New Plants for 2026
It’s that time of year! Spring is on the way, the 2026 Reference Guide is at the printers, we will give a shout out when it arrives. Until then, here…
Pet safe houseplants.
Do your cats and dogs sometimes nibble your plants? Here is a list of pet friendly houseplants for you to consider. African Violet Boston Fern Echeveria Parlor Palm Peperomia, many…
Perennial Plant of the Year 2026
The Perennial Plant Association is pleased to announce the 2026 Perennial Plant of the
O’Donal’s is Open Year Round
Yes, O’Donal’s is open all year! After a short break from Christmas to New Year’s, O’Donal’s Gift & Garden will re-open on Jannuary 2nd, 2026. Houseplants, pottery, potting soil, bird…
Nursery is closing at 4:30
O’Donal’s Nursery will be closing at 4:30 until our holiday hours begin on Nov. 28. O’Donal’s Gift & Garden will be open regular hours.
Bonsai
Bonsai Plants, Pottery, Fertilizers, Soil all 25% off Treat yourself to a bonsai! We have a large selection of both tropical and temperate bonsai plants, professional training pots, and tools…
What does drought tolerant mean?
What’s The Deal With Drought Tolerant Plants? Much of Maine is in a drought. Are you thinking about adding some drought tolerant plants to your garden this year? Here’s…
What is cross pollination?
In order for your fruit trees and shrubs to grow delicious apples, pears, and blueberries, they need to be pollinated. Pollination occurs when trees flower and pollen is transferred from…
New Product Highlight: Standard Biocarbon (SBC) Inoculated Biochar
There is new technology in soil amendment, and it’s called biochar. Biochar is a type of processed plant matter rich in carbon, similar in appearance to charcoal. It is produced by burning…
Winter damage.
Wind, sun, drought conditions the previous season, and fluctuating temperatures can all play a role in winter damage of plants. Often, plants showing winter damage recover. In a few weeks,…