Lakeside Greenhouses

While it’s tempting to hold off on planting until everything feels “safe,” many cool-season vegetables actually perform better when planted early. Starting with transplants instead of seeds gives these crops a strong head start, especially in unpredictable spring weather.

Garden Day isn’t a sale. It’s not a vendor fair. And it’s definitely not about rushing through rows of plants hoping you picked the “right” ones. Garden Day is about slowing down, asking questions, and leaving with a clearer sense of how your garden can work better for you.

When most gardens are still waking up, pansies are already doing the work. These cheerful, cold-tolerant plants thrive in early spring temperatures, offering reliable color when little else is ready to perform. If you’ve ever wondered how pansies manage to look so good while nights still dip below freezing, the answer lies in how they’re built—and how we care for them.

Have you ever planted the same plant in two spots—only to watch one thrive and the other struggle? That’s not bad luck. That’s microclimates at work.

Vertical gardening doesn’t just change how plants grow — it changes how we interact with them. And that shift in human behavior is one of the biggest reasons vertical gardens tend to be more successful, especially in small or busy home gardens.

Starting plants from seed has a certain romance to it: tiny beginnings, careful tending, the satisfaction of watching something grow from almost nothing. But for most home gardeners, started plants offer a far more reliable, rewarding experience—especially in real-world conditions.