The Greenhouse at Reilly's Garden Center

Current Happenings

Still planting!  The greenhouse staff has been preparing for the spring season since early winter and we are bursting at the seams with colorful early season plants.  Our pansies and violas are showing off their bright, cheery faces - looks like spring to me!  Come in today and whet your gardening appetite!

Trend Watch

Growing Up: Vertical Gardening

A rising trend among gardeners is vertical gardening.  It is much more than a flowering clematis growing up onto a trellis or a hanging basket of petunias suspended off your back porch - it can add a whole new facet to your landscape.

Vertical gardening is a great option for those with a small yard, but can be utilized by all gardeners.  Use it to disguise unattractive parts of your landscape such as a blank wall or chain link fence.  Growing plants vertically can help add privacy or block wind and even add a much needed focal point to your landscape.  Other advantages are ease of weeding, pruning, and harvesting of fruits and vegetables means that gardeners of all abilities can access plants.

There are many options when growing plants up off of the ground.  hanging baskets, planters, trellises, and arbors are just a few containment choices to get your vertical garden started. 

Interest in vertical gardening but not sure where to begin? 

Stop in today and the staff at Reilly's can help you get started.

Exciting New Plants

Visit our Annuals page to learn more!

• Calibrachoa Superbell® 'Cherry Star'
• Lobularia 'Snow Globe'
• Petunia Supertunia® 'White Russian'
• Ornamental Corn 'Field of Dreams'
• Mandevilla SUN PARASOL® Pretty Series
• Crossandra 'Orange Marmalade'
• Verbena Lanai 'Twister Pink'
• Basil 'Aristotle'
• Burpee BOOST Vegetables
• Coleus Under the Sea Series

Looking Beautiful, this Spring

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 (pictured to the right) 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

40% off... the following floor houseplants: ficus trees, dracaena standards, and scheffleras. 

40% off Peace Lillies (Spathiphyllum)

50% off non-blooming Bromeliads

Helpful tip about houseplants...

Early spring is the best time to repot any plants that have out grown their current home.  It will rejuvenate them and promote overall health.  See "How to Repot a Houseplant: a step-by-step guide."

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, feel the dirt.  Before starting to dig it is good to have a plan.  As mentioned above, everything I've been reading suggests that edible gardens (herbs, fruits, 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 Vegetable Planting Guide.

March Gardening Tips: http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/gardentopics/tips/03-March.aspx

April Gardening Tips: http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/gardentopics/tips/04-April.aspx

May Gardening Tips: http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/gardentopics/tips/05-May.aspx

Guide to a Successful Vegetable Garden: http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/gardentopics/annuals/10-04-successful-vegetable-garden.aspx

Starting a Vegetable Garden:
http://www.reillyssummerseatfarm.com/gardentopics/annuals/10-04-starting-vegetable-garden.aspx

Services to Make Life Easier

Unsure of what to plant in your containers this year, then our custom container service is just for you!  Bring in your own pottery or make a selection from Reilly's beautiful collection.  Please speak with the Greenhouse Manager for more details.

Remember we are here to help you to be successful and create something beautiful.  And as always, the greenhouse staff is available to assist you with your plant selections, questions, and creations!

Contact the Greenhouse Manager

Beth Reid is the Greenhouse Manager at Reilly's Garden Center.  She and the rest of the greenhouse staff are here to assist you.  If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to ask us.  Beth can be reached through e-mail at greenhouse@reillyssummerseatfarm.com or by phone at 412-364-8662.

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