Wedgewood Gardens

06/18/2026

Plant Spotlight: Red Switch Grass

Also called tall panic grass, tall prairiegrass, wild redtop, and thatchgrass, red switch grass (Panicum virgatum) is a stunning, native ornamental grass. It grows 2-5 feet tall depending on variety, and tends to have a dense, columnar form, with stiff round stems, making it a great option for building visual screens, or as a tall backdrop against flowering perennials in a garden bed.

Red switch grass is celebrated by gardeners for its vibrant foliage and year-round interest. Emerging blue-green in spring and transitioning into a dramatic wine-red by late summer, the show culminates in a brilliant burgundy color in fall. Even throughout winter the stems remain upright, turning beige with the cold.

Red switch grass is so versatile it can be found in remnant prairies, in pastures, along roadsides in many areas, and even in brackish marshes. It thrives in full sun and will tolerate partial shade, although it may flop if it’s not getting enough sun. Make sure it has well-draining soil, and keep it moist until the plant is established, and you should be good to go!

Red switch grass is just one of the perennial grasses we’ve got in stock here at The Wedge, so swing by even if it doesn’t fit your bill. We’re excited to help you grow it better!

06/17/2026

In Bloom at The Wedge: Canna Lilies

Cannas are vibrant plants that provide a strong ornamental interest and immediately give a touch of the tropics to less-than-tropical zones. They burst at the tops with large red, orange or yellow flowers, and depending on variety, their foliage color can be green, maroon, or even bronze. Their unique shape and bold colors make them perfect for planting as focal plants or massed to create a tropical effect.

Plant cannas where they will receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sun per day, and make sure you water often and deeply. They do best in rich, moist soil with a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH and benefit from a dose of balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer. Deadhead cannas throughout the growing season by removing individual blooms as well as spent stalks, as this will help reduce the chances for pests and fungal issues, and to keep them blooming for as long as possible.

We are on the edge of the hardiness zone for these beauties, so they’re sold as annuals but with mild winters you may see them pop up year after year!

Fun Fact: While called "Canna lilies," they are not botanically classified as true lilies and are more closely related to plants like bananas, ginger, and birds of paradise.

06/16/2026

Pollinator Spotlight: Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are among the most well-known and beloved butterflies in North America. Their delicate and easily recognizable orange, black and white wings can be seen dancing above gardens and natural areas from coast to coast.

Approximately four generations of monarch butterflies are born each summer and each lives only about four weeks. The exception is the last generation of the season, which survives about six months, as they migrate to Mexico as summer turns to fall and they spend the winter in a state of semi-hibernation.

We recently posted a video about the native varieties of Milkw**d, but what we didn’t focus on was that Milkw**d is essential to the life cycle of the monarch butterflies. Milkw**d is the only plant on which they will lay their eggs and therefore it is the only source of food for their baby caterpillars. While Milkw**d is immeasurably important for the babies, the adult butterflies feed on all sorts of flowering native perennials as they migrate, including goldenrod, liatris, monarda, coneflowers, joe pye w**d, and sunflowers.

Fun Fact: Milkw**d produces toxins to deter animals from eating it, but monarchs have developed an immunity. As they feed, monarch caterpillars store the toxins in their body, making them taste bad, which in turn deters their predators. The toxins remain in their system even after metamorphosis, protecting them as adult butterflies as well.

These beauties are endangered due to a combination of habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change, significantly impacting their breeding, migration, and overwintering habitats, and leading to population declines. We urge you to join us in making strides to help them!

06/15/2026

Wedge Club Members want to Know: What is bolting?

Lets say your herbs are growing great, looking really healthy, and then all of a sudden they have what looks like a major growth spurt, sending a flower stalk shooting up towards the sky, and forming seed heads. This is bolting, and it happens because a change in temperature or stress levels indicates the plant’s life cycle is almost up, propelling the plant to reproduce before it dies.

The reason this matters for herbs specifically (or any other leafy plant you consume like lettuce or spinach) is because it usually means your plant no longer tastes the same. The plant is taking its energy from producing edible leaves to developing flowering stems and seeds, leaving only the bare minimum for what we’re interested in. Fortunately, there are some herbs that will flower instead of bolting, meaning they don’t see a change in taste. Here is a quick list of some of our best-selling herbs:

👉 These guys bolt: Cilantro, arugula, parsley, lettuce, spinach
👉 These guys flower: Basil, thyme, oregano, mint, chives

Now, if your herbs have already bolted, you don't necessarily have to throw them away. Letting them bloom offers distinct garden benefits, including supporting your pollinators (did you know honeybees, bumblebees, and a handful of native bees absolutely love basil bloom stalks?) as well as saving those seeds to replant next year. Actually, some bolted herb seeds double as completely different kitchen spices - for example, cilantro seeds are harvested, ground, and sold as coriander!

Thanks to Wedge Club member Lauren for this question! Do you have a question for our team? Want to know more about a specific topic? Ask away in the comments and you just may see a post about it in the future!

06/14/2026

In Bloom at The Wedge: Achillea, aka Yarrow

Achillea, commonly known as Yarrow, is a native hardy perennial beloved for its striking, flat-topped flower clusters that come in a variety of colors, including whites, yellows, reds, and pinks. Its foliage is equally impressive, with feather-like, aromatic, green leaves that add a delicate texture to your garden.

Easy care, drought, heat, humidity, deer and rabbit tolerant, Achillea is treasured by gardeners. It attracts many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, wasps, flies, beetles, spiders, ladybugs, and hoverflies. What’s not to love?!

Fun fact: Achillea is named after Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used yarrow to heal the wounds of his soldiers. It can also aid in digestion issues, as yarrow contains plant-based chemicals called flavonoids that increase saliva and stomach acid. Cool, huh?

