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»  12/1/09 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

There were no correct entries for our November Perennial of the month, so we will hold this POTM over for December, with our gift card prize going from $20 to $25 for the first person correctly identify it. Take a guess!

»  11/19/09 :: TRIP and VIP reminder ::

Just a reminder for the upcoming 2010 season, we honor TRIP gift cards and VIP certificates for area schools and their tuition assistance programs. Be sure to stock up in the off-season so you're ready when spring arrives! If you want more details, ask your school how to order W.W. cards and certificates, or feel free to contact us and we'll help you out.

»  11/16/09 :: 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen their Perennial Plant of the Year for 2010... Baptisia australis. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Baptisia australis is one of those plants. This large-scale plant is a native, and is extremely tough and easy-to-grow. It is perfectly at home in any garden as a focal point, as a backdrop in a border garden, or in mass plantings for large areas. Baptisia produces blue-green foliage and sturdy stalks in late spring and early summer (May-June in our area) topped by indigo-blue spikes of flowers. These flowers give way to blackish seed pods that stay attractive all summer. It grows about 36-48", and spreads/clumps out by about the the same 36-48". Baptisia australis prefers at least a half-day of sun or more to flower well. Care-free, showy, hardy, and unique... Baptisia australis (and most other Baptisia varieties) are all of these. W.W. plans to again carry the australis and other varieties of Baptisia for 2010, so keep them in mind for something different. (You can find past POTY nominations by clicking here, and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)

»  11/2/09 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

There were many entries this month, but "fraven08" was the first to correcty identify our October POTM as Delphinium (we would have accepted any species, but it was a photo of a grandiflorum mixed variety). Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who participated. A new Perennial of the Month contest is posted now, check it out here.

»  10/26/09 :: W.W. closes for 2009 ::

Our garden center is now officially closed for the season, and we will be opening our doors again next April as usual, probably around April 16. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us, and for the opportunity to serve you. We continually update our website during our "off" months, so keep checking back for new features, specials, or to ask us a question or two. Have a great winter, and we will see you in 2010!

»  10/1/09 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

Very few guesses this past month, but we did get a correct entry for our September POTM from "timiet" identifying it as Anacyclus depressus. Thank you for those who participated, your new Perennial of the Month contest is posted (easy!), check it out here.

»  9/1/09 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

There were no correct entries for our August Perennial of the month, so we are holding this one over for September, with our gift card prize going from $20 to $25 for the first person correctly identify it. Good luck!

»  8/1/09 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

We didn't have too many correct entries this month, but "hulsebus1" (one of our "regulars") was the first to correctly guess our July POTM as Primula capitata 'Salvana'. Thank you to all who participated this past month, your new Perennial of the Month contest is posted, check it out here.

»  7/1/09 :: Now on Twitter ::

W.W. is now on Twitter! Feel free to follow us at our Twitter page with this convenient way to stay updated with W.W.!

»  7/1/09 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations to "itprom" for being the first to correctly guess our June POTM as Fallopia aubertii (Silver Lace Vine). Thank you to all who participated again this past month. A new Perennial of the Month contest is posted, check it out here.

»  6/29/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Cheryl Reiffer of Jenison was picked as our 10th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  6/23/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Dave Seldomridge of Jenison was picked as our 9th weekly winner, and he will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  6/15/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Janet Deater of Dorr was picked as our 8th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  6/8/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Mary Ellen Bouwkamp of Hudsonville was picked as our 7th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  6/1/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Mary Bennett of Allegan was picked as our 6th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  6/1/09 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

We did not receive any correct entries to our May Perennial of the Month contest, so we are holding it over for June, with the gift card prize going up to $30. Check it out again here.

»  5/25/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Luanne Hindenach of Jenison was picked as our 5th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/23/09 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will have special Memorial Day hours on Monday, May 25, from 9am to 6pm. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/18/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Thelma Terpstra of Zeeland was picked as our 4th weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/11/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Tom Meisch of Muskegon was picked as our 3rd weekly winner, and he will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/4/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Joyce Kingma of Grand Rapids was picked as our 2nd weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/1/09 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

There were quite a few entries again this month, even a few people entered more than once (reminder, only your first answer counts). The first person to correctly identify our April POTM was "mmw_bfly", also a past winner back in 2005. For those keeping track, the POTM was Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' or Porcelain Berry. Congratulations, mmw_bfly's gift card will be sent out, and the rest of you may check out our May POTM, now posted online.

»  5/1/09 :: May hours ::

Our May store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday 9am-8pm, and closed Sunday. We will also have special hours for Mother's Day on May 9 (8am-9pm), and Memorial Day (9am-6pm).

»  4/27/09 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Sheryll Duthler of Hudsonville was picked as our 1st weekly winner, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  4/22/09 :: 2009 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past week for our Spring Opening. Thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

New Garden Bench:

Irma Ferroli : Grand Rapids

$10 gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:

Carol Boonstra : Jenison

Vi Buist : Jenison

Bob Durdle : Holland

Bruce Duthler : Hudsonville

Diane Kasperlik : Byron Center

Kaye Keller : Grandville

Scott Miller : Jenison

Carol Ritsema : Zeeland

Karen Westhuis : Hudsonville

Heather Woodworth : Grandville

»  4/20/09 :: 2009 Spring Opening begins a new season ::

Another Spring Opening is in the books with many return and new customers visiting us again this year. We couldn't have asked for better weather again this year with temps in the 70's, and we thank everyone for coming out to join us in beginning the 2009 season. We will be announcing our Spring Opening prize winners in the next week... stay tuned!

»  4/17/09 :: WE'RE OPEN for 2009! April hours ::

We are now open for the 2009 season! Our April store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We look forward to another great year serving you!

»  4/15/09 :: 2009 Catalog revised ::

The online version of our 2009 Perennial Catalog, has been revised with new varieties added. Keep checking back as we are still adding varieties to this year's edition...

»  4/6/09 :: 2009 Catalog posted online ::

We have posted our first edition of our 2009 Perennial Catalog, which lists what we plan to begin the 2009 season with. (Many more varieties will be available later in the season which are not listed.) Keep checking back as we are still adding varieties to this year's edition...

»  4/1/09 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

Many correct entries this past month as it was an easy one. "jtgrr" was the first to correctly guess our March POTM as Asclepias tuberosa, and is a repeat winner from 2007. Congratulations! Thank you to all who participated, April's POTM is now online for you to check out...

»  3/25/09 :: 2009 Spring Opening announced ::

We are planning our 2009 Spring Opening for April 17 & 18. Enjoy 10% off your entire purchase (including gift cards if you're not quite ready to plant), prizes, refreshments, and a taste of Spring that you can find nowhere else! See you then!

»  3/2/09 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

Numerous entries were made to our February Perennial of the Month contest, but only one was specific enough to win... congratulations to "cmoody53" for correctly identifying it as Hibiscus 'Blue River II'. Thank you to all who participated, a new (and easy!) POTM is now online, try again!

»  2/24/09 :: New/updated perennial websites ::

If you're looking for some great perennial plant sites to visit and learn from, check out Designer Collection Plants and the new Perennial Resource sites. With loads of info and great pictures, these sites are the source for what's going on in new perennial varieties and information.

»  2/2/09 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

We finally received a correct answer to our Perennial of the Month contest. Congratulations to "fraven08" who was the first to correctly identify it as Euphorbia myrsinites. Our monthly gift card prize goes back to $20 for February's contest, check it out here. Thank you to all who participated!

