Echinacea, or more commonly known as the humble coneflower, is a native perennial to North America and has been a staple plant dating as far back as the Native Americans. However, it wasn’t until recently that coneflowers have been making a resurgence in home gardens. For generations, coneflowers were only available in one, single color:… Read More
The peony plant is considered an herbaceous perennial (dying back to the ground each winter and emerging in the spring). There are woody types of peonies called Tree Peonies as well. The perennial Peony bears attractive glossy green foliage that typically grows to about 3’ in height with a similar spread, but their popularity is… Read More
Perennials are a fantastic addition to any garden. Not only do they bloom year after year from one single planting, but with the right choices and a bit of gardening know-how you can plant perennials that bloom all throughout the season, giving you consistent color each year without having to supplement with annual plantings. To… Read More
It happens every winter. We gardeners hit “the wall” where we need want, need, crave just a little bit of spring. The best way I’ve found to cope with that special brand of cabin fever is to seek out as many early-blooming plants as I can to add to my garden. You can call them… Read More
Forcing a bulb means to coax a bulb to bloom out of season, usually in the winter months. This process allows for indoor color during times of the year when you would not naturally be able to have blooming bulbs. If you’re looking for winter color, plan for October as the best time to begin… Read More
There’s nothing that says spring more than the first blooms of our favorite bulbs. Review this list for some of the most common spring-blooming bulbs available for purchase. These bulbs generally arrive at our locations in early to mid-September. Plant them anytime between October thru November, though it is best to wait to plant tulips… Read More
Ask most people what tulips, daffodils, crocus, and dahlias have in common, and they’ll tell you that they are all bulbs. They’d be half right. Only the tulips and daffodils are true bulbs. Crocuses are corms, and dahlias are tuberous roots. True BULBS are miniature plants in a neat little package. They contain fleshy, modified… Read More
In spring, female butterflies will be mostly concerned with finding their species’ specific host plants on which to lay fertilized eggs. Instinctively, they know they must find plants to ensure that their caterpillars will have appropriate food for survival after hatching. Both male and female butterflies will be looking for flowers with nectar for their… Read More
At Meadows Farms our Hanging Basket prices and selection are second to none. We carry over 30 varieties and sizes of hanging basket to beautify your front stoop and deck. Choose from a 10″ pot size to fit into your budget or maybe its one of our fantastic mixed combination baskets in a large 12″… Read More
Calibrachoa are by far the most popular premium annual on the market due to their versatility in the garden. They resemble miniature petunias and come in a full spectrum of colors. Calibrachoa add excellent “spiller” & “filler” color in any mixed combination planter. They work great in the landscape as border annuals or as a… Read More