We’ve got lots of yarrow in-stock right now, in lots of colors and heights. You’ll find them with our Sun-Loving Perennials!

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06/13/2026

In Bloom at The Wedge: Zinnia

Zinnias are easy-to-grow colorful annual flowers that bloom all summer long, making them a perfect addition to any garden or bouquet. They are available in various colors, including red, pink, purple, yellow, orange, white, green, and multicolored, and range in height from 6 inches way up to 4 feet tall. Zinnias are easy to care for, making them a great choice for beginner gardeners.

Zinnias are typically grown as annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in one growing season and do not survive frost. They prefer full-sun, but can tolerate some light shade (note: they will not bloom as well in areas with less than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). When planted in the ground, water deeply a few times a week, and always water at soil level so it doesn’t sit on the foliage. Pro Tip: be sure to plant them with enough space, as zinnias tend to develop fungal disease if they’re not given enough room to grow.

One of the most appealing features of zinnias is their long-lasting blooms - they start blooming in early summer and continue until the first frost. Deadhead those spent blooms to encourage new ones to pop. They are also attractive to many pollinators, making them a great addition to any pollinator garden or as companion plants for fruits and vegetables.

We’ve got a great selection of zinnias in bloom right now (many of which are Wedge Grown!) so stop by and see what’s in store!

06/12/2026

Who doesn’t love a SAAAAAALE?!

Starting today, all 4”/4.5" veggie and fruit plants are 50% off! We’ve got tomatoes. We’ve got peppers. We’ve got eggplant and okra and zucchini. Three types of watermelon. Strawberries! Beans and squash and pumpkins. Most are Wedge-grown, and all are half off!

Now’s a great time to remind you that the veggie and herb plants we sell here at The Wedge are organically grown. Yep! We go above and beyond to make sure everything we sell for consumption is free of synthetic chemicals because we know that’s important to you, and it’s important to us as well. It’s another benefit of our Wedge Grown advantage.

Most of what’s still available are among the crops you can plant well into summer (as late as mid-late August) and still harvest a sizable crop before the first frost hits, so get here soon to sn**ch them up while they last. Stock is limited. We’ll see you soon!

06/11/2026

Caterpillar Candy has been restocked!

Butterfly migration season will be here before we know it, and we just got all the goods stocked up for you to create your own Migration Station! Check them out:

🦋 Swamp Milkw**d, Common Milkw**d, and Butterfly W**d for the Monarch butterflies
🦋 Bronze Fennel, Dill, and Golden Alexander for the Black Swallowtail butterflies
🦋 Common Rue for the Giant Swallowtail butterflies
🦋 Woodland Stonecrop for the Variegated Frittilary butterflies
🦋 Orange Coneflower for the Silvery Checkerspots
🦋 Common Mallow for the Painted Lady butterflies

So here’s how it goes. Each of these specific plants are sought after by specific types of butterflies to lay their eggs. After time, caterpillars hatch from the eggs and consume the plant foliage as their very first source of food for growth and preparation for their metamorphosis. Oftentimes the nectar from the host plant’s flowers acts as a valuable source of food by adult butterflies as well.

Butterfly populations world-wide are in decline. We can all play a role to combat this issue by planting more of what they need - host plants without harmful chemicals. We love Centerton Nursery’s Caterpillar Candy line because these plants are grown naturally, with no pesticides used - so they are safe to munch on!

We’ve got plenty of these right now because they’re that important. Stop by and start your Migration Station - we’ll be glad to help you 9am-6pm Mondays-Saturdays, and 10am-5pm on Sundays!

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06/10/2026

It’s National Herbs and Spices Day!

Today, we join you in celebrating flavor by recognizing the diversity and quality offered in using both fresh and dried herbs and spices year round. Developing a knack for cooking with fresh herbs brings brightness and flavor to grilling and the kitchen - and you know where to go to get your herbs!

Check out these benefits:
😊 Peppermint is proven to reduce nausea.
😊 Chives contain antioxidants which can help prevent diseases and improve overall health.
😊 Sage can improve memory function in the brain.
😊 Lemongrass contains anti-inflammatory properties which can help ease arthritis.
😊 Curley Parsley is high in Vitamin K, which improves immune function.
😊 Rosemary is good for treating allergies.

Growing your own herbs and spices is a great way to add fresh variety and subtle flavor to your food and beverages. Plus, it can be a form of relaxing therapy too!

Pop Quiz: Who can name all six of the herbs in the photo?

06/09/2026

In Bloom at The Wedge: Asiatic Lily

Asiatic Lilies are among the earliest to bloom in early-to-mid summer, boasting flowers that can reach up to 6 inches across atop strong leafy stalks sometimes 4 feet tall! They provide a dramatic visual pop of color to gardens and patios with their fiery reds and oranges that practically ignite when the sun shines on them.

These beauties are among the easiest to grow, as long as they are planted in well-draining soil, and receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Add compost to the soil when planting, and top it off with mulch, as lilies prefer cool roots. Fertilize when they’re in bloom to help encourage new growth, especially if you cut those stalks to bring that tropical flair indoors!

It’s important to note that lily leaves and flowers can be toxic to cats, so they should be kept away from areas where cats may access them.

Fun Fact: Did you know there are a whole lot of plants that have the term “lily” in their common name, but they’re not actually lilies at all?! Peace lilies, canna lilies, lily-of-the-valley, lilyturf and water lilies all fit this bill. The distinction lies in the bulb - all “true” lilies grow from bulbs!

We’ve got quite the selection in bloom right now, so swing on by to check them out. We look forward to helping you grow them better!