Two Great Deals for you! There’s a reason SunPatiens are our #1 selling annual every year. 6″ Sunpatiens 6 for $20 regular priced 8.99 each Why do we love Sunpatiens? They don’t mind the summer heat.They don’t stop blooming when temperatures climb.They grow fast, fill in beautifully, and put on a show from spring until frost. ✨ Big, bold color all season long☀️ Thrives in sun or part shade💪 Handles heat like a champion🌿 Creates impressive landscape impact🌸 Covered in …
Beneficial Bugs
When the seasons change and spring arrives we can’t wait to get out of the house and start planting our gardens again. But we aren’t the only creature that enjoys the better weather; insects start to show themselves again and while the first sight of a butterfly is a joy to see, not all insects are welcome. The list of destructive pests that can plague a gardener’s hard work can be frightening! Aphids, mealybugs, thrips, and white flies are just …
Firefly Petunia
Wenke Greenhouses is excited to have the opportunity to offer the Firefly Petunia, an extraordinary new flower that glows in the dark. The Firefly Petunia combines the genetic coding of a petunia and a naturally bioluminescent mushroom. This cutting edge horticultural innovation has earned the Firefly Petunia a spot on Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024. What to Expect By day, the Firefly Petunia performs as any annual petunia would – reliably producing white flowers on a compact plant which …
Flowers and Their Meanings
Flowers have long been used as a quiet language, expressing emotions and intentions when words fall short. Across cultures and centuries, people have given meaning to blooms based on their color, form, and even how they grow. A single stem can say “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or “I’m thinking of you,” making flowers one of the most enduring symbols of human connection. Some meanings are nearly universal. Roses are the classic symbol of love—red for deep romance, pink for …
Basil Lemonade
A great go-to summer lemonade recipe — the basil adds a delicious twist. The recipe is perfect for a party as you can make non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions. Basil Lemonade 2 cups basil lemon syrup 2 cups cold water 2 cups ice cubes 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice Garnish: fresh basil sprigs; lemon zest strips Preparation Stir together all ingredients in a large pitcher, then pour into tall glasses half filled with ice. Basil Lemon Syrup 4 cups packed …
Basil – The King of Herbs
Basil is one of the most popular herbs. It’s easy to grow and tastes great in many different recipes. Several different varieties of fresh basil available now – just in time to get you through the winter! Sweet Basil – the staple of Italian cuisine that tangos with tomatoes and perks up pesto – is the most common type of this regal herb, highly prized for thousands of years for its aroma and flavor. In fact, the word basil is …
Harvesting and Preserving Herbs
Extending the Flavors of Herbs from Your Garden It is hard to beat the savory tastes and bold scents of fresh herbs. Michigan winters make it difficult to have fresh herbs. However, preserving them is a great way to enjoy your favorite herbs until next spring. We have a good selection of the most popular herbs now available at the store. The majority of herbs should be harvested in early morning when the oil responsible for their flavor and aroma …
Quick tips to keep you poinsettia looking good
Poinsettias are beautiful and easy to care for. Here are a few important things to remember to help keep your poinsettia looking cheerful until long after the holidays are done. Poinsettias can get cold damage very quickly. Keep them covered when transporting them to your home. If you see black edges on the bract, it is likely caused by cold damage during transporting home. To protect the plants, it is best to use a paper sleeve that fully covers the plant. …
Preparing your Roses for Winter
It’s not something that you want to think about, but winter will be here a lot sooner than we would like and now is the time to start thinking about getting your roses ready for winter. Do not prune your roses now. That should be done in the spring. Do not fertilize past the first week of September. You want the plant to put most of its energy into the roots, not producing flowers. You need to protect the graft, …
Recycling is Good for Everyone!
Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic containers that you return to Wenke Greenhouses in our recycle box in the corner of the parking lot? I’m happy to tell you about the recycling program that has really had a positive impact. East Jordan is a supplier for us and they have a facility in South Haven that takes all that plastic and makes it new again. East Jordan plans to recycle 12 million pounds this year. That’s a …