Recent Blog Posts

  • Go Beyond The Poinsettia This Holiday

    December 1, 2011
    The Holiday Cacti or Cyclamen are great alternatives to the traditional poinsettia. These plants offer colorful holiday blooms, plus you can enjoy them all year 'round.
    read more

  • Have a Tree-mendous (and SAFE) Holiday

    December 1, 2011
    Here are some tips to help to have a beautiful and safe holiday. The key is making sure your tree stays watered.
    read more

  • Mini Trees Make A Big Impact

    December 8, 2010
    Not every Christmas tree has to be big enough to put gifts under. Some trees may be quite diminutive, but can still be quite charming. Like the European-style mini Christmas tree or the mini Alberta spruce that can be used to decorate windowsills and outdoor pots.
    read more

  • Don't Just Ditch the Tree

    December 8, 2010
    The relatives are gone, the kids are back in school, and the Christmas tree has shed its last needle. Yes, it's the end of the holiday season and time to say good-bye to your once live and beautiful tree. But don't just throw it on the trash heap (or into your neighbor's yard at 3 am).
    read more

  • Great Holiday Pies from The Elegant Farmer

    November 2, 2010
    The Elegant Farmer, based out of Mukwonago, Wis. , is known for its award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag. Along with their original apple pie, The Elegant Farmer also has delicious seasonal pies, crisps, fruit breads, fruity applesauces and much more!
    read more

  • New Wines Available at Sawyer Garden Center!

    August 30, 2010
    We have added new wines to our already expansive selection of over 500 fine wines. We are now carrying fruits wines and hard ciders from Lehman’s Orchard out of Niles, Michigan. Lehman’s Orchard has been family owned and operated since 1929.
    read more