We have a HUGE selection of pottery here at Nelsons! If you look closely you can find a Nelson granddaughter in every image
Our trip to Pennsylvania
I wanted to share images of the gardens we visited on our trip to Pennsylvania, we visited several places one of which was Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square PA. Longwood is one fabulous place, not only do they have amazing gardens but they also put on a fountain light show every evening in the summer […]
Need to Cool Off?
This fellow visited Nelson’s and decided to cool off in a stream. Though we don’t encourage you to jump into the pond or streams here at Nelson’s to cool off we do invite you to hang out with us by the water.
Red White and Blue
Hi Everybody! Today I was thinking about creating a Red, White and Blue display of pottery. As I was working, I was thinking about the colors Blue and Red. Two particular shades of these two colors pair amazingly well with plants. One is “Provence” Blue a classic color in pottery found all over Southern France […]
I was not born in the U.S.
I’m an “Army Brat” and I was born in Okinawa and spent some of my formative years living in countries in Southeast Asia. I have a real appreciation for America because as a child I witnessed some of the conditions that people in other countries are forced to live. One time my father took me […]
Relax and Unwind in Your Backyard!
Gardening has become one of my favorite ways to relax and unwind. When I get home in the evening I give my husband a hug and a kiss, he grabs a cool beverage for the both of us and we head out to the garden. We chat about our days as I water and pick […]
What I learned from Dan Millikin
Dan was the featured speaker this past weekend. He is an organic gardener, a consultant and the head horticulturist at the McGovern Centennial Garden; http://www.hermannpark.org/centennial-year/mcgovern-centennial-gardens-cherie-flores-garden-pavilion/ Here are a few tips I learned from him—-compost compost compost! I already knew you could save a sick tree by simply adding a 1″ layer of compost around […]
Garden Party April 29th
For the last 20 years we’ve held a Garden Party each spring at Nelson’s, Won’t you join us? April 29th from 9-6
Ladybugs and other assorted insects
Insects are both friend and foe in the garden. Take for example aphids, these bugs are known as the “fleas of the plant kingdom”! Like fleas, aphids will bite and suck (blood from animals and sap from plants). With a friendly name like “Ladybugs” you know these bugs are friends. Despite their dainty name they […]
Night Bloomers are here!
Night Blooming lily blossoms open at dusk and remain open until 10 or 11am the next day. They come in pinks, reds and white. There is nothing more romantic than sitting by the pond enjoying an adult beverage and watching the lily blossom open as night settles in.