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Plant a Garden, Nourish a Soul: 7 Amazing Benefits of Gardening with Kids

For centuries, families have made gardening part of their routine for food, community, and to teach their children the importance of nature. In fact, 35 percent of households in the United States are growing their food at home in their own gardens or in a community garden. Gardening with kids is an engaging way to introduce children to the wonders of growing, planting, and harvesting herbs and food. But don't take our word for it we've compiled a list of the most incredible gardening benefits fo...

10 Plants that are Perfect for Gardening with Preschoolers

A green thumb can be a great thing to develop early on with your children. Kids love to play around in the dirt, and if you can provoke an interest in gardening with them early, you could be creating a lifelong passion.

Grow, Eat, REPEAT!

We love to talk about growing fresh fruits and vegetables, but when it comes time to harvest, conversation quickly changes to eating! As I make my way around Decker's Nursery, I frequently hear customers and staff talking about their favorite ways to...

How To Tell The Perfect Time To Harvest Your Vegetables

The answer to the question: “When should I pick my vegetables?” is more simple than you think. The first thing to do is to switch your thinking from a grocery store customer to a vegetable gardener.

Threats to your garden. The unpleasant truth about mildew and beetles

By now you may have started your garden and are well on your way to enjoying the miracles of nature. Chances are your plants will thrive, but if they don’t it could be because of these common issues. If it happens to you, don’t fret! In this article...

Conrad's Corner - May 17, 2018

“Into Every Life a Little Rain Must Fall”, what a blessing this is for every gardener that pours their hearts into the landscape and garden. We're very fortunate to have so many great customers that return each year and rely on Decker’s Nursery for a...

10 Tips to Make Your Garden Flourish

How does a beautiful home garden grow? If you've been wanting to start a garden but aren't sure how you have come to the right place. Green thumbs do not come naturally for everyone, but with these 10 tips, you will have your friends asking you for t...