Fancy Ferns Horticulture

01/07/2024

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07/15/2023

This is officially a new goal for next season. Looking forward to trying some peat alternatives that are more ecologically friendly!

Gardeners are starting to avoid peat potting soils because of the carbon footprint of peat extraction. Across the world, these gardeners are exploring how peat-free alternatives let plants flourish.

06/05/2023

Finished planting plenty of annuals for a customer on this Sunny Sunday! Top tips for great annual containers are: fertilizing with both liquid AND slow release (granular) applications, using a specialized potting mix to help retain moisture between waterings and, finally, choosing the correct sun/shade plants for your exposure.

We can’t wait to see how these beauties fill out this season. Shout out to for the beautiful annuals and to for the amazing urns!

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05/08/2023

What a joy to see this beauty brightening up a construction site! Primrose, or Primula, meaning “little earliest one” enjoys cooler soils and tolerates full sun in spring, but appreciates semi-shade during hot summer weather. It is even said by some to be rabbit resistant! It transplants well so we will save it from the remodel by moving it to an eastern wall.

05/04/2023

Some before and after shots of a recent garden renovation. The ‘Jack and Jill’ Holly we planted definitely stole the show and is a great choice for the shady front garden. Topped off with a nice thick layer of fresh cedar mulch, these gardens are ready to rock this season!

04/26/2023

Taking advantage of the pre-planting season by installing tree rings for a customer. These rings or “wells” can help the tree by preventing mower/trimmer damage, reducing water and nutrient competition with the turf, and creating a pleasing aesthetic.

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02/28/2023

Have you heard of cow pots? They are a biodegradable alternative to plastic plant pots - made from cow manure! Such a great idea if you start your own seeds. Also a thought for all of those greenhouses out there!

Cows produce a lot of milk, but they also make a lot of manure. The Freunds have found a way to make a business out of it. Watch FarmHer Friday at 9:30 p.m. ...

02/22/2023

Visited my herbal apothecary today to dip into some of summers distant bounty. As I blended the dried thyme, sage and basil the smells took me right back to the garden and the freshness of my own garlic rivals anything bought in store. Who’s ready to grow more?!

02/15/2023

Time to buy seeds? Why not support a seed movement that promotes the continuation of thousands of heirloom vegetable and flower varieties.

Seed saving also positively contributes to the passing on of cultural and heritage customs.

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02/14/2023

We are constantly refining our practices to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Following ecological design principles, choosing native flowers and turning garden scraps into usable soil amendments are a few of the ways we put earth first.

02/08/2023

Thanks to Jim HortTube for your insight!

W**d barriers or "landscape fabrics" can present a lot of questions and I highly recommend you give this a watch before you decide whether to use them in your garden projects.

The products I use - https://kit.com/HortTubeThis video is the Pros and Cons of using w**d control fabric. W**d control fabric only temporarily reduces the n...

01/01/2023

Wishing you a Happy New Years!

Now's the time to start dreaming of your 2023 gardens. Set some goals, order your seed catalogues and reflect on what went well last year.