray bottle daily or use a humidifier in the room.(this is good for us too!) Another idea is to place some moist spagnum moss around the base of the plant on top of the soil. It will help hold moisture in.

When repotting, a lighter soil mix is best. A good quality potting mix is ideal.

Fertilizing is not necessary during the winter months because the fern will not likely grow, but once spring approaches and new growth is spotted, some feeding can begin.

If the fronds begin to brown on the edges, it might be due to low humidity and too much warmth. So keep your fern happy by applying the above tips and if all goes well, it can be hung outside again once chance of frost is gone!