Sunset Shopping

SUNSET SHOPPING

Thursday, May 18

5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of after-hours shopping!  

This is our only after-hours shopping opportunity of the season...bring a friend, see you then!

Henrys' Farm & Greenhouses

1258 Oregon Hollow Road

Holtwood, PA 17532

A Pop of Portulaca

At the greenhouse we love showing off our plants!  The new, the unusual, the overlooked...if we're growing it, we have an appreciation for it.  Portulaca is one of my favorites to show off and point out.  Folks that know portulaca know that it has a bit of a reputation for being old fashioned, or something you might find in your grandmother's garden.  (And, yes, the first thing that pops into my head when I think of portulaca is the old black kettle at our Uncle John's house that would be planted full of them every summer.)  Those old seed varieties perhaps weren't terribly exciting by today's standards, but they were tough, dependable color.

The past few years we have been sifting though newer hybrid varieties that combine the best of both worlds:  powerful, unique color AND incredible durability.  Just like the old fashioned portulaca, the newer types love the heat, are drought-tolerant, and require little water.  They will do well in landscape, containers, and we often use them in hanging baskets.  Here's a brief list of our current favorite portulacas:

Portulaca 'Rose Flambeau'

Oh boy- few things are better than plants with funky foliage!  The pink flowers of 'Rose Flambeau' perfectly pop off it's green and white leaves.  This type is new for 2017 and we are loving it!

Portulaca Colorblast Series

This is perhaps one of the most unique portulacas we have seen yet!  Colorblast 'Watermelon Punch' and 'Mango Mojito' pack a lot of color into a little bloom.  The bicolor flowers are reminiscent of calibrachoa (the pink and yellow pattern of 'Watermelon Punch' is eerily similar to Calibrachoa 'Holy Moly!') and are just terribly eye-catching from a distance as well as interesting up close.  

Portulaca 'Samba Rose'

Samba Rose isn't exactly new, but it would be a shame not to highlight this beauty- it's a stunner!  The hot pink blooms are two to three inches wide, nearly triple the size of other portulacas.  It's trailing habit is especially noticeable in hanging baskets.

Portulaca Pazazz Series

There's no two ways about it, the Pazazz series has become a standard for us.  This series has a great range of powerful color, a thick growing habit, and blooms continually.  It comes in Pink Glow, Red Flare, Vivid Yellow, and Tangerine- just don't ask us to pick a favorite!


So if you're looking for something to go in that hot, dry, impossible-to-grow-anything place...perhaps it's time to try a little pop of portulaca!

-Anna Mary

Make a Statement

Elephant Ear used as a filler in a giant pot at D.S. Cole in New Hampshire.  All together it was over 10 feet high!

There are some plants that everyone loves- the main qualifications usually being large in terms of color (think gerberas) or large in terms of size.  Colocasia and Alocasia, fondly known also as 'Elephant Ears', check the second box.  They can get BIG.  Not only are they sizeable plants, they can really make a statement in pots or the landscape, are fun as cut "flowers" if you're willing to sacrifice them, and (if you're ambitious/ crafty) you can immortalize them by casting the leaves in concrete.

As with most plants, if you want them to grow to their fullest size (or even exceed it), their conditions need to support them.  Give them space to grow!  Start with large pots, lots of good soil for roots to grow and expand (so no false bottoms or filler in your pots), and regular water and fertilizer.  With the proper care and conditions

we have seen plants nearly double their expected size!

Without futher ado, here are a few of our favorite Elephant Ears:

Colocasia 'Mojito'

The splotchy, black and green variegation of 'Mojito' makes each leaf totally unique.  It does great in full sun to part shade and is quite happy to get it's feet wet.  Don't be afraid to use Mojito in a pond planter, it will thrive!  Mature height 3-4'.

Colocasia 'Maui Gold'

Chartreuse foliage can be such an attention-grabber!  Maui Gold has a pure, glossy color that contrasts nicely with deeper tones and tropical hues but is quite refreshing in combination with white shades, too.  Full to filtered sun, will grow faster in wet conditions.  Mature height 3-4'.

Colocasia 'Black Beauty'

The green veins on each leaf pair perfectly with Black Beauty's velvety, dark color.  Don't be afraid to combine Black Beauty with a brighter Elephant Ear for more contrast and drama!  This Elephant Ear gets a little taller than some- mature height can be 4-5'.   

