Terrariums Are Oh So Now!

Terrariums are very trendy right now, and pretty easy to put together. Here is an easy to follow how-to.

Or if you prefer, we have pre-made terrariums that you can just take home with you. Uber-easy and oh so stylish!

Books and Birding Supplies

We have a new supply of new gardening books by Timberland Press including Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs, which is one of Victoria Gardens' favorite reference books. Other titles we are carrying are Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens, Essential Garden design Workbook, Family Kitchen Garden, 50 High-Impact Low-Care Garden Plants, Planting Green Roofs, 400 Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces, and Perennial Companions.

We also have a new selection of bird houses, bird feeder's (squirel resistant), and bird seed.

Easter Countdown: Plants and More!

This week we have a stunning assortment of indoor and outdoor plants that make perfect gifts.

We will be open on Easter from 10 am to 2 pm, so on your way to your mother-in-law's stop in and pick her up an indoor hydrangea, a pot of campanula, or a friendly frog!

Easter Count Down: One week until Easter!

Spring means Tulips

Planning A Vegetable Garden at the White House!

According to The New York Times Michelle Obama is planning an organic vegetable garden at the White house.

"While the organic garden will provide food for the first family’s meals and formal dinners, its most important role, Mrs. Obama said, will be to educate children about healthful, locally grown fruit and vegetables at a time when obesity and diabetes have become a national concern."


Picture by:
Stephen Crowley/The New York Times

Sam Kass, an assistant White House chef, left, and Dale Haney, the White House gardener, at the site of the new vegetable garden on the South Lawn.

For all of you who are curious, "the plots will be in raised beds fertilized with White House compost, crab meal from the Chesapeake Bay, lime and green sand. Ladybugs and praying mantises will help control harmful bugs."

We have bags of green sand ($12), lime ($4), and lady bugs and praying mantises ($8) in stock for your vegetable garden!

We are also proud to announce that we are carrying seeds from the Hudson Valley Seed Library.

We're Open! Welcome Spring!

Dear friends,

Victoria Gardens has joyfully opened its doors again!

We missed our community of gardeners so much during the long winter that we are hosting a celebration of the new gardening season with
A Spring Fling.
Please join us March 21, 2009 here at the shop.
There will be snacks and drinks starting at 5:00 pm
Music and dancing after 7:00 pm.

RSVP to 845-658-9007. Let us know if you can join us!

Check out our website for our class and special events
calendar, and while there visit our blog for gardening tips at www.victoriagardens.biz

Also be sure to sign up for our new e-mail list: we will be running exclusive email specials all year long!
When you visit, be sure to check out our expanded line of books, tools, and birding supplies.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Victoria and all the staff at Victoria Gardens
Mon.– Sat. 8:30am –6pm Sun.10am – 4pm