Greener Times Ahead

Fake Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana photos abound on the interwebs

Have you ever come across images of neon blue ice cream bananas online and wondered if they were real? The truth is, those vibrant blue hues are often the result...

28-Day Banana Plant Time-Lapse: Banana Fuel fertilizer vs. plain water

I ran a test comparing growth rates between two banana plants: one irrigated with Banana Fuel fertilizer and one with plain water, and shot a 28-day time-lapse. The results surprised...

How far are we from growing plants on the moon?

Two years ago, researchers from the University of Florida proved you can grow plants in Moon soil, marking a significant achievement in lunar and space exploration. Their study published in the...

This powerful company doesn't want you drinking Yaupon Holly

In the late 1700s, the plant known as Yaupon Holly faced a tumultuous journey filled with controversy and setbacks. The East India Company, a powerful entity at the time, launched...

I raised an Ice Cream Banana to maturity in 11 months — in Jersey!

Our friend Jennifer shares her success in growing an Ice Cream (Blue Java) banana plant to maturity in just 11 months using Wellspring Gardens' Banana Fuel, a vital fertilizer that helped...

Wellspring Gardens Founder: Donovan K. Baltich ‘85: Cultivating Horticultural Roots at Florida Southern College

Wellspring Gardens founder Donovan K. Baltich, was recently featured in an article from his alma mater, Florida Southern College, in recognition of his business success and effect in the community....

This is what a fatal dose of plant fertilizer looks like

When it comes to caring for your plants, providing them with the right amount of fertilizer is crucial. However, it's easier to overdose a plant on fertilizer than you might...

Spanish moss isn't Spanish and isn't moss. It's a bromeliad and it’s related to what fruiting plant??

Did you know that Spanish Moss, also known as Tillandsia usneoides, is closely related to pineapple plants? This unexpected connection may come as a surprise to many, given the stark...

Thailand Giant baby quadruples in size in just 4 weeks: Plant parent chronicle

One of our loyal customers, Bradley E. Watson, bought a baby Thailand Giant Elephant Ear from us and has watched it quadruple in size in just 1 month. Not only did he...

What's the deal with distilled water and carnivorous plants?

When caring for carnivorous plants like sundews and venus fly traps, it is crucial to provide them with the right type of water. These unique plants have specific requirements that...

How much should I be watering my plants?

When it comes to watering your plants, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Many factors come into play, such as the type of plant, the environment it's in, and the type...

A man holds up a barbados cherry and a navel orange to compare the size of the two fruits. One barbados cherry, while tiny in comparison with a navel orange, contains as much vitamin C as the latter.

One Barbados Cherry contains as much Vitamin C as a whole navel orange

When it comes to getting your daily dose of Vitamin C, most people immediately think of oranges. However, there is another fruit that surpasses oranges in its Vitamin C content...