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Did you know that hummingbirds remember where the good food is? If you set up a feeder in the past, they will look for it during their migration! It's the perfect time to get on their Grubhub map! The most common hummingbirds in our region are Broad-tailed, Rufous, Black-chinned, and Calliope Hummingbirds. You might hear them before you see them, as male Broad-tailed hummingbirds make the distinctive high-pitch chirping buzz noise as they zoom along.…

Join Fertilome expert Daniel Chimeno to learn about tomato success! Everything you need to know from soil to fertilizing to pruning will be addressed. Bring your questions and issues from years past, and every level of gardener is welcome! Daniel is engaging and passionate about gardening and the products he represents. His friendly expertise feels like an effortless conversation while you learn and get inspired. April 27th, 1:00 Tejon location 1430 S. Tejon St. Register…

It's the middle of April... did you miss the seed starting boat? Great news- No! In fact, starting seeds now rather than mid-March means that your plants might not get leggy or overwhelmingly large before it's time to put them outside. We're about 6 weeks from our average last frost, and time still is on your side. Outdoors, sow your peas, lettuces, carrots, beets, parsley, and cilantro. They love cooler weather so you won't need…

It's nearly time for our annual Garden Success Show! Make plans to come to our Fountain location on March 8th, 9th, and 10th for full days of FREE activities, seminars, and beautiful garden displays! Celebrate our 90th anniversary with special sales, promotions, and gifts. Meet vendors from around the country, explore our transformed garden center, and attend free seminars covering various gardening topics. Click here for our full list of seminars and to register. It's…

Thanksgiving is here! Do you have pies? We do! In lots of flavors, too... Apple Berry Medley Blackberry Black Cherry Cherry CranApple Peach Pumpkin Raspberry Peach Rhubarb Strawberry Rhubarb ~Thaw & Serve~ Chocolate Silk Coconut Cream Key Lime You can serve everyone's favorite kind of pie at your feast and not be in the kitchen for hours. Pick up some special extras for your table- jams for a baked brie, ciders and locally made sodas…

We have a great sale on many products throughout the store happening until September 30th! Take 40% off all pottery, statuary, fountains, birdbaths, roses, and nursery stock! It's a great time to get those accent pieces you've wanted for your garden or patio. Roses, shrubs, and trees thrive when planted now because the soil is still warm for root growth and the cooler days mean less transplant shock. Remember to water well through the winter…

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…