Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscape

Did you know that birdseed, like any food, has an expiration date? Be certain to check the date on your birdseed and get fresh seed if yours is out of date. If you hit a great sale and brought too much, just freeze it! Also, clean your feeder of old and moldy seed before refilling.

Caryopteris, or bluebeard, is an easy to grow, late summer flowering shrub. The silver leaves contribute to its drought tolerance, it's not fussy for rich soil, and it blooms profusely in the most amazing shade of blue. Bees love it too. Stop in and we'll introduce you.

Do not cut the foliage off of summer flowering bulbs and tubers, rather leave it to mature and turn yellow and then brown naturally before removing. This allows the plant to produce food for flower production next year. Plant late flowering perennials nearby to disguise unattractive foliage.

See what's on sale this week at all Meadows Farms Nurseries locations.

It’s Trivia Thursday! Join us every Thursday to test your horticultural and general gardening knowledge. Comment with the correct answer in this post to enter for a chance to win a $10 Meadows Farms gift card!

You must leave your comment before 11:59 pm EST today (Thursday) to be eligible for the drawing. Correct answers will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 Meadows Farms gift card. Winning this week will make you ineligible for winning the following week (but you are still welcome to answer next week). The winner will be drawn on Friday and notified in the comment section. Your responsibility is to private message us with your address within one week. The gift card will be mailed to the winner and is good at any Meadows Farms location.

NOTICE: We’ve had off and on incidents of accounts on Facebook posing as Meadows Farms trying to get respondents to follow a link in order to claim their “prize.” We will never contact you directly for any contests that we run, and we will never ask you to follow a link. The gift cards we send to winners each week are sent by physical mail and you must contact us by private message to provide your mailing information. Anything else is a scam and those accounts should be reported to Meta as such.

July is a prime time for harvesting many fruits from the garden. Which popular fruit, often enjoyed in pies and jams, has its National Day on July 16th?

a) Strawberry
b) Blueberry
c) Cherry
d) Peach

Combine a trio of these plants in a container placed in prime outdoor entertainment areas to naturally deter the most annoying summer insects:

• Basil
• Catnip
• Citronella
• Eucalyptus
• Lavender
• Lemon Balm
• Lemongrass
• Marigolds
• Mint
• Pennyroyal
• Petunias
• Rosemary
• Spearmint
• Woodworm

Early tomatoes should be ready this month. You'll be harvesting onions, shallots, early potatoes, beans and beets. Summertime and the eatin' is delicious! Keep watering and weeding.

Support for summer flowering bulbs, like dahlias, should be placed at time of planting. If place late in the season, take extra care to not to damage the bulb or tuber when providing plant support.

Our annual Kids & Pets in the Garden contest has begun. Through July, send in your best photos of your kids and/or your pets enjoying life in your beautiful garden spaces. We will select a winner at the end of the month in both the Kids and Pets categories to receive a $100 gift card. Follow the link to submit your entries and to view the galleries for this year's entrants.

Kids & Pets in the Garden Photo Contest | Meadows Farms Submit a photo of your kids or pets in the garden, and you could win a $100 gift card good at any of the Meadows Farms Nurseries in the D.C. metro area.

Delight your little ones with a fairy garden made using dried mosses and succulents.

Are you growing zinnias this summer? You should! These vibrant blooming, easy-care annuals epitomize summer and are perfect for adding a splash of color to the garden or an arrangement for a summertime picnic or bar-b-que. Zinnias:

• Bloom all summer long
• Are easy to grow
• Promote pollinators
• Come in a rainbow of colors
• Are available in numerous shapes
• Provide a variety of heights

We've extended our Fourth of July sale through the close of business on Sunday evening. Save 25% off on all your purchases this weekend. Stop in today to take advantage of this amazing sale!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!🎄

I am going to have a real tough time not buying this bad boy today. Good thing we have more

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Starting in ONE HOUR! Stop by and grab a free donut while you shop!

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! To celebrate, we're giving away FREE DONUTS tomorrow from 8am to 10am! Swing by, grab a delicious donut, and enjoy a sweet treat while you shop for plants. 🌱

Check out what we have on sale this week!

🌱All Perennials 1, 2, & 3-gallon sizes 20% off
🦋Butterfly Bush 20% off
🌸Hydrangeas 10% off
🌳Crape Myrtle 10% off
🌿Perennial Ground Cover 20% off
🐝American Beauties 20% off
🌹Hybrid Tea & Climbing Roses 20% off
🌸Flowering Hanging Baskets 20% off
🍁Japanese Maples 20% off
🌼Premium Annuals 20% off

Our May landscape job of the month was designed by John Sargeant. He has over 25 years in the plant industry and is currently serving Maryland- Montgomery County.

Interested in transforming your yard? Call 703-327-5050 or visit Meadowsfarms.com

This month is jam packed with lots of summer fun at the farm! Check out our special fundraising day for Alzheimer's Awareness on June 15th. As well as our two FREE kids events this month!

Check out what we currently have on sale! All of our sales run through end of day June 5th.

We have ALL PLANTS on sale starting today through May 29th. We will also be grillilng FREE hotdogs on Monday 5/27 from 11am-1pm.

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Our famous FLAT FRENZY has begun! Starting now till May 22nd VIP's can enjoy 30% off flats of classic annuals. This includes Marigolds, Petunias, Impatiens, Wax Begonias, Coleus, Flowering Vinca, and much more! Stop by your local Meadows Farms Nursery to add color to your yard for the best price of the year!

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We have the perfect gifts for Mom! Our annual Mother's Day sale runs until May 15th.

Check out what's on sale this week! Our hanging basket sale is a great option for a Mother's Day gift.

Tomorrow is our 9th annual Alzheimer's Day event! All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Join us at our Leesburg location for our Salad Greens Container Gardening workshop, perfect for beginners and intermediate gardeners looking to grow their own salads in small spaces. We're teaming up with Brittany Morton owner of Suncovered Gardens, who'll share her gardening expertise to enhance our workshop. You'll learn how to pick the right plants, set up your container for success, and achieve a healthy harvest. Transform your balcony, patio, or inside area into a flourishing salad garden. Book your spot now for sustainable, home-grown greens.