»  1/2/09 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

Happy New year to you all! We did not receive any correct entries again for December's Perennial of the Month contest, so we will be holding over the contest for one more month, with the gift card prize now going to $30. Check it out here.

»  12/1/08 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

It looks as though we have stumped you all again with our Perennial of the Month contest. We will be holding over the contest for another month, with the gift card prize now going to $25. Don't worry, it's not too hard if you look closely... check it out here.

»  11/10/08 :: W.W. closes for 2008 ::

Our garden center is now officially closed for the season, and we will be opening our doors again next April as usual, probably April 17. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us, and for the opportunity to serve you. We continually update our website during our "off" months, so keep checking back for new features, specials, or to ask us a question or two. Have a great winter, and we will see you in 2009!

»  11/1/08 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

A few correct guesses this month, but "kilson" was the first to correctly identify our October Perennial of the Month, Polemonium caeruleum. November's POTM is now online, check it out here.

»  10/16/08 :: 2009 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen their Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009... Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. Tough to say (hah-kone-ee-kloe'-ah), but easy to understand why it was chosen. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. This ornamental grass continues that tradition. This variety of Japanese Forest Grass can be used in virtually any setting... as a specimen focal point, in mass plantings, random clumping throughout the garden, or even in containers. Its graceful arching branches with bright gold and green variegation resemble bamboo, and displays small tan "plumes" in late summer (August) and early fall (September). It grows about 12-18", and spreads slowly to about 18-24". Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' does best with at least some shade during the day, but will tolerate sun if given enough moisture. Sometimes ornamental grasses do not get their full respect, but if you're looking for a care-free plant that provides a perfect color accent and uniqueness to any garden or container, plan on picking up a few in 2009 as W.W. will have plenty for you to choose from. (You can find past POTY nominations by clicking here, and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)

»  10/1/08 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

We had a few good guesses, but no correct entries were made for our September Perennial of the Month. We will be holding over the contest for another month, with the gift card prize now going to $25 to the first person who can correctly ID it here.

»  9/2/08 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

Many general guesses were submitted this past month for our August Perennial of the Month contest, but only a few were close. Congratulations to "ggtyson" for correctly guessing it as Filipendula rubra 'Venusta.' Another POTM is now posted for September, check it out.

»  8/25/08 :: September hours announced ::

For September, we continue our hours with weekdays Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-4pm, and closed Sundays. We will also be open Labor Day 9am-3pm for your convenience. Stop in and check out our beautiful mum selection along with all of your favorite perennials and grasses.

»  8/4/08 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

As promised, it was an easy one this past month with many entries received. The first and most accurate response was by "wiersmal" correctly identifying it as Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermore'. Another easy POTM is now online, check it out.

»  8/1/08 :: August hours announced ::

For August, we are scaling back our hours a bit. Weekdays Mon-Fri will be 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-4pm, and closed Sundays as usual. We are still going strong with a great selection, and also are beginning to bring out our fall garden mums. Stop in and see what we have to offer!

»  7/1/08 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

We received quite a few correct answers on this one, but "mmbbdirt" was the first to correctly guess our June POTM as Hypericum calycinum. A super EASY photo for our July POTM is now online, check it out.

»  7/1/08 :: July hours announced ::

July hours will remain the same as June, weekdays Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and closed Sundays as usual. Special July 4 hours will be 9am-3pm for those who need this day off to get some more planting done. We still have a great selection!

»  6/25/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Bob DePree of Jenison was picked as our 4th weekly winner in June, and he will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville for your chance to win!

»  6/16/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Dave VanderMarkt of Grandville was picked as our 3rd weekly winner in June, and he will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville for your chance to win!

»  6/9/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Stan Roth of Hudsonville was picked as our 2nd weekly winner in June, and he will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville for your chance to win!

»  6/4/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Phyllis Dykhouse of Hudsonville was picked as our 1st weekly winner in June, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville for your chance to win!

»  6/2/08 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

We thought May's Perennial of the Month contest would be easy, but we only received a few truly correct answers. Congratulations goes to "brenig" for being the first to correctly guess our May POTM as Lavandula augustifolia 'Munstead'. (We would have accepted just "Lavandula," but "brenig" nailed it!) June's POTM is now online, check it out.

»  6/1/08 :: June hours announced ::

Please take notice our hours for June, as we will be open weekdays Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and closed Sundays as usual. Also, we are always re-stocking with fresh annuals and perennials... if you think the "pick" is gone, think again!

»  5/26/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Amanda Johnson of Byron Center was picked as our 4th weekly winner in May, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville for your last chance to win in May!

»  5/20/08 :: Display Garden photos updated ::

With the cooler than normal temperatures this season, our display gardens have been slow to show color. But we now have some photos uploaded, see what's blooming in our display gardens now!

»  5/20/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Elaine Kouw of West Olive was picked as our 3rd weekly winner in May, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/19/08 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open on Monday, May 26, from 9am to 6pm. These business hours are the result of customer requests, and not intended to dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/14/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

Ruth Timmer of Jenison was picked as our 2nd weekly winner in May, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/7/08 :: Weekly winner announced ::

MaryAnn Conklin of Byron Center was picked as our 1st weekly winner in May, and she will receive a $25 gift card. Visit us at W.W. Greenhouses in Hudsonville and register to win... a new winner picked every week!

»  5/1/08 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

Another easy one this past month for our Perennial of the Month contest. "pattinabinish" was the first to correctly identify April's POTM as Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegata,' and his/her gift card is on the way. For the rest of you, May's POTM is now online!

»  4/26/08 :: 2008 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past week for our Spring Opening. Thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

Black Victorian Iron Bench:

Jim Jarosch : Grandville

$25 gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:

Elaine Bates : Rockford

Jay Kuiper : Hudsonville

Jody Clements : Big Rapids

Brenda Powell : Hudsonville

»  4/25/08 :: Previous survey results ::

From July of 2007 thru April of 2008, we ran the following survey :

"When shopping for perennials, how would you prefer them to be arranged in our store, so you can easily find what you are looking for?"

»  54%  ::  alphabetically (common or botanical name)

»  32%  ::  by bloom time (spring, summer, fall)

»  9%  ::  by color

»  5%  ::  makes no difference to me

Thank you to all who participated. Our next survey is now online, check it out!

»  4/22/08 :: 2008 Spring Opening a success ::

Perfect weather dominated our opening weekend this year, bringing many faithful and new customers to W.W.. Bright sun and temps in the 70's really put people in the mood, and we thank you all for visiting us! We will be announcing our prize winners in the next week... stay tuned! (Some new photos are also available from our Spring Opening weekend.)

»  4/18/08 :: WE'RE OPEN! April hours ::

We are now open for the 2008 season! Our April store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We look forward to serving you in 2008!

»  4/1/08 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

We had many, MANY correct answers to our most recent POTM contest, thank you all for participating! "hulsebus1" was the first to correctly identify our March Perennial of the Month as Caryopteris. It was actually an old photo of C. x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue,' but we planned to accept any Caryopteris answer as the flowers are so similar to newer hybrids. Congratulations to "hulsebus1", and best of luck to the rest of you with our April POTM!

»  3/21/08 :: 2008 Spring Opening announced ::

We are planning our 2008 Spring Opening for April 18 & 19. Enjoy 10% off your entire purchase (including gift cards if you're not quite ready to plant), prizes, refreshments, and a taste of Spring that you can find nowhere else! See you then!

»  3/3/08 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations goes to "hutchi41" who was the first to correctly identify our POTM for February (Lewisia cotyledon). Test your knowledge at this month's POTM here (easy!).

