Over the past few weeks, we have been told we are on “war footing,” with all the nations of the world battling an invisible enemy called coronavirus. It’s probably the most unconventional war we’ve ever waged; instead of taking up arms and gearing up to fight, we’re asked to stay home, self-isolate … [Read more...] about Time to Bring Back the ‘Victory Garden’
Misti Warner-Andersen
Decorating Your Tree Like a Pro
One of the joys of the season for many of us is finding the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it as the centerpiece of our home. From selecting your tree, to attaching lights, to adding baubles and finally the topper, each step is vital to creating your holiday masterpiece. If you are … [Read more...] about Decorating Your Tree Like a Pro
Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
Next year, Warner’s Nursery celebrates a pretty big milestone. Our company will have been in business for half a century. Started by my grandmother, Dottie, Warner’s began in 1970 in Page. By the end of the decade, her sons expanded the businesses into a landscaping and maintenance division … [Read more...] about Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
Houseplants: Good for Your Physical, Mental Health
If you think you’ve seen more philodendrons, orchids, succulents, snake plants, pothos and fiddle-leaf figs inside homes, offices and social media feeds, you aren’t imagining things. Demand for indoor plants and a chance to bring a little bit of nature inside our walls is a growing trend. In … [Read more...] about Houseplants: Good for Your Physical, Mental Health
How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Here’s one of those statistics that just leaves your mouth hanging open in disbelief: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States generate an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. Now, on the plus side, about one and a half of those 4.4 pounds gets … [Read more...] about How Gardening Fits Into the Root-to-Stem Movement
Planting for Beauty All Season
Welcome to spring! After the winter we’ve had (goodbye, record-breaking snowstorms) I hope you are all looking forward to beautiful blooms in garden beds and containers that will add so much to your backyards, patios or windowsills. One of the tricks to having a garden that gives you pleasure … [Read more...] about Planting for Beauty All Season
Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
For the past several years, growing your own fruits and vegetables has become a popular alternative to frequenting your local produce aisle. Some grow their own food for reasons of taste – nothing is as mouth-watering as tomatoes, lettuce or peppers from your own garden. Others prefer to grow … [Read more...] about Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio