The Plant Nanny

04/10/2026

Spring Magic is just one week away - son’t miss it!

12/13/2025

Chris is a great grower and wife Liz is his right hand. Support small business and gift a family member, teacher or Secret Santa with a gift certificate from Gehling Greenhouse.
Flowers spread joy!

Thank you to all who have purchased gift certificates this past week. There is still plenty of time to secure yours. Message, text, or call Liz 319.939.3573 to order yours. We can mail them out, arrange for pickup, or possibly meet/drop off.

11/04/2025

Learn to difference and know which one(s) you have!💚

Have you ever looked at your holiday cactus and wondered which one it is? You're not alone! Many people confuse the Thanksgiving cactus with the Christmas cactus—and it's an easy mistake to make.

Here are a few quick tips to help you identify the different types of holiday cactus.

Do you have a holiday cactus at home? Let us know in the comments what type you have!

Want to learn more? Check out the this helpful information: https://go.iastate.edu/FXXOLQ

Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa State University Department of Horticulture ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources AnswerLine

11/04/2025

Contact Karen 712.314.4006 to pre-register!
Two classes - 1pm or 3pm.
Come have a tasty beverage, spend time with a good friend and get your Christmas spirit going!!🎄

11/03/2025

Call Karen to pre-register 712.314.4006
Don’t miss out on the fun and joy by inviting a friend, family member or neighbor!🎄🎄

Class is at SideTracked Taproom (formerly Carroll Brew). Let us get you into the Christmas spirit soon!🎄

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Winter Planter Make-n-Take Class is at SideTracked Taproom (formerly Carroll Brew).

Two sessions - 1pm and 3pm - sign up for one. Invite a friend and share a fun activity! 🎄🎄Pre-registration required🎄🎄
Call Karen 712.314.4006
Cash-Check-Venmo

10/23/2025

Join us for a festive Make-n-Take winter planter event!🎄Make your porch (and your heart) glow with a custom outdoor planter.✨
Register by calling Karen at 712.314.4006. Cash, check or Venmo No green thumb required!

10/22/2025

Protect your mums tonight! Excellent tips!

10/15/2025

Petal It Forward, 2025 - “Joy multiplies when it’s shared”. So today we at the Plant Nanny gifted people with two bouquets - one to keep, the other to give away. Cuz sometimes a simple act is enough to make the world a little softer.💐 #

04/12/2025

Sunflower for the win!