Here's a secret for you. Any serious gardener in the Philly area knows that a pilgrimage to Lancaster County is a rite of spring. Gardner's call it "the tour" and Wayside is on it. Others are Briar Rose, Black Creek, Horst's, and Martin's. These are all Mennonite/Amish owned businesses in the wilds of Eastern Lancaster County. They are hidden out on back roads surrounded by farm land. Be sure to break out your GPS.
So why would you drive all the way out there? Two of my favorite words are quality and price, that's why. Any gardener will notice the quality difference right away but the prices are amazing. You can expect anywhere from one third to even one half less than prices on plants in the Philly area.
So fill up your car or SUV and let your green thumb have a great head start. read more