Colocasia 'Tea Cup'

A favorite!  Tea Cup is a garden novelty and makes for a fun conversation piece.  As it matures, the leaf edges turn upward and transform into cups!  Rain, dew, and watering from overhead allow them to catch the water.  Then, when it's too much for them to hold, they tilt forward and spill it out.   Regardless of how old you are or how many times you're seen them in action, Tea Cups are always a delight!  Mature height 4-6', sun to part shade, keep moist.

Xanthasoma 'Lime Zinger'

Lime Zinger is a Xanthasoma (related to Colocasia) and is quite the stunner!  Its chartreuse leaves are plentiful and can reach nearly 20" in length.  Mature height 3-4'.  Plant in part sun to shade as too much intense sun can burn the leaves.

Of course, there are more varieties happily growing in the greenhouse!  These just happen to be some of our current favorites.  Which one is your pick?

-Anna Mary

Fancy, Funky Foliage Geraniums!

Well, hello there, you gorgeous geraniums!  If you have not yet become familiar with Fancy Geraniums/ Exotic Geraniums/ Foliage Geraniums, now is the time!  These beauties have been around for years, quietly waiting for their moment in the sun (so to speak).  Now may be their time- we've been noticing an uptick in interest for the unusual and a greater appreciation for foliage.   This spring we've cherry-picked six of our favorite Exotic Geraniums to feature in the greenhouse:  Happy Thought Red, Vancouver Centennial, Persian Queen, Mrs. Parker, Indian Dunes, and Wilhelm Langguth.  Like traditional geraniums, they appreciate at least a half-day of sun, require moderate watering, and do well in both planters and flower beds.  Here's our 2017 lineup!

HAPPY THOUGHT RED

If you're not sure which to try, 'Happy Thought Red' is a solid choice.  It's leaves have a bright variegation of green and yellow/ivory with cherry-rose blooms.  'Happy Thought Red' would work nicely in a pot with Lantana (think 'Luscious Berry Blend' or 'Luscious Marmalade'), the dark purple foliage of Setcresea 'Purple Heart', and Evolvulus 'Blue My Mind'...perhaps add in a Canna or Pennisetum 'Fireworks' grass for some height.  Of course (like any of these Exotic Geraniums) it would make a lovely specimen planted alone!

VANCOUVER CENTENNIAL

'Vancouver Centennial' features unique maple leaf foliage and star-like, orange-y red flowers.  Definitely eye-catching!  The leaves graduate from a rusty red center to almost yellow edges.  Out of this spring's lineup, this is what grabs my attention first.  With such commanding foliage you can go one of two ways when choosing its' companions:  keep everything else simple and allow the geranium to be the star of the combination, or embrace the color and pattern and go wild!  

PERSIAN QUEEN

If you love blinding, bright color you will just adore 'Persian Queen'!  The chartreuse foliage perfectly accents its hot pink flowers to make a combination you can't ignore.  Other favorite chartreuse-colored plants compliment Persian Queen quite nicely:  Sedum 'Lemon Coral', Millium 'Flashlights', and Gomphrena 'Cosmic Flare'.  Prefer pink?  Try Portulaca 'Samba Rose' for drought-tolerant flamingo hue.

MRS. PARKER

'Mrs. Parker' is just so sweet that Marty often refers to her as "she"!  The foliage is a lovely, soft green and ivory and her blooms are a light pink.  She is perhaps our most subtle choice of exotic geraniums.  Planting Mrs. Parker alongside more muted tones like the soft blue of Plumbago 'Imperial Blue' or airy white of Gaura 'Stratosphere White' would suit her just fine.

INDIAN DUNES

If you're attracted to the coloring in 'Vancouver Centennial', 'Indian Dunes' will likely be a contender for you as well.  The broader, rounded foliage of Indian Dunes features a bronze center on the chartreuse leaves and will feature orange-red flowers.  Pot Indian Dunes up with Carex 'Rooster Grass' for some added texture, Oxalis 'Zinfandel' for contrast, and an orange or red coleus...try 'Redhead' or 'Trusty Rusty'

WILHELM LANGGUTH

When 'Wilhelm Langguth' isn't blooming, it's easy to mistake for Mrs. Parker.  The foliage is nearly identical!  When blooming, they are clearly unique plants.  Wilhelm Langguth has a compact, cherry-red bloom that just pops off of the green and ivory backdrop.  We currently have a simple hanging basket combo featuring Wilhelm Langguth (red), Lantana 'New Gold' (yellow), and Verbena 'Royale Chambray' (purple/blue).  When in doubt, the primary colors will never steer you wrong!

