Caring for Christmas Greenery

Ah, the smell of fresh greenery! There’s something extra special about decorating for Christmas with fresh evergreen branches. The holidays are the best time to bring the outdoors in. After all, what better time is there than when we’re longing for some green in a winter world that’s predominantly brown, or snowy white? Or, you […]

Growing Hens & Chicks

In this case, the plants Hens and Chicks, not the feathery friends. Sempervivum, also known as Hens and Chicks or Houseleek, are a group of succulents that are becoming very popular in Southern Ontario. Here’s why these cold hardy perennial plants are gaining attention. Low-maintenance Low-maintenance is the item on everyone’s checklist, right? Hens and […]

Caring for Annuals and Perennials

You’ve selected your annual and perennial plants, chosen their location in the garden, amended the soil and everything is planted. Or close to it!  Now what? How can you take care of them to maximize their potential?  A bit of simple and easy maintenance will keep your plants healthy and blooming. Once they start blooming, […]

Tropical Plants Add Life

If dull days have you feeling a little down, a fresh, green, tropical plant might just be the tonic to inject some life into your living space and brighten things up. Go Green Spring flowers are beautiful, but the hero of Spring is the abundance of green. As everything comes back to life, it’s the […]

7 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

If you bought a live tree for Christmas, maybe from your friends at Eising, and you’re wondering what to do with it after the holidays, we have 7 ways to recycle or upcycle it. The needles and tinsel may be falling off, and you’re probably ready to give it the “Heave Ho!”, but wait! Check […]

Annual Christmas Craft Show

Buying local makes good sense, and it’s one of the reasons that our Eising Garden Centre Christmas Craft Show has become so popular. Join us this year and discover the many amazing makers and artists in Haldimand-Norfolk! The amount of talent and creativity is truly something to be seen.  First Things First  Mark your calendar, […]

Fall & Winter Houseplant Care

Woman holding indoor plant Eising Garden Centre

Just because they’re indoors doesn’t mean nothing changes for your houseplants when the seasons change. Even though they’re inside, the shorter days in fall and winter and the indoor climate change when the heating comes on affects your houseplants.  Almost all houseplants slow down their growth in the fall and winter, and some even have […]

Holiday Home Decor Ideas You Can Make Yourself!

Eising Garden Centre Christmas candle with pinecones and nuts as decor

It’s time to get festive! Making your own festive decor is a fun and rewarding way to pass the time at home—it feels good to create beautiful ornaments and decorations for the season! A craft night can be relaxing, too, since you have only one thing to focus on: making your home merry and bright. […]

DIY Fresh Evergreen Decor

evergreens on fence with plaid bows Eising

Fresh evergreen decor has the amazing double impact of visual beauty and nostalgic aroma, bringing back old holiday memories each time you walk past and catch a whiff of its invigorating pine scent. For those with a knack for crafts and creative designs, making your own DIY decor is such a fun way to add […]

Tree and Shrub Winter Protection

tree wrapped up as snowman Eising Garden Centre

If you’ve got a newly planted tree, or perhaps some more delicate trees and shrubs that are sensitive to frost and winter burn, it’s a good idea to provide them with some protection from the elements during the coldest months. Cold damage can lead to some pretty unsightly results, and it can potentially limit growth […]