In the Garden Blog

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Ron Wilson

How to Choose Shade Plants for the Garden

As gardeners, we love our plants and want plants that will survive and thrive in our gardens. By choosing the right plants for your shade garden, the shady area of your garden can become your… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Magnolia Trees

From their glossy leaves to their fragrant flowers, magnolia trees are stars of the landscape. The magnolia comes in an assortment of colorful blooms from butter colored to vibrant pinks. While the fragrance and petals… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Spring Gardening Questions

Spring Gardening is here in Cincinnati! It’s time for spring gardening! Our garden experts are answering the most popular spring gardening questions. “How soon can we start planting our tomato and pepper plants?” One of… Continue Reading

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Sherree Willson

Annabelle Hydrangea

How do you bring the charm of the cottage garden to your home? We asked one of Natorp’s horticulturalists, Sherrie Wilson for her tips for achieving the cottage garden look and she discussed her favorite… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

The Worlds Hottest Peppers

One of our growers’ goal on the nursery is to grow the worlds hottest peppers for the garden. And, if there is a new King of Heat, we will grab some seeds and grow it!… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to Water Your Container Garden While On Vacation

In Cincinnati Gardening Made Simple, we answer, “How can I keep my container garden watered while on vacation?” 6 Tips to Watering Your Container Garden 1.) If possible, group your plants indoors or out in… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Creating a Butterfly Garden

The great news if you have a sunny spot, you can create a butterfly garden! Have you visited the Krohn Butterfly Show or the Cincinnati Zoo Botanical Garden’s Butterfly Garden and wished you had beautiful… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Perennials for a Shade Garden

Delve into the realm of shade gardening as we uncover the top perennials suited for shady sanctuaries. From the lush foliage of Hosta to the delicate blooms of Lily of the Valley, find out which… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to Choose Tomatoes for your Garden

Cincinnati Gardeners, love tomatoes! This week, our growers share their tips on choosing the right plant for your garden. What are the differences in tomatoes? Hybrid Tomato The hybrid tomato is two different varieties of… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

4 Easy Steps to Fertilize New Trees

This week, we are talking about how to fertilize your new trees and shrubs. We asked our experts on our tree nursery to share their tips: 4 Easy Steps to Fertilize New Trees and Shrubs Give… Continue Reading