Backyard Creations

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Come enjoy a foot soak and a cup of tea
Open until 3:00 😊

04/19/2026

10:00-3:00 today

4/19
Come blend some tea, enjoy a foot soak and a cup of tea 😊
10:00am-3:00pm

04/18/2026

First dandelion root and leaf of the season 😊

04/17/2026

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Signs of spring alert! Fiddleheads are the frizzy furls of a young fern preparing to unroll into a fresh frond. Most species of ferns go through this brief stage, which gets its name from its resemblance to the coiled end of a string instrument.

In folklore, ferns are often described as possessing magical qualities because of their “invisible” reproduction. Having been around for 300+ million years (well before the dinosaurs!), this ancient group of plants preceded flowering species and instead reproduces with spores. These spores can be spotted on the underside of the fern’s fronds after the fiddlehead unfurls.

Special note: many of NY’s native ferns are protected species and should never be taken from the wild unless you have the permission of the landowner. Please admire only with your eyes. While some species of fiddleheads are edible, not all species can be safely consumed. Pro tip: NEVER ingest any wild plant that has not been safely identified by an expert first.

Check out the comments for more info on New York State’s protected plants 👇

04/16/2026

Save the Date! The Garden Club is pleased to announce the date for this year's Secret Garden Tour!

04/16/2026

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