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At Leck’s Greenhouses, we’re renowned in the region for being one of the top flower nurseries in Bucks County. Because of that, we understand that you’re probably getting “cabin fever” from not being able to tend to your outdoor garden. Well, what if we told you that you could bring the gardening inside your house this season?

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Even though many people consider the next couple months a gardener’s “offseason,” there is actually plenty to do for the horticulturally-minded this winter. At Leck’s Greenhouses, we’re the professional garden store in Bucks County that can keep you in the gardening spirit all year long. With a few fun gardening activities, you can turn your winter blues into greens this season!

For instance, you can sit by the fire and read seed catalogs, or research your next gardening project. You can also plan your garden by drawing a birds-eye view of its layout to get your creative gardening juices flowing. By adding some houseplants to your indoor decor, you can introduce some vibrant colors into your home. And by visiting local nurseries, you’ll get plenty of inspiration for your next gardening endeavor.

For more information on our garden center in Bucks County, please call Leck’s Greenhouses today at 215-664-8648!

At this point in the year, you may feel as if the current garden-friendly weather has been around forever. You can’t even remember the last time it was too cold to visit your local garden shop in Bucks County, let alone the last time you had to worry about the night air being too cold for your backyard veggies.

However, the inevitable change of seasons is upon us, and summer is slowly turning into fall. This transition doesn’t mean that your vegetable garden has to start hibernating, though. You can still have a thriving veggie patch well into the autumn months, even here Pennsylvania.

Here are some pointers for keeping your vegetable garden alive and well beyond August, courtesy of our team here at Leck’s Greenhouses, the premier source of garden products for Feasterville and other nearby areas.

1. Clear Out Your Garden Bed

If by chance you’ve gotten a little behind in cleaning out your garden during the summer, right now is a great time to play some catch-up. By clearing out any weeds, old plants, or bad veggies from your garden bed, you can help prepare the soil for one more round of seasonal planting before the winter creeps in. Plus, weeding your garden bed can be tricky if there are a lot of fallen leaves in your way, so you may want to get it done and over-with before autumn comes in earnest.

2. Tend Your Soil

As you’re replanting your garden for a new season, the soil is going to feel worn-out; however, there are plenty of things you can do to give it a boost. Replace your mulch with a new layer to provide the earth with some needed energy, unless your current mulch is still in good condition. If your soil has become compacted over the summer, loosen it up a bit by fluffing the top layer with a garden fork, and maybe even work in some added compost while you’re at it.

3. Pick Your Crops Wisely  

Many vegetables thrive in cooler temperatures, especially green veggies as they usually require little sunlight. The most common autumn-friendly vegetables are broccoli, spinach, lettuce, and cabbage, as well as beans, peas, turnips, and radishes.

Here’s a recap that we’ve come up with to go over all of the information we shared in this blog:

Are you interested in more gardening advice from the best little greenhouses in Bucks County? Contact Leck’s Greenhouses by calling 215-664-8648.

Summertime is a time for cold drinks, hot days, and beautiful gardening conditions. We know that at the end of a long day’s work at our plant shop in Bucks County, a lot of us want to go home, sit down, and have something fresh to sip on. While most people have a favorite beer or a go-to cocktail, it can be fun to change things up every once in a while, especially if you’re able to use the fruits (or vegetables) of your labor to enhance your new drink.

Of course, you’re right; you can’t really grow these drinks in your garden, but the ingredients in these beverages can come right from the ground in your backyard. Here are two recipes that you can use home-grown ingredients to make:

Pineapple and Mint Mojitos

We’ve all had mojitos. They’re a classic drink, and if you’ve ever gone out to brunch, it’s possible that you’ve seen the people around you sipping on these somehow-appropriate-before-noon alcoholic beverages. Here’s how you make it.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup of sugar
• 1 ½ cups of mint leaves (straight from your garden)
• 3 ½ cups of pineapple cut into bite-size pieces. This could be from your garden too, but it’s most likely from your grocery store.
• 3 limes, cut into wedges
• 2 ½ cups of rum
• Club soda

Prep and Assembly:

• Boil sugar and 1 cup of water until the sugar is dissolved. Add 1 cup of mint leaves, then remove from the heat.
• Put 2 cups of pineapple into a blender and purée.
• Mix the pineapple purée and the water mixture, removing the mint leaves.
• Set this mixture aside.

For each drink:

• In a shaker, muddle 3 pieces of pineapple, wedges of lime (to taste), and 3 mint leaves.
• Combine two and a half ounces of rum and two and a half ounces of the purée in the shaker.
• Shake.
• Pour into a glass, and enjoy a drink that you had a hand in growing.

