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Green signifies the long awaited
arrival of spring, the lushness of the growing season, and the
urgent need to be environmentally responsible. For the past 24
years, our practices at Cider Hill Gardens have always been green,
as that is where our hearts and minds have always been!
We are
completely chemical free—our own soil mix is organically-based using
Vermont Compost, loam, leaf mold, peat, perlite, RootShield, and
other organic amendments. Our young plants are also fed fish, kelp
and bone meal, which they thrive on. We pride ourselves on raising
strong, healthy, and vibrant plants, and work to educate our
customers on best growing practices for the plant collections we
offer. We invite you to pick up free plant literature and join us
for our series of free garden talks described below.
Happy green gardening, Gary and Sarah
Milek. |
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OPEN 10 - 6
Thursday - Monday

CLOSED
Tuesday & Wednesday

MAY – OCTOBER
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BECOME A CIDER HILL GREEN GARDENER!
Earn discounts off
plant purchases, be eligible for early bird and
member specials, attend lunches in the garden
and more. It's free!
Details here. |
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THURS May 1 |
GARDENS OPEN FOR THE SEASON!
For inspiration meander through well-established display gardens
nestled within our wild apple orchard, woodlands and fields. For
your plant needs we specialize in collections of
Primroses,
Woodland Plants,
Peonies,
Daylilies and
Hostas, as well as, a wide
selection of herbs and perennials for sale.
Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. |
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SUN May 11 |
MOTHER'S DAY—A PLANT FOR MOTHER &
GUIDED WILD FLOWER WALK, 10 am–5 pm. Wildflower and Primrose walk at
2 pm
Stroll the garden paths, smell the apple blossoms, and view
Primroses and early Woodland Flowers. Pick up a free plant for
Mother (while supplies last). We offer an extensive collection of
Primroses and Woodland Flowers for purchase. |
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SUN May 18 |
DESIGN A SPRING GARDEN
11:30 pm–1 pm Free Talk & tour
Learn about early spring perennials, including Woodlanders,
Primroses and Wildflowers. Why "sighting" your garden is important
and what plants grow best in what conditions. Take a guided tour of
our gardens to see how we have solved (or not solved) our design
challenges. Please pre-register, 800-232-4337. |
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FRI – MON
May 23-26 |
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HERB SALE!
Having grown herbs for more than 30 years, they are dear to our
hearts. Herbs flavor, heal, and affect us with their aromas. We grow
Bay Laurel, Lavenders, Rosemarys and many others. With every
purchase of herbs receive a free How to Grow Herbs tip sheet.
With plant purchases over $100 receive a free 17.5” x 29” Culinary
Herbs print by Gary Milek. |
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THURS – SAT
June 12-14 |
PEONY DAYS
10 am Daily Talk: Learn about the different varieties, how to
grow herbaceous and tree peonies, and when to dig and divide them.
11 am Daily Tour: As we tour the gardens, view singles,
semi-doubles, doubles, anemone, Japanese and tree peonies from our
large collection of nearly 100 varieties.
Look for DAILY CHANGING SPECIALS—Pick up our Growing
Peonies tip sheets and enjoy light refreshments. |
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THURS – MON
July 11–Aug 18 |
DRAWING SHOW in the GALLERY: GARY
MILEK~ FORTY YEARS OF WORK IN PROGRESS
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11 , 4–7 pm
Enjoy a rare opportunity to view sketches, studies and drawings
spanning forty years of Gary Milek’s art career and life. A tribute
to his personal reverence for the natural world, this show will
include Gary’s landscape drawings and botanical sketches, as well as
seldom seen portraits from the artist’s personal collection.
www.garymilek.com |
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THURS – SAT
July 24-26 |
DAYLILY DAYS
10 am Daily Talk: Learn how to grow Daylilies, when to dig and
divide, the differences between the many varieties, and what that
means for your garden.
11 am Daily Tour: take a guided tour of our Daylily fields
and gardens to see over 100 varieties and shapes, from trumpet,
recurved, triangular, circular, star, spider, double, double
hose-in-hose, or ruffed in a vast array of colors and patterns
(called bands, halos, eyes, or watermarks).
Look for DAILY CHANGING SPECIALS—Pick up our Growing
Daylilies tip sheets and enjoy light refreshments. |
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THURS –
SAT
Aug 14-16 |
HOSTA DAYS
10 am Daily Talk: Learn how to grow Hostas, when to dig and
divide, and the differences between the many varieties.
11 am Daily Garden Tour: From our large collection of over
100 varieties view mature specimens, from miniature to huge, in a
garden setting and observe the many leaf forms ranging from
variegated to quilted, cupped, puckered, or even frilly pie crust
edges.
Look for DAILY CHANGING SPECIALS—Pick up our Growing
Hostas tip sheets and enjoy light refreshments. |
November & December: Open
Friday–Sunday, and by appointment.
To view Gary Milek’s work, visit
www.garymilek.com |