Sterling Mercantile and Garden Center

11/18/2025

Over 20 partner organizations, including the Monarch Joint Venture, came together to deploy over 400 transmitters on migrating monarchs during fall 2025 for Project Monarch, a collaborative effort founded by Cellular Tracking Technologies and the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center.

The project has shattered previous limitations in butterfly tracking, providing scientists with high-resolution, near-real-time data on individual butterflies as they navigate their incredible fall journey.

Tagged monarchs have been tracked from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast on their travels down to Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean. As of Nov. 9, some tagged monarchs started reaching overwintering areas in Mexico.

Take a look at the map of this year's tagged monarchs here, or download the Project Monarch app to view individual monarchs' migration routes.

For more information on this collaborative effort, as well as a recent New York Times feature story, check the comments.

11/15/2025

Howdy Gardening Friends..

If you placed an order for bulbs, I gave you a call to let you know they’re finally here!

Pickup Times:
🌱 Saturday: 11–3 pm
🌱 Monday: 11–3 pm

If those times don’t work, just message me here and we’ll figure something out.

Once again, we truly apologize for any inconvenience our very enthusiastic government caused by holding our bulbs in Customs… apparently they smelled like onions and got a little too suspicious. 🤷‍♀️🧅

Thank you for your patience!
— Reba

11/06/2025

If you ordered bulbs, We will be calling to let you know when to pick them up.

11/01/2025

Well guys, that’s a wrap for 2025! 🌿

This year has been a tough one for sure, but we’re so grateful for all your support.

We’ll see you in the spring with a whole new lineup of cool and unique plants! 🌸

Coming in February: our Pre-Sale Online Ordering for Organically Grown Fruit Trees & Brambles — keep an eye out for that! 🍎🌿

Plus, we’re rolling out a full schedule of Creative Classes on Friday & Saturday — and I’m so excited about these! 🎨🪴

And before we go, I just want to say thank you — truly. 💛
To all of my friends and customers, I appreciate you more than you know. Every day I’m grateful for the laughter, the conversations, and the kindness you bring through our doors. My goal has always been to spread a little love and light through this small garden center, and you all make that possible. 🌞🌻

Love and Light,
Reba,
Joesph
Jodi
& Nancy

10/24/2025

Last Day is Saturday....
Come on out and say Hello.

10/16/2025

10/13/2025

It's That Time...
Early Christmas Shopping (Oh Yeah)
Stop on By ....Help Girl Out ..I'ts along winter!

09/20/2025

Hey Gardening Friends
Things have been a little quiet here because we have been ordering Plants for 2026!

09/12/2025