Understanding the hidden meanings behind different varieties can help you connect with nature on a deeper level. From the resilient cactus teaching a lesson of endurance to the delicate forget-me-not representing lasting connections, plants are often ass ...
Success Stories of Truly Inspirational Gardeners
What does gardening mean to you? Health? Happiness? Freedom? Connection? Gardening takes on a much deeper significance than just planting and growing. Here are a few stories about people whose lives have changed for the better with gardening. For ...
Top Things to do in Your Garden in August
We’re halfway through summer, but there’s still plenty of time for gardening! Complete these tasks in August to keep your plants in tip-top shape. As we approach the hottest time of the year, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your garden and ...
Indoor Gardening 101
If you’re sad the growing season is coming to a close, bring your garden indoors during the colder months! Caring for inside plants is just as rewarding as outdoor gardening… and easier than you think. Indoor gardening is like bringing a little sl ...
Crafting Nature’s Sculptures: The Art and History of Topiaries
While trees and shrubs are beautiful on their own, topiaries take garden landscaping to the next level. The practice of “ornamental gardening” has been around for thousands of years, transforming foliage-heavy plants into almost any figure and creature y ...
Top Ten Houseplants for a Happy Home
Houseplants - while sometimes challenging to care for - are gloriously green and bring a cleansing, positive feel to your home. Here are a few of our favorites. There's something comforting about houseplants. They bring life, color, and a touch of ...
Our Favorite Fresh Produce Recipes
It’s officially harvest season, and you know what that means… Time to get cooking with all that fresh produce! The CVG staff has collected some of our favorite recipes, and we’re sharing them with you. Bon Appetit! It’s a scientific fact tha ...
From Seed to Sprout: The Journey of Our Happy Healthy Plants
The journey of cultivating a seed into a thriving, mature plant within a greenhouse is a carefully orchestrated process blending science, technology, and horticultural expertise. Our controlled environment allows us to maximize growth and yields – and pr ...
October Gardening Guide: Prepping for a Colorful Fall and a Flourishing Spring
You’ve made it through the prime growing season, but you’re not finished with those gardening tasks yet! Here are some ways to prepare your garden for a hearty spring by preparing it for the chilly weather.
Unveiling Nature’s Remedies: Exploring the Health Benefits of Herbs
At CVG, we are big fans of herbs. While they are often relegated to the kitchen spice rack, many herbs provide impressive health benefits. Some herbs can lead to a happy, healthy, and hearty life.