2009 Victoria Gardens' Gift Guide

Aren't these just the cutest? At just $7 each these handmade lil' critter ornaments are definitely our favorites.

2009 Victoria Gardens' Gift Guide

These adorable lil' critter ornaments and figurines are everybody's favorite this year. At only $7 each they are affordable gifts or delightful decorations for your own home.

2009 Victoria Gardens' Holiday Gift Preview

These tools are so beautiful and well-made, any gardener would be thrilled with such treasures.


Cast iron figures like this flying pig (We also have fairies, flying cats, winged rabbits, and flying Scotti-dogs) range in price from $6 to $22.


Terrariums make a stylish gift for avid gardeners or house-plant neglecters with black thumbs. They need very little attention to keep these pre-planted terrariums looking fabulous.


These Moroccan-style lamps hold pillar candles and can be used inside or out.


These delicious smelling, handmade soaps are crafted from all natural ingredients right here in Ulster County.


We have a wide assortment of healthy, lush house plants to brighten your winter windowsill or to give as gifts.

Fresh Cut Chistmas Tree Info

While they're growing, Real Christmas Trees support life by absorbing carbon dioxide and other gases and emitting fresh oxygen.

The farms that grow Christmas Trees stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife while creating scenic green belts. Often, Christmas Trees are grown on soil that doesn't support other crops.

Real Christmas Trees Are Renewable.

Real Christmas Trees are grown on farms just like any other crop. To ensure a constant supply, Christmas Tree growers plant one to three new seedlings for every tree they harvest.

On the other hand, artificial trees are a petroleum-based product manufactured primarily in Chinese factories. The average family uses an artificial tree for only six to nine years before throwing it away, where it will remain in a landfill for centuries after disposal.

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Don't just take our word for it - see what other environmental experts have to say on the subject...

• Smithsonian.com shares ways to make your holidays eco-friendly by using a Real Christmas Tree.
• TreeHugger.com gives tips for selecting a "green" Christmas Tree
• The American Forests organization also supports the growth and use of Real Christmas Trees for many reasons.
• According to an article in Newsweek, experts recommend that you should "always go real."
• Focus Organic.com reminds consumers that choosing a Real Tree is not going to harm forests, making it a wise environmental choice.

Water this week! Your Plants Will Thank You.

Why water?
Why do your plants need water in November?

It's true, plants have lost their flowers and their leaves, but most plants are still growing. This is the time of year where trees and shrubs put on new root growth. The forecast for this week is clear and beautiful - great for those of us still outside raking and planting bulbs, but moisture is evaporating from the soil.

Water will help now and later.
You want your garden soil to be moist when the ground freezes.

That's because during most winters in our region, we experience a warm spell, usually around January, where the ground thaws. A plant's root growth is activated by the warming soil, and if there is no water near the roots, growth can be stunted or damage can occur like winter-burn.

So take a minute this week, step out into this glorious weather, and give your plantings a big drink.>

15% to 50% off!

Pictured above: Fritillaria (Yes, they're deer-resistant!)


Bulbs Are 15% off!
And we have oh so many deer-resistant varieties!


When they bloom in May, Allium 'Ivory Queen' is the most asked about plant in our gardens. "What is that plant?" Everyone wants to know.

Alll of the Allium are deer-resistant, and we love them. We brought in many new and unusual varieties of Daffodils, Fritillaria, Hyacinth, and Grape Hyacinth, which are all deer resistant also.

And for those lucky gardeners with fencing, we have some jaw-droppingly gorgeous varieties of tulips.

Nursery Plants Are 50% off!
What do we have left?

We have clumping bamboo, and regular retail prices for clumping bamboo range from $70 to $130. So with 50 % off, clumping bamboo at $35 to $40 is a steal.

We have a selection of Lilac, Rose of Sharon, White Dome Hydrangea, Little Leaf Holly, Japanese Maple, Little King River Birch, Royal River Birch, Rosa Rugosa, Bridal Wreath Spirea, Dwarf Sweet Gum, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Early Fragrant Viburnum, Ornamental Bonfire Peach, Calycanthus, Clethra, and an assortment of grasses.

We have a handful of perennials left, so if you are looking for something in particular, give us call (845-658-9007).

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!