Author Archives: Marcie Jaggers

Learn about canning vegetables this Saturday!

Join David Hornbaker on Saturday morning as he shares his experiences canning vegetables. Here are the details: Saturday, May 11th at 10 am. There are many reasons to can your own fruits and vegetables. Canning is eco-friendly, cuts down on … Continue reading

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Greenhouse bursting with annuals!

The weather is finally warming up and our greenhouse is full of annuals! Stop out this weekend and get some color for your deck, patio and gardens!

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Ask the Arborist this Saturday!

Here’s your chance to get answers to all your questions about trees! Our workshop this Saturday features certified arborist, Dennis Taylor, of Taylor’s Trees & Turf. Here are the details: Saturday, April 27 at 10:00 am. Ask the Arborist: A … Continue reading

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Free Pruning Workshop Saturday

A quick reminder that Rich & David will give you pruning tips at a free workshop tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Here are the details: Saturday, April 21st at 10 am Pruning 101:  Your shrubs can perform so much better … Continue reading

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Call for Artists

We are seeking local and regional artisans, 18 and older, of varied disciplines for the first annual Artisan Market at Hornbaker Gardens on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Call for Artists has all the … Continue reading

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Treat Now For Japanese Beetles!

Now is the time to treat your trees and shrubs that are attacked each year by the Japanese beetles. We recommend Fertilome’s Tree & Shrub Systemic Insect Drench or Granules. The active ingredient is imidacloprid, better known as Merit. Follow … Continue reading

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Hornbaker News

Hornbaker Gardens Newsletter Our first newsletter of the season is hot off the presses! Read about Saturday workshops, new plants, pruning clematis, special events and more. Rich writes four newsletters each season. You can sign up on our home page to … Continue reading

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New plants for 2013!

We know you are thinking of spring….even though more snow is headed our way!  Grab some coffee or tea and browse awhile through the list of what’s new at Hornbakers for 2013!  New Plants List 2013

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2013 Plant Lists

February has arrived! We are working hard to get our 2013 plant lists posted on our website. We know lots of you are thinking of spring and are ready to get planning.  Check out our Catalog page for the new … Continue reading

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Tree Pruning

We are sharing this great pruning advice from Trees Forever.  The best time to prune is in mid- to late-winter (January-March). When pruned during this time of the year, the tree will begin responding to the wounding early in the … Continue reading

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