Plant A Pot For Mother’s Day! Bengert Greenhouses is excited to announce the return of our “Plant A Pot For Mother’s Day” event! Potted plants make beautiful gifts, table centerpieces, patio decorations, and more. Event Date: May 11th – 13th, 2023Event Time: 10am – 4pmEvent Cost: Free to Kids under 12Event Location: Bengert Greenhouses, 230 […]
Celosia: A Fall Flower You’ll Celebrate Typically in Fall you’re not thinking about your garden blooming but fading in anticipation of winter. As the last of your summer blooms die and your Fall flowers like chrysanthemum take over the garden, consider another Fall favorite that will extend the life of your garden: Celosia! This crazy […]
Summer Gardening Woes Summer is one of those seasons where you don’t know what to expect so you expect the worst: heat and humidity. While there are dozens of ways to cool off–taking a dip in the pool, sitting by the air conditioner, eating ice-cream–our plants aren’t so easily satiated. Oftentimes that’s why gardeners, greenhouses, […]
Caladiums: Heart of Jesus These large heart shaped leaves are known by many nicknames such as elephant ears (like its cousin colocasia), angel wings, and heart of Jesus. Just like snowflakes, no two leaves are the same, coming in a variety of colors and heart shapes. Native to South America and Central America, this plant […]
Lobelia: An Abundant Bloomer Many people love flowers but they don’t always have the time or resources to properly tend a long-term garden. There are many species that require specific soil types, watering schedules, persistent pruning and upkeep. So for the beginner gardener seeking a vibrant bloom that will last from summer through the first […]
Alstroemeria: A Bountiful Bloomer For Every Garden It’s no secret that people love lilies–the fourth most popular flower worldwide–for their distinct appearance as well as their symbolism. As you plant the seeds of your spring garden and comb your local greenhouse for stunning potted plants, consider the striking, Azalea-like blossoms of the Alstroemeria flower! Alstroemeria feature […]
Azaleas: A Whimsical Addition To Any Garden As you prepare for the Easter season, your mind may immediately wander to the traditional White Easter Lily. For those looking for a bloom with a broader color spectrum, consider the beauty and whimsy of Azaleas! Azaleas have dainty, ruffle-like blossoms that come in white, pink, lavender, red, […]
Hydrangeas: The Ultimate Garden Showstopper A popular plant for the spring/Easter season is that pom pom-like flower we all know and love: hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are a popular shrub because they are easy to care for, tolerate almost any soil, and grow all by themselves–a perfect flower for the beginner gardener! Although hydrangeas are traditionally favored […]
The Christmas season is renowned for its traditions, from lighted trees to gorgeous holiday wreaths and poinsettias, to holly, ivy, and mistletoe…oh my! But how did mistletoe transform from a “cure all” plant to an object under which couples kiss at Christmas? What is Mistletoe? Nat King Cole sang about it: “Everybody knows a turkey […]
Bonfires and pumpkins and pansies, oh my! Fall has finally arrived which means winter is in the not-to-distant future. As the temperatures start dropping and leaves start falling, set aside a sunny autumn afternoon to spend in your garden. That’s right: it’s time to mulch! All about mulching Mulch can either be organic–pine needles, shredded […]