Sydney's Green Garden

Hello Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden (SGG)

We’ve spent many days in the past couple weeks planting containers – most of them are planted. Hopefully you’ve been able to get your SGG containers planted as well.

Here at Fitger’s we planted the SGG container gardens at Midi Restaurant. So, when you are eating on a patio, or shopping here at Fitger’s be sure to check out our garden. The seeds are sure to sprout soon. Or, if you’re walking along Duluth’s Lakewalk, take a minute to stop by with the kids to see what’s growing.

Also, SGG container gardening products and seeds are available online at this website, as well as at these local stores: The Bookstore at Fitger’s and Mount Royal Shopping Center in Duluth, and at Engwall’s Florist and Greenhouse in Hermantown.

If you’re planting this weekend, be sure to get your SGG seeds and gardening kits soon in order to take advantage of these June planting days.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Hello Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden (SGG)

The growing season has begun – you can plant your cool weather crops such as lettuces, peas, cilantro, and spinach now. On that note, spinach and lettuces are up, and potatoes are poking through in the research garden containers. June 4-10 you can plant your other seeds.

We are currently testing the durability of the Pocket Hoses ™ you have probably heard about. We’ve noticed it takes a while for the water to drain out after we use it – the manufacturer recommends draining after each use to increase hose longevity. Check back for updates.

SGG container gardening products and seeds are available online at this website, as well as at these local stores: The Bookstore at Fitger’s and Mount Royal Shopping Center in Duluth, and at Engwall’s Florist and Greenhouse in Hermantown.

Be sure to get your seeds and gardening kits soon in order to take advantage of these perfect planting days.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Hello Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden (SGG)

Snow has melted, blue sky is visible, and the air is warmer – surely a sign we can begin prepping for container gardening.

Tomorrow Sydney’s Green Garden is setting up a booth at the Fairlawn Garden Market, at the National Guard Armory on 21st Street in Superior.

Many seed varieties will be available. Container gardening kits can be ordered as well.

We hope to see you during these busy May days! Don’t forget: Sydney’s container gardening products and seeds are available at The Bookstore at Fitger’s, Mount Royal Shopping Center, and at Engwall’s Florist and Greenhouse in Hermantown.

Stop in tomorrow and say, “Hi” – there are sure to be lots of great gardening buys at the Fairlawn Garden Market.

See you there.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Hello and Happy May to our Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Our seed packets and container gardening kits are assembled and ready for sale.

Perhaps consider giving a Sydney’s Green Garden container kit to that someone special for Mother’s Day. You have many choices – 12 pack, 6 pack, salad, and herb kits are available now. The seeds in these kits will keep you and your family in fresh produce this summer.

You can order your kits online at this website. They are also available here in Duluth at The Bookstore at Fitger’s, Mount Royal Shopping Center, and Engwall’s Florist and Greenhouse.

May is upon us and warm weather and ideal growing conditions are sure to be here soon. Hurry and get your container gardening kits and seeds today!

Happy planting,

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Hello to our Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden

Here at Sydney’s Green Garden we are busy packaging seeds and kits. The seed packets and container kits are now available for purchase.

Be sure to check out Sydney’s Green Garden online store. We have a few new seeds, many returning varieties, accessories, and of course container gardening kits.

You may also purchase these locally at The Bookstore at Fitger’s. Later in the week seeds and container gardening kits will be available at Engwall’s and Mount Royal Fine Foods in Duluth.

We’ve made it easy for you – our products are available online and in local stores. So, even though it’s snowing today, soon you’ll be able to plant your seeds and watch your vegetables and herbs grow.

Until next time,

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

Hello and Happy April to Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden

Here at Sydney’s Green Garden we are busy packaging seeds and kits. Next week the seed packets and container kits will be available for purchase locally.

We are excited to bring back many of the proven varieties for container gardening here in the Northland. Also included this year are some new varieties that are sure to please. We are pleased to include Yaya carrots in our 6-pack container gardening kits – these bright orange beauties can be harvested early, but if you wait until the slightly cooler temperatures of fall they sweeten up nicely.

We’ve included Mokum and Nelson carrots in our 12-pack container gardening kits. A slender variety, Mokum is a great addition to your container garden with their nice crunch and sweet, delicious flavor. Carefully harvest these tender tasty treats. Nelsons tolerate hot weather, which is nice considering we often have lengthy warm spells Jul-Aug. Harvest at baby or full size.