And there you have it- six fabulous Exotic Geraniums!  They're so versatile- a great way to spice up your traditional geranium combinations, an unexpected alternative to using coleus, fun to work into pot combos yet interesting enough to hold their own.  How are you going to plant them?  Enjoy!

-Anna Mary

'Savoring Spring' & Opening Day

'Savoring Spring'- A new event!

Thursday, April 20 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

R.S.V.P. by April 14

'Savoring Spring' is just around the corner!  We'll be kicking off the spring season on Thursday, April 20 with garden-inspired treats, optional mini-sessions (including 'New & Now for 2017' and 'Behind the Scenes'), and time to shop, browse & visit.  Be sure to get in your R.S.V.P. to henrysgreenhouses@gmail.com by April 14 so we know to expect you!

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Spring Hours

Tuesday 9:00- 5:00

Friday 9:00- 5:00

Saturday 8:00- 12:00

Beginning Friday, April 21 through Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Also, our opening day of the season is Friday, April 21!  As always, we're growing a fabulous selection of plants and hanging baskets- new, unusual, and tried-and-true.  Be on the lookout for the new varigated 'Kosmic Kale', the soft and silver foliage of Stachys 'Bello Grigio', Portulaca 'Watermelon Punch' and it's bicolor companions in the Colorblast series...and so, so, so many more!  

See you soon!

-Anna Mary

Thinking Spring!

Hello, March!  Spring is coming, or is it here already?  Some days it's hard to tell.  Regardless of the weather, all the tell-tale signs are here:  plants in the greenhouse (and more arriving all the time!), peeps in the greenhouse, and we're eagerly awaiting the birth of Marty's lambs.  So whether or not the weather feels like it, we are certainly getting in the spring spirit!

That also means that we will be opening up for retail in about seven short weeks!  Opening day will be Friday, April 21 from 9:00- 5:00.  You can view our full retail schedule HERE.  But of course there's more!  We'll be hosting three events this season: Savoring Spring, our annual Spring Open House, and Sunset Shopping.  All the details for those events can be seen HERE.  Of course, if you are on the mailing/email list you will be getting that information in the next few weeks.  I would like to note that we are very, VERY excited about opening our season with 'Savoring Spring' on Thursday night, April 20.  It's a totally new and different evening event for us and we are so eager to share it with you all!  

Think spring!!

-Anna Mary

Colorful Coleus!

When in doubt, add foliage!  Containers or flower beds, small or large, that's one of my rules- and the advice I pass along most.  A colorful foliage plant is a fabulous addition to any combination.  It provides consistent visual contrast and interest (without relying on flowers!).  

Coleus is great for all of these things!  Over the years we have grown oodles of coleus.  This season alone we have over 30 varieties in a rainbow of colors and varigations.  However it seems that no matter how many funky kinds there are, there are some standard colors that we reach for over and over...and over!  

The past few years we have been repeatedly impressed with the lineup that Ball seed has cultivated.  They have come out with a really nice lineup that has the colors we depend on, plus the durability we like to see throughout the season.

Anyway, these five varieties are just really solid plants- and the colors are exactly what we love to use!

Coleus Redhead

2 to 6 hours of sun; 18-30"

A rich, gorgeous red.  Like most others in this lineup it will take between two and six hours of sun...that's a big window!

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Coleus Campfire

6 or more hours of sun; 18-30"

One of my personal favorites- the bright orange almost glows!  Of the five coleus listed here, Campfire prefers the most sun.

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Coleus Wasabi

2 to 6 hours of sun; 18-30"

Oh, Wasabi!  We would be devastated not to have Wasabi to work with.  You can spot that chartreuse from a mile away, if not two!

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Coleus Vino

2 to 6 hours of sun; 18-30"

Sometimes you just need something dark!  Vino is a fabulous foil for other flowering plants and really allows them to 'pop'.

