Spring is finally here in Minnesota! This past weekend Jake and I went to our favorite garden center, Gerten's for a spring greenhouse tour and to pick up supplies for a spring window box.
Every time I go on a Gerten's greenhouse tour I learn something new about their huge operation along with flower growing tips. This year we learned how different watering techniques are important for disease control in greenhouses. If you are local and have not been on a Gerten's greenhouse tour, I highly recommend! It is fascinating to see the 10 acres of indoor growing space. The greenhouses were full and bursting with color! I gained so much inspiration on color and plant combinations. I cannot wait to get my hands on all the beautiful summer plants in about a month!
Of course we could not go to Gerten's without picking up some plants! I picked up some pansies, ranunculus, lemon ball sedum and goldilocks for our window box. All of these varieties are cold tolerant. What is great about using lemon ball sedum and goldilocks as a spring filler is when it comes to planting in May I can reuse both all summer. I have yet to plan my summer window box, but will plan to coordinate colors around the lemon ball sedum and goldilocks. If you have been a reader for awhile you know how much I love to use goldilocks when planting!