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Welcome To The Garden Center  We pride ourselves on providing top quality plants and garden accessories along with exceptional service. Our goal is to make gardening fun for everyone. Our staff is always happy to answer questions and if you don't see what you're looking for - ask us! We will try to find what you need.
Building on a tradition of more than 150 years, we grow and purchase high quality products that will satisfy the needs of experienced gardeners and make new gardeners successful. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with new and hard to find items. Our garden center sits on 3 acres of ground with 3 small greenhouses. We grow about half of the non-nursery stock plants that we sell. We invite you to come and explore The Garden Center!
 We have top quality seed and expert advice to help you create a beautiful lawn this season Plant Shade Trees for Energy Savings! According to the US Department of Agriculture, a healthy tree's cooling effect is the equivalent to ten room size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. Properly placed trees will shade the home from the heat and sun's rays and provide a natural cooling resulting up to a 30% reduction in air conditioning needs. We have wonderful selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials to offer you the selection and quality you have come to expect from The Garden Center Start Your Seeds Indoors Now!
Stop by to see our selection of seeds and seed starting items including: Soils, fetilizers, pots, trays, heat mats and more!
Getting good germination If your seeds don't germinate, it could be because the soil was too wet, too dry or too cool. Use a heat mat to keep germinating seedlings warm. Keep the seeds slightly moist but not wet at all times.
Preventing leggy seedlings Tall, floppy seedlings are an indication that your plants aren't getting enough light. Move them to a brighter location if they start to get leggy. If you are using grow lights, lower them so the bulbs are just a few inches above the tops of your plants.
Avoiding "damping off" Young seedlings that rot at the base and die are the victim of a soil-borne virus. This is called damping off and it can be minimized by using a sterile germinating mix and keeping your plants from getting too wet. It also helps to water in the morning so your seedlings have time to dry off before nightfall.
How To Plant Seeds
- Moisten germinating mix and scoop it into seed-starting flats or containers.
- Determine the planting depth of the seed from the instructions on the seed-starting packet.
- Insert large seeds into the soil with the finger-thumb method. Smaller seeds (such as petunias) are hard to sow in small numbers; mix the seeds with a little sand for bulk. Add a light layer of growing medium to cover the seeds.
- Water the flats using a fine spray. Gushes of water may unearth the seeds. Always use lukewarm water.
Cover the flat with a clear plastic cover until the seeds germinate (this will help conserve moisture evaporation). It's vital that you keep the seeds moist or they will not germinate properly |
