Jericho Nursery & Garden Centers

Cool Season Veggies?

Jennifer — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:55:20 +0000

You Can Grow That!

It’s not often you don’t hear me talk about proper soil amendments prior to doing most any gardening project, especially here in the desert, and growing vegetables is no exception. For those of you who would like to give peas, carrots, broccoli or maybe bok choy a try, here are a [...]

Greens, Greens and More Greens!

Jennifer — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:31:53 +0000

Anxious for some homegrown goodies for tonight’s meal? How about fresh greens?

You Can Grow That!

Greens are EASY! Find a few containers that you can move around easily, even when filled with moist soil. Pick you “poison”. Spinach, lettuce, arugula, mesclun mixes, chard and mustard greens can all be grown in the earliest parts [...]

Christmas Trees Revisited

Jennifer — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:02:21 +0000

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree…

I decided to re-post this because it’s valuable information for anyone buying a cut Christmas tree. I have also added a blurb for the proper way to handle a live Christmas tree.

Cut Trees:

For many families, this is a group event that can sometimes be a little stressful. Is [...]

A Little Fall Clean-Up

Jennifer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:45:13 +0000

I admit, I have been lazy. Actually, I have been a lazy writer, business has been great and we’re working like mad so you’ll just have to bear with me. Fall is upon us and what a glorious time it is in much of the southwest. Beautiful warm days and nice cool nights make for [...]

Heating Up and Watering Down

Jennifer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:41:59 +0000

As the weather starts to heat up there are some things to keep in mind about your gardens.

First, take the age of your garden and it s contents into consideration prior to increasing a watering schedule. If you ve been guided into a good drought-tolerant landscape and it s been established for several [...]

Determinate Tomatoes for Small-Space Gardening

Jennifer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:41:23 +0000

Much to the delight of the backyard farmer, we ve had a long cool spring with many greens and peas still producing nicely. At the nursery we ve been harvesting Swiss chard and spinach for weeks! As we move into warmer season veggies [...]

Outdoor Design and Bringing It To The Table

Jennifer — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:01:54 +0000

As I m sure I ve mentioned, I m a design junky, and I encourage people to think outside of their box when it comes to style and function. Especially in outdoor living areas, your landscape should fit your style and lifestyle. [...]

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Jennifer — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:23:19 +0000

Jericho Nursery Supports this year’s Jericho Team, and the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Saturday, May 1st, starting at CottonWood Mall. You can show you support by donating through the link below…

Hi, I’m DeeAnn Barteau, and I’d like to tell you a bit of my story and why I’m Team Captain [...]

The Benefits Of Trees

Jennifer — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:40:39 +0000

One of the smartest decisions a person can make is planting trees around their yard or community. The benefits of trees are immeasurable in terms of the comfort they bring to your home environment, but they can also be measured in terms of [...]

UPDATE: Winter Kill and Maybe Some Spring Cleaning

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:34:01 +0000

In much of the southwest we ve had the coldest winter in decades - with temperatures plummeting to well below zero in many areas of my state. Here s what you need to know: plants that would be considered tender for your area will [...]