»  2/26/08 :: Keeping the "GREEN" in W.W. Greenhouses ::

You hear about it everywhere, "green", "Green", "GREEN"! Everyone seems to be jumping on the Earth-friendly bandwagon, and to a certain extent, that's a good thing. Taking responsible care of our planet is what we all have been called to do. If the changes we make in our habits and uses are based on facts (instead of marketing, political, and/or other reasons), it's a very good thing.

However, at W.W., being "green" is not just something we are doing because it is currently popular in our society. We have taken numerous steps throughout the years to be more efficient and responsible in all aspects of our operation. Some of the steps we have taken in the past include :

»  Ebb/Flow Benching :: The benches we use in our garden center have shallow trays in which plants sit in. Water is pumped into these trays, flooding the entire bench. The plants then "wick" the water up through the soil in their pots. After a set time, the water is then drained away to a holding tank where it can be re-used again. We began using these benches in 1995. Using this method cuts down on labor costs, water use, and disease (which keeps our chemical and spraying costs lower).

»  Roof Vents :: In 1997, we installed roof vents in our garden center. The roof literally opens up when cooling is desired. Before roof vents, cooling was usually done with large exhaust fans which used a great deal of electricity compared to using roof vent assemblies.

»  Energy Curtain :: Also in 1997, we installed an energy curtain in one of our greenhouse ranges. This "curtain" closes during desired times to trap heat in the winter months and evenings. By doing this, less natural gas is used to heat during the more demanding cooler times. The curtain also can shade the area in the summer time, keeping it cooler. Plants do not normally need as much moisture when kept cooler, so water use and irrigation labor is further reduced.

»  Underground Heat and Efficient Furnaces :: It's a no-brainer to use the most efficient furnace available if you want to save energy. But by placing the ductwork of some of our furnaces underground throughout the greenhouse, we can direct the heat right under and much closer to the plants. By doing this, less heat is needed to get the same growing results from the plants. We have been using this heating method in one of our greenhouse ranges since 1997, and have updated our furnaces in 2004.

As in the past, we continue to make "green" improvements. Some of the steps we have taken recently and will take in the future include :

»  Re-useable Pots :: Beginning in 2009, we will be utilizing a specially-made pot printed exclusively for W.W.. It is a standard plastic pot, but for each of these pots you take back to W.W. (in good condition, please!), you will receive 25¢ off your next purchase. Less plastic in the landfills, our customers receive additional savings on purchases, and W.W. can then re-use them again for planting or recycle them... everyone wins!

»  Earth-friendly Pots :: We are increasing the usage of more bio-degradable pots. Realistically speaking, our industry still uses a huge amount of plastic, and will likely continue to do so for a long time. But using more Earth-friendly pots certainly helps (and they look cool, too!).

»  Plastic Recycling :: We are always looking for ways to recycle the plastic film that covers our greenhouses. It is difficult to find a company that can recycle or use our plastic, but we keep trying. In addition, a major plastic pot manufacturer is beginning a recycling program that we are going to be testing out. Stay tuned...

»  Biological Pest and Disease Control :: We are constantly exploring new ways to use Earth-friendly methods to control any bugs or diseases we encounter. Increased use of "good bugs" (e.g. predatory mites/ladybugs/wasps which feed on bad mites and aphids) have produced good results in recent years within our greenhouses. Organic-based products which control fungus, mildew, and other diseases are also being tested. These methods of control decrease the use of sometimes damaging and dangerous chemicals, which is especially important in a garden center setting.

»  Organic Products :: We offer many organic fertilizer products, suitable for vegetables, roses, and any other annual or perennial you have. Try them sometime, you may like them!

»  Paper Bags :: Service is something that has not changed at W.W., and we remain one of few garden centers in the area who package up your plants for you upon checkout (if necessary). During checkout, we are increasing the use of paper bags to package up your plants instead of using plastic trays. Sometimes a plastic tray is needed for strength, but using biodegradable/re-useable bags when possible instead of plastic is just another way we are helping to reduce landfill waste and energy use.

Now you know some of the things W.W. has been doing to be responsible in our community and world. Come join us at W.W. Greenhouses...

»  2/25/08 :: 2008 Perennial Catalog Announcement ::

In an effort to reduce costs and keep our prices in check, along with reducing paper waste, we will not be producing a color perennial catalog this year. Therefore, our active mailing list customers will not receive a catalog in the mail as in the past.

However, we are offering two alternatives to obtain a free perennial listing :

1) as always, our perennial catalogs/listings of the varieties we plan to carry in our Hudsonville garden center are posted online here for you to view or download (2008 edition is now posted, with revisions happening periodically),

and 2) as usual, we will be sending out a coupon in April to our active mailing list customers... if you would like a B/W perennial listing sent to you, simply call or email us and we will mail you one.

By doing this, only catalogs will be sent out to those who truly use/need them, and overall cost and waste will be greatly reduced. We know this may be disappointing to some of you, as we have always had good feedback from our catalogs in the past. But costs have risen dramatically over the years and we did not feel that charging a fee would be an option. So, we think a simple black/white listing will satisfy the needs of most, especially when we have so many color photos available online to view throughout the season.

We appreciate your understanding in this decision, and we value your comments here if you wish. Thank you, and we look forward to serving you all in 2008!

»  2/1/08 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

There were no correct entries submitted for our January Perennial of the Month contest, so our contest will be held over for another month, with our gift card prize going up to $25. It shouldn't be a hard one for most of you, see if you can guess it here.

»  1/2/08 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

With an easy one for last month, we had many correct entries. The first to enter and win our $20 gift card however, was "beccajs85" (Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'). Congratulations and the rest of you may try again for January by clicking here!

»  12/1/07 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

"oiobakhuiz" repeated as winner this past month by being the first person to correctly ID our November Perennial of the Month. (We'll excuse his/her screen name up here in Wolverine country!) His/her correct entry as Linum perennne entitles him/her to a W.W. gift card, and the rest of you may try again for December by clicking here!

»  11/1/07 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

Once again, there were no correct entries submitted for our Perennial of the Month contest, so our contest will be held over for one more month, with our gift card prize going up to $30. Last chance, click here!

»  10/18/07 :: W.W. Online Perennial Store closed for 2007 ::

Our third season of selling our plants online has finished, and we are already looking forward to 2008. Watch for a revised store layout and checkout process, along with new plant varieties in the coming months as we add them to our online inventory. And don't forget, you can always purchase W.W. Gift cards online! Thank you to everyone who purchased from us, it was our pleasure to serve you!

»  10/1/07 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

There were no correct entries submitted for our September Perennial of the Month contest, so our contest will be held over for another month, with our gift card prize going up to $25. Try again! Click here.

»  9/18/07 :: 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year... Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Geranium 'Rozanne' is no exception, as its long-blooming characteristics and violet-blue white-eyed flowers make this plant stand out. Blooming from early summer (June) to early fall (September), it usually grows 18-24" tall and spreads 36-42" in a neat and tidy habit. 'Rozanne' does best in sunny areas, but it also does surprisingly well in shadier areas in our testing... if it gets 2-3 hours of sunlight, it will flower well. Geranium 'Rozanne' is also very easy to grow, needing no special soil or maintenance, just an occasional pruning to encourage new blooms and growth if necessary. W.W. plans to have plenty of Geranium 'Rozanne' for 2008, so give it a try... in your garden or even in containers! (You can find past POTY nominations by clicking here, and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)

»  8/1/07 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

An easy one for last month, with "jtgrr" being the first to correctly identify August's POTM as Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus.' Congratulations! He/she will be contacted to claim his/her gift card, and our September POTM is now online for everyone else to try... click here.

