Annuals & Tropicals

Something old is new again. Keyhole Gardening has (re)gained popularity. It originated in Africa out of necessity. Creating an organic recycling tank in the center of a garden to help grow vegetables in dry, rocky soils. 

Pots for Pollinators! That reads like a poster. It really should be on t-shirts too. Soon garden centers will be filling up with all sorts of amazing annual flowers. I had a chance to go on a Nursery Tour at Gertens and I can assure you they’ve got it growing on!

Preserve the beauty of your blooms! Drying flowers is easier than you think, just follow these simple steps to enjoy everlasting floral decor.

Oh boy, All America Selections has chosen their winners in an array of categories but today, we're celebrating a few of their chosen Annuals. And, WOW, they are amazing. The 'Scoop gives some background on AAS and shares photos of these annuals along with a little story about a wild "pet" rabbit... 

There’s nothing like a home-grown tomato! Pick it, pop it in your mouth and savor that fresh flavor. Our Minnesota climate makes it a bit more challenging, but we don’t give up and that’s why, every year, we receive a lot of questions that start with, “What’s wrong with my tomatoes?”

Joanne is one of Gertens seasoned Annual House experts & here she shares her top ten list to help maintain your annual flowers through the season!

Garden Guy Dale shares tips for caring for Valentine's Day flowers.

If you have a yard without a lot of sun it can be hard to find plants that will give you color all summer long, but there are options! Gertens has a wide variety of annuals that prefer the shade. 

The experts at Gertens are ready to help with planting your summer bulbs! Get all the tips here!

Deer and rabbits are lovely animals to gaze at from afar but not so lovely as they graze at your garden buffet. Gertens Experts provide a list of plants that they are less likely to eat!

With fall comes a facelift for your gardens. The summer annuals are spent, it’s time to add some color to compliment those rich fall hues of orange, red, purple and gold. Gertens offers plenty of different selections to choose from.

Impatiens downy mildew can be devestating. The experts at Gertens offer information and prevention techniques!

Keep hanging baskets and planters looking their best all season long with a few tips from the experts at Gertens.

The benefits are nearly as endless as the ways to get creative, learn and “grow” with kids. Gertens provides helpful tips for fun gardening projects with kids.

In our climate, tropical plants are usually considered annuals and disposed of at the end of each season. The experts at Gertens provide helpful tips on how to wintering over your tropical plants.