The Greenhouse at Reilly's Garden Center

An Introduction /Current Happenings

Spring has finally arrived in the garden and the greenhouse is brimming with plants and possibilities ripe for the picking!  We have a wide selection of specialty annuals to suit all of your gardening needs. Come in and peruse our beautiful plants and revitalize your gardens and containers for this upcoming growing season.

Gardening with a Purpose

According to numerous surveys, vegetable gardening is up 20% from the previous year and seems to be climbing.  Many beginning gardeners are learning the advantages of growing their own produce. One benefit is that you can ensure that your family is consuming produce that is grown to your standards. This can be especially important to those seeking naturally grown food.  Another advantage is the enhanced flavor of the produce. Nothing tastes better than a fresh picked tomato from your own backyard! And, during these tough economic times, many have concluded that growing your own fruits, veggies, and herbs can prove to be fiscally responsible. Perhaps you too can discover the many rewards of vegetable gardening.

Don’t think you have enough time or space? Consider growing herbs and veggies in pots.  Ask us for help in choosing the best varieties for edible container gardening. Also, check out a newly arrived paperback entitled “DIGGING IT”. It is an excellent low cost guidebook for the beginning vegetable gardener.

Trendy New Plants

See photos and get more information about these 2011 trendy new plants.

• Acalphya ‘Tahiti’
•  Alternanthera SOMMELIER Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
•  Begonia ‘BIG’ series
• Begonia ‘Gryphon’
• Begonia Beaucoup Series
• Coleus ‘Zesty Zucchini’
• Cordyline ‘Torbay Dazzler’
• Heliotrope Scentropia Dark Blue
• Ipomoea Sweet Caroline Series
• Mecardonia ‘GoldDust’
• Pansy ‘Plentifall’ Mix
• Pennisetum  ‘Vertigo’
• Petunia ‘Black Velvet’
• Petunia ‘Phantom’
• Petunia Fuseables

Looking Beautiful, In April

Spring has sprung in the greenhouse and we have flowers galore.  Easter Lilies intoxicate the air with their sweet scent.  Daffodils, hyacinths, and irises are peaking out their brightly colored faces out in search of the sun.  Pansies are ready for your porch step and we have plenty of elegant living table arrangements to grace your Easter table. 

 

 

Plant These Now

Looking for some cool stuff to plant outside right now?  Pansies, violas, Osteospermum, and nemesia are a few tough, yet colorful plants that can take the cool, unpredictable spring weather.  We also have a selection of cool season vegetable transplants available such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, and several lettuce varieties.   

Helpful tip about cold weather gardening…

Pay close attention to the nighttime temperatures and if there is a frost advisory, cover your plants with a sheet or towel to protect from frost damage. See more Gardening Tips for this month.     

Cool Events & Hot Specials

After participating in the Easter Egg Hunt out in Bunnyland, stop by the greenhouse and pick up a Bunny Food Garden Kit.  The kit includes several edible plants and, of course, a packet of carrot seeds.  Planting a Bunny Garden will be a fun springtime activity that both you and the kids can enjoy. 

Check for future educational and how-to classes and greenhouse specials. See  our 2011 schedule of events & seminars.

Just Arrived 

A shipment of tropicals is making its way to the greenhouse from Florida.  We will soon have many additional plants (above our current inventory) for you to choose from to adorn home, deck, or patio.

 

 

Tips for the Season

A Fresh Awakening…and a Delicious Spring and Summer Planting Guide  

Spring is fickle and we never know what to expect but one thing is for sure, every gardener gets the itch right about now to dig in, feel the dirt. Before starting to dig is good to have a plan.  As mentioned above, everything I’ve been reading suggests that edible gardens (herbs, fruit, and vegetables) are on the rise.  I know I plan on mixing some tomatoes and peppers throughout my flower beds.  It’s a great way to cut down on your food bill and eat healthy.  You can use this as a basic guide on what to plant, when, and with other plants (interplanting).  

See our Spring Planting Guide .

Services to Make Life Easier

Our knowledgeable greenhouse staff is always available to help you select the right plant for your situation.  Not sure what to plant or exactly how to put together a mixed container?  We can assist you in your selections or create custom containers as your request.  Please contact the Greenhouse Manager for more information. 

Contact the Greenhouse Manager

My name is Beth and I am the Greenhouse Manager here at Reilly’s Summer Seat Farm & Garden Center.  Katie, Rick and Nancy are also here to assist our customers. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to ask us. I can be reached through e-mail at greenhouse@reillyssummerseatfarm.com or by phone at (412)364-8662.

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