Just the other night, this hungry, Giant Swallowtail butterfly stopped to take nourishment from the Miss Mary garden phlox. I was fortunate to walk down this particular aisle and catch him busily feeding from flower to flower. I stood to watch for just a moment before reaching for the camera on my phone. There are … Continue Reading ››
Miniature Snowflake Mockorange
It’s not a magnolia and it isn’t a peony. It’s a mockorange! As the name suggests the extremely fragrant scent of mockorange is reminiscent of orange blossoms. Pictured here is a selection from Bailey Nurseries called Miniature Snowflake. A wonderful plant … Continue Reading ››
Purple Lilac in full bloom. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
The lilacs this spring seemed especially lovely and especially fragrant! Maybe it was just that long wait for spring that made them seem extra awesome, but this was the first year in many … Continue Reading ››
Succulent Container Gardens are a fun and creative way to dress up a sunny patio or deck, and they lend themselves well to fairy, gnome and zen gardens too!
Succulent Garden
Join Heidi Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 for a one hour “PYO” (Plant Your … Continue Reading ››
Join us at the nursery on Saturday, April 28th from 10:00-12:00 for our annual Kid’s Planting Day! Work with your child(ren) to fill their planter(s) with the help and instruction of Knecht’s staff. We provide the pot, selected annuals, potting mix, and all the care the plants need until Mother’s Day Weekend, when kids can pick … Continue Reading ››
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