Natural Beauty of Troughs in the Garden

Natural Beauty of Troughs

They're hard to find, can be expensive if you do find them, but if you're lucky enough to score one from Craigs List or a sale at a farm store, there are many advantages to picking a trough up and using it in your garden.

Free Soil Amendments

 Two Free Soil Amendments -

- Leaf Mold and Compost

Every gardener knows the health of their soil is one of the most important factors in achieving a successful gardening season. 

Here are two FREE renewable resources that you have on hand that will save you money and build up your soil!

Bare Root Explained

Here at Sunset Hosta Farm.com, we ship all our hostas bare root.  Nearly all companies that ship perennials do the same thing.  Why?  Simply, postage costs.  It saves money in shipping and keeps our prices low.

Shipping bare root doesn't hurt the plants in any way.  

Minuteman Hosta

Here's how they're prepared for shipment. 

The hostas we send have a healthy root system.  First, all or most of the soil is washed away from the roots and the leaves are sprayed clean.

Next, the roots are wrapped in a damp paper towel so they won't dry out in shipping.

The plant is then wrapped in a bread bag type sleeve and tagged with the name of the hosta.

For the large and extra-large hostas, the leaves may be cut back for shipment.  Depending on the time of year the plants are ordered, large-leafed hostas could already have grown up to two feet tall.  The top growth will grow back quickly because it will have a good size root system.  

The order will then be shipped for two-day delivery.  Planting instructions and hosta information are included in the package.

We hope you visit us soon.  We grow and sell the hostas we love and we think you'll love them too!

Susan Minshall
Sunset Hosta Farm.com
sunsethostafarm@gmail.com

Make your own Potting Soil

and Save Money!

Although commercial bagged potting soils have the advantage of being convenient and disease-free, the expense of it alone, especially for a large garden, can make learning to make your own potting mix a very valuable endeavor. 

Grow Milkweed for the Monarchs

Growing Milkweed for the Monarch Butterflies

The first time I saw a Monarch butterfly up close in my garden, I was completely awestruck by its grace and beauty. Their bright orange wings and solid black borders make the Monarch butterfly one of the most recognizable butterflies. And they are, without a doubt, little migrating miracles.