In The Garden

Shannon joined Garden Supply Company during COVID and takes care of houseplants and tropical plants.The houseplant industry exploded during COVID; interest in rare plants has tapered off, but basics and standards remain popular.Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, are Shannon's favorite due to their hardiness and variety.Ideal time to repot houseplants is at the begi

Keith and Shannon discuss starting seeds for various plants including flowers, trees, and vegetables.Seed starting can be challenging; success comes from good direction and proper technique.Start with an open flat, plant seeds in rows, and mark each variety.Use vermiculite as a top layer for seeds to retain moisture and encourage growth.Use LED or fluorescent lights to provide ampl

Keith and Shannon discuss Garden Supply Company's emphasis on customer service and a variety of services outside the garden center.They tier their services according to customers' specific needs, from landscape consultation to DIY advice.Garden Supply offers expert plant advice for DIY customers to help them select the best plants for their gardens.Professional landscape consultati

Keith, from Garden Supply Company, shares his background and passion for gardening, inspired by his parents.Despite his parents considering gardening a hobby, he pursued a career in horticulture.As a teenager, Keith did odd jobs in the neighborhood, including cleaning out a chicken coop where he found a flamethrower.He utilized the flamethrower to offer unique services like cleanin

What's next for the Garden Supply Company? We are bringing back a retro look and expanding into some new exciting types of plants focusing on home, office, and patio.

We are joined again by Shannon for part two on Unicorn plants that: grow throughout the year, are evergreen, and will handle wet or dry. But in this episode, we talk about plants that do well in shade.

We talk with Keith and Shannon about unicorn plants: plants that are evergreen, flower all the time, and can tolerate full sun.

Keith talks about how the Garden Supply Company has created an environment many of its customers call their "happy place." The secret: great people.

What is the right time of year for each type of activity? Mulching, planting, seeding for grass. Check out this episode.

We highlight the places to eat, grab a cigar, and visit the Garden Supply Company. You can make an afternoon of it and enjoy a Saturday or Sunday! Cigars, Pizza, Asain Fusion, Burgers, BBQ, Sandwiches, and more... Support Local Businesses.