by fjgreenhouse | Jul 20, 2022 | Gardening Tips
When planting your garden, the options for trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers are just about limitless, with an endless variety of plants from all over the world. But have you considered all the benefits of sticking close to home and planting native species in your...
by fjgreenhouse | Jul 1, 2022 | Tropical Indoor Plants, Tropical Plant of the Month
Philodendron Care & Maintenance Light Level: This plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight – placement near an east or south-facing window would be ideal. Water: This plant requires moist soil, but should not be overwatered. Water when the soil...
by fjgreenhouse | Jun 30, 2022 | Gardening Tips
Before getting started, remember that different plants have different watering requirements. This blog contains general tips for watering annuals. Make sure you research the plant you’re working with for more detailed information. Annuals, with their shallow roots,...
by fjgreenhouse | Jun 23, 2022 | Gardening Tips
Before getting started, remember that different plants have different watering requirements. This blog contains general tips for watering trees, shrubs, and perennials. Make sure you research the plant you’re working with for more detailed information. Trees, shrubs,...
by fjgreenhouse | Jun 9, 2022 | Boutique
Picking a Silhouette: Skinny jeans are great for enhancing your figure.Wider leg jeans can give the illusion of longer or slimmer legs, or shortening the torso. Dos and Don’ts For mom or straight jeans, opt for a longer blazer that hits mid-thigh to create a...
by fjgreenhouse | Jun 2, 2022 | Tropical Indoor Plants, Tropical Plant of the Month
Rubber Plants & Maintenance Light Level: Requires bright indirect light. Direct sun can singe the leaves. Water: Water your rubber plant frequently, they like to be kept steadily moist but not soaked. Rubber plants also are vulnerable to excessive dryness and...
by fjgreenhouse | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spring has sprung at Farmer John’s and that means flowers are blooming! From shrubs to porch pots, even custom-made arrangements, the uses are endless. But have you considered pressed flowers too? Today we’ll take a look at the exciting world of preserving flowers,...
by fjgreenhouse | May 19, 2022 | Gardening Tips
Weather is warmer, flowers are blooming and hummingbirds are in Michigan! The most common hummingbirds in Michigan are the Ruby-Throated and Rufous Hummingbird. Today we will be talking about how to attract these gorgeous birds to your garden. Know when hummingbirds...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 21, 2022 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Venus Fly Traps are the most popular carnivorous plant out there. Its spiky “teeth” shape has them looking like they’re from the planet Venus! These alien-looking plants are native to North and South Carolina. They are not as hard to manage as you may think. As long...
by fjgreenhouse | Apr 7, 2022 | Tropical Indoor Plants
Succulents and Cactus Indoors 1. Make sure your succulents and cactus are getting enough light, at least 6 hours of sunlight/day. If your plants are in direct sunlight you may need to place a sheer curtain in between the window and your tender plants. 2....
