I may not have the finest lawn in the summer, but I sure do have a pretty one right now, filled with lovely violets !

Just in time for Easter!

..It's not too late.. 

Get your front foundation containers done now!

We'll help you pick what works best 
for your space;   and if you want, 
we'll plant it for you, too!

I decided to live in the moment and enjoy this last bit of winter today...mixed in with our Springtime, here at the nursery....

How lovely it was!

Say, "NO! [thank you]" to Mother Nature

A little rain never hurt a garden..

 

Thanks to our Nature's Cradle rain jackets, 

installing a starter veggie garden for kids, is still possible!

Voila! 

A custom cedar planter, 

ready for planting!

 

The show will go on, rain or shine!

(even if it means getting your hands a little dirty)

 

Remember, It's your garden; 

it is what you make it

..I mean, Nature's Cradle made it :)

ROSES.....for a long season of summer color !

If you haven't already pruned your roses, go out right now with your sharpened pruners and do so...no sense in letting the plant waste precious energy on making all those leaves that you will be cutting off! Try to make all cuts to just above an outward facing bud - keeps the shrub open and airy (which roses especially like!).  (Climbing roses are an exception - wait til after they bloom to prune). Cut close to, but not quite down to the bud. That said, some of the newer, easy-care roses claim to not need as much precision as this cutting method.  I just can't bear to "whack away" as they claim you can! 

And don't forget the fertilizer - roses are needy.

If you'd like help in selecting the right rose for you, just ask!

In spite of today's weather, I am reminded of the beginning of the explosion of color in the garden... some lovely finds this past week while gardening.. bold upright peony shoots, my first vinca flower of the season, and more!

Flower Power!

Last Sunday, 

Farmer John taught kid's

how to plant seeds..  

While Melissa painted peaceful,

 Spring-inspired face paint designs!

 

Say "Hi" to Raffi's kids,

Stefan & Ani!

They took part in the festivities, too!

 

  One thing's for sure..

Everyone left the nursery

 SMILING!

    

Stay tuned for more kid-friendly

 Nature's Cradle Events 2014!

Privet & Pansies, please!

A simple way to dress up a resale & define your property!

Cost-effective. Quick & easy to install. Attractive.

    

Healing flowers

 Our crew brought the healing power of colorful spring flowers to Greenwich Hospital last week!

They will bring the sun and warm weather -- we promise:)

Thanks for the great photos, Raffi!

Rough winter...

Freeze, ice melt, thaw . Freeze, ice melt, thaw. Freeze, ice melt, thaw. Repeat. You know how long that went on ...

This cycle led to a lot of stress on your hard scape. Time to get at it - let's fix it!

Baking Organic!

Raffi spent his free time this weekend making a delicious loaf with our 100% organic flour supplied by our farm cooperative.

Even the toughest critics liked it!!

Yum!

The flour is available for purchase at our store, or by signing up for one our Farmer's Cooperative fresh produce packages (flour would be a special request item). Call us at (914) 779-8723 to sign up -- or drop in to buy some today!