Green Acres Garden Blog

How well do you know your tomato varieties? Do you understand the differences between heirloom, hybrid, or GMO seeds and starts? Read on to learn about each type so you know what to look for the next time you are shopping for your edible garden. 

Savor the taste of tree-ripened fruit from your own backyard orchard, and share with friends and neighbors. We offer traditional favorites along with unique varieties and also multi-grafted options. Selection may vary by store location. 

We've just received fresh shipments of roses for the spring and summer gardening seasons. Plant this classic garden shrub for beautiful flowers, in many shapes, sizes, and fragrances. Choose from over 50 varieties of hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, climbing roses and more. 

Looking for fresh planting ideas this spring? We've created six unique container recipes that are sure to provide you with inspiration. Make it your own by selecting a different container, or using your favorite colors to build these recipes.  

We've been fortunate to partner with Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms over the last several years to offer unique tomato varieties featuring exotic colors and flavors. This year our nurseries have 10 varieties of Wild Boar tomato starts, now locally grown at our Auburn location. Read on to learn more about the varieties. 'Pineapple Pig', anyone?