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Creating Habitats for Birds & Butterflies
January 5, 2022
Creating a habitat for wildlife in your yard will replenish resources that birds and butterflies need to survive and sustain their migration. Suitable habitat for birds is in short supply. Urban areas are expanding constantly, altering or destroying natural areas. In the United States more than 45 million acres are covered in lawn areas and we’re...
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole
January 5, 2022
Combine the healthy flavors of ingredients you already have on hand to make a large dish to feed a gathering of family and friends. Completely vegan and gluten-free, we use sweet potatoes, but you could easily sub in yellow or white potatoes instead. Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 cup white...
Kohlrabi Salad Recipe
January 5, 2022
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that our vegetable production is coming to a halt. Because of low tunnels and our production house ‘Bertha’, our market garden that supplies the Market within Colonial Gardens and Colonial Kitchen will continue to produce all winter long! The Colonial Kitchen staff made this delicious farm to table Kohlrabi...
Christmas Tree O' Christmas Tree
November 29, 2021
Similar to most products in 2020, Christmas trees have been in short supply. Colonial Gardens is proud to offer the Kansas City area beautiful, Frasier Fir cut trees for their homes this holiday season. This crop of Frasier Fir trees come from our friends at Northern Family Farms in Wisconsin. Not only are Christmas trees stunning to look at, but...
Why is Fall the Best Time to Plant?
September 9, 2021
Fall is in the air! Fall is our favorite season and it’s also the best time to plant. Trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns all benefit from fall planting. But why? As air temperatures cool and soil temperatures remain warm, it creates the perfect conditions for root growth. And we know that strong healthy roots contribute to a strong healthy...
5 Popular Fall Trends for your Home
September 8, 2021
Cassidy Fox, Decor and Design Specialist This fall you may be looking to re-do a space completely or enhance a space you already love. Whichever category you ~fall~ into, I hope you find inspiration with us. Natural Looks Natural materials like wicker chairs and tables along with woven baskets add great texture to a space and keep the weight...
How to PlantRight
September 7, 2021
PlantRight is Colonial’s unique system for just that, Planting Right. At Colonial, we believe Soil is Life. Providing unparalleled solutions in the world of living things, we can ensure homeowners guaranteed success of your outdoor or indoor space by utilizing our PlantRight System. Our passion for growth starts with healthy soil, which grows...
Why you should compost & how it helps the Earth?
August 30, 2021
Composting is an excellent way to reduce waste and to also begin your path to healthy soil. There is a simple way that you can create compost in your own home. This would be to develop a compost pile or bin, which we will talk about how to build later in this blog. Incorporating compost into your soil has extremely beneficial effects on the...
Growing a Gardener
June 18, 2021
Dorothy Fennell was born in 1910, the middle of World War I. She raised her own children during the Great Depression. Her life shaped her to be a tough and hard-working woman. She was frugal in her later years, saving scraps of paper, straws and popsicle sticks. But she was also caring and lived a life of generosity. In her 60’s, she took in her...
Garden Pest Control
June 12, 2021
You work hard to create and maintain a garden, but pests can quickly wreak havoc on your produce. Being aware of the signs, effects, and treatments can help quickly save your plants and avoid pest problems in the future. Most insect issues are cyclical and happen at very similar times each year. Being aware of certain issues that your plants may...
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