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Simple Tips for Growing the Best Greens

April 23, 2016 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

Nothing beats harvesting your own greens for a salad.  They are very easy to grow and compared to supermarket prices, quite economical. You can start your greens from seed or plant starts.  We offer a large selection of mixed greens and lettuces, you can check out our varieties under the ‘Classic Vegetables’ and ‘Heirloom Vegetables’… Read More.

Filed Under: You Can Grow That! Tagged With: alyssum, greens, lettuce

Should You Really Grow Mint?

February 5, 2015 by Shannon Dillon 4 Comments

Mint is one of those plants that gardeners seem to love to hate. Not because of its many fantastic uses but because of its ability to spread and take over. I admit that it does seem to have lofty ideas about taking over the world but I truly can’t imagine  a garden without mint. What… Read More.

Filed Under: Featured, You Can Grow That! Tagged With: herb, mint

Calendula Love

April 17, 2014 by Shannon Dillon Leave a Comment

I’ve been in love with Calendula for as long as I can remember.  It’s one of the first seeds I ever planted and was thrilled at how many came up.  Way back then my motto must have been ‘No Seedling Left Behind’ because I planted them EVERYWHERE!   In a few weeks our herb garden, flower… Read More.

Filed Under: Featured, You Can Grow That! Tagged With: flowers

Pretty Pretty Peonies

March 6, 2014 by Shannon Dillon 2 Comments

Peonies still  take my breath away every spring! Despite their sweet and delicate appearance, peonies are one of the hardiest perennials you can grow. They don’t have a huge amount of rules for success, just give them plenty of sun, well drained soil, and a bit of organic fertilizer and they’ll reward you with blooms… Read More.

Filed Under: Featured, Greenhouse News, You Can Grow That! Tagged With: peonies, perennial

Coffee Scented Flowers?

July 14, 2013 by Shannon Dillon 24 Comments

Euphorbia characias wulfenii

I’m always on the lookout for a plant that is different & will stand out in my garden.  I came across ‘Euphorbia characias wulfenii’ at a greenhouse that sadly, was  going out of business.  I knew it was a Euphorbia of some kind but none of the employees could tell me which variety.  I think… Read More.

Filed Under: You Can Grow That! Tagged With: deer resistant, drought resistant, euphorbia

Arugula

April 4, 2013 by Shannon Dillon 3 Comments

Arugula  has to be my favorite salad green.  I adore the peppery zip it adds to salads, sandwiches, & pizza.  Also known as rocket, roquette & rugula, arugula packs a mighty punch of vitamins.  Compared to some lettuce varieties it contains eight times the amount of bone-healthy calcium; five times the vitamin A, vitamin C… Read More.

Filed Under: You Can Grow That! Tagged With: arugula, beets, recipe

Raise a pint and plant a Guinness!

March 13, 2013 by Shannon Dillon 8 Comments

William Guinness Columbine

   Maybe it’s due to the fact that most of my ancestors came from Ireland, Scotland, & Wales, but I absolutely love St. Patrick’s Day!  It’s the one day of the year that I can get away with serving corned beef and cabbage for dinner. Paul isn’t so fond of this meal but finds it… Read More.

Filed Under: Recent Ramblings, You Can Grow That! Tagged With: Columbine

Our Story

In 1988 Hope Mountain Nurseries was born out of a passion for growing plants and a deep desire to raise our children while working from home. We felt a bit like true pioneers in those early days starting … [Read More...]

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