Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Summer Bloomers - Toadlilies, Crocosmia, and more


Toadlilies in bloom 
Tricyrtis is a fall bloom shade plant with lovely orchid-like flowers.
 


Lychnis 'Orange Gnome' is a stunning late blooming, deer resistant perennial with bright orange flowers contrasting with the dark purple-green foliage.


Another great orange flower and purple foliage combination is the Crocosmia 'Burnt Umber' - stunning! And deer resistant as well!




 



















Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Luna Pink Swirl Hardy Hibiscus - Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Pink Swirl'


Luna Pink Swirl Hardy Hibiscus - Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Pink Swirl'
Zone 4
Grow in full sun.
Grows 3ft. tall and 2 ft. wide.

Yes this tropical-looking beauty is very cold hardy! The spectacular blooms, which are bigger than my outstretched hand, attract humming birds and stop anyone passing by in their tracks.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a party in a pot.



Helenium 'Mardi Gras' 
Zone 4
Grow in full sun.
Grows 36 inches tall and wide.

Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a party in pot. From early summer to late summer they boast outrageous blooms in bright and blended colors. Heleniums are native perennials that can tolerate heavy clay soils and moist spots in your garden. Spectacular in a large stand, Helenium 'Mardi Gras' can also be planted as part of a spirited perennial border with 'Salsa Red Sombrero' Echinacea and Crocosmia ‘Burnt Umber’.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Join us on the Street at the Rosendale Street Festival

This weekend, Saturday July 21st & Sunday July 22nd is the 34th annual Rosendale Street Festival -Two days of music, food, and shopping fun to boost the local economy and further community interaction. Any profits go to music scholarship programs in local schools. 


The Rosendale Street Festival benefits not only the town of Rosendale, but the Mid-Hudson Valley as a whole.  The festival celebrates “our community”, which has all the benefits of a small town, but flows over the boundaries of town lines and can’t be defined by one zip code.



The festival also boasts great food, great music, and two days of fun for the whole family.


We'll be there too! On the corner of Snyder Avenue and Main Street.


We'll be selling 100% Organic cotton Victoria Gardens t-shirts in several different styles and colors (sizes small to 2XL).


As well as tanks.


Here are the girls modelling a couple versions.

Stop by our booth this weekend and say hello!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

RVBA Garden Tour Success



What a great day the RVBA Garden Tour was! After touring all the wonderful gardens, we kicked back at the wine reception at Victoria Gardens.


Thanks to Eric Stewart and all the volunteers for all the hard work!


And thanks to Tim at Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits for providing the wine for the reception.




Victoria Gardens private garden tours begin again August 5th! 

Thursday, July 5, 2012

It's now easier to choose your Indoor/Outdoor rug at Victoria Gardens


Now choosing your sturdy, indoor/outdoor rug (made from recycled plastic!) is easier than ever at Victoria Gardens. We have many new designs this year, and to make it easier to browse through our selection, we installed a new display:




The versatile indoor/outdoor rugs are made of recycled plastic! They are safe for decks - quick drying and fade resistant. 

So easy to clean - just vacuum or hose off!

Pick out your style and size, and we will help you find the rug in stock. 

If we don’t have a size or style in stock, most can be ordered and delivered in one to two weeks.