»  8/29/07 :: Team W.W./KB Racing at the 2007 Off-Road Derby ::

Team W.W. and KB Racing returned again to the Off-Road Derby for 2007. Track conditions were sloppy and wet again this year making traction a challenge. After getting turned around in the first turn and blowing a rear tire, the #49 Chevy was in 8th place out of 8 cars. But, with steady speed and a good running car, the crew made it back into 3rd place (good enough for advancement). Sadly, during the last lap the #49 was bumped and turned around, resulting in a respectable 5th place finish.

Stay tuned next year as rumors about a new car are circling...

»  8/1/07 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

Not too many guesses for our July Perennial of the Month, but the few we did receive were correct! Congratulations to "winwash", the first person to correctly ID our July POTM as Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow.' He/she will be contacted to claim his/her gift card, and our August POTM is now posted for the rest of you to try again... click here.

»  7/1/07 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

Our June Perennial of the Month was Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue', and "ltjansen4" was the first of many correct entries to guess it. He/she will be contacted to claim his/her gift card, and our July POTM is now posted... click here.

»  6/1/07 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

We had a few correct entries to our May Perennial of the Month contest, but "oiobahkuiz" was the first to correctly guess it as Thymus lanuginosus. Congratulations to "oiobahkuiz" (we'll forgive her screen name as we are Wolverine fans here), and a $20 gift card is on the way to him/her. Another POTM is now posted (another easy one!), click here to make your guess!

»  6/1/07 :: June hours announced ::

We will now be open weekdays Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and closed Sundays as usual. We are always restocking with fresh annuals and perennials, stop by and see what we have to offer!

»  5/21/07 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open on Monday, May 28, from 9am to 6pm. These business hours are the result of countless customer requests, and is not intended to dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/1/07 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations to "silverpersian" on guessing our April Perennial of the Month! His/her entry of Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' was the first of many correct entries (maybe we need to give you some harder ones?). A $20 gift card is on the way to "silverpersian," and the rest of you may try this month's contest by clicking here. Good luck!

»  4/23/07 :: 2007 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past week for our Spring Opening. Thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

Black Victorian Iron Bench:

A.M. Ritchie : Kalamazoo

$25 gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:

Deb Bont : Hudsonville

Vicki Connor : Shelbyville

Bill Huyser : Grandville

Martha Lovell : Grandville

Joyce Stempfly : Zeeland

»  4/21/07 :: 2007 Spring Opening another great one ::

With a recent significant snowfall and freezing overnight temps, our Spring Opening weekend was a little slower than usual. However, we had sunny skies, temps in the 50's, and lots of smiles to kick off our 22nd season. The past week offered warmer temps and a beautiful weekend, as our 10% Off Special was extended and has come to a close. Thank you to all customers who came out and visited, and we will be announcing our prize winners in the next week... stay tuned! (Some photos are also available of our Spring Opening weekend, click here.)

»  4/16/07 :: Spring Opening Special held over ::

Due to recent cold temps and not as many people thinking about planting, we are extending our 10% Off Special through Saturday, April 21. Just another way of showing our dedication to serving our customers. Stop by to take advantage of the savings!

»  4/13/07 :: WE'RE OPEN! April hours ::

We are now open for the 2007 season! Our April store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We look forward to serving you in 2007!

»  4/2/07 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations to "ra4folk" on guessing our March Perennial of the Month! His/her entry of Iris germanica 'Immortality' was the first of many correct entries. A $20 gift card is on the way to "ra4folk," and the rest of you may try this month's contest by clicking here. Good luck!

»  3/20/07 :: 2007 Perennial Catalog available online ::

Our 2007 Perennial Catalog is back from the printers, and they are being mailed as you read this. Those on our mailing list should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a reminder, the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2007 season with... some varieties will be sold out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed. We also printed some extra catalogs, so click here if you still want one. And of course, our complete catalog is also available to view or print online, so click here to check it out. Enjoy!

»  3/13/07 :: Website revisions complete ::

Another round of changes has been completed on our website. You may now notice a crisper and cleaner look, along with slightly faster load times on certain pages.

»  3/1/07 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

Not as easy as we thought, with many incorrect guesses and only a few correct ones. "kittykat29" was the first person to correctly identify our February Perennial of the Month as Perovskia atriplicifolia, also known as Russian Sage (we would have taken any Perovskia as the blooms are so similar between the different varieties). Congratulations, and a new POTM contest is now ready for everyone else, take your best shot by clicking here.

»  2/1/07 :: Mid-Am report ::

We recently attended the Mid-Am trade show in Chicago, which is a gathering of many horticultural companies and suppliers. We found some interesting new products including new sources for tropical plants, new sources for pottery and containers, and even came away with some new ideas for our store. We look forward to 2007, and we think you'll love what we have "in store"!

»  2/1/07 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations goes to "Barb" for being the first to correctly guess our January Perennial of the Month. There were many correct entries identifying the January POTM as Eupatorium purpureum. A new and easy POTM is now online, test your knowledge here.

»  1/9/07 :: New email link info ::

Anyone who uses email is familiar with SPAM. It is annoying to say the least. To cut down on SPAM in our inboxes, we have implemented some protection to our email links. However, for you to use these protected links, you must have Javascript enabled within your browser. If you have any questions or need help with this, just contact us here. Otherwise, just a reminder to make sure Javascript is enabled in your browser when using email or forms to contact us, and you should not notice any difference. Thank you!

»  1/4/07 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

We had just a few correct entries for this past POTM, and "cvankam" was the first to identify our December Perennial of the Month as Helenium autumnale 'Coppelia'. He/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her gift card, and the rest of you may try again with the first POTM of 2007... click here!

»  12/1/06 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

Thought it would be a little more difficult this past month, but we received a ton of correct or close entries for our November Perennial of the Month contest. Congratulations to "benjes" for being the first to correctly identify it as Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow Rue). "benjes" will be contacted via email to claim the gift card prize, and the rest of you may try again at this month's POTM... click here!

»  11/1/06 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

We had many correct or close entries for October's Perennial of the Month contest. "hyattl" was the first person to correctly identify it as Eryngium amethystinum (Sea Holly), although we would have accepted close species and varieties like planum, etc. Congratulations "hyattl", you will be contacted via email to collect your gift card. Since last month's POTM was easy, November will be a little more difficult... click here to see if you know what it is!

»  10/30/06 :: W.W. closes for 2006 ::

Our garden center is now officially closed for the season, and we will be opening our doors again next April as usual. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us, and for the opportunity to serve you. We continually update our website during our "off" months, so keep checking back for new features, specials, or to ask us a question or two. Have a great winter, and we will see you in 2007!

»  10/24/06 :: Gift Card Fundraiser Program ::

We are pleased to be able to offer a gift card fundraiser program for your non-profit group or organization. For every $25 gift card sold, your group would net $5. That's 20% off! Simply take orders for $25 W.W. gift cards (we can give you order forms if needed), set a deadline for when sale is done, turn in your orders to us, and we'll have them ready for you to distribute. You pay us $20 for each card sold, you keep the remaining $5 for your organization. Easy! Gift cards are easier to handle than some live goods fundraisers, easier to keep track of and distribute, convenient for the buyer, and our gift cards have no expiration! Keep W.W. in mind for your next fundraiser! (Terms and conditions subject to change or refusal.)

