With fingers and toes crossed we are hopeful that we are moving into warmer days. And you know what that means……..time to get out there and get dirty! Today we had several trucks arrive with new stock. So many beautiful annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. The nursery is bursting with color so please stop by and see what we have. You can always count on Kingsdene for your gardening needs, from shovels to shrubs. Don’t forget to take a stroll around the gift shop, filled with lots of houseplants and other goodies.
PSA for today: If you see a beekeeper run, then you should probably run too! 
Love and respect the bees, they are so important but know which ones not to mess with.
We say this year after year. Please buy from small local businesses. The quality is better, the knowledge base is usually pretty phenomenal and many nurseries/garden centers will offer a warranty. This photo was taken at a big box store. Now I ask you…..who in the world would buy something that looks so sad? Please shop small and local. Thank you!
“April Kiss” Camellia looking lovely in the nursery today. One of Spring’s early bloomers, beautiful flowers against dark green glossy foliage. This shrub does best in partial shade to shade and would do well in a sheltered location. Consider a Camellia as a Mother’s Day gift, one your Mom will enjoy for years! Other varieties available.
Can you say Strawberry 
shortcake? Grow your own berries with a bareroot Strawberry plant from Kingsdene! Available now in the gift shop.
Look at the latest addition to arrive in the gift shop. A colorful, easy to care for “Chlorophytum orchidastrum Fire Flash”. Not super fussy, likes medium to bright indirect light and humidity so it would be happy sitting on a tray of pebbles that are kept consistently moist. This handsome plant will brighten your space with its color and tropical feel. Planted in one of our new pieces of pottery it will surely get compliments and smiles! (Note – the larger plant in the ceramic pot is not the size we have, just a representation of how the plant will look as it grows).
We came in today and it looks like the Leprechauns made a delivery, OXALIS! Super easy to grow and another plant that can live with proper care for years. And what is proper care you ask? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. A degree in horticulture is not required to grow this happy little plant. Oxalis has a fun personality all its own. Triangular leaves in shades ranging from emerald green to deep maroon and some are even variegated. You’ll also find some varieties sporting an extra leaf for good measure, just like the lucky four-leaf clover. 🍀 Oxalis are members of the wood sorrel family and are not true “shamrocks”, even though they are more readily available around St. Paddy’s Day. They like a well-drained soil and care should be taken to not overwater. Oxalis are grown from bulbs (corms) and they can rot if overwatered. They like to be placed in an area with bright but indirect light. Low light can make them leggy (and ugly ☹️). Fertilize with a well balanced all purpose food about every 2- 3 weeks when they are actively growing. They do occasionaly have a few nuisance pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites. All in all a great little plant to have in your collection, and one that can provide years of enjoyment. So come on in, and see if you can find one that has a lucky leaf. If you do, it’s calling your name!
“The hills are alive with……no, not music, Hellebores! Our hellebores are waking up! They’re not out on the sales tables yet so come and take an early peek and get the best ones. They don’t mind a chill so they’re ready to go. A sure sign of Spring!
