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September: ‘Sensation’ Box Elder Maple Tree
The Sensation Box Elder Maple (Acer negundo ‘Sensation’) is a unique cultivar of the native North American boxelder, and it has a special connection to Idaho. About 40 years ago, Warren Carnefix, a nursery owner in Idaho, discovered the original tree growing near an...
August: Crimson Spire Oak Tree
The Crimson Spire Oak is a striking, columnar hybrid oak that’s well-suited for Southern Idaho’s landscapes, especially where vertical interest or space-saving design is needed. Known for its narrow, upright form and fast growth, this tree makes an excellent privacy...
Supporting Pollinators
Support Pollinators by Planting with PurposeHow gardeners can help reverse the insect decline—one bloom at a time. Amid growing concerns over the decline of insect populations—sometimes referred to as the “insect apocalypse”—there’s a simple and powerful way that...
July: Pixie-Cot Apricot Tree
The Pixie-Cot Apricot tree is a fantastic choice for home gardeners in Southern Idaho, especially those with smaller yards or looking for a manageable fruit tree. This compact, self-fertile variety is a recent introduction from Zaiger Genetics, bred specifically for...
June: Tri-Color Beech Tree
The Tri-color Beech is a stunning ornamental tree known for its unique variegated foliage—leaves that display deep purple centers edged in shades of pink, cream, and rose. While native to Europe, this slow-growing cultivar can thrive in Southern Idaho with thoughtful...
May: Yellowwood Tree
This ornamental tree is prized for its striking, fragrant white flower clusters that bloom in late spring, followed by bright green foliage that turns golden-yellow in fall. With its smooth gray bark and graceful branching, the Yellowwood adds elegance to landscapes,...
Boise Spring Flowers Planting Guide
Blooms Are Here! Welcome to our guide on selecting and planting the best flowers in Idaho! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, knowing the perfect planting times in the Nampa and Boise area is the secret to a stunning garden. Our handy chart...
Boise Spring Herbs and Veggies Planting Guide
Get Growing: Your Spring Herb & Veggie Planting Guide Spring is the perfect time to get your hands in the fertile Nampa dirt and start something delicious. Whether you're dreaming of crisp greens, sweet peas, or fresh herbs right from your backyard, this...
April: Japanese Pagoda Tree
Pagoda trees will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be...
March: Chinese Fringe Tree
This is a highly prized small tree with upright branches forming a dome shape. Soft green leaves back magnificent clusters of fragrant, fringe-like blooms.Plant Attributes: Light: Full sun, Partial sun Water: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Size: Slow growing...
February: Green Vase Zelkova
This is a fast-growing, roundheaded tree in its youth, becoming moderate in growth in middle age and taking on a vaselike silhouette. It can reach up to 50 feet in height.Plant Attributes: Mature Size: 70-80' tall x 50-60' wide Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant, Park...
Hardy Mums
Caring for Mums Year-Round Your new mum may be planted in full sun or in a place where it gets half a day of sun. Plant your mum at the same level in the ground as it is now planted in the pot. Loosen any compacted roots and water it in well. Remove any spent blooms...
Garlic Growing, Harvesting, Curing, and Storing
Garlic is a fairly easy plant to grow and care for. It is generally planted in the fall after the first killing frost. Here in zone 6B, we generally plant between October 15 and Nov 1. Garlic needs several weeks of cold weather to properly form bulbs. Planting:...
5 Types of Hydrangeas and How to Tell Them Apart
Proven Winners hydrangeas are beloved for their stunning blooms. Here are the five common types to help you identify them: Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophyllaBloom shape: Large, round clusters (mophead) or flat-topped with outer petals surrounding a...
How to Control Blossom End Rot on Tomatoes
What is Tomato Blossom End Rot? Blossom end rot is a common garden physiological disorder caused by a lack of calcium within the plant. It can occur in pepper, squash, cucumber, and melon fruits as well as tomatoes. It is NOT caused by an insect (so don't attempt to...
Growing Tomatoes
Growing your own tomatoes is not only a rewarding experience once you can pick them, vine ripened, but it's a flavorful one as well. Here are some helpful ideas and suggestions for getting that juicy fruit as succulent as possible. Since tomatoes require a long...
Fruit Trees 2024
Here is our list of fruit trees for 2024.Call today: 208-461-6101Fruit tree options from Dave Wilson: See the full list in the link below.Additional fruit trees and berry options available:Blueberry Brunswick Blueberry Burgundy Blueberry Pink Lemonade Blueberry Aurora...
Christmas Trees in Nampa
Holiday Decor from Adams Gardens Christmas Trees to Cactuses.When you think about a greenhouse, usually the first thing that comes to mind is spring planting. Images of flowers, vegetable gardens, and hanging baskets, gardening gloves, and trowels are summer staples,...
2024 Potatoes
Idaho Russet Burbank Potatoes The most loved and used potato in America and have carried the famous "Grown in Idaho" seal for over 100 years. The Burbank is outstanding fried, baked, mashed, roasted, even dehydrated--these potatoes do it all. The Burbank bakes...
Bonsai! A Beginners Guide to Cultivating and Growing your Own Bonsai Tree.
A Beginners Guide to Cultivating and Growing your Own Bonsai Tree. Curious about Bonsai trees, and if you have what it takes to grow one yourself? Read on! Bonsai trees have been around for thousands of years, and some examples themselves can even be up to a...