Summer Color Has Arrived at New Leaf!
Great news, plant lovers — truckloads of summer perennials and shrubs are rolling into New Leaf Nursery! Now is the perfect time to plant for lasting summer color, and the nursery is filling up fast with gorgeous new arrivals ready for your garden beds, containers and landscape.
Hydrangeas are pouring into the nursery, the greenhouses are absolutely bursting with color, and fresh shipments are arriving almost daily. From bold statement plants to pollinator-friendly favorites, we’ve carefully stocked the nursery with varieties that will keep your landscape vibrant all season long.
Whether you’re refreshing a flower bed, updating patio pots, or creating a garden full of summer blooms, there’s never been a better time to shop the nursery. Come wander the greenhouses, soak in the beauty, and discover your next garden favorite — your summer garden starts now!
Summer Garden Prep—
Getting Ready for a Season of Blooms
As the warmth of summer approaches, it's time to roll up your sleeves and prepare your garden for a season full of flowers, lush foliage, and colorful new growth. Summer garden prep is a crucial phase that sets the stage for a successful and thriving garden throughout the coming months, ensuring that your outdoor space becomes a haven of beauty and tranquility.
As you embark on your summer garden prep journey, here are some insights, tips, and inspiration to help you create a lush and thriving garden oasis that is ready to bloom in all its Summer glory!
1. Start with Soil Health: Ensure your soil is well-draining, rich in nutrients, and at the right pH level for optimal plant growth. Consider testing your soil and amending it as needed with organic matter like compost.
2. Choose Summer-Blooming Plants: Select a variety of flowers and plants that thrive in the summer heat and provide a spectrum of colors to create visual interest in your garden. Our plant specialists would be happy to assist you in choosing the right plants and flowers for your area!
3. Strategic Plant Placement: Place sun and shade-loving plants where they'll receive adequate amounts of required light, and consider the mature size of your plants to prevent overcrowding.
4. Mulching Matters: Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature during hot summer days.
5. Proper Watering Techniques: Water deeply to encourage deep root growth. Consider using soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems to water plants at the root zone.
6. Deadheading and Pruning: Regularly deadhead spent flowers and prune overgrown branches to promote continuous blooming and maintain plant health.
7. Attract Pollinators: Plant pollinator-friendly flowers to attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects that aid in pollination and contribute to a healthy ecosystem.
8. Pest and Disease Monitoring: Keep an eye out for common garden pests and diseases, and address issues promptly to prevent damage to your plants.
9. Fertilization Schedule: Follow a fertilization schedule tailored to the needs of your plants, ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients for vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
10. Consider Edible Plants: Integrate edible plants like herbs, vegetables, or fruiting trees into your garden space for a functional and delightful addition to your landscape.
11. Garden Maintenance Routine: Establish a regular maintenance routine that includes weeding, feeding, watering, and monitoring plant health to keep your garden thriving throughout the summer season.
It is now prime planting time! The fear of the last frost has passed, and it’s time to get outside and plant. Zinnias, Cosmos, Dahlias, Peonies, Hollyhock, Yarrow, Echinacea, Iris, and Salvia are all great choices for flowers that can now be planted in your garden. We have all of these in stock here at the nursery, ready to be purchased and taken to their forever homes!
THE FARMSTAND — Hayden’s Hub for Locally Grown & Sourced Fresh Goods, Weekly
The Farmstand at New Leaf is back for its third season! Join us THIS TUESDAY, June 2, from 2–5 PM as we kick off another season of fresh, local goodness with both returning favorites and exciting new vendors.
Our goal with The Farmstand is simple: to provide our community with locally sourced food and products that support a healthier lifestyle while supporting small farms and makers right here in our region. We hope to become your weekly “go-to” stop for fresh produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, cold-pressed juice, fresh-cut flowers, and so much more.
Our first market of the season will feature:
Bradway Family Farms — Gluten-free goodies, soaps, duck eggs & more
Brookie Bee's Sourdough — Fresh-baked artisan sourdough & treats
Do Good Farms — Locally grown flower bouquets
Kerr Microgreens — Organically grown, non-GMO microgreens
KoKo’s PNW Juice Junkie — Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and veggie/açaí bowls
McKerracher Family Farm — No-Till, Certified Organic farm specializing in vegetables, small fruits, herbs, cut flowers, pastured poultry, and eggs
Sunset Orchard — Orchard on Green Bluff specializing in berries, fruits and vegetables
Triple Five Farm — Locally raised beef/chicken, farm-fresh eggs & honey
The Farmstand will run throughout the growing season from June through September and is designed to be more than just a market. We want it to be a place where neighbors gather, families connect, and our community has the opportunity to meet local farmers, learn about their growing practices, shop small, and enjoy truly fresh products straight from the source.
This is the kind of small-town market experience we all love — set in the beautiful atmosphere of New Leaf Nursery.
We hope you’ll join us this season, and we look forward to connecting with you, our friends and community, at New Leaf Nursery!
Employee Spotlight
Meet Cheryl!
If you’ve been to the nursery, chances are you’ve seen Cheryl! She plays a vital role here at New Leaf, making sure everything stays well-watered and thriving. Cheryl is also incredibly knowledgeable and always happy to help customers find just the right plants and answer gardening questions. Next time you’re here, make sure to say hello!
