Green Acres Garden Blog

Add plants that attract pollinators to improve the production of ornamental blooms, and the harvest from your edible garden. You don't need a large yard to satisfy their appetites; pollinators appreciate strategically-placed potted plants or hanging baskets. Plus browse our collection of pollinator favorites.

For the month of May, we're focusing on edible gardens, beneficial insects, pruning to encourage blooms, and irrigation updates to prepare for the summer heat. 

When it comes to planting, a blank canvas can be intimidating. Create a palette that will hold up to the heat, look nice together, and that offers a little uniqueness. Plant with confidence by using one of our five full-sun combinations and add some of your favorites to the mix.

Our friend Brad Gates, owner of Wild Boar Farms, has created some new tomato varieties to feature at our nurseries this year. Don't worry though, we will also offer old favorites such as Brad's Atomic Grape, Kryptonite, Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye, and Pork Chop. Read on to learn more about the nine new varieties and start picking out your favorites. In total, our nurseries will offer seventeen amazing tomato varieties from Wild Boar Farms. It's going to be a bumper crop, tomato-growing season!

It’s time to enjoy the final harvest of cold-loving vegetables and herbs in early March, and add your warm-season favorites your garden for a savory summer harvest. Check out the best vegetables start by seed or start in March.