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Yep, sure did, but the fall is when to think about spring bulbs! Tulips, crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and allium are bulbs that need a cold period to set blooms. The warming soils in spring trigger the bulbs to wake up and make their magic. It's important to plant them at the specified depth in a sunny area. Water the soil in the winter if it hasn't snowed for a few weeks. Get your bulbs soon-…

The first indications of fall are here and we're ready. Cooler days and chilly nights are ahead prompting us to change into warmer layers and introduce spicier flavors and scents to our homes. Chiles are roasting and mingling with the smells of spent leaves and fall mums, a favorite of many of us at Spencer's. Chile roasting is in high gear, roasting every flavor- mild Sonora, low/medium Anaheim, medium New Mexico, medium/hot Big Jim, and…

From now until after Thanksgiving, we will be closed on Sundays. Our hardworking employees deserve some much-needed extra time off from a busy few months. We'll resume opening on Sundays for the holiday season. Thanks for understanding! Our fall mums and pansies are in and looking gorgeous! Pansies love cooler weather and will pop up through the winter and spring snow. If there's no snow and it's above freezing (like much of the Colorado winters),…

If you think gardening season is over... it's not! Today, September 1st, marks the first day of our end-of-summer Spencer Buck Days! You've collected Spencer Bucks all year (maybe you even have some from past years!) and your time to save is finally here! We invite you to browse our shelves for things you've always wanted- a good seed starting kit, new pruners, a perennial that you've had your eye on but said "not this…

Late summer is upon us and produce is coming in by the bushels! Alberta freestone peaches, Olathe and Pueblo corn, Grand Junction tomatoes, Green River (Utah), Pueblo, and Rocky Ford melons, and more are coming in fresh each week. Frozen pie cherries are in, and one of our favorite parts of the season is here... chile roasting! Most varieties are available by the bag and bushel but give us a call before you come to…

Early produce is coming in and it's finally feeling like summer! Right now and while supplies last, Colorado cherries are only $4.98 per pound! We hit the jackpot and it's delicious! Early corn is here, signaling the best days of grilling and summer get-togethers are ahead. Even though the corn is a little young, it's still sweet and perfect for side dishes. Apricots are in and will only get better over the next couple of…

Spencer Buck Days are Here!  Do you remember getting all the light blue Bucks you got all season long with your purchases? Put them in your wallet and head to Spencer’s Lawn and Garden Centers to spend them! From now until July 9th, use them just like cash for up to 50% of your purchases!  What can you use them for? Just about everything in the store!  Have you been eyeing a new fountain, garden…

You can significantly improve your garden's overall health and yield by using the right fertilizer, even in challenging weather conditions. To enjoy a bountiful harvest from your home vegetable garden and a lush, colorful flower bed, keep it well-fertilized! Temperature fluctuations and rainy weather can stress plants, affecting their nutrient uptake and metabolism. Plants may be stunted, small, and fail to produce flowers and fruits. During these times, plants often require additional nutrients to support their growth,…

This month has been a wild ride of rain and storms. If you’re noticing that your garden isn’t taking off as quickly as usual, you’re not alone. Tomato plants, which usually thrive in our late spring and early summer climate, remain small and unproductive. Flowers that love sunny days and warm temperatures might look stunted and downright sad. We’re seeing these issues across the city. We need the moisture to quench the parched areas of…

Did Mother's Day sneak up on you? It's ok, we're here for you!Our selection of hanging baskets, moss hanging baskets, tub geraniums, roses, annuals, perennials, tools, feeders, fountains, statues, trees, shrubs, and fun garden art pretty much guarantees that Mom will have a bright and beautiful day.If Mom loves our signature tub geraniums and hanging baskets, you need to get them quick! Once we are sold out, they're gone for the season.From vibrant and quirky…