In The Greenhouse

Well another week over and more to come. Next week will be a busy planting week and plant arrival week. Got the first set of seed geraniums planted this week. We'll be getting the pillar geraniums staked in the next few days. Easter Lilies are looking awesome and right on schedule. We have some new employees to train in these next few weeks as well. Now will be busy and before we know it, it will be Memorial Day. See you soon!

In The Greenhouse

What's with this 5" of snow, I thought it was just to be around 2". Any way, the greenhouse is hopping. Been busy this past week planting lots of annuals. From 4 1/2" to patio pots. Should have tropicals in to plant soon, if the truck from Florida ever gets here. Starting to seed a few items as well. Plants are arriving weekly now, which means we're in full swing. Sure feels good to be back in a growing routine. Could do with out the running around with your head cut off and long days, but what a boring job this would be with out the hectic passe. What a satisfaction there is at the end of the growing season. Well got to get back to the watering. 'Tis the season of water hose attached to hand. Check back for arrivals and what's going on behind the scenes.

On the inside...

It snowed...again! I guess we shouldn't be surprised as Minnesota weather does this almost every year to us. We've been busy planting in the greenhouse and getting excited for the warm weather to come, but then another blast of winter hits us. The sun is shining; so it's as though the snow and cold are just a joke that will pass soon. As I write this, I look out the window and see how cold and frigid the greenhouse looks. However, on the inside, it’s quite the contrary! There are a lot of little green plants and plugs which are covering our benches! Stay tuned to the Lynde Blog this spring and summer for more plant ideas, products, gardening topics, and more! Feel free to ask gardening questions and post comments on the Lynde Blog!

Perennials are coming

Another week closer to spring. We have been planting up some old and new varieties of perennials this week. I received some more signs for spring and am looking forward to more warm days: if only in the greenhouse for now. The snow is a bummer for us but still good for the plants outside. Keeping them covered for another month yet will be good for them. We have a few nice days and all want to be outside. We all have the itch. Well, until next week.

In the greenhouse

What a great feeling these few warm days have brought. And just think, daylight savings is only a few weeks away! Well the plant material is starting to roll in. We have a busy week ahead of us for planting. The Easter lilies are looking great and the Hydrangeas are starting to set buds. Annual Begonia baskets will be next on the list to plant along with a few tropicals and Geraniums. Keep the warm temps coming and we'll see you next week.

This week behind the scenes

Hey, it's February, we're almost there! We have seeded a few trays of Datura Lilies and Amaranthus. In 4-6 weeks those will get planted into their final pot. We pinched the Easter Mums so that they will branch out and be lush and full. Getting another greenhouse ready to open up for more plants coming into plant. Sounds like some Begonias will be arriving next week. Those will get planted in the store so we can use additional lighting on them at night. The lighting helps to mimic long days to encourage bud set. Keep dreaming, Spring will soon be here.

Groundhog saw his shadow-no worries.

So you are in the midst of winter and the ground hog saw his shadow. No worries. We are here starting to get all your gardening things ready. I just sowed the first of the annual seed. Getting in lots of new pottery and other fun things for the yard. Oh, it is going to be a great season! We have 6 more weeks to plan. So plan and have fun seeing what you can grow here in lovely Minnesota.