Category Archives: Gardening

Spring blooms = joy

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Oakland Nursery

Every spring when the plants start really rolling into the nursery, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with anticipation for warmer weather and spring color! It’s surprising how taken I am with vibrant colors of the azaleas and rhododendrons year after … Continue reading →

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Carpe Mulchem! Get that Mulch

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Oakland Nursery

Carpe Mulchem (A college friend, who happened to be fluent in German, obtained a t-shirt via thrift store that simply stated “carpe mulchem.”  To this day we’re still not sure what it actually means, but believe the literal translation is … Continue reading →

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Spring Check List

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Oakland Nursery

Seeing those little green tips peeking out of the ground inspires an onslaught of excitement. Who’s not ready to soak up some greatly missed sunshine, warmer temps and literally getting your hands dirty?! Because of the intensity of my general … Continue reading →

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Plant bio: Snake plant

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Oakland Nursery

Plant bio: Snake plant – Sansevieria Snake plant, sometimes more interestingly referred to as Mother in law’s tongue, is a low-maintenance indoor plant. One of my favorites, because it can put up with a variety of situations and does not … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

Christmas tree season at Oakland Nursery is one of my favorite times of year. I love coming home smelling like Christmas after schlepping trees for customers. Everyone is in a good mood, enjoying (or enduring) the endless cheesy Christmas music! … Continue reading →

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Friends at the Nursery

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

Friends at the Nursery written by Kate Wilson It’s that time of year when the nursery has a special buzz welcoming the Fall season. Things are hopping around here and it’s always a nice surprise to see these friendly and … Continue reading →

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Plant bio: Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

Plant bio: Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) written by Kate Wilson Black Gum has only recently come across my nerdy plant loving radar. And I’m so glad it has, because it is now in my top 5 favorite trees of all … Continue reading →

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The Dirt on Dirt

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson We all know that when we put a shovel to the ground here in central Ohio, it can be a bit of a daunting task. We have dense, heavy clay soil which can make digging a hole … Continue reading →

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Beautiful & Tasty Herbs for your Garden

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson Yes! You can have hardy, long bloom-time, even steppable, draught-tolerant perennials… that you can eat!  Indeed, many have made even my mediocre home-cooked meals taste decent! We’re talking efficiency here, folks. Not just planting with a purpose, but … Continue reading →

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Plant bio: Deutzia

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson Deutzia gracilis is a small growing shrub (2’-5’ tall and wide), native to Japan, that is tolerant of clay soils – which we know all too well about here in Ohio. The largest I’ve ever seen it here … Continue reading →

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