Spongetta's Garden

05/07/2026

So a question about when the prune lavender came up tonight. Pretty much what we can grow. Here is number four.

How and when to prune lavender varies depending on the type of lavender you’re growing. Here are tips for the three most common types of lavender.

05/07/2026

I had an absolute incredible time tonight with the most amazing group of women talking about herbs at the West Winfield Library with plants donated by Casler Flower Farm. I didn’t get group pictures because I was too busy yapping! Thank you, Ruth Rowe for organizing and promoting! Everyone took home a rooted mint cutting that they will grow in a container.

05/03/2026

More herb inspiration for the plant science talk at the West Winfield Library on Wednesday!

05/01/2026

Every herb grows a bit differently. Cilantro is once and done, basil can be cut back and it comes again all season, mint will take over your yard, and tarragon really only grows from cuttings.

Join us at the West Winfield Library May 6 at 6:30 to discuss basic plant science through growing herbs. We will put in perspective, our climate, growing habits of plants and how to get the best from each of them.

Everyone gets to take home a cutting that they will root courtesy of Casler Flower Farm

05/01/2026

The plant sale is coming!!!

04/23/2026

The lisianthus is looking so good at Casler Flower Farm!

Casler Flower Farm opens May 1!

04/20/2026

Don’t be stressed out by these crazy fluctuating temperatures. Some varieties can be planted now, like spinach and peas, because they do love these cool temperatures and will be happy down to 26°. Wait until the soil temperature is 50° to plant your peppers, tomatoes, and Dahlia. Data specific to our area is available at Plantmaps.com

Learn about the science behind how plants grow at the West Winfield Library May 6 at 6:30. We will use real herbs to demonstrate day length, plant structure, days to harvest, and propagation methods. Sample plants will be donated by .

The UUVA plant sale is May 23 in the West Winfield Town Park.

03/21/2026

Found my stash of dried flowers from the summer that is influencing my current seed purchases.

01/26/2026

So much happy on a winter day!

01/17/2026

Cathedral in Bloom showing off the Capital Region pro florists and designers.

01/02/2026

Bought Rob a label maker for his birthday. Finding practical uses for it. I might let him borrow it back.