GROWTH PRODUCTS
Sprout Island Seed Starter
Emerald Coast
Coast of Maine Organic Products Sprout Island Organic Seed Starter is a rich mixture of blended sphagnum peat moss, perlite, kelp meal, worm castings, mycorrhizal fungi and well-aged compost, creating a biologically diverse environment ideal for germinating seeds and root cuttings. It is OMRI listed for use in organic gardens. Available in 8 Quart, 16 Quart and 2cf bags.
For more: sales@coastofmaine.comStonington Blend Grower’s Mix
Emerald Coast
Coast of Maine Organic Products Stonington Blend Grower’s Mix is a complex living soil designed for high performance container growing. This soil incorporates mycorrhizal fungi, kelp, fish bone and alfalfa meal, as well as worm castings, peat, coir and lobster compost. This legendary soil will bring new growers to your store! Available in 1.5cf bags.
For more: sales@coastofmaine.com
PLANTS
Pre-Grown Water Lilies
Netherland Bulb
No water plant department? No problem. This kit has actively growing, pre-started roots; just drop in the pond. Perfect for ponds or water container gardens.
For more: netherlandbulb.com
Alocasia Odora in Value Box
Netherland Bulb
Elephant Ear with thick, glossy, upright foliage gives a tropical look in the garden or in containers. Sold in a display case of 15 bulbs each.
For more: netherlandbulb.comButterfly Towers™ Magenta & White Buddleias
Plant Development Services
This unique new vertical growing buddleia is a butterfly magnet. A tower of eye-catching magenta or crisp white blooms in summer, Butterfly Towers is ideal for hedges or screens, or as an easy-care accent. Both colors thrive in USDA Zones 5a - 9b, full sun to part shade and mature to a versatile 4–5' high by 2–3' wide.
For more: plantdevelopment.com‘Real Goldcup’ REALFLOR® Leucanthemum
Plant Development Services
This stunning new Shasta Daisy with long-lasting blooms is the yellowest Shasta on the market. Whether grown in cottage gardens, for cut flowers, or as bold borders, ‘Real Goldcup’ brings extraordinary color to any space. A water-wise and deer-resistant plant suited to USDA Zones 5-9b, ‘Real Goldcup’ produces its signature blooms in late spring through the fall.
For more: plantdevelopment.com
TOOLS
Garden Auger Starter Pack
Power Planter
Put the Power in Planting. Make bulb planting easier for your customers with Power Planter’s Garden Auger Starter Pack. The kit includes two garden auger drill bits that turn cordless drills into powered soil diggers that make digging easy. Products ship immediately for Spring planting. Proudly made in the USA.
For more: powerplanter.comPower Planter Auger
Power Planter
Digging with Ease. Whether your customer is a seasoned gardener or a new homeowner, Power Planter augers are the number one choice for planting everything from plugs and annuals to bulbs and seeds. Auger drill bits come in a range of sizes that turn any hand power drill into a powered soil digger that makes planting a breeze. Power Planter products are made in the USA and guaranteed to last!
For more: powerplanter.com
STAKES & CONTAINERS
Plant Pokes
My Word!®
New Plant Pokes from My Word!® are 100% weatherproof! They turn any plant into a gift and are great for dressing up any potted plant or window box. My Word!® offers hundreds of weatherproof Outdoor Décor signs in seasonal and everyday styles! Best of all, they are made in the USA!
For more: 1-888-520-6655 mywordsigns.com
STAKES & CONTAINERS
Recycled Paper Pots
Botanical Interests
Customers are looking for an alternative to plastic seed starting and this is it! Botanical Interests Recycled Paper Pots are an eco-friendly way to start seeds indoors, and come in three sizes: 1 ½", 3", and 4". Simply “pop” open the paperboard pot, fill with soil, and sow your favorite Botanical Interests seed. Made from 100% recycled materials, the bottom of these biodegradable pots is perforated to tear away easily, reducing root disturbance when transplanting.
For more: botanicalinterests.com 303-464-6464Wood Garden Stakes
Botanical Interests
Our USA-manufactured stakes are made from a sustainable and renewable source of White Birch grown and harvested in New England. Each 12" stake includes a space for noting the variety name and date planted. The large size reduces the chances that labels will get "lost" in the garden. Stakes are made from untreated wood and are biodegradable. Add them to a compost bin after the season is over.
For more: botanicalinterests.com 800-486-2647Explore the February 2022 Issue
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