Beaver Meadow Garden Center

10/22/2026

10/19/2026

It is expected to be sunny and 60-70 degrees this week. It may be the last of our warm fall days and a perfect opportunity to finish up some of those outdoor projects. Taking a little extra time in the fall to take care of your gardens will make things easier in the spring.

Here are some tips:

1. Trim back gardens by removing spent annuals, vegetable plants, or foliage that is showing sign of disease such as powdery mildew. Be sure to throw away diseased foliage versus composting it to help prevent spreading the disease.

2. W**d and amend soil. W**ding now can save you considerable work in the spring. Once you’ve pulled the weeds, cover the bare soil with amendments such as compost or other nutrient dense soil. Adding back in nutrients that were used this past season, will help your plants for next year’s growing season.

3. Keep watering. This may sound odd, but it is a key. Thoroughly watering garden beds up until a hard freeze, particularly when it has been dry, will help plants, shrubs, and trees through the winter. Wet soil holds more heat than dry soil and helps moderate soil temperatures around the root systems during the winter. This is especially important for trees, shrubs, and perennials that were planted this year. Their root systems are still becoming established and should not be allowed to go through winter dry.

4. After watering, mulch gardens with 2-4 inches of leaves, wood chips, straw (without seeds). Mulch helps insulate the soil and keeps temperatures more consistent through the winter. Add extra mulch to perennials that may be more susceptible to winter damage, such as hibiscus.

5. Thoughtfully prune. Leaving some stems and seed heads can provide winter interest, food, or shelter for birds and insects. They may also help protect the crown of plants during the winter. Remove plant material that is not healthy, or contribute to pests. For example, cut back hostas but leave the grasses. Remove dead or damaged branches. For trees, pruning in late winter during dormancy, just before spring growth starts will reduce exposure of fresh wounds to the elements and insects.

6. Plant spring-blooming bulbs. These typically bloom early spring and will be some of the first blooms in your garden to brighten your day as the winter season comes to an end.

7. Keep mowing your lawn. Raising your mower blade to leave the grass slightly taller helps encourage root growth. Also, mowing helos break down accumulated leaves and will help your lawns.

8. Winterize hoses and shut off outdoor water valves. Store away all your garden supplies, pots, and yard art so they are ready to come out again in the spring.

10/17/2026

Gifting season is upon us and there will be a lot of changes happening at the greenhouse!!! New products are arriving daily and we'll be flipping the shop for the holidays. If you like jewelry or know someone that does, we brought in a Narelle line that is hypoallergenic, waterproof, swim, shower, and sweatproof. Best of all it has a great price point, so you can pick up a pair for yourself and someone else.

Current hours: Thursday-Saturday 9:00-5:00

10/15/2026

A new shipment of Myra bags arrived. Here are just a few of the different styles to give you a sneak peak.

Current hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-5:00

10/10/2026

Fall mixed planter special, $20.00 each! Decorate your porch or bring one to a friend or family member to brighten their day!

10/10/2026

What a fun morning!! These ladies were so creative with their flower gourd arrangements!! So unique and beautiful. There were lots of smiles, chatter, and laughter. We will plan to host several more next year.

Thank you Jill, from Farm Boss Flowers, for coming to do the event and sharing her expertise. Thank you, Johanna Jones, for making fresh maple pecan scones and apple crumb cake with organic Sunrise Flour for everyone. They were amazing!! Watch for Johanna's baked goods to pop up more often. Thank you C***r Flats for donating Sweet Tango Apples for everyone.

10/08/2026

We greatly appreciate our customers and community. Thank you for voting us for Best Of Pine County's Greenhouse/Nursery, Boutique, and Home Decor!!! We strive to provide quality service and product in a welcoming, friendly environment. Over the years, we've made a lot of changes and will continuously try to improve. Just think this property was once an A&W!

Current hours: Thursday-Saturday 9:00-5:00

10/03/2026

Think ahead when putting your gardens to bed. If you battled mildew, blight, or other fungal related diseases, using Copper Fungicide now will help prevent damage next spring. Often times, before you notice the damage in the Spring/Summer, the infection has already been growing for sometime. Wet conditions from melting snow and rain when temps are 50-70 degrees are ideal for fungus and bacterial growth.

Copper fungicide works by releasing copper ions on contact disrupting cell membrane and enzyme systems. Using this now will prevent infection by killing the pathogens before they pe*****te the plant tissue. Formulas come as a powder, concentrate, or ready mix spray.

Here is how to use Copper fungicide.

For trees:
-Coat all bark surfaces thoroughly: trunk, major limbs, branches, and pruning wounds.
-Apply when temperatures are between 40-70*F on a clear, dry day with at least 12 hours of dry time before rain.
-Apply when 50% of leaves have dropped. Copper during this window of time prevents infections at leaf scars.

For Gardens:
-Sprinkle powder at the base of the plant where there will be new growth in the Spring.
-Sprinkle in the dirt around the area of infected plants to help treat the soil if the fungus or bacteria got into your soil.
-Remove infected debris (leaves, vines, stems) and dispose of it.

10/02/2026

The Flower Gourd Centerpiece Class on October 10th is full. We are looking forward to the event and have been asked about adding another class. Due to the weather and potential frost we are not able to add another date. We will plan to do more next year.