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How to Grow Caladiums in East Texas

Overview: Caladiums are grown primarily for their vibrant, heart-shaped leaves in shades of red, pink, green, and white. These tropical plants are well-suited to East Texas gardens if given proper care, especially in shaded areas where many flowering plants struggle. Though most gardeners grow them as annuals, they are tuberous perennials that can be saved and replanted yearly. Light Requirements Caladiums thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal…
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Celebrate Learn About Composting Day – May 29th, 2025

Overview Every year on May 29th, gardeners and environmentalists across the country recognize Learn About Composting Day—a day dedicated to educating people about the importance of composting and encouraging sustainable practices at home and in the garden. Whether you are a seasoned grower or just starting out, this day is a reminder that healthy soil and thriving plants begin with what we put back into the earth. Composting is one…
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How to Grow Plumbago in East Texas

Overview Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), sometimes called skyflower, is a heat-tolerant perennial shrub known for its powder-blue blooms. Native to South Africa, it thrives in the warm, sunny climate of East Texas and is ideal for adding soft color and structure to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its sprawling habit makes it excellent for covering bare spots or trailing over edges. Light Requirements Plumbago thrives in full sun, although it will…
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The Gen1 Homemade Succulent Soil

We all understand how difficult it can be to keep succulents alive, and it is even harder to keep them thriving. The biggest factor at play in allowing your succulents to thrive is the soil, because soil holds the key to root growth, nutrient supply. and much more. The soil can either help water flow through the roots like a refreshing drink or let it build up in the pot…
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Mother’s Day Sale

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out our wide selection of DISCOUNTED flowering plants. We have roses, bougainvillea, petunia hanging baskets, purslane hanging baskets, succulents, and more! We even have a few vegetable plants left for those late planters. Come on out to 2081 FM 2713 in Nacogdoches, from 11:00-5:00 on May 8th-10th.

How to Prune Tomatoes

Pruning Tomatoes and Growing Them Successfully in East Texas Tomatoes are a staple in many home gardens, and for good reason—they are productive, versatile, and relatively easy to grow with the right care. In East Texas, our warm climate allows for a long growing season, but high humidity and pests can pose challenges. Proper pruning is one of the best ways to keep your tomato plants healthy and productive. How…
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The Gen1 Exclusive Heirloom Petunias

Last year, I stumbled upon something remarkable—something that had been quietly thriving for decades, unnoticed by most. It was a small group of petunias growing wild in my great aunt’s backyard. Their blooms came in shades of pink, white, and purple, weaving themselves through the grass and brush like they had always belonged there. Curious and intrigued, I asked if I could take one home to study. She happily agreed,…
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Vegetable and Flower Sale

This is the last vegetable sale of the season! Come on out April 26th-28th for the final vegetable sale before the summer. We have three varieties of tomatoes, and three varieties of peppers, as well as several flowers for Mother’s Day! We hope to see you there. Gen1 Greenhouse is located at: 2081 FM 2713, Nacogdoches, TX.Contact us at: +1 (936) 800-7350, or info@gen1greenhouse.com. Hours: Saturday; 10:00-6:00, Sunday; 1:00-4:00, Monday;…
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Memorial Day Sale!

Get ready for our biggest sale of the year! In honor of Memorial Day, and the tax-free weekend for plant products, from May 23rd-25th the greenhouse will be open with our largest selection of plants you have seen yet. We will have things such as: Salvia, Lantana, Hanging Baskets, Indoor plants, Succulents, and so much more. Not to mention, by simply visiting the sale, you can be entered to win…
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Vegetable Sale!

Join us April 19th-20th at the greenhouse for our vegetable sale! We will have a large selection of vegetables, including three varieties of tomatoes, and three varieties of peppers – Not to mention the wide variety of succulents and other ornamental plants as well! Stay tuned to our social pages for more information, and make sure to tell a friend! We hope to see you here at the greenhouse, 2081…
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