Great Grasses for containers and landscapes If you are new to creating containers or a seasoned pro grasses should always be added to your repertoire. They help to add grace and height to containers and landscapes and they are so easy to care for! Pennisetum Grass Purple Fountain, Green Fountain, Princess and Prince Green and Purple Fountain Grass are excellent thriller plants for large containers! The colourful plumes that emerge in the summer dance in the wind and add graceful height to your combinations. For extra large container...

Incredible Impatiens You may have noticed that the Impatiens game in garden centers has changed rapidly over the years as greenhouses are choosing different varieties that are resistant to Impatiens downy mildew (IDM). At Glenlea Greenhouses we have found some great plants that are IDM tolerant so that you get great colour throughout the season! Beacon Impatiens Beacon Impatiens were introduced to the greenhouse market in 2020 and were bred to combat Impatiens downy mildew (IDM) in the garden. This new variety is...

The New Yet Familiar Face The new yet, familiar faceMany of you may recognize me from some of your first trips to the greenhouse, or the person that drops off your catalogues in February. I am Sue and Rob’s oldest daughter Arielle and I am now back at Glenlea Greenhouses after spending a few years away learning how much I missed this place. So to reintroduce you to myself, this is a little story of how I got to where I am today. I grew up around flowers and that is where my passion began. From crushing the peat bales ...

The Mummy! Or thousands of mummies… Here at Glenlea Greenhouses we have used biological control to manage pest problems on our spring crops! We choose to use biological control so that you as the customer can know you are getting a safe product for you and your family. This is part of a management technique called Integrated Pest Management (IPM). It involves a variety of management techniques to control pest populations in our greenhouse crop. Since there are so many different types of crops in the greenhouse we have to be ver...

How to grow succulents No longer just a trendy plant that you see in garden centers, succulents have become a staple item to shop due to their diversity versatility in the landscape. Perennial Succulents Sunsparkler sedum, Autumn Joy, Dragons Blood and Hens & Chicks Perennial sedum are best know for their ability to withstand some of the driest parts of your garden. Plant in well draining soil and in full sun to part sun environments. Most of these perennial succulents are great for attracting pollinators such ...

Need event favours? We've got you covered! Our succulents are perfect favours for weddings, showers or events! From our ready to display succulents in cute round 2 1/4" pots that are easily decorated with ribbons or stickers to our succulent plugs that you can plant into your own pots or containers! Want to add a little more 'pizzazz' to your favours? Ask us about custom tags and stickers to add to your pots Send us a photo or text description of your special date, announcement, or business logo...

Everything you need to know about growing your own tomatoes! So you've ordered your tomatoes to plant in your garden this year. Now what? Everything you need to know about growing your best crop in 2021! What tomatoes should I plant? Why does growing days matter? We only sell tomatoes that you can successfully grow in our short growing season. Our value pack gives you six different tomatoes with different finishing times! Let us make the decision for you! Days to maturity means the number of days it takes for the plant to grow a juicy ready to eat ...

What is so great about Calibrachoa? Calibrachoa are some of the most underrated flowers on the market. Unlike petunias the blooms and foliage are not sticky and do not require deadheading to encourage the next round of flowering. Available in both single and double blooms the most difficult part of growing these flowers is choosing which one to plant! Calibrachoa Superbells ® These Proven Winner® Calibrachoa Superbells® have small petunia like flowers that bloom all season long. The low maintenance care of these plants make...

How to design your dream container Have you always had container envy and wondered how you can make yours look just as great if not better? Follow this quick guide to learn the basics on container design! Thrillers: Fountain Grasses, Large Coleus, Gaura, Canna Lilies, Argyranthemum The beginning of a great container starts with a great feature plant! Whether it is a beautiful flowing grass or the tropical vibe from a Canna lily you will want to choose the right plant for the size of your container. Adding the right sized plan...

From Sun to Shade Coleus does it all! Coleus are some of the most universal plants on the market! From Sun to Shade you can create amazing landscapes and containers with just the colours and textures of coleus' foliage. Not sure where to start? We can help! Coleus Flame Thrower™ Compact plants from chartreuse to red that pair well with others in the same series create great texture as filler plants in a container with grasses and trailing plants.. Coleus Stained Glassworks Stained Glassworks is a real performer for part...

Is the Polar Vortex making you dream of Spring? You have been patiently waiting for our online store to open to get those must have plants booked for Spring. Last year we saw such a huge demand for flowers and vegetables that we don't want you to miss out! We got to see so many of our returning customers as well as many new faces that visited our greenhouse for the first time that we cannot wait to open our doors again this spring and help you get that dream garden! We have been working hard to dot the i's and cross the t's so ...

Beautiful Begonias You've seen them as a staple in all garden centers but you have never really learned what makes each type of begonia different from the next. Begonia plants are great for those shady areas but did you know that there are some that can tolerate a bit more sun! Learn more below. Rex Begonia Rex begonia have stunning foliage colors that thrive in a medium light setting indoors or in the shade outdoors. Use as a specimen plant alone or combine it with other shade loving plants. Easy to care...

Exposure Facts for Growing Outside and Indoors Different plants require different amounts of sunshine to do their best in your garden as well as in your home. From sun to shade, direct to indirect exposure; how do you know what your plant needs. Full Sun Petunia, Succulents, Geraniums etc Full sun plants are great for locations in your yard that see the sun for 6+ hours per day. These locations are typically on the West side or the South side of your property. The exceptions to these general rules are if you have shade provided by trees o...

In the Off Season People often ask us “What do you do when the greenhouses are closed for the season?” I can assure you it is anything but quiet around here. As you have probably noticed, we have been working furiously with our designers to launch a new web site and catalogue to make your gardening experience more enjoyable. We have been pouring through plant and seed catalogues to try to select the best for you. For Calibrachoa alone, we have to choose from 228 different colors and varieties to find the b...