Spring is finally upon us, and here at The Secret Garden, we’re thrilled to kick off the gardening season with our annual Spring Garden Faire & Plant Sale on April 27-28! Mark your calendars, because this event is not to be missed!! Enjoy Spring Savings with 15% Off Plants, Pottery,…
Rosemary is currently coming into flower here in Sacramento. This means the plant is actively growing and is filled with wonderful aromatic oils that are at their peek concentration. This makes it an excellent time to harvest rosemary for culinary purposes. I will add, that since our region allows for…
From light requirements and watering schedules to soil and fertilizers, there’s a lot to keep track of when it comes to plants. As a first-time plant parent, it’s important to set yourself up for success. Ease into the world of indoor gardening by selecting low-maintenance houseplant options, like Pothos, Snake…
From a nursery owner’s perspective, as well as from a personal one, I find plants to be an incredible source of joy and comfort. Even at my stage of the game, in my profession, I’m constantly learning about not only new plants, but also new ways to use old ones.…
It started to settle into all of us in the third week, after the holiday cleanup was finished and the annual inventory was complete. A sense of “now what?” A genuine malaise that at first we each tried to hide but then thankfully, one by one, we all started talking…
As the season changes and the daylight hours fall shorter, it’s a great time for reflection. We have so much to be thankful for. A little history… Vic and I started The Secret Garden in early 2002. We still had 4 young children at home, ranging in age from 7-14…