After more than seven decades, a family-run Lower Southampton garden patio and home center that for many was an annual must-visit Christmas holiday destination is closing. Feeney’s announced on its Facebook page Thursday night that it is going out of business. “After 71 years of serving our wonderful community, Feeney’s will be closing. This decision…
A young customer shopping at a local garden center. | Akarawut, via Adobe Stock Why do we garden? What brings customers into your garden center? What challenges in purchase do home gardeners experience? These are questions people in our industry ask every day. Each year, Monrovia conducts research with homeowners across the U.S. to answer…
And so, the 2025 gardening season begins. So, what are the leading gardening trends to look for this year? Gardeners are increasing their use of native plants in gardens as we try to adapt to the changing climate. Native plants are those that grow naturally in our local landscape. They have evolved to handle our…
Late sowing causes problems such as small harvests, small fruits and immature crops. Some crops, such as tomatoes, need a long growing season, and a late sowing can result in a lot of green tomatoes that haven’t ripened before autumn. If the weather is dull and cold consider investing in a heated propagator or mat…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Did you make a new year’s resolution to garden? Here are some of the best tools to help you plant, prune and grow plants in 2025. Hand Pruner Let’s start with the basics. A hand pruner is used to prune small branches up to an inch in diameter. If you are left-handed…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A gardener is only as good as their tools. Whether this (admittedly heavily revised) adage resonates with you or not, there aren’t many people who get enjoyment out of working with poorly made, ill-designed equipment. Buying a carefully curated — and professionally manufactured — gardening…
Did you receive a poinsettia as a gift and are wondering how to extend its life through the winter? Is your favorite houseplant dropping its leaves? Or are you already thinking ahead to spring and want to know when to start your seeds indoors? The UVM Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Helpline can answer all your…
Plant more natives, grow something new and keep a gardening journal are a few of the tips Sonoma County Master Gardeners off for a better gardening year. Gardening provides several benefits for our physical and mental health including an escape from the stress of daily life, increased physical activity, a connection with nature and the…
