it’s a wonderful thing when your children become interested in gardening.  This year Emma is growing Sunflowers and Carrots in her garden!  There are hard lessons sometimes, yesterday Emma discovered that caterpillars are chowing down on her flowers.

Spring is here and it’s time to plant your Herbs & Vegetables. Tedri ( “T” to many of you ) has a tremendous selection of plants for you to choose from, come & visit.  

Starting this week we are open Sundays until October!

You can find Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Delphiniums, Scented Geraniums, Petunias, Guara, Bacopa, Oxalis, Verbenas, Phlox, Iris, Lots of vines, Lots of sedums and succulents.  If you have the urge to garden, we have the plants!

Whenever a new person comes to Nelson Water Gardens, whether it be employee or customer, the smart ones will question our way of doing things.  This is an opportunity for learning.  But learning won’t happen when we get set in our ways, when we are so deep in the groove we can’t see outside it…. [Continue Reading]

Because they narrow your choices.  Can’t decide what to do?  A rainy day decides for you and that is indoor activities.   On rainy days you dream about your garden, clean the house, put together a jigsaw puzzle, empty a closet…it’s all good!

It’s time to start preparing your vegetable beds for fall gardening.  August 15th is the magic date for planting tomatoes.  At this time of year the last thing I want to do is work in the heat and humidity.  Give yourself these next few weeks to get ready.  Then you can work on your beds… [Continue Reading]

There is no doubt that owning a pond comes with its fair share of maintenance.  That required maintenance can sometimes be a bit burdensome (especially in the heat of summer).  In the name of safety, please use your best judgment as to the degree of maintenance you can perform yourself, and what time of day… [Continue Reading]

Friends and Family Night is just around the corner! It’s one of only two times a year that we are open for you to enjoy the garden at night.  Additionally, anyone who attends gets “first crack” at the Ding Dang Sale.  We’ll have gift items inside and all sorts of stuff outside from “experienced” pumps… [Continue Reading]