As the winter chill lingers in the air, our thoughts eagerly turn towards the promise of spring. Here at Lakeview, the spring season is not just a time for renewal but a culmination of months of meticulous planning and, let’s be honest, serious plant passion. Founded over 65 years ago by my grandmother, our garden […]
As the vibrant yet unpredictable spring season unfolds in Lunenberg, MA, gardening enthusiasts and homeowners face the annual challenge of adapting their gardens to the whims of Mother Nature. With fluctuating temperatures that can invigorate and stress our gardens in equal measure, this season calls for careful planning and maintenance. At Lakeview Nurseries, we’re committed […]
At Lakeview Nurseries, located in the scenic town of Lunenburg, MA, we’re thrilled to roll out our heartfelt campaign, “Why I Grow.” This initiative is our way of bringing gardeners together, celebrating the individual journeys that bring life to our gardens, and the unique stories behind each plant and flower bed. Connecting Through Gardening at […]
It’s back to school time and we’ve pulled together some of the very best indoor foliage plants to give to local teachers for their classrooms! It’s a real “no strings attached” offer. If you are a local teacher just stop in and let us know you want a plant for your classroom! Why are we […]
Happy Earth Day! This year marks Earth Day’s 53rd anniversary and the 15th year Lakeview Nurseries has been running green on solar power. Over the last few years Richard and I have added solar onto the Plaza next door and we’ve built a massive 800 panel system producing over 300 KW of power at Lunenburg […]
Fun Plant Geek Fact, 2021 was the Year of the Hydrangea! Given how 2021 rolled, you might have missed that and I know you will forgive me when I admit that I missed it too. When I finally figured out that the National Garden Bureau had declared 2021 The Year of the Hydrangea, I’ll admit […]
Here’s the scenario: The snow melts and reveals the horror: moles and voles have had a ruckus frat party in your garden over the winter. Maybe they chewed the bark off your fruit trees, dug tunnels all through your lawn or ripped up the roots of your rose bushes. Whatever the havoc, mothballs are not […]
I am very happy that I declared this Tomato Week! If you missed my big announcement, check out my last Blog where I begin the celebration with a salute to all my favorite varieties of tomatoes! Tomatoes are our largest single plant category. We sell more tomato varieties than we sell petunia varieties and […]
Welcome to Tomato Week, a celebration of all things tomatoes! Yes, it’s a real thing (here at Lakeview) and you should tell all the others! Also, yes, I know we are months away from ripe fruit, but it’s almost planting time and I’ve been gardening long enough to have cultivated the extraordinary patience needed […]