We have a new, smaller bag of Metro Mix soil. It is a 1.5 cu. ft. bag which is much lighter than our 2.8 cu. ft. bag. Both size bags are available for delivery or pick up.
We’re looking forward to a nice weekend. Don’t forget, we “Spring Forward” this Sunday at 2a.m. I’m sure nobody in this business fusses about losing an hour of sleep because that means Spring is beginning! Here’s a look at what’s available and what’s to come…
I know, I know, we missed Throwback Thursday, so that’s why we’re doing Flashback Friday. Here it is, our nursery in 2008! 6 years makes a big difference. Less tables, less greenhouses, different employees, etc.
We are OPEN today! You can still call in orders for the rest of the week. We should be on normal delivery schedule for Thursday-Saturday.
In other news, we got some new aerial pictures of our nursery! For all of those that don’t have the opportunity to come here and see our operation, this is for you! This view is looking at the front our nursery. That’s the Mississippi River behind us.
Starting from the left, is Field 1. That field normally holds large annual crops like Pansies and Violas and specialty items (collection pots, grass, gallon pots, mums). The three long greenhouses directly behind it usually hold specialties such as Poinsettias and Caladiums. The three small houses behind those are the Petunia houses. To the right is the germination house where everything we seed goes to sprout. Continuing on is where most of the vegetables are held. The open fields in the middle right section hold Snapdragons, perennials, and TONS of gallon pots. The remaining open fields are used for Shrubs, Grasses, Irises, Agapanthus, etc. I bet we can all guess what’s held in the extra-protected greenhouses in the back right corner, right? Ferns of course! The buildings in the center are production and maintenance buildings. You can’t see me waving from the office because it’s blocked by the trees. Shucks.
So, that’s your tour of Langridge Plant Sales in a picture! Maybe one day we’ll have a virtual tour for you. I don’t like being on camera, so I’ll have to convince Tony to be your tour guide on a sunny day, but I promise to try and tackle that very soon. If you ever get the chance to come out and visit us, our customers and potential customers are ALWAYS welcome. It truly is an experience to see it for yourself.
Geraniums and Baskets are taking over a few greenhouses. We can’t wait until they’re all in full color!
Check out our new piece of equipment, the “Plug Puncher”. This machine punches plants directly into our 4″ trays and vegetable 48s right from the plug tray. This crop of petunias was planted with this machine and look good so far!
Remember those Cyclamen we sold out of in December? Well Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we just got another shipment of RED and WHITE Cyclamen. Get yours before they’re gone!
It’s not too late to get an interview today! Stop in before 4PM to fill out an app and get an interview. Our address is 14655 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA. Call 504-656-2162 if you have any questions or need directions.
Caladium bulbs have arrived! 4″ flats are being planted this week. They should be ready some time in March. We will have Candidum, Aaron, White Christmas, Carolyn Wharton, Fannie Munson, Pink Beauty, Postman Joyner, and Red Flash.
We should get our second shipment late next month. There will be more of those same colors in 4″ plus White Wing, Florida Sweetheart, and White Christmas in 6″ pots.
Both sizes are available for booking now!
Here’s a look back at past Caladium crops.