»  10/1/06 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations to "tdclare12" for being the only person to correctly identify our Perennial of the Month for September. He/she correctly identified it as Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek), and will be contacted via email to claim his/her gift card. A new (and much easier) POTM contest is now underway, click here to check it out!

»  9/27/06 :: Retail space expansion begun ::

We have begun work on an expansion to our retail area that should be ready by the 2007 season. What was once a loading dock area will now be used for more display area for our outdoor plants. Even though indoor space is invaluable for a nicer customer shopping environment, outdoor space is also critical because certain plants hold up better in outdoor conditions. Look for this new area near our shade perennial section.

»  9/1/06 :: 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

Once again, the PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has chosen another Perennial Plant of the Year, and for 2007, Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) was named. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Nepeta f. 'Walker's Low' is another great example of that, with fragrant gray-green foliage (cats love it as the name suggests) and lavender-blue blossoms. It blooms for an extremely long time, beginning in May or June and continuing throughout the summer... it is still blooming in our display gardens at this time! It typically grows 24-30" tall and spreads 30-40" with an even and dense habit. 'Walker's Low' prefers at least 4-6 hours or more of sun per day, but can easily tolerate shadier conditions (will just flower slightly less). No special maintenance is needed aside from pruning back in the fall when foliage goes dormant after a few hard frosts. If you need a quick-growing, easy-to-care-for perennial that does well in almost any location or soil, give Nepeta 'Walker's Low' a try! We will have plenty on hand for 2007! (You can find past POTY nominations by clicking here, and you can visit PPA's site by clicking here.)

»  9/1/06 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

For the second month, there were no correct entries submitted for our Perennial of the Month contest. So, our contest will be held over for one more month with our gift card prize going up to $30. Click here to see if you can solve the mystery!

»  8/28/06 :: Team W.W. at the 2006 Off-Road Derby ::

For 2006, Team W.W. acquired a very nice looking Cavalier to replace the aging Pontiac. However, sloppy track conditions after a steady rain and some very hard hits made it difficult to advance in the Hudsonville Fair's Off-Road Derby. A driver-side hit in turn 1 of lap 1 pushed the #96 car into the tires, and it was downhill from there. Further front end and steering damage led to a disappointing 7th place finish. Will Team W.W. be back next year? Stay tuned!

»  8/23/06 :: Corner building getting new look ::

We have a building leased to OTG Logos on the corner of 40th and Chicago Drive which needed some much needed repair. Doug has been working hard to make improvements, including a new roof, trim, and siding. More display gardens will be added in the coming months as well.

»  8/16/06 :: Mailing list grand prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring valid for the months of April, May, June, and July. Those customers who redeemed all 4 coupons were eligible for our Grand Prize drawing, and we recently drew a winner. That person will receive a $300 gift certificate to W.W. Greenhouses, Inc.. And the lucky winner of our Grand Prize drawing is ::

Carol Gras :: Zeeland

Congratulations, Carol, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  8/16/06 :: July mailing list prize winners announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our July coupon this year was good for 10% off any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card! And the lucky winners are ::

$100 W.W. gift card ::

Kathy Stone : Grandville

$50 gift card ::

Donna Smith : Grandville

Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  8/1/06 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

There were no correct entries submitted for our July Perennial of the Month contest, so our contest will be held over for another month, with our gift card prize going up to $25. Do we really have you all stumped? Click here.

»  7/18/06 :: June mailing list prize winners announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our June coupon this year was good for a free bottle of Bug-B-Gon (valued at $6.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card! And the lucky winners are ::

$100 W.W. gift card ::

Larry Randall : Hudsonville

$50 gift card ::

Sarah Lameris : Hudsonville

Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  7/1/06 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

There were many correct answers submitted again this month with the correct answer being Lonicera japonica 'Aureo-reticulata.' (The winner requested that his/her "name" be withheld from our winner's list.) Thank you to all of those who participated, see if you can guess this month's POTM by clicking here!

»  6/9/06 :: May mailing list prize winners announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our May coupon this year was good for a free bag of premium potting soil (valued at $3.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card! And the lucky winners are ::

$100 W.W. gift card ::

Cheri Huyser : Hudsonville

$50 gift card ::

Roger Terpstra : Zeeland

Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  6/1/06 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

What we thought would be a difficult one, happened to be just the opposite. Many of you submitted the correct answer (Sanicula caerulescens (Blue Sanicle)) for our May Perennial of the Month, and the first to correctly identify it was "vandenberged." Congratulations! Our June POTM is now online, go here and see if you can guess what it is...

»  5/22/06 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open on Monday, May 29, from 9am to 6pm. These hours are the result of countless customer requests and is not intended to dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/15/06 :: Web log (blog) for W.W. announced ::

W.W. now has a blog! Hosted on the popular blogger.com site, W.W. will post regularly on several topics ranging from W.W. as a company, to plant info, to whatever comes to mind. And anyone can then comment on that topic. We hope it will be an interactive and fun way to communicate with us and what is going on in your garden and ours. We hope to update it as regularly as we can, along with replying to any of your comments. Just click here to get started, and have fun!

»  5/4/06 :: April mailing list prize winners announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our April coupon this year was good for free fertilizer (valued at $3.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew 2 winners, and they will receive a W.W. gift card! And the lucky winners are ::

$100 W.W. gift card ::

Geraldine Buurstra : Wyoming

$50 gift card ::

Sheri Johnson : Hudsonville

Congratulations to both of you, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  5/1/06 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

We fooled a few of you, but most entries were correct for our April Perennial of the Month contest. "gregpoel" was the first to correctly identify it as Campsis radicans (Trumpet Vine). Congratulations! Our May POTM is now online, go here and see if you can guess what it is... not so easy this month!

»  4/29/06 :: May hours ::

May hours have been announced: W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm, and closed Sundays.

There will also be special extended hours on Saturday May 8 for Mother's Day, with that day being open 8am-9pm.

»  4/17/06 :: 2006 Spring Opening another great one ::

Our 21st season got off to another perfect start with sunny skies and nice temps, the third year in a row! Thank you to all who made our Spring Opening a success, and congratulations to our prize winners listed below!

»  4/17/06 :: 2006 Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past weekend. Thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

Black Victorian Iron Bench:

Janet Jones : Grant

$50 gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:

Mary Melinn : Byron Center

Liz McKnight : Hudsonville

$25 gift cards to W.W. Greenhouses:

Irene Braendle : Wayland

Cindi DeMaat : West Olive

Don DeKoning : Hudsonville

Ann Lobert : Jenison

»  4/14/06 :: April hours ::

We are now open for the 2006 season! Our April store hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday. We look forward to serving you in 2006!

»  4/1/06 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

A little tough in finding the exact ID of March's POTM, but "rachelralya" was the first to correctly identify it as Dendranthema (Chrysanthemum) 'Clara Curtis.' He/she will be contacted to receive the gift card prize, and the rest of you may try again at this month's Perennial of the Month contest. Click here to guess, it's an easy one this month!

»  3/8/06 :: 2006 Perennial Catalogs are ready ::

Our 2006 Perennial Catalog is now back from the printers, and they will be mailed within a day or two. Those on our mailing list should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a reminder, the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2006 season with... some varieties will be sold out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed. We printed some extra catalogs, so click here if you still want one. And of course, our complete catalog is also available to view or print online, so click here to check it out. Enjoy!

»  3/1/06 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

Many semi-close entries for our POTM contest this month, but not close enough. So, our contest will be held over for another month, with our gift card prize going up to $25. Take your best shot and click here.