Check out Sydney’s Green Garden online store – we have a fun selection of seeds and container gardening kits. Or, if you prefer to see the items firsthand, stop by The Bookstore at Fitger’s next week to check out our seed selections and container gardening kits. We’re sure you’ll be pleased at the quality of our seeds and kits.

Container gardening kits and seeds will soon be available at Engwall’s, and Mount Royal Fine Foods in Duluth.

Now the weather is warming up and the sun feels warmer, it’s time to get your gardening supplies. We’ve made it easy for you – our products are available online and in local stores.

Until next time,

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

March 3, 2014

Hello and Happy March to our Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden

The last few weeks we were busy perusing seed catalogs for the best vegetable seeds to plant in containers here in the Northland. Many of the seeds that produced good yield in the past will again be offered to our customers. We are also researching new seeds and hope to offer some of those next year.

Our online seed listing will soon be updated, so be sure to check back here soon.

Also, some container gardening workshops will be held at local schools and other locations – we’ll be sure to keep you posted.

Hopefully after this week we will see signs of warm-up and the excitement and joy of thinking about seeds and container gardening will set in. Until then, stay warm and keep dreaming of lush green vegetable plants growing in your back yard.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

February 18, 2014

Hello Friends of Sydney’s Green Garden

Here at Sydney’s Green Garden SGG we are getting our seed orders ready. We are confident you will be pleased with this year’s selection. Once again, many bean, pea, carrot, greens, onion, cucumber, and squash varieties will be available.

Research is conducted every year to determine the best plants for container gardening in the Northland. Only the varieties that grow and produce well are included in our online seed store and at various Duluth stores.

Check back soon – we’ll tell you about some of the seeds we have to offer in 2014.

Keep your container gardening dreams alive – it’s almost March.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

February 3, 2014

Hello Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

It’s hard to believe February is here – even harder to believe Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow – I don’t know many people who want six more weeks of winter. However, don’t let yesterday’s Groundhog Day forecast dampen your container gardening dreams – tell yourself, “Just several weeks left and we’ll hit the soil planting.”

Beans and many of our other favorites, like peas, lettuces and carrots will once again be in the SGG seed lineup this year. Keep checking back – we’ll provide updates on seed availability soon.

Happy Container Garden Planning

From Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

January 28, 2014

Hello friends of Sydney’s Green Garden

Yes, January is zipping by with record cold temperatures here in the Northland. Now it’s almost February and we’re getting closer to spring . . . At least according to the calendar, right?

We are busy looking over our seed choices for 2014. Since beans are the vegetable of the year, we’ll definitely have a nice selection of bean seeds, as well as many others for your container gardens.

Remember, Sydney’s Green Garden is the place for most of your container gardening needs. Keep checking back – soon we’ll have our seeds listed.

Have a wonderful week – Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

January 22, 2014
Good Morning friends of Sydney’s Green Garden,

The need to work with seeds and plants is especially strong this week. Many of you are probably dreaming of the delicious veggies you harvested from your container plants last summer. Perhaps you’re still enjoying potatoes or pickles you canned. Keep on dreaming of fresh foods that are sustainable and economical as it helps keep these long days of winter tolerable.

Not only is January-May an exciting time for seed ordering and planting, it is also a great time to attend local garden workshops. As dates and times become available, we’ll keep you posted on upcoming Sydney’s Green Garden container gardening workshops in the area.

Check back often – soon we’ll have seeds and kits available for purchase.

Enjoy the sunlight.

Your friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

January 14, 2014

Hello from your friends at Sydney’s Green Garden

After you spend a little time outdoors skiing or snowshoeing, do you look at pictures of last years’ container garden, or leaf through garden catalogs? Maybe you’re wondering which vegetables to plant this summer? If so, there’s a good chance you’re thinking of beans. Beans are the veggie for 2014, according to Duluth’s Community Gardener’s Companion Winter 2014 newsletter. As a container garden plant, as well as a nutritional addition to your diet, you’re sure to do well to plant beans.

Again this year, Sydney’s Green Garden will offer a few splendid varieties of beans, lettuces, peas, and more.

Be sure to check back next week – we are checking out the best seeds for 2014.

Your Friends at Sydney’s Green Garden