The Time For Planting Is Here!

Planting time is here and we at Lynde Greenhouse have a huge variety to choose from.

The annual flowers are blooming and are something most gardens can't be without. They provide color all season long in both garden beds, hanging baskets and pots.

The perennials are plants that come back year after year. There have been those few that are not doing that this year as I myself am experiencing to my dismay. Daylilies, Peony, Iris, Hostas, Astillbe, Coreopsis and the list goes on are classified as perennials. These plants, although they do not bloom as long as the annuals do, come back each year. Mixing seasonal perennials (those that bloom in spring, summer fall) with annuals are a very popular trend for successful bed gardening.

The trees and shrub planting time is here and we have an array of them to fill your yard with. We also have Fruits to fill your yard; Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Grapes, Currant, Gooseberries and Serviceberry. Also 5 varieties of apples to choose from (Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, So Sweet, Harolred and Fireside). Northstar Cherry and Mt Royal Plum, 2 varieties of Pears too.

Lots to choose from. Please stop on in and check us out. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask.

Plant now for long term enjoyment.

Donna

Herb Seminar at Lynde

Earlier this week, the North Suburban Cooks Association came to Lynde Greenhouse and had their monthly association meeting and then had an herb seminar where they learned about herbs and then planted pots of herbs!

There were many attendees and the event was a huge success!

Important meeting stuff..

Busy planting up pots!

Intense decision making

Some completed pots

Mother's Day is Sunday!

Are you still searching for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? Well search no more! Lynde Greenhouse has a plethora of great gift options! Happy shopping!

Begonia hanging baskets are great for partially shady areas

Fun thumbergia in both yellow and orange

Patio geraniums are always a classic, solid choice

A fun twist, a hibiscus tree


Very popular, climbing mandevilla

Patio pot of double impatiens

Lots of color varieties of coleus

Pillar geraniums offer loads of blooms and color

Lynde Design patio pots all have unique recipes

Maybe decoration is more her style?

Whatever you are looking for, you're sure to find a great gift that she will love at Lynde. Locally grown and maintained for over 100 years. We're celebrating our 40th anniversary in Maple Grove this year! We hope to see you soon!

Spring is Almost Here!

Hey! I thought this was May. It was snowing on my way into work this morning. As much as we are all antsy for nice weather, we really need to be patient this year. As much as I want stuff out of the greenhouse so I can space other plants, the weather is not cooperating. The last thing you want to do is take a plant out of a 70 degree enviorment and put it right out side with 40 degrees and wind. Not a good combination. Yes, this year is a little colder than usual but for the most part it is closer to how are Springs are. So don't rush into putting plants out just yet, especially tropicals. Hold off on your veggie gardens also, unless youre doing cold crops. The tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants will not be happy with you. Remember the old saying, "do as I say not as I do." Even I'm not doing any planting right now or any big pots just yet. I may seriously wait till the end of the month. At least till the night temps stay in the 50-60s and the day temps stay above 60. Other than that the plants look awesome this year and they'll be here waiting for you when the weather warms up.

Perennials, Trees and Shrubs.

We have the plants for you to plant. Now if only the weather would settle down and warm up and stay nice it would make for a fun day of planting.


The perennials are popping and so are the shrubs and trees. My Magnolia Tree is just starting to get color. Looks like cotton balls on thems so my granddaughter says. I feel the weather has not been the best for the buds of fresh new plants and be careful when planting of them. Tonight and tomorrow look like to be the nights we will have to watch and then after will be ok to plant for the perennials. The trees and shrubs are ok to plant now and will be happy to be in your new home.

Spring Open House!

This Saturday is our Spring Open House! A free fun filled day for the whole family. We hope you'll join us from 10:30am to 1:00pm for an assortment of fun activities. For the kids, there will be healthy snacks, face painting, crafts and seed planting. For the adults, get information on edible container and raised bed gardening. On your purchases on Saturday only, save up to 25% on regular priced merchandise (does not include gift card purchases). Even enter to win Lynde Greenhouse gift cards. Before you leave, be sure to get a caricature drawn of the whole family! We're planning on a day filled with fun, rain or shine, so we hope to see you there!

Happy Earth Day!

I wish I could tell you to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine on Earth Day 2011...but the weather is telling me another story.

My ideal Earth Day would be in the 60s and sunny so I could eat lunch and dinner outside, maybe throw a ball around and play catch and top it all off by playing in the garden. Planting some pots up or a tree and picking up the inevitable garbage after the snow has gone away are some great ways to make a difference on Earth Day, or any day for that matter.

If you don't have the ability to get out and pick up trash or plant something in the ground there are a lot of other ways you can be a part of this day. It is the little things that make a difference. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth? How about while you take a shower? Do you use the end of water bottles or Fido's water dish to water your plants or just pour it down the drain? Do you have high efficiency light bulbs? Are your walkways lit by lights that are solar powered? Do you have a garden (when weather permits) that you plant veggies in? Do you unplug your cell phone, laptop, etc device chargers after you're done charging them? If it is daylight...turn the lamp off! There are so many ways that you can make a difference and get involved, everyday!

Don't let the weather be a factor in Earth Day 2011, what will you do this year?