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 ...
Our Favorite Back-to-School Traditions
As fall signals the end of the growing season, it also marks the beginning of another school year. That brings back fond memories of shopping for clothes, shoes, and school supplies (Hello Trapper Keeper!). Here are a few of our CVG team’s favorite back- ...
Green Thumb Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Have you found a gift yet? If you’re a little unsure of what to get, here are a few suggestions for all the green-thumbed moms out there. Need a gift for mom? Is she into gardening? Great! We know a thing o ...
John and Jessi’s Easter Memories: Family Fun, Sweet Treats, and Dress Clothes
At CVG, we LOVE springtime (hello, fresh blooms!) So, naturally, we have some fond memories of one of this season’s biggest holidays: Easter! Here are a few of our favorites… ___________________________________________________________________________ ...
Five Iconic Plants From the Big Screen
From cursed flowers to man-eating alien houseplants, leafy organisms play leading roles in a variety of popular films. Here are a few of our favorites. Plants are living organisms. But, in movies, some plants are a bit more alive than others.  ...
What To Do With Your Fall Fruits and Veggies
As we advance into autumn, your favorite fall fruits and veggies are ready for harvesting. But what do you do with an abundance of fresh cornucopia-worthy produce? You spent spring and summer planting, watering, weeding, and tending to your ...
What is an Autumnal Equinox?
If you’re counting down the days - and minutes - until fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs on Sunday, September 22, 2024, 7:43 AM, officially marking the new season. What is an Equinox? The word “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus ...
Five Tips to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh
You did the hard work to grow your beautiful flowers, and now it’s time to bring them indoors. Here are five tips to keep your cut flowers fresh and beautiful for as long as possible. Once your flowers have bloomed, you may choose to cut a few of ...
Window Box Maintenance
If you like flowers as much as we do, but prefer to grow them in a smaller, easier-to-manage space, a window box may be the perfect solution. Here are some tips for growing happy, healthy, and hearty flowers with minimal “pane.” (Get it? It’s a window jo ...
The CVG Difference
If you want the best garden, you need the best plants. At CVG, our plants are showered with non-stop TLC until you take them home. Here’s what makes our plants - and our greenhouse - stand out from the rest. At Chippewa Valley Growers, we pride ou ...