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Coleus Coleosaurus

2 to 6 hours of sun; 24-36"

Coleosaurus is the tallest of the bunch (hence the name!).  Its versatile, vibrant coloring serves as either a neutral or a feature plant in a combination.

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If you're familiar with coleus, you know this is barely scratching the surface...but these five are a great place to start!  

-Anna Mary

Come on Spring!

Spring is such a fun season in the greenhouse!  It always feels like we get a head start on the seasons around here, with poinsettias arriving in late summer and spring starting while there's still snow on the ground.  (That sounds much less impressive on a year like this!)  Here's a little look at what we've been up to, snow and all...

Gotta love those succulents!  Somehow, they transport me beyond spring to summer.  In the early weeks of planting everything green, green, and more green it's such a refreshing jolt to see these vibrant colors.

Speaking of green, take a look in this growing house.  Cindy, Ellie, Laura & Miriam filled this little greenhouse in just about one day- they're planting machines!  And they're on to the next house...

These elephant ears are so tiny... for now!  Of all the plants we grow in the greenhouse these might have the most pronounced transformation.  It's just incredible to know that in one season they'll go from a few inches to tall to a few feet in height.

Also fun to watch grow are the hanging baskets.  They're one of our first and favorite projects each spring... filling with soil, planting, and hanging.  (Actually, the hanging part might be the favorite. The instant gratification of getting those baskets up in the air has not lost its luster yet!)

So that's a little peek into what's been going on in the greenhouse.  It's just too spring-y not to share!  And here's to some spring weather & warmth outside too!

-Anna Mary

2015 Spring Retail Hours & Events

2015 Spring Retail Hours

April 14- May 30

Tuesday 9:00- 5:00

Friday 9:00- 5:00

Saturday 8:00- Noon

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2015 Spring Events

Another Garden Gathering

Saturday, April 11

9:00-Noon

9:00- 9:30 Coffee & Treats

9:30- 10:30 "The Talk"

-Notable Natives

-Wet and Wild!

-Designing with Food & Flavor

-Ketchup N Fries

10:30- 12:00 Shop, Browse & Visit!

RSVP by April 8 to henrysgreenhouses@gmail.com

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Spring Open House

Saturday, May 2

8:00- Noon

A morning of coffee, treats, surprises... and flowers, of course!

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New! Sunset Shopping

Thursday evening, May 21

6:00pm- 8:00pm

Swing by the greenhouse for some after-hours shopping and fun!

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Happy spring!  We're so excited for this new season in the greenhouse.  Retail hours begin Tuesday, April 14 but don't forget about the Garden Gathering the Saturday morning before!  As always, we've got lots of new, fun and funky plants (and ideas) up our sleeves! If you're not following us on facebook or Instagram, be sure to swing by... there's lots of good behind the scenes stuff happening there year round.  

See you soon!

-Anna Mary

2014 Porch Sale

PORCH SALE AT HENRYS' GREENHOUSES

Saturday, June 21

7:00 AM until we're done!

Rain or Shine

1258 Oregon Hollow Rd, Holtwood

Well, it's time for a Porch Sale- hopefully you're as excited as we are!  Plants, hanging baskets & cones, planters, (possibly some pottery!), and lots of great garden stuff.  Trust me- you don't want to miss out!

See you on Saturday!

-Anna Mary

Closed for the Season

Another spring has come and gone... we're always shocked how quickly time passes during greenhouse season!  We are now CLOSED for retail for the season, and will re-open at Christmas.  If you would like updates on our hours and events, feel free to sign up for our mailing list here.  Of course, you can keep tabs on us on our facebook page too!  

Thank you all for another wonderful season!  

Enjoy your flowers,

-Anna Mary

Tricolor or Bicolor?

As much as we sometimes want and try to make plants fit into a formula, something pops up to remind us- it's nature!  We're certainly not in complete control!  

Case in point:  this exotic geranium.  It's name is Tricolor for a reason, but it looks like this particular plant wants to be a bicolor. It's unexpected and imperfect, but it's also unique and beautiful.  Just another gentle reminder that some things are out of our control.  And sometimes, that's a good thing.

-Anna Mary

W.O.W. !

