Everyone has been asking about our Hot Spiced Cider Recipe we were making for the Holiday Open House. Well here it is!1/2 gallon apple cider1/2 cup packed brown sugar2  3" stick cinnamon1/2 teaspoon allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 orange wedges studded with cloves1. Simmer for 20 minutes or more. 2.... Continue reading →

As the weather starts to get colder, we know winter is on its way. Just a few weeks ago we were out in our shorts watering and now we are raking away the color. Fall is my favorite season because it is the perfect temperature and the changing leaves are... Continue reading →

Li'l Gardener's Summer Camp (and other Li'l Gardener Classes) as seen in IGC magazine Show Issue 2016. Continue reading →

This summer it has been “ Hot Hot Hot.” The heat is relentless and makes caring for your plants feel like a chore. With all this heat, your plants will dry out a lot faster. It is important to consistently water your plants to keep them happy and healthy.Let's take... Continue reading →

When you walk into your house you tend to leave nature behind. One company made it their mission to bring nature into the home. Sagegreenlife collaborated with architect Daniel Pouzet to create some amazing sustainable growers. In the base is a hydroponic growth medium, rockwool. No soil is needed so... Continue reading →

June is perennial gardening month! All month long we get to plant, celebrate, and enjoy our perennials. Some people pass them bye because they want plants that will flower all summer season long. Although, there are many positive aspects to having perennials. Let's first look at some pros. 1- They are a... Continue reading →

Name: Mary1. How long have you been here: 28 years2. What is your role at Rhoads: Floral Designer and Senior Gift Shop Buyer.3. Before working here, what was an interesting job you had: When my husband was in grad school we lived in Denver. While I was there I had many interesting temporary... Continue reading →

If you need to occupy your kids this summer, we have the classes for you! Our Li'l Gardener Summer Camp sign up is starting NOW! Kids age 3-12 can join us for six weeks of fun. Every Tuesday starting July 5 through August 9, 11 am-12 pm. It is only $20... Continue reading →

So you have some pesky pests on your plants and you want to try something new and natural? LADYBUGS!!!Even our fairy gardens have these handsome fellows walking around. Some fun facts: Ladybugs can have spots OR stripes. They can be many different colors and can be entirely black. They are known as "ladybirds"... Continue reading →

If you are like me, you get really excited when you see a hummingbird. It is so rare around here that it is such a treat. You also probably know that their name comes from the sound their wings make beating together when they fly. But, what you might not... Continue reading →