Calamondin and Mint Cocktail

One tree that many gardeners grow in the United States is the calamondin tree. Calamondin juice is often called Filipino Lemonade because of the fruit’s citrus flavor that is similar to that of limes and lemons and its common use in Filipino cooking. Here’s a tasty, summer drink that you can make using your calamondin.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces of rum
• 1 1/2 ounces of simple syrup
• 1 ounce of calamondin juice (garden)
• 5 mint leaves (yes, mint again)

Assembly:

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker.
• Strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
• Garnish with a thin slice of calamondin.
• Enjoy.

Keep Your Drinks As Fresh As Possible

Fresh ingredients in your cocktails make them taste better. In fact, fresh ingredients in any food or drink help them taste better and make them healthier for you too. If you’re interested in starting your own garden and are looking for a wholesale garden center in Bucks County, visit us at Leck’s Greenhouses. For information about our products, browse our site or call 215-664-8648.

The summertime is reaching its peak, and it’s time for some useful gardening tips to help you keep your garden healthy and vibrant under the summer sun. Leck’s Greenhouses, the go-to garden center nursery for Bucks County, would like to offer some pointers as you tend your garden during this hot season.

Are you looking for a flower nursery in Bucks County for your gardening needs? Leck’s Greenhouses home garden center has been endearingly called “one of the best kept secrets in Feasterville, Pennsylvania” ever since its founding in 1941. Reach out to us today by calling Leck’s Greenhouses at 215-664-8648.

The summer is peaking, and you’re excited about your upcoming travel plans. Your tickets are booked, you’ve made your plans for where you’re going to be visiting, and your neighbors have assured you that they will keep an eye on your mail.

The one thing you’re still somewhat fretting over, though, is your garden. What will happen to your garden bed when you’re out for the week?

Don’t worry, though. Your garden should be strong enough to survive on its own for a while. You just need to give it some encouragement.

From our garden center nursery in Bucks County to you, Leck’s Greenhouses offers some pointers for how to keep your garden flourishing while you’re away.

1) Feed your garden before you go.

First things first, make sure to give your garden a little extra love before heading off. Nourish your garden with compost to ensure your plants are healthy and vital, as this will help them withstand going untended during your travels.

Though making sure your garden is well cared-for is always important, putting in a little extra before your vacation can go a long way.

2) Add a layer of mulch.

This layer will be essential to protecting your garden’s wellbeing while you’re away. Adding a thick, robust layer of mulch to your garden can do wonders, and will assist in shielding your garden against any extreme fluctuations in temperature, invading pests, and undesirable weeds, while preventing moisture from evaporating.

Also, keep in mind that not all mulches are made equally. Some are better for your garden bed than others; mulches that are organic and untreated will be your best bet.

3) Water it while away.

There is indeed a way to water your plants when you’re out for the week. Try taking an empty, plastic water bottle and puncturing tiny holes into it. Bury the bottle in your garden bed, ideally near your thirstiest plants, with the bottle’s head poking out of the earth. Fill it with water, and screw the cap back on to prevent evaporation. As the soil dries out, it will pull water into itself through the bottle’s holes. Neat, huh?

Questions or comments? To contact the premier garden and flower nursery in Bucks County, give Leck’s Greenhouses a call today at 215-664-8648.

Planting a garden full of flowers creates a pleasant scene to see outside your home every day. But what about plants that do more than just look beautiful? Why not plant something you can actually use? Here at Leck’s Greenhouses, Bucks County’s leading garden center, we have a host of healthy vegetables and delicious herbs that you can easily grow, cook and eat!

Grow Plants with a Purpose

Vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that you can put in your body, providing you with multiple vitamins as well as necessary nutrients like calcium, magnesium, fiber and potassium.

We have over a dozen types of tomatoes, as well as more than a dozen types of peppers, including both hot and sweet!  We also have cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and more.

Using fresh herbs, on the other hand, is an easy and tasty way to add healthy nutrients to your diet, offering vitamins, antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits. In addition, tending to or simply visiting your herb garden can even help relieve stress. Gardening alone is very relaxing, but herb gardening combines the stress-relieving effects of gardening with the natural stress-relief of aromatherapy.

With our collection, you’ll never need to buy spices again. You can grow lavender, basil, sage, thyme, rosemary, mint, oregano, cilantro and more. These can be the perfect complements to your grilled veggies or any other home-cooked meal.

You’ll feel a sense of pride, learning a new skill and becoming self-sufficient. Plus, you will save money in the long run.

See for Yourself!

Our hours of operation for May have expanded. We are now open every day from 9 am to 5 pm, including Sunday. Not only can our team help you select the perfect plants, but we can also tell you how! We’ll make sure you have all the tools and supplies you need.

To speak with one of our experts and learn what other plants we have available, contact us today. You can call 215-664-8648 or fill out the contact form here on our website. And, of course, you can visit our full-service plant nursery in Bucks County at Leck’s Greenhouses.