Wow, right?!  The recent warm weather has been good to our Delosperma.  Delosperma (also known as Ice Plant) is a perennial favorite- literally, it is one of our favorite perennials!  This year we were lured to the new "Wheels of Wonder" series by promises of exceptional coloring and massive flower sizes (twice that of traditional delosperma).  We have not been disappointed!  Pictured is W.O.W. Hot Pink Wonder; we also love Fire Wonder (red/orange), Golden Wonder (yellow), and Violet Wonder (lavender).

This plant is tough as nails, drought tolerant, and perennial.  It makes for a great ground cover and works well for containers, too. Try using it in succulent combinations- it's able to vine through your planter to cover the soil, spills beautifully, and the flowers are a colorful accent.  

-Anna Mary

Get Out of the Comfy Chair...

A few weeks ago at our Garden Gathering, our friend Sue spoke on approaching your garden with an open mind and artistic eye.  Sue is a longtime greenhouse helper, an former art teacher, an artist, a traveler, and so, so much more!  I always appreciate her perspective and found her part of  "The Talk" at this year's Garden Gathering quite inspiring.  It's something that we all need to hear every now and again... enjoy!

-Anna Mary    

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Out of the Comfy Chair to See with New Eyes

As an artist (just happens to be my occupation but applies for any field) I have found that if I keep doing the same creative process over and over the life in my artwork diminishes. I may create a series of paintings in order to work out an idea but, once the idea has been developed several different ways then I need to move on. In other words if I become too comfortable with my art procedure, the metaphoric comfy chair, literally I stop seeing and creating new art. So I am always looking for innovative ways to communicate an idea and find new mark-making techniques in order to keep my work alive. This way my art and my mind continue to grow and evolve.

This notion of trying new things so to see with new eyes, I apply also to my backyard. My garden and containers are another creative process every season, I am always trying new things. Some work some don't. But with each failure and each success I learn more about plants. I learn more about sun and shade and wet and dry. I learn more. And in the end I have a living painting in which I find tranquility, and beauty. I love to just sit and observe the garden just like a painting. And it is wonderful to share with others.

A long time artist at this point I have studied and applied the Elements and Principles of Design over and over. ( I also enjoy going outside the rules too.) When painting or gardening I think about these compositional standards such as: repetition, visual movement, line, color, and contrast. Contrast and repetition may be my favorite Principles. I enjoy contrasting color, shape and line. And repeating a certain color across your yard, will draw the eye along the color path. Just some things to think about.  More on the E&P of design here.

This metaphor for the comfy chair and seeing with new eyes I also apply to my life. From paintings, to gardening, to living, I want to experience as much as I am able. From small feats to big feats I like to try things differently than my normal procedure. I want to have my coffee as you do, or as the nomads in Tunisia do, or as the Turks in Cappadocia do, or as the indigenous people of Northern Thailand do.....see my point? And in the end I have tasted coffee a hundred different ways. What fun is that!

Life is our greatest creation. It is up to each of us how we choose to plant our gardens. I encourage you to get out of the Comfy Chair. And do not worry about failures, that is the only way we can keep our eyes open. And I don't know about you but, I don't want to miss a thing.

-Sue

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For more about Susan Gottlieb & her art:

http://susanjgottlieb.com/

http://connectingthreads.tumblr.com/

Lil' Georgie

Meet "Lil' Georgie"!  Isn't he sweet?  This tiny guy is a micro-mini... in other words, he's pretty much full-grown.  Amazing!  

Our friend, Gary Hunter, of Gary's Specialty Plants (formerly Hunter's Greenhouse in Drumore) has made Lil' Georgie his pet project.  It's easy to see why!  This dear little plant is a micro-mini sinningia.  It's the perfect addition to a miniature fairy garden, or as a specimen plant.  Quite the conversation piece, don't you think?  For specifics on care (and more!) from the real expert, check out Gary's blog here. 

Just adorable!

-Anna Mary

Gotta "Dig" These!

The perennial question... "What's new this year?!".  This spring, like most, there are just oodles of new plants out!  We're always on the lookout for updated versions of old favorites and plants that we have simply never seen before.  Here's some of the plants we're extra excited about this season:

Glamouflage Grape

A really great twist on the classic petunia from Hort Couture!  This petunia is the perfect combination of flower and foliage.  As soon as we saw the variegated foliage, we were sold!  We tried out Glamouflage Grape last spring in a limited quantity and were absolutely thrilled with it's color, habit and performance.  Unique and attention-grabbing foliage allows the bright purple blooms to really pop.  What's not to like?

