Author Archives: donnanewell

Roses for 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by donnanewell

I’m excited to be offering such a nice array of roses this year.  We have climbers, carpet roses, floribundas, hybrid teas, something for everybody! All Ablaze Climbing Rose – Large flowered medium cherry red.  The canes can get 8-10′.  These … Continue reading →

Seed Starting

Posted on February 10, 2012 by donnanewell

I want to post a little information on starting your own vegetable and flower starts indoors. There are volumes of info out there on the topic, books and online.  This is just a bit of homey advice from someone who … Continue reading →

Position Available

Posted on February 3, 2012 by donnanewell

It’s getting to be that time of year again.  We are getting near to gearing up for a busy season.  There is much, much work to be done.  I’m looking for a few people to work here at the nursery, … Continue reading →

Fall Color

Posted on October 6, 2011 by donnanewell

It’s funny how tastes change and evolve.   This kind of scene would have elicited a mild appreciation from me other years.  This year however I’m thinking this little vignette is just gorgeous!  The rudbeckia is so rich.  The golden … Continue reading →

Butterfly Fountain

Posted on July 6, 2011 by donnanewell

Ten Seconds of Serenity The cooling sound of water can easily become a focal point of your garden. “A garden without water is like a face without a smile.”  author unknown Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Water Lily Owners Manual

Posted on April 21, 2011 by donnanewell

Water lilies are extremely easy to care for!  Once you bring it home from the nursery drop it into 1 1/2 – 3 feet of water for most lilies.  Perry’s Baby Red Lily needs shallower water.  You could set the … Continue reading →

Aquatic Plants

Posted on April 19, 2011 by donnanewell

Aquatic Plants – Never need watering!  They are amazingly easy to grow.  As with all other garden plants, you need to know their requirements for success. We can grow tropical and hardy plants in our water gardens.  The tropical varieties … Continue reading →

Water Gardening

Posted on April 18, 2011 by donnanewell

“A garden without water is like a face without a smile.” Every water garden is unique.  So much depends on the water garden’s location.  Some shade and shelter from the wind is beneficial. Some of the benefits of having a … Continue reading →

Two New Seedless Grape Varieties

Posted on April 4, 2011 by donnanewell

This image is of black Monukka grape.  This is one of the very best seedless table grapes for our area.  The fruit is a deep purplish black color, very crisp, very sweet with a rich flavor.  It is delicious fresh … Continue reading →

Wonderful Witch Hazel!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by donnanewell

Available now, in fragrant bloom at Shady Creek…  The vase-shaped tree, Hamamelis ‘Arnold Promise’, is as tall as it is wide, with outward growing branches that bring much needed color during the throes of late winter. The witch hazel’s winter flush … Continue reading →