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diy craft kits & craft classes
We are so excited to be able to host craft classes again! There will be a limited number of classes our first year back, so register early. If you prefer to have a home party we are once again offering DIY take-home Kits. DIY Kits - Order now and pick up between...
free fall seminar
LIMITED SPACING LEFT - EMAIL tammy@jensennusery.com 2023 FALL SEMINAR DAY – SEPTEMBER 23rd FREE DRAWS – FREE LUNCH – SPECIAL DEALS! 9:00- 9:15 Grab a Coffee! 9:15 – 10:15...
growing succulents
GROWING SUCCULENTS INDOORS Low Maintenance – Easy to Grow – Loves Sun Choose a pot with good drainage – succulents store water in their leaves, and roots enabling them to resist drought. If there is no drainage holes some gravel can be added to the bottom of the pot....
Shrubs & Trees
Our shrub & tree orders are starting to arrive! We are expecting more truckloads over the next 2 weeks. Some of the shrubs we have so far include barberry, spirea, dogwood, cotoneaster, alpine currant, winterberry, hydrangea, potentilla, hardy roses, elderberry,...
Dormant Oil for Insect and Fungus control
Once active, fungal diseases can weaken plants, leaving them prone to disease and insect pests. The sooner you can treat your plants, the better they will do. Take a picture of the plant, bring in a sample and we can recommend what to treat your plant with. DORMANT...
Grow your own mushrooms
We just got some really cool gourmet mushroom growing kits. Grow your own food and save money at the grocery store! It is simple and easy to do! You can choose from Pink, White or Black Oyster Mushrooms. 1) Cut open your growing kit with a sharp knife. 2) Place in a...
PRAYER PLANTS
Prayer plants have fun unique patterned leaves in multiple colors. They are given their name because the leaves will fold up at night resembling praying hands. Indoor Care:They prefer low light and high humidity areas. Any direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn....
Voles in my lawn!
Voles in my lawn! As the snow finally recedes you may be noticing areas of dead grass and tunneling in your lawn. This is caused by voles. Vole damage is at an all-time high in Manitoba this year. During the winter months they fed on the roots and grass blades leaving...
Houseplants & tropicals
Our greenhouse is now filled with an assortment of houseplants, succulents and tropical plants. We also have some beautiful flowering plants to celebrate spring. Some favorite varieties include Peace lily, Hoya, Philodendron, Zz plants, Palms, Monstera, Ginger,...
Starting Seeds Indoors
Mid-March to April is a great time to start planning your vegetable garden and gathering your supplies to start seeding indoors. You can plant seeds in peat pots, coir pellet, plastic pots, or any container with drainage. It is so rewarding watching your seeds start...
Non Toxic Houseplants
If you have cats or dogs, make sure you pick houseplant varieties that are non-toxic to animals. From ferns to trailing Hoya’s here is a few of the fun plants you can safely grow indoors. PEPEROMIA Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda'...
Butterfly Gardens
There is nothing more enjoyable than a yard full of butterflies on a warm summer day! There are several things to keep in mind to have a successful butterfly garden. A warm sunny location, a variety of host plants, as well as a variety of nectar plants. Pesticide use...
Fall Yard and Garden Care
Now - Apply Turkey Trot as an organic fall fertilizer.
Open for the Season!
After months of a long, cold and snowy winter our greenhouse is open! The heat is on and the plants are starting to arrive.