Murphy's Gardens - Greenhouse & Garden Center

06/20/2026

Weather forecast says "Plenty of Sunshine" today and rain for Sunday. To me, that sounds like the perfect day to come plant and produce shopping. LAST DAY for most of our spring ANNUALS and they are still 50% off. Plus we just put out some Native Plant plugs for only $3.50. There are plenty of perennials to choose from and the shrubs are also in great supply. As for PRODUCE: You will not want to miss the dripping juice ripe sweet peaches we have along with other fresh produce. Dinner ingredients are here. Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beets, Spring Onions, Zucchini, a few cucumbers (limited), Garlic Scapes, Peaches. Maybe make a BLT made with big red tomatoes and crisp Romaine lettuce? Or turn some Garlic Scapes turned into Pesto with a handful of fresh basil? Fried Zuccini, Stuffed Zucchini, Zucchini bread...? Plus I hear the Galena bridge is open! Its going to be a great day. Open 9-5 today. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

06/19/2026

These taste like summer. This is a wonderful batch of peaches..juicy, sweet perfection. Plus ...tomatoes that are flavorful and ripe. We will be adding more produce to the list after noon today. Open 9-5 Friday and Saturday!

06/18/2026

Just some of the reasons to visit us today. Read below photos for description. Open 9-5 weather permitting.

06/17/2026

Slow day so we are cleaning up and cleaning out to make room for new products! We have gathered some used pots in the veranda at bargain prices. They all needed a cleaning but you are going to put dirt in them anyway! ;-) We will be adding things through the summer. Right now, prices range from .50 to $5 with most being a buck or two. Come grab some!

06/17/2026

We are open until/if weather gets severe! Just in...rainy day price on fresh microgreens from Rise & Shine Farm..broccoli, kale or radish microgreens to add to our produce selection! 1.5 oz $5

06/17/2026

A delayed start this Wednesday am due to stormy morning. We will open as soon as severe threat and heavy rain is over earlier this am. Im guessiing 10 -11ish? Call if in doubt. Plenty of produce to shop in the store! 815-541-4274.

06/17/2026

Last week for Annual BOGO in Greenhouse #1

Produce This Week

Plant something for the Pollinators this month -- we've got the plants!

As I type this on Wednesday morning, the radar shows a big blob of rain and Thunderstorms again today. We are hoping this will just be rain, but stay tuned on FB for any hour updates.

Praying you all fared well in last week's storms. The winds were certainly fierce but on the positive note, we are getting needed rain and it has been cooler which are both perfect for planting.

Between the storms and all the bridge delays in travel, our small, rural Galena businesses are all needing a boost. We all appreciate your support and
will try and always make it worth the trip.

This week we will continue our spring hours (weather permitting) as Tuesday - Saturday 9-5. Next week we may change to our summer hours which is 9-4 on those same days. You can always check our hours on OUR website or by giving us a call. Google is not always reliable as we can submit information that isn't always changed in a timely fashion.
murphysgardensgalena.com (https://www.murphysgardensgalena.com)
815-541-4274

Fresh in at Murphy’s Gardens this week: South Carolina's Big Smile Orchard ‘Red Top’ peaches, the iconic summer peach...old‑school sweetness & juciness you can taste before you even slice it.

Freestone and wonderful!

Other fresh produce this week
Freshly picked Garlic Scapes (see recipe below)
Lettuce
Kale
Radishes
Green (spring) Onions
Pea Pods (limited today)
A few zucchini and cucumbers (limited today)
Locally Grown tomatoes (grown in the ground with greenhouse cover -- that's how they are early!)
Thursday...fresh Microgreens from Rise & Shine Farm

Ready soon: Beets and Kohlrabi...stay tuned plus more of above

Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic Scapes
Fresh Basil
Parmesan Cheese
Nuts of choice: Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds...
Olive Oil

Easy peasy! Just throw all of the above into a food processor and grind to your desired consistency. I freeze mine in ice cube trays and pop them into a freezer bag for use in winter....easy to add to sauces, make a pasta sauce, flavor mayo...

You can also use the garlic scapes as you would use garlic...stir fries, salads, chop and freeze for soups...They offer a milder but deep garlic flavor. Only available in June.

June is Pollinator Month, and there’s no better time to plant with purpose.

You can plant perennials all season as long as you keep them watered appropriately! Pollinator‑friendly gardens support the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects that keep our food system thriving — and they start with smart perennial choices.
Native standouts like Coneflower, Butterfly W**d & Swamp Milkweed, Blazing Star, Penstemon, Bee Balm, Anise Hyssop and Prairie Dropseed and Carex offer reliable nectar, long bloom windows, and habitat all season long. Plus there are many more choices including wonderful shrubs!

We have plants to meet every need and lists to help you know which plants are acceptable for each situation -- deer resistant, black walnut tolerant, dry sites, pollinator plants...all kinds of lists! Plus knowledgeable staff that is happy to help.

Another reminder...
Hours will be changing soon
(we will send out a notice)

Summer hours will be changing to Tuesday - Saturday
9-4

(This week we will be open 9-5)

Weather might be a factor in hours too. Just give us a call if you are in doubt!
815-541-4274

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06/16/2026

Fresh produce arrived! It's the LAST WEEK FOR ASPARAGUS! We have homegrown or LOCAL Asparagus, Lettuce, Kale, Pea Pods, Radish, Green Onions, Tomatoes, a few Zucchini and Garlic Scapes! We got a brand new batch of sweet, juicy peaches that need a couple days to ripen. Or...we have a few left of our ripe ones too! Open till 5 today (Tuesday)

06/16/2026

This morning we have lettuce, cucumbers, ripe and ready peaches, scapes and plenty of plants! Our perennials are looking fab and inventory is good. Our Annuals in greengouse #1 are still BOGO. This is the last week! This afternoon we will add a new batch of So Carolina peaches, some fresh peas, tomatoes and more. Ill post when Im back with the new produce. Since its such a nice day and since we are making up for bad weatber days and bridge closure traffic loss we will be open till 5 pm most days yet this week. Maybe not Wednesday...we shall see what the weather does. Hours will be changing soon to Tuesday through Saturday 9-4.