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Want a garden buzzing with life?Join Bruce and Jacob as they share 5 pollinator-attracting perennials and explain why bees, butterflies and hummingbirds & other beneficial insects love them so much!In this video, we'll take a closer look at: Butterfly Milkweed, Salvia, Catmint, Agastache & Mountain Mint.These long-blooming perennials provide valuable food sources for pollinators throughout the growing season.Whether you're creating a dedicated pollinator garden or simply …

Join Tammy & Jacob as they take a colorful tour through our incredible geranium selection at Esbenshade’s! Geraniums hold a very special place in our history. They were the very first flower ever grown at Esbenshade’s, and they remain so iconic that they’re in our logo. In this video, you'll discover the unique characteristics of our most popular varieties, including classic upright Zonal Geraniums, heat-loving Caliente and Calliope Geraniums, elegant Martha …

Join Jacob and Jen as they explore our most popular tomato and pepper varieties so you can choose the best kind for your garden. In this video, you'll learn about beefsteak, cherry and specialty tomatoes, along with sweet and hot peppers ranging from crisp bell peppers to extra-spicy favorites. Discover flavors, heat levels and which varieties perform best for slicing, sauces, snacking, grilling and more. With 50+ tomato varieties and 30+ pepper varieties to choose from, we have …

Join Jacob for a quick look at the incredible variety of vegetable plants now available at Esbenshade’s, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and more. Whether you're starting your first garden or planting your biggest one yet, now is the perfect time to grow. Need help knowing when to plant outdoors?View our transplant guide: { "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-ec25e791-5294-4ec8-b089-0c3823ee541d" } } …

We brought this Master Gardner Elevated Garden Table to life by planting it with a mix of colorful florals and fresh herbs! This elevated planter stands at a comfortable working height, making planting and harvesting easier without the need to bend or kneel. Its raised design is ideal for patios, decks or small outdoor spaces, and it also helps improve drainage compared to in-ground beds. To get started, we filled the bed with three 44-quart bags of Esbenshade’s Potting Mix …