The Running of the Ladybugs is an annual tradition at Petal Place. Every year at the end of April, we release thousands of these hungry little guys and they stampede through the greenhouse, hunting out any aphids that might be lurking. An adult ladybug can eat over 100 aphids per day; baby ladybugs eat even … Continue reading »

What’s better than beautiful flowers in your yard? Beautiful flowers and the happy tweeting of birds! New at Petal Place this year – a big selection of feeders and bird houses to turn the backyard into a mecca for our fine feathered friends. A highlight is a great selection of high-quality seed from Mill Creek … Continue reading »

Late last fall we made the trip down to Waseca, Minnesota and came back with a couple boxes full of new Hosta varieties, bringing our hosta collection up to 46 different named varieties. These are some great new additions to any collection, including a number of minis. The American Hosta Society states that in order … Continue reading »