»  2/21/06 :: Getting ready for our 2006 season ::

Things are starting to look a little more like spring at W.W.. We have begun numerous crops already, and our greenhouses are starting to fill up. Keep in mind our Spring Opening weekend of April 14 & 15, see you then!

»  2/14/06 :: New online shopping site being tested ::

We are in the process of upgrading our online store for improved look and functionality. Our existing store is still operating as usual, but look for our new store soon.

»  2/1/06 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

A very easy one for this past January, with the POTM being Coreopsis grandiflora 'Tequila Sunrise.' More correct entries than ever before, but "walketys" was the first to correctly name it. He/she will be contacted via email to receive a $20 gift card, and the rest of you may take a shot at this month's POTM contest here. Good luck!

»  1/23/06 :: Just back from the Mid-Am show ::

We just got back from attending the annual Mid-Am show in Chicago, a convention and trade show featuring growers and suppliers from the horticultural industry. We found some great new resources for quality plants, including a new line of veggies, new sources of annuals, and some fabulous new perennial varieties. We can't wait to get our 2006 started!

»  1/2/06 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

We now have a winner, "jcarson54", for our Perennial of the Month contest which was held over since November. It was a little more difficult than usual, but he/she was the first to guess it correctly with an answer of Astrantia major. "jcarson54" will be contacted to receive his/her $25 gift card, and the rest of you may try again with this month's POTM located here! (Easy one this time!)

»  12/12/05 :: Not too late for gift cards ::

The holidays are upon us, and if you're still looking for a great idea, may we suggest a W.W. gift card? They are the perfect idea for that special gardener in your life, and they make an excellent stocking stuffer. Or, treat yourself with some cards, they are a convenient way to get all of those new flowers this coming season! They can be purchased in virtually any amount or combination, so stop by, call, write, or purchase online. Click here for contact information if you need it.

»  12/1/05 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

A few close guesses, but no correct entries were submitted for our November Perennial of the Month contest. Our contest will be held over for December and the gift card amount will increase to $25 instead of $20. Click here and see if you can guess our POTM!

»  11/10/05 :: W.W. closed for 2005 ::

Our garden center is now officially closed for the season, which ends our 20 year anniversary celebration. We will be opening our doors again next April as usual, and cannot wait to get the next 20 years started. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us, and for the opportunity to serve you. We continually update our website during our "off" months, so keep checking back for new features, specials, or to ask us a question or two. Have a great winter, and we will see you in 2006!

»  11/1/05 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

A huge amount of entries this past month for our October POTM Contest, it must have been an easy one. The first person to correctly identify our October POTM was "badaxelily" with a correct guess of Ajania pacifica. Congratulations "badaxelily," you will be contacted via email to receive your gift card. For the rest of you, check out this month's contest by clicking here!

»  In memory, Dale Isenga, 1977 - 2005 ::

Dale Isenga, a longtime employee of W.W. for over 10 years, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2005. Dale, son of another longtime employee Ellen, was a dependable and diligent worker who went about his duties without complaining, and who quietly and happily did his job to the fullest. Those of us at W.W. have not only lost a valued employee, but also a friend. Dale is missed greatly, and our prayers continue to be with his families. †

»  10/3/05 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

Many entries for September, but only one was correct. "tomberta" was our POTM winner for September (Ajuga reptans 'Metallica Crispa'). Congratulations! "tomberta" will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift card, and the rest of you may test your knowledge at this month's POTM contest by clicking here!

»  9/23/05 :: Revisions to website made ::

As you may have noticed, our News, Contacts, and Location pages have changed. We have kept the same features, but have changed the navigation of these pages for faster loading, easier reading, and a more simple operation. Our News page now only includes current year info, with a link to another page for previous years... faster loading. Our Contacts page has phone and email info, but now links to another page for plant availability and info requests... easier to read. Our Location page now links separate pages for maps, routes, and directions... simple. We hope you continue to enjoy our website, and the continuous improvements we are making.

»  9/16/05 :: Mailing list grand prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Out of all these coupons that were redeemed throughout the months of April, May, June, and July, we recently drew a winner. That person will receive a $500 gift certificate to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner of our Grand Prize drawing is ::

Ruth DeBruine :: Jenison

Congratulations, Ruth, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  9/8/05 :: 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The PPA (Perennial Plant Association) has recently chosen 2006's Perennial Plant of the Year, Dianthus gratianopolitanis 'Firewitch' (Cheddar Pinks). As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Dianthus g. 'Firewitch' is a great example of that, with fragrant magenta-pink blossoms appearing in May and June, and repeating again later in the season. The carpet-like gray-green foliage grows about 6" tall, with blooms reaching 8-10" tall. Therefore, it stays compact and keeps its neat and tidy appearance all season. 'Firewitch' prefers at least 4 hours or more of sun per day, but can certainly tolerate shadier conditions (will just flower slightly less). When in bloom, its colorful show is hard to resist, and a quick pruning of the spent blossoms will enhance the appearance the rest of the year. We will have plenty of 'Firewitch' on hand for 2006, so plan on picking some up next year at W.W.! (Previous POTY nominations can be found by clicking here.)

»  9/1/05 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

Not many entries this month. "Lori4698," one of our repeat-winners, was the first to correctly guess our August Perennial of the Month (Paeonia suffruticosa). Congratulations! "Lori4698" will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift card, and the rest of you may check out our September POTM contest by clicking here!

»  9/1/05 :: September hours ::

Same hours for W.W.'s retail garden center in September, with hours of 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturdays, and closed Sundays.

»  8/25/05 :: Team W.W. Pontiac in 2005 Off-Road Derby ::

For the third year, the W.W. Pontiac has come up short at the Hudsonville Fair's Off-Road Derby. After getting hung up in last place in turn 1 of lap 1, the #9 car driven by David Brouwer ran strong and got back into the 3rd position (good enough for advancement into the semi-finals). But a hard landing in the last lap caused the car to stall, eventually finishing in the 5th position, with no advancement. Crew Chief Kevin Brouwer states he wants a change in cars and is sick of the 1985 Pontiac, so we shall see what next year brings. Nice try guys!

»  8/15/05 :: July mailing list prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our July coupon was good for 10% off any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::

Judy Westra :: Hudsonville

Congratulations, Judy, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  8/1/05 :: August hours ::

For August, W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am-4pm, and closed Sundays.

»  8/1/05 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

Many correct entries for our July Perennial of the Month, but "banboz" was the first to correctly identify it (Lychnis coronaria 'Blood Red'). Congratulations! "banboz" will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift certificate, and for the rest of you, our August POTM contest is online, click here, and good luck!

»  7/21/05 :: Still going strong ::

W.W. is still going strong with fresh annuals and perennials all summer long. Check out our 'What's blooming' pages (links to the left), and see what is in bloom right now. Better yet, stop by and see what we have to offer... you'll be glad you did!

»  7/9/05 :: June mailing list prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our June coupon was good for a FREE plant valued up to $5.99 with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::

Judy Hildreth :: Jenison

Congratulations, Judy, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  7/1/05 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

"Sheila" has again returned as our Perennial of the Month winner, beating out numerous correct (and incorrect) guesses. Congratulations! She will be contacted via email to claim her gift certificate. The correct answer for June was Salvia argentea. Another fairly easy POTM contest is online now for July, click here to check it out!

