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 ...
The Magnificent History of Chrysanthemums
Autumn is a season of joyfulness, prosperity, and kinship. And no other flower symbolized those traits better than the chrysanthemum. Learn why this blossoming beauty is known as the Flower of Fall. _______________________________________________________ ...
What to Plant in August
Even though the end of summer is quickly approaching, there are still plenty of plants you can add to your garden in August. While many consider spring to be the prime time for planting, it’s not too late to sow seeds and transplant baby plants in ...
How to Effectively Use Trees and Shrubs for Privacy
They say good fences make good neighbors. But you want more than just a traditional fence. Here are a few ways to create a prettier, more natural-looking privacy barrier using trees and shrubs. Sometimes you just need a little separation from the ...
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 ...