Our 11th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off is now in the books! Dozens of pumpkin growers and our largest festival crowd to date gathered here last Saturday to create a truly […]
Category: FCN Blog
No such thing as “gardening season”
by Jesse Eastman Originally published September, 2014 This time of year I often hear the phrase “gardening season is almost over.” I hear it from friends, family, customers, and employees. […]
The Hopefulness of Bulbs
By Jesse Eastman, Owner & General Manager “I long for the bulbs to arrive, for the early autumn chores are melancholy, but the planting of bulbs is the work of […]
Bouquet in a Garden: Flowers for Cutting
Within the nursery industry, we often scoff at the idea of buying someone a bouquet. “Why give someone dead flowers when you could give them a plant that will flower […]
Supporting Our Community Through Music
Close your eyes and picture this: a mild evening, the sweet smell of flowers mingling with the tantalizing smell of grilled bratwurst, a cold beer in your hand, and the […]
It’s (Probably) Not Dead Yet!
This is the time of year when plant life is bursting forth everywhere you look – crabapples are blooming, tulips are on full display, and it seems like everything is […]
5 gardening projects to get started this May
By Melissa Leavenworth April showers bring May flowers, along with plenty of other opportunities for gardens and landscapes. There are plenty of outdoor projects for beginners and veterans alike that […]
Our Business is Growing!
Fort Collins Nursery can trace its roots back to the early 1930s, originally named Kinghorn Nursery, and a fair sight smaller than it is today. Through the decades, the business […]
Planning for Pleasure in the Garden
By Jesse Eastman In the past I’ve written about the importance of developing a detailed plan prior to the start of the gardening season – measure your beds, track sunlight, […]
Houseplantitis: Symptoms and Treatments
By Jesse Eastman Do you or someone you know suffer from Houseplantitis? This common but underdiagnosed condition affects plant lovers around the globe. Common symptoms include: You can’t see out […]