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AI & The Garden: A Hard NO

AI & The Garden: A Hard NO

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Nov 22nd 2025

If you’re a gardener, you should be aware that relying on AI can be dangerous. Running the AI data centers are detrimental to the environment, consuming 10 times the normal electricity compared to oth…
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How To Plant Amaryllis & Paperwhites

How To Plant Amaryllis & Paperwhites

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Nov 3rd 2025

Our holiday bulbs are here! Make way for Amaryllis & Paperwhites! Because these plants need to be planted about eight to ten weeks in advance, to flower around Christmas, we thought we’d provide t…
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2025 Fall Donations: Giving Back to the Local Community

2025 Fall Donations: Giving Back to the Local Community

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Nov 1st 2025

By Katherine Placzek November is the month where humans best emulate nature-we participate in the magic of giving without the expectation of receiving in return. I hope you all find abundance in yo…
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Planning For Trees

Planning For Trees

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jun 2nd 2025

Gardening is for everyone, and that includes those who want a tree! How can this be? Not everyone has the space for these kinds of big plants. Not so fast-trees also include bonsai and indoo…
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Encouraging Kid’s Green Thumbs

Encouraging Kid’s Green Thumbs

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Apr 4th 2025

There is a saying that “green thumbs are not born, they’re grown.” And here at Rick’s we heartily agree!  Green thumbs come in all shapes and sizes, and even ages. Today we want to encourage youn…
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On Crop Failure

On Crop Failure

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Feb 27th 2025

By Emma Seibert A few nursery Ricksters had been growing tomatoes in our greenhouses this winter as an experiment. In hopes of helping gardeners sample certain varieties before they commit to growi…
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Norfolk Pine

Norfolk Pine

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 23rd 2025

Ah- the Norfolk Pine! The perfect gift for someone who has just moved into their first home around the holidays. The Norfolk Island Pine is also an elegant house plant to welcome into a home for year-…
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Rescuing Houseplants

Rescuing Houseplants

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 9th 2025

Listen…shhhhh…if you listen closely, you can hear that neglected plant in the corner crying for help. You did not mean to cause harm. Whether you left for your holiday travels in a rush and failed to…
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Blossoms on Your Plate

Blossoms on Your Plate

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jun 27th 2024

Are you ready to elevate your gardening game to a whole new level of deliciousness? Well, we’re about to dive into the vibrant world of edible flowers that will not only make your garden pop but also…
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Embracing Nature’s Way: Integrated Pest Management

Embracing Nature’s Way: Integrated Pest Management

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jun 3rd 2024

Integrated Pest Management is like the Gandalf of gardening – a wise, all-encompassing strategy that balances the forces of nature to keep your greenery flourishing. At its core, IPM is a holistic app…
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The Gothic Vegetable Garden

The Gothic Vegetable Garden

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Mar 29th 2024

By Katherine Placzek Black & purple vegetables are not only for someone who is looking for a fun or Gothic vibe in their garden. Purple-ish fruits and vegetables have higher antioxidants, which…
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Bare Root Fruit Trees

Bare Root Fruit Trees

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Feb 8th 2022

What are bare root trees? Bare root trees are harvested from their growing beds in the late fall, and the soil is removed from their roots. They are kept in cold storage over the winter, and plante…
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Houseplant Pest Guide

Houseplant Pest Guide

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 1st 2022

Stop the Problem Before it Starts Always check a plant over for pests before you purchase. Look at the plant’s overall health, checking for correct leaf texture and consistent coloring. There wi…
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Understanding Garden Fertilizers

Understanding Garden Fertilizers

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Jan 1st 2022

The Basics What is Fertilizer?Fertilizer is best described as plant food. It provides a plant with all the necessary micro and macro-nutrients it needs to grow. Like us, a plant without food will b…
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Fall Perennial Planting

Fall Perennial Planting

Posted by Rick's Garden Center on Sep 9th 2021

Planting in the fall can save you a lot of money while also giving plants a jump start next spring! Plants that establish strong roots during the fall will come back bigger and stronger in the spring…
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