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Horsford's Plant Sizes and Vocabulary
Horsford Gardens and Nursery grows trees, shrubs and perennials in a variety of sizes. Below is a guide to understanding Horsford's plant sizes and vocabulary.
October 2, 2026
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Watering Instructions for New Plants
Learn proper watering instructions for new plants from the team at Horsford Gardens and Nursery. Details on when and how much to water, as well as tools we love
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Edibles
Planning Your Home Orchard
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Trees
How to Plant Live Christmas Trees
Any evergreen you select can be used as a live Christmas tree that can be planted and enjoyed for many years to come. Learn how to plant live Christmas trees.
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Edibles
How to Grow Onions
Onion starts are little bareroot plants that were started from seed and harvested after growing for 6-8 weeks. Learn how to grow onions from starts.
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Bulbs
Growing Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors
Associated with beautiful blooms in the cold of winter, amaryllis are truthfully native to very warm climates. Learn about growing amaryllis bulbs indoors.
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Shrubs
All About Hydrangea Varieties
When it comes to picking out a hydrangea even we admit it can be a little intimidating. Learn more information all about hydrangea varieties to guide you.
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Pollinator Plants
Enhancing Your Garden for Native and Honey Bees
The plants you keep and add to your garden can make a big difference to pollinators. Learn about enhancing your garden for native and honey bees.
October 2, 2026
Shrubs
Favorite Ways to Garden with Roses
Roses are more versatile, hardy, and long-blooming than you may think. Learn about a few of our favorite ways to garden with roses in the landscape.
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Bulbs
Growing Garlic in Vermont
Growing garlic in Vermont is an excellent and fulfilling addition to the garden. Since you can replant from future crops, start with quality seed garlic.
October 2, 2026
Edibles
Growing Berry Plants at Home in Vermont
Your very own freshly harvested fruit is an obvious benefit of growing berry plants at home in Vermont.
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Trees
Planting Birch Trees in Vermont
Thinking about planting birch trees in Vermont this season? It’s helpful to learn their differences and site preferences so they grow into successful plantings.
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Garden Planning
Planning a Garden with Your Family
Planning a garden with your family can be a highlight of winter. Having a voice helps make everyone feel a part of the project and responsible for the garden's
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Bulbs
How to Grow Saffron for Spice and Flowers
Saffron's culinary appeal is more popular than ever. It's also a beautiful fall-flowering plant. Learn how to grow saffron for spice and flowers.
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Trees
Two Native Trees With Many Nicknames
Two native trees with many nicknames are American Hornbeam and American Hophornbeam. They can be tricky to distinguish as you're learning about them.
October 2, 2026
Shrubs
Which Shrubs Should Be Pruned in Spring
Read a quick refresher on which shrubs should be pruned in spring. Species like lilacs, forsythia, and quince should be pruned AFTER their early blooms.
October 2, 2026
Shrubs
How are Ilex or Holly Varieties Different?
Holly could arguably be one of the most recognizable plants in the United States. How are Ilex or Holly Varieties Different?
October 2, 2026
Shrubs
Viburnum Varieties for Landscaping and Naturalizing
There are many viburnum varieties for landscaping and naturalizing. Learn about this pillar shrub in Vermont and New England.
October 2, 2026
Edibles
Young Fruit Tree Care
With a little extra effort, you can maximize the health of your trees and fruit grown at home. Here are some tips for young fruit tree care from our growers.
October 2, 2026
Pollinator Plants
Additional Pollinator Resources and Plant Lists
Learn important themes for planting for pollinators, as well as additional pollinator resources and plant lists.
October 2, 2026
Trees
Year Round Evergreen Privacy Screens and Hedges
There are a number of plants to pick from for all site and soil types for year round evergreen privacy screens and hedges.
October 2, 2026
Pollinator Plants
Butterfly Gardens: Planting the Big Picture
If you want butterflies to return year after year you need to provide more than pretty flowers. Learn about butterfly gardens: planting the big picture.
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Bulbs
Charlie's Bulb Planting Tips
A few of Charlie's bulb planting tips for naturalized, painterly and hybrid bulb plantings in any garden.
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Shrubs
Lilacs 101 Fragrance, Flowers, and Favorites
Lilacs 101 Fragrance, Flowers, and Favorites. Learn about these hardy shrubs and the differences between varieties.
October 2, 2026
Garden Planning
How to Divide Peony Plants
Peonies are perennials that are best dug in the fall after it has gotten cold both day and night and foliage has turned to fall colors. Learn about peony care.
October 2, 2026
Edibles
Haven in the Herb Garden
Find haven in the herb garden this season. Herb gardens are some of our favorite spaces to plan thanks to their host of benefits and relatively simple care.
October 2, 2026