»  6/28/05 :: New photos added ::

We usually update our website with new "What's Blooming" photos every 7-10 days or so. But with the latest heat wave, plants blooming in our store and garden center have not lasted as long as they normally do. Some perennials which usually bloom 6 weeks or more lasted only 3 weeks this year. Due to this, it was difficult to get some updated photos because with temps consistently in the 90's, plants never really seemed "in their prime." No worries, we now have another updated batch of photos ready for you to view. We hope the temps cool off a little so that the plants last longer and so that the photos on our site are representative of what you will find when you visit W.W.. Click here to see our display garden photos, and click here to view our garden center photos. Enjoy!

»  6/8/05 :: May mailing list prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our May coupon was good for a $3.99 flat of annuals (reg. $9.19) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner this month is ::

Sue Andreen :: Tustin

Congratulations, Sue, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  6/1/05 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

Another easy Perennial of the Month contest this past month, as May's POTM garnered more correct entries than ever before. But the first person to correctly guess it was "mmw_bfly", and he/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her gift certificate. (The correct answer was Verbascum phoeniceum 'Jackie.') June's POTM is online now, and it should be another easy one. Check it out, click here!

»  5/26/05 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open on Monday, May 30, from 9am to 6pm. Again, these hours are the result of countless customer requests and is not intended to dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/13/05 :: April mailing list prize winner announced ::

For our valued mailing list customers, we sent out various monthly coupons with our catalog this past spring. Our April coupon was good for free fertilizer (valued at $3.99) with any purchase. From those who redeemed this coupon, we recently drew a winner, and that person will receive a $100 gift certificate to Rivertown Crossings Mall. And the lucky winner is ::

Gail Diemer :: Byron Center

Congratulations, Gail, and thank you for shopping at W.W.!

»  5/1/05 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

Unlike the previous month(s), April's POTM was an easy one. Many correct entries were submitted, with "michygander" being the first to identify it as Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander.' Thank you to all who participated, and congratulations to "michygander" who will be notified of his/her gift certificate prize via email. Another POTM is now beginning, and it should be another easy one. Good luck, click here!

»  5/1/05 :: May hours ::

May hours have been announced: W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm, and closed Sundays. There will also be special extended hours on May 7 for Mother's Day, with that day being open 8am-9pm.

»  4/21/05 :: Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past weekend. Thank you to the sponsors who graciously contributed to our prizes, thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

1 Night Loft Deluxe accommodations at

Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort plus

18 holes golf and cart for two:

Darla Haan :: Hudsonville

$100 gift card to Baker Book House:

Peter VanderVeen :: Grand Rapids

$25 gift certificates to G.B. Russo & Son:

Greg Bauer :: Jenison

Carolyn Koepke :: Grand Rapids

Karen Langenbach :: Hudsonville

Brian Snedden :: Hudsonville

$25 gift certificates to W.W. Greenhouses:

Theresa Bauman :: Hudsonville

Barb Bazan :: Jenison

Barb Kiekover :: Hudsonville

Lorie Murray :: Hudsonville

$15 gift certificates to Auto-Lab:

Linda Barz :: Zeeland

Vonnie Bouwkamp :: Zeeland

Charlene Horling :: Hudsonville

Bill Kalman :: Holland

Kelly Leatherman :: Jenison

Andrea Lobert :: Spring Lake

Mike Manciu :: Grand Rapids

Shirley Meekhof :: Grandville

»  4/20/05 :: 2005 Spring Opening a huge success ::

Our 20th season has officially begun, and we had a great time with all of our customers again this past weekend. We were blessed with perfect weather for the second year in a row, and we were able to meet many new customers as well as get reacquainted with our regulars. Thank you to all who made our Spring Opening a success, and congratulations in advance to our prize winners (who will be announced here soon).

»  4/20/05 :: FAQ pages updated ::

Our 'Plant Problems' and 'Plant Growing' FAQ pages have been updated. Check them out by using the navigation links to the lower left. Tons of useful information and tips, and if there is a question you think should be added, contact us here. Enjoy!

»  4/19/05 :: 'What's Blooming' pages updated ::

It is time again for our 'What's Blooming' pages, and we have loads of photos ready to be viewed. Click here for photos of our retail store, and click here for photos of our display gardens. These pages will be updated regularly throughout the season, enjoy!

»  4/15/05 :: IMPORTANT NOTICE : Incorrect phone number ::

It has come to our attention that our phone number has been incorrectly published in some 2005 edition phone books. If you tried calling this wrong number (616.662.1782), you would have been greeted by a creepy-sounding computer alarm system. Steps have now been taken to assure that callers will be connected to the correct number (616.669.0134). This problem was out of our control, but we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

»  4/15/05 :: April hours ::

In April, W.W.'s retail garden center will be open Monday-Friday 9am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and closed Sundays.

»  4/1/05 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

We stumped everyone with our March POTM, it was Fallopia japonica. A new (and much easier) POTM contest is underway, click here to check it out!

»  3/14/05 :: 2005 Perennial Catalogs sent out ::

Our 2005 Perennial Catalog has been sent out, and those on our mailing list should be receiving them within 1-3 days. Once again a reminder, the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2005 season with... some varieties will be sold out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed. We printed some extra catalogs, so click here if you still want one!

»  3/11/05 :: Perennial Catalog is available online ::

We have now placed our 2005 Perennial Catalog online, and you can find it within the navigation bar at the left under the "Fun Stuff" heading. Download, view, or print... and enjoy it for future use! Be advised, the catalog is only a listing of what we plan to start the 2005 season with. Some varieties will be sold out, and other varieties will be available which are not listed. You may always call or contact us by clicking here for specific availability and pricing.

»  3/4/05 :: 2005 Perennial Catalogs at printers ::

For those of you who are waiting for this year's catalog from W.W., they are now at the printers and we hope to have them completed by early next week for sending out. For those of you who are not waiting for one, why not? Click here to contact us and get your name on our confidential mailing list before the catalogs are gone!

»  3/1/05 :: 2005 Spring Opening dates announced ::

We plan to begin our 20th year anniversary season on April 15 & 16. Look for our usual opening weekend discounts and specials, along with many specials throughout the year. As we celebrate the past 20 years with our customers, we look forward to serving you in the next 20!

»  3/1/05 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

Quite a few entries, but again none were correct for our POTM contest. Our contest will be held over for one more month and the gift certificate amount will increase once more to $30. Click here and show everyone how smart you are!

»  2/2/05 :: New 'Contact Us' page ::

We have revised our 'Contact Us' page to more conveniently provide means of communications with W.W.. All contact information is still displayed along with the addition of a request form which was previously located on our 'Info/Plant Request' page (which has now been removed). If you need to contact us or would like plant info/availability, all the information you need is now in one place, click here to check it out.

»  2/1/05 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

Nobody was able to correctly identify the January Perennial of the Month. So, we will keep it up for another month, with the gift certificate amount going from $20 to $25. Click here to give it a try!

»  1/18/05 :: Spam, email, and your requests to us ::

Being able to communicate via email is an important, efficient, and convenient tool for us and our customers. However, with the advent of spam, many email providers and software packages are becoming more adept at filtering email. This is a good thing. However, one downside to this is that legitimate email is often filtered out or never sent properly. So, we are advising all of our customers who send us email, or submit any sort of requests through our online forms, to please add our domain (wwgreenhouses.com) to your list of accepted email senders/domains. This will ensure that our responses to you are received properly on your end, and you can continue to experience the top-notch service you have come to expect from W.W.. Thank you!

