As the name suggests, a Moon Garden is a garden featuring plants that are best appreciated after dark. These include plants with white flowers, silver or variegated foliage, fragrant flowers, and even those that open only at night. Elements such a sound and garden lighting can provide additional sensory delight to the evening garden. An interesting phenomenon in nature is that white flowers, and those that bloom at night, are frequently more fragrant that their colored or day blooming counterparts. Many flowers use colorful blossoms to attract pollinators. Flowers that lack color utilize ot ..read more

#1 – Suited to Our Climate & Soil Wisconsin Natives are perfectly suited to growing in our climate and soil. The landscape of southeastern Wisconsin was historically comprised primarily of prairie, wetland, oak savanna, and mixed hardwood forest. These native plant communities evolved in harmony with our native soils and climate and, as a result, the plants are perfectly suited to growing in our area. #2 – Natives Are Tough & Durable Long before we began gardening, our native prairie grasses and flowers thrived in a vast Midwestern grassland. There were no gardeners pampering ..read more

Shop Johnson’s Gardens for FELCO Pruners & Replacement Parts There are certain tools that professional tradespeople venerate for the assistance they provide in accomplishing a job well. FELCO pruners are such a tool. Ask any professional in the Green Industry what their pruner of choice is and you will invariably receive the same answer: FELCO. FELCO pruners are a true lifetime tool. I still use my original FELCO pruners, a gift from my boss when I worked at a nursery in Connecticut – 30 years ago! While slightly-the-worse-for- wear, this pair of pruners has serv ..read more

Steppable Groundcovers are low-growing plants that are durable enough to withstand occasional foot traffic. They are especially valuable for planting between stepping stones to create a welcoming green walkway. The only requirement is that there must be earth between the stones, rather than sand or stone dust. They can also be used as truly ground-hugging groundcovers. Ornamental Thymes Full sun. Tolerant of dry soil. Culinary Thyme tends to grow in a billowy, shrub-like fashion, but many ornamental Thymes have a prostrate habit that makes them perfect as Steppables. Thyme will tolerate ..read more

Twigs, Branches, Boughs, & Accent Greens for DIY Holiday Crafts We have discovered a source for an exceptional selection of specialty twigs for holiday crafts. It’s truly exciting to share these with you! Fresh branches can act as the focal point or as an accent in your DIY seasonal arrangements. We commonly use these during the Christmas season to make outdoor winter containers, seasonal centerpieces, and other holiday decorations. They bring color, texture, and form to any of your winter displays. Our 2021 selection of twigs for decorating includes: Colored Dogwood Stems Adds color a ..read more

Botanical Fusions by Madison’s Garden Our store manager, Jessica, is always scouting out new products for the shop and garden center. Those of you who know Jess also know that she is a very enthusiastic person who becomes quite animated when she’s excited about something. Well, Jess (and all the rest of us, too) are delighted to share with you our new line of Botanical Fusions for the home. These are assortments of natural dried decorative pods, leaves, fruit, and cones that are infused with seasonal fragrance oils. We have both an Autumn and a Holiday collection. We are super excited about ..read more

Saturday/Sunday, November 13-14, 2021 $5 Off Every $25 – Everything In-Store No coupons necessary. Saturday/Sunday, November 13-14, 2021 $5 Off Every $25 – Everything In-Store No coupons necessary. Join us for a magical shopping experience during our annual Christmas Open House. Our garden center is a winter wonderland, resplendent with holiday cheer. Featuring over 40 themed Christmas trees, filled with thousands of ornaments and decorations! We have ornaments for everyone on your list, including the highly collectible Old World Christmas Ornaments. Find hand made wreaths and seasonal a ..read more

If you have rich, loamy soil with a high amount of organic matter you may not need to fertilize your plantings – particularly if they are primarily ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials. However, if you have depleted soils or grow heavy feeders like blooming annuals or vegetable plants, fertilizers can be the difference between successful and unsuccessful plants. Identifying the N-P-K Ratio of Your Fertilizer The three primary nutrients that plants need to thrive are: Nitrogen (N) – Nitrogen assists in the development of the vegetative growth of plants. It’s necessary for healthy leaves ..read more

Each year the International Herb Association selects one herb to celebrate as the Herb of the Year. Selected plants must be outstanding in at least two of three major categories: decorative, culinary, or medicinal. The 2022 Herb of the Year, Pansy, scores in all three categories. Pansy / Violet (Viola sp.) 1. Decorative Pansies have tremendous value in northern climates for extending the growing season. We treasure them for their sweet fragrance and multi-colored flowers. They are among the most cold-tolerant flowers and will bloom through a light freeze (temperatures down to 29 degrees F ..read more

Two Old Goats essential oil lotion has a cult following. This product has a passionate fan base, and we have an ever-growing group of clients who visit us regularly to purchase this must-have lotion. We frequently hear customers singing the praises of this skin cream. Those that suffer from arthritis in their hands in particular rave about the therapeutic effects of Two Old Goats. Its non-greasy formulation absorbs nicely into the skin and its essential oil ingredients offer cooling relief to arthritic joints (helpful tip: store this lotion in your refrigerator to intensify the cooling effec ..read more