à tout à l'heure, Nature's Cradle

"A garden requires patient labor & attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them."

This quote - from Liberty Bailey, co-founder of the American Society for Horticultural Science - is the best way to describe my time with Nature's Cradle. Endless Thank You's to Patrick Gasparro & Raffi Ishkanian, for introducing me to the team. I regard them all as my extended family, &the nursery, my extended home. While my decision to continue on with my journey was very difficult, it was also made possible with the encouragement and support from everyone here. I believe this step will further my reach as a landscape architect. Yes, I will be back to visit ..that's what you do when you grow to love a place.

Protecting Your Curbside Garden

Some may discourage planting by the road..

But sometimes a front entry, curbside planting is just what your property calls for,

..So you do it anyway!

People will be able to appreciate your beautiful plantings when they're strolling by..

But when the snow and ice come, watch out! Salt-spray damage during winter months can be detrimental to plantings in close proximity to roads and walkways..

Have no fear! Burlap is a quick, easy and effective way to sustain your curbside garden. Call Nature's Cradle, today and put your mind to rest this winter season!

 

CONTRAST: Color, Size, Texture!

 

Something to keep in mind:

Adding contrast to your container plantings

will help make them stand out!

Take these pots for instance:

planted with dramatic annuals: 

Penilla, Angelonia, Lobelia Vinca and Potato vine ;)

Get creative; make a statement! 

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 :)