Platinum Blonde English Lavender

Speaking of variegated foliage, Platinum Blonde lavender is a great option for your perennial collection.  There's nothing better than a plant that doesn't need to bloom to be beautiful!  Just like traditional lavender, it's perfect for full sun.  Another great update to an old favorite.  It even has it's own facebook page!  

The Whirlpool Coleus

The Whirlpool comes to us compliments of the folks at Proven Winners.  The past few seasons we've come to love the chartreuse color of  the Wasabi coleus from Ball Seed, and now there's PW's The Whirlpool.  It's always good to have options!  One of our unspoken "rules" is that most planters look even better with a pop of that bright green color.  We're excited to give The Whirlpool a go this spring!

Pink Zazzle- Hybrid Gomphrena

If there were no other new plants this year, Pink Zazzle would be more than enough to keep us happy!  After seeing it, reading about it, and getting wrapped up in all the hype surrounding it, we are beyond excited about Pink Zazzle!  This plant is a hybrid gomphrena- think the traditional cut flower on steroids.  Just like gomphrena, Pink Zazzle likes it hot and dry (this point alone seals the deal!).  But to top it off, the flowers are unlike anything we've ever seen before.  Hot magenta flowers that are at least the size of a golf ball- some sources claim it will get up to three inches across.  This would make a great specimen plant, or group it with portulaca, sedum lemon coral or another rugged sun-lover.  Irresistible!

Four of our favorites!  (But there's plenty more...)  Do you "dig"?

-Anna Mary

2014 Spring Hours & Events

SPRING HOURS

April 15- May 31, 2014

Tuesday 9:00- 5:00

Friday 9:00- 5:00

Saturday 8:00- Noon

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SPRING EVENTS

"Another Garden Gathering"

April 12, 2014

9:00- 9:30

* Coffee, Tea & Muffins

9:30- 10:30

"The Talk"

* Delicious & Delightful

* Color Outside the Lines

* Little This, Little That

* Gotta Dig It!

10:30- Noon

* Shop, Browse & Visit

Please R.S.V.P. to the Garden Gathering: henrysgreenhouses@gmail.com

Annual Open House

May 3, 2014

8:00- Noon

Coffee*Treats*Surprises

No R.S.V.P. necessary!

If you would like to be included on our mailing list for future seasons, please send your email address to henrysgreenhouses@gmail.com.  

See you soon!

-Anna Mary

Get Ready, Get Set...

We're one week in! Last week was the first that we've really had a crew in the greenhouses this season and we couldn't have asked for more gorgeous weather- warm inside and outside.  (Rumor has it that we're not totally in the clear and there will be more snow soon, but if you can't control it you might as well enjoy it!)

Speaking of snow, this is the first winter that our newest greenhouse has had to deal with major ice and snowfall.  It's held up like a champ, but Tom was still itching to push that snow out of the gutters.  If you google "greenhouse snow collapse", you'll understand why.  

My favorite little thing today was transplanting these little guys!  Just like that stalks of Swiss chard can be so colorful (like this variety, Bright Lights), their roots mirror the bright colors of the plant.  It's always a treat to see their little red and yellow roots in the midst of everything else.

Laura and Miriam didn't move too far from this potting table all day. One of the first orders of business is to transplant perennials. They're another fun one to plant- the little guys come either as jumbo plugs or (my favorite!) with "bare roots".  So no dirt, just super strange looking roots.  They make for a pretty impressive before and after comparison!

Just a little proof for you that preparations are being made and spring certainly is in the greenhouse air!  

-Anna Mary

The Gathering Has Begun...

WOW.  I have to admit, I had no idea how much awesome stuff we could gather for the Porch Sale on Saturday!  Here's a few of my favorite things but, trust me, this is only the start...

-Anna Mary

Presto Pesto!

We adore Pesto Perpetuo!  Its name almost sounds like part of a magician's act- "Pesto Perpetuo!"  And compared to traditional basil this one has trick up its sleeve.  Its flashy foliage is worthy of any herb garden and looks great in mixed containers, too!  But even better:  it will not flower!  And of course, that means that it will continue to grow without depending on you to pinch back those pesky flowers.  Magic!

-Anna Mary