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.
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 ...
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 ...
Seven Must-Have Tools for Gardeners
Most of your gardening can be done by hand. But certain tools can certainly make the process easier. Here are a few must-have gardening tools to help you tend to your precious plants. You’ve got your space. You’ve got your plants. Now it’s time to ...
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 Importance of Plant Maintenance
We’re proud to provide continuing, nurturing care to all of our healthy, hearty, happy plants. Once you take your plants home, it’s important to maintain a similar level of care and attention. At Chippewa Valley Growers, we understand the value of ...