Smokey’s Update 5/1/2019 – Order Fulfillment Walkthrough

May 1, 2019 | Blog

Am I the only one that feels like there is an epic battle between old man winter and mother nature?  While Saturday was beautiful, sunny and warm here in Michigan we woke Sunday to snow covering everything.  Since then it has been raining off and on.  I think mother...

Smokey’s Update 4/24/2019

Apr 24, 2019 | Blog

It is official!  After noticing the increase in sounds from the woods now the roar of lawn mowers in the neighborhood is in the air.  What could represent the beginning of time spent outdoors more than that?  At Smokey’s Gardens we have 70 acres to tend so we...

Smokey’s Update 4/17/2019

Apr 17, 2019 | Blog

This past weekend was a perfect reflection of the transition from the cold, gray of winter to a view of the beautiful days that will be coming now with some regularity. Saturday it was in the 50’s and sunny here in southern Michigan. It was the ideal opportunity...

Spring has sprung!

Apr 10, 2019 | Blog

You can tell Spring is here by the noises coming from the woods at Smokey’s Gardens.  It’s as though there is a regular celebration taking place out there as evidenced by the seemingly overnight increase in volume.  Watching the daylilies break through the...

It’s All in the Eyes

Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized

Of all the parts of a daylily, the eye makes a statement, whether it be subtle or striking. With such a large variety of cultivars here at Smokey’s Gardens, we thought we would share a few with you that represent some of the most gorgeous ‘eyed’ daylilies. If you are...

Weeds, Weeds and More Weeds

Mar 27, 2019 | Blog, Guides, Landscaping, Uncategorized

With springtime comes the buds and blossoms on trees and flowers. Unfortunately, they are not the only foliage that begins to make an appearance. Weeds, weeds and more weeds once again take up residence in lawns and gardens everywhere. Of course, if you have a lawn...