A message from our Garden Center Manager
Hello Gardeners,
Mother Nature has shown us once again just how unpredictable she can be! It’s not very often that Kentucky has a wide spread snow event in April, but many areas north of Lexington registered an inch or more accumulation. What’s a gardener to do when we’re “itching” to plant our flower and vegetable seedlings? I know it’s hard to wait, but the “frost free” date for the majority of the Kentucky is May 8th. This is the date where statistically there is a zero percent chance of frost occurring; and is important, because most tender seedlings will not survive 32 degrees or lower. So instead of planting now, resist the temptation and spend these next few weeks fine tuning your garden plans. Soon enough the weather will be cooperative and you’ll be rewarded this summer.
We have had many customers at the Garden Center asking about mosquito plants, the majority of the mosquito plant starts were killed when the heat went out in the greenhouse in February. Barb has been recently been able to make a limited supply of cuttings to sell in May, we will let you know when ready.
Happy Gardening,
Barb
Oak Hill Garden Center, formerly known as Oakwood Greenhouse, was established in the mid 1970’s. Since that time, our garden center has grown to include three greenhouses, a pumpkin patch, vegetable garden and patio area which displays a wide variety of ornamental concrete as well as other seasonal items. The garden center was designed to provide a service to the community as well as vocational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. We provide employment opportunities for individuals who live at Oakwood as well as others who live in the community. Throughout the year we have: ferns house plants succulents tropicals vegetable plants perennials annuals mums ornamental concrete pumpkins gourds poinsettias mosquito plants ornamental pepper plants assortment of herbs |
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