Tag Archives: gardening

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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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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Easy Care Fruit Trees and Shrubs

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson There’s something romantic in the idea of walking out into your yard and picking an apple off of your own tree and taking a big juice bite out of it! This notion becomes even more intense once … Continue reading →

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Old Shrubs, New Uses

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson It always amazes me how preferred landscaping styles can inspire such controversy. And I’m not here to condone one way or the other; but rather to encourage and hopefully inspire. Whatever your preference, own it. If you … Continue reading →

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Finding Winter Inspiration

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson During these grey days of winter, I’m often day dreaming about my garden. Taking mental notes of what worked well last year and usually more importantly, what didn’t work so well. Where to extend my bed lines, … Continue reading →

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Planting bulbs in the Fall for Spring rewards

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson As a mother of two young children, planning ahead and following through as planned is a sweet rarity. There are always well meaning intentions to do more, get more done whether around the house or being more … Continue reading →

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Deer Control?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Oakland Nursery

Written by Kate Wilson The most popular room in our house is the screen porch, despite its small and somewhat awkward size. Even on cold winter days, if the sun is out, we’re out on the porch. It happens to be … Continue reading →

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The 411 on Four Organic Products

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson, Oakland Nursery Hortculturalist     You’ve decided to grow organic! Great, whatever the reasoning behind you’re decision I’d like to support you and your organic gardening efforts. My favorite bonus to growing organic is barefoot gardening! Having a healthy garden from … Continue reading →

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