Garden Color

Jonathan Burns
The Energy of Spring

The Energy of Sping is Now Spring is not just a season—it’s a planetary truth, a force set into motion by the Earth’s immense journey around the Sun. Every year, like clockwork, we complete another cycle in our millions-of-miles-long loop through space, and as the

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Jonathan Burns
A Helping Hand for Your Roses

We just got in a shipment of really great roses, and I’m really excited about them. These roses have special roots, called Fortuniana rootstock. These special roots help the roses growing on top of them to be stronger and live longer. Before we take a look at how these special plants can work for you, I’d like first to explain what all this talk of rootstock is about.

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Jonathan Burns
Grow Your Own Tea (Book Review & Guide)

Eating anything I grew myself fills me with an incredibly rewarding feeling. Even if I only manage to harvest a tiny vegetable from my garden, the taste, enhanced by all my hard work, is enhanced and magnified to the point where no store bought veggie

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Jonathan Burns
10 Tips for Tip-Top Roses 

Every spring, Tallahassee Nurseries comes alive with a stunning array of roses in every color, shape and fragrance imaginable. For a few months, we see rose after rose ride away in little red wagons, destined for a new home in gardens across the city. If

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Jonathan Burns
The Humble Azalea

I’m a native son of Tallahassee, born and raised. For me, and so many others from this area, springtime means azaleas. Massive Indica Azalea hedges are such an integral part of the Tallahassee landscape. However, sometimes we forget they’re even there until the spring explosion

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Kaelin Riché
Amaryllis: The Holiday Plant Gift that Keeps on Giving!

Amaryllis are easy-to-grow bulbs that come in a plethora of color options, from solid red, white, pink, or green to striped with all sorts of patterns and petal formations. Everyone has their personal favorite, from the classic Red Lion to the unique Sumatra and Picotee.

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Jonathan Burns
Rare Finds for Spring 2022

Tallahassee Nurseries has a long history of searching out new and unusual plants to offer to our loyal patrons. We are constantly seeking out new growers to expand the plant palette of Tallahassee gardeners. This year, we reached all the way to Oregon for a

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Jonathan Burns
Extending The Camellia Season

If you live in the Tallahassee area you no doubt know camellias are those pretty flowers in the winter time and you’re probably familiar with your 2 or 3 favorite kinds, but did you know there are not just a few types but literally thousands

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Jonathan Burns
How to Use Frost Cloth Properly

Each winter, I see all manner of eye-catching decorations in area front yards. I’m not just talking about flying reindeer. Each time a hard freeze is expected, you may find your neighbors draping everything from floral-print sheets to hats and scarves over the plants in their yard. If you’ve been confused at this unusual dress-up game, follow these guidelines to make sure your garden preparations for a cold night pay off.

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Mickey Clickner
Winter Color Guide

 PANSIES Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool weather annuals across the country. Pansies offer charming round flowers that create a pop of color from fall till spring. Pansies and violas have edible flowers frequently used to add unique color to salads

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Mickey Clickner
Water Garden Guide

Peace, tranquility and soothing sounds are just some of the benefits of incorporating a water feature to your garden. Picture rocking on the porch, cold iced tea in your hand on a hot summer day only to be cooled down further by the refreshing sounds of your water feature.

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Jonathan Burns
Hydrangeas for Mother’s Day

Hydrangeas are a classic for Mother’s Day, and with good reason. The soft, colorful blooms look like surreal paintings, adding splashes of blue, pink, and purple to the garden, right around Mother’s Day each year.

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