»  1/01/05 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

Only one person came close to naming our December POTM, and it was "iltkyao." The POTM was Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii', but we would've taken just about anything relating to Aconitum. Congratulations to "iltkyao," we will be contacting him/her regarding his/her $20 gift certificate prize. We start off the new year with another POTM, take your best shot by clicking here.

»  12/16/04 :: Notice for pop-ups within our site ::

W.W. has never utilized the annoying practice of pop-up advertising within our site, causing unwanted windows to appear for unsuspecting web users. However, we do have various links within our site which will cause a new window/tab to open up, including windows for photos, links to other legitimate websites, and for our online shopping site. This is done so that the original window/tab can be left open and the user can go back to it without losing their place. Rest assured any windows that do open up are legitimate, are not harmful to your computer, and are not in any way spyware. Thankfully, most newer browser versions have the ability to block or allow these pop-ups to appear. For best functionality within wwgreenhouses.com, simply set your browser to always accept pop-ups from W.W.. This will give you full access to our site, while still maintaining online security for your usual web browsing activities.

»  12/01/04 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

An easy one this past month with many correct entries. But the first person to correctly identify our November POTM was "retro6901" with the correct answer being Baptisia australis. He/she will be contacted via email to receive his/her $20 gift certificate, and the rest of you may try again this month by clicking here.

»  11/29/04 :: W.W. launches online shopping ::

W.W. is now offering online shopping! After many seasons of talking about it, we finally did it. We are getting started with just a few varieties and one size pot, but we plan to expand as much as we can in the coming seasons. Most of the work has been done in-house to keep costs down for our customers, and we feel it will be an excellent extension of our Hudsonville garden center.

This will never replace our local Hudsonville store and the reputation we have built there. However, it will :: 

»  enable customers located far away to purchase our plants.

»  enable customers who live nearby the convenience of having plants shipped to their door.

»  make available quality plants, at an affordable price, without bloated shipping costs... all of which are very uncommon when buying plants online at other places.

»  offer a comfortable, straight-forward, and quick way to order and purchase plants. No logins, passwords, or worries about privacy, with almost instantaneous customer service to assist you if necessary.

»  make available (upon customers' request) ANY of our plants to be shipped, not just the ones listed online.

Complete information about our shopping site can be found here. Check it out, enjoy, and let us know how we can make it better!

»  11/8/04 :: W.W. closed for 2004 ::

We have closed our doors for the season, and plan to open again next April. We would like to thank all of those who visited us this season and supported us, and we look forward to another great year in 2005! We will be updating our website frequently even in our "off" months, so stop back often to see the new content. Have a great winter!

»  11/2/04 :: Website maintenance complete ::

We have once again updated the look and feel of our website. Some sections are not completed, but most everything is in place. We hope to keep adding some new sections in the near future, so stay tuned to further enhancements and features. Click here to let us know what you think about our website, or if you experience any problems. Enjoy!

»  11/1/04 :: Website maintenance ::

In the coming weeks, we will be updating the look and function of our website. We hope to add a few new sections, and we are also looking into offering online ordering and delivery of our quality plants. Stay tuned, and please excuse any difficulties or out-of-date information on our site until this process is complete. Thank you!

»  11/1/04 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

The October POTM was first identified by "wddodger" as Sisyrinchium bermudianum. Congratulations! Our November POTM is already started, click here to check it out.

»  10/18/04 :: 2004 season winding down ::

With only a few more weeks of useful planting season left, we are in the process of closing. Our store will still be open for a week or two, and we have quite a few plants available. Stop in and check us out!

»  10/1/04 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations to "dockmasternewfs" for being the first to correctly identify our September Perennial of the Month. The correct answer was Eryngium amethystinum (Sea Holly), and for that, "masterdocknewfs" will receive a $20 gift certificate. October's POTM contest is now online, and you can check it out here!

»  9/1/04 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

August is over and September is beginning, which means we have a new Perennial of the Month winner. "bluedestiny85" was the first to correctly identify out August POTM as Pulsatilla vulgaris. He/she will be contacted to receive their $20 gift certificate. September's POTM is now online, so take your best shot and click here!

»  8/27/04 :: 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The PPA (Perennial Plant Association) chooses each year their Perennial Plant of the Year. For 2005, Helleborus x hybridus (Hellebore, Lenten Rose) has been chosen. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. Helleborus x hybridus blooms in March or April in our area, which makes it unique given our winter and spring climate. Not many plants bloom during that time! Most Helleborus grow about 15-20" tall, and feature nodding single and sometimes doubled flowers. There are numerous species and cultivars recently introduced, with many colors including pastel pinks and rose, maroons, chartreuse greens, light yellows, and white. An added feature is that once established, Helleborus become very easy to grow, are quite drought tolerant, and do not require any particular soil. Just be sure to plant them in a shaded or partially shaded area.  We at W.W. are in the process of choosing the very best Helleborus varieties for availability in 2005, so check back and see what you can do with the newest Perennial Plant of the Year! (Previous POTY nominations can be found by clicking here.)

»  8/26/04 :: Team W.W. Pontiac in Off-Road Derby ::

After a disappointing race last year, the W.W. Pontiac made some improvement at this year's Off-Road Derby. Driver David Brouwer coaxed the #41 car to a 3rd place finish in his first heat, advancing to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, it became apparent that the car was starting to run hot, and power was lost... ending in a 5th place finish with no further advancement. Much better results from last year, but crew chief Kevin Brouwer is already thinking about changes in setup for next year. Good job guys!  [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  8/17/04 :: Mum reminder ::

Our hardy Mums are looking fantastic right now! Don't wait until September to add that great color to your yard or doorstep, stop in today!

»  8/2/04 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

"Sheila" has made it back onto our POTM winner's list for correctly identifying our July Perennial of the Month as Incarvillea delavayi 'Snowtop.' She will be contacted to arrange delivery of her gift certificate, and the rest of you may check out our new POTM contest by clicking here!

»  7/27/04 :: New mums are in ::

Summer is quickly passing us by, with Fall just around the corner. That means it is Mum season! We have begun selling our fall mums in various sizes and prices to match your needs. Our 4½" pots will be priced $2.99 each or 4 for $10, our 8" pots will be priced $4.99, and our big 14" pots will be priced $9.99. Stop by sometime and check them out!

»  7/1/04 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

Our June Perennial of the Month winner is "Mikegs11" for his/her entry of Rumex sanguineus. He/she was the first person to correctly identify the June POTM, and will be contacted to receive our $20 gift certificate. July's POTM is now online, so check it out here!

»  6/22/04 :: June is not too late ::

We are constantly restocking our store with fresh quality plants, both annuals and perennials. If May's rainy days kept you from planting what you wanted, stop by W.W. because we still have what you need to make your garden or yard colorful and beautiful this year. It isn't too late to plant, we still have 3 months before it gets cool again! See you soon!

»  6/4/04 :: Great Wolf Lodge Get-Away winners announced ::

As a way to show our thanks to all of our faithful customers we held a drawing this past May for two trips to the Great Wolf Lodge. The following two winners were drawn:

Marla Maring :: Grandville

Christy VerStrate :: Hudsonville

Marla and Christy will each receive a 1-night stay which includes a family suite and passes to the water area. Thank you to all of those customers who entered and visited W.W., and we look forward to future promotions for our customers.

»  6/1/04 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

"myhot_tamale" was the first person to correctly identify our May POTM as Bellis perennis. He/she will be notified via email to claim his/her gift certificate. June's POTM is now underway, check it out here!

»  5/26/04 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open on Monday, May 31, from 9am to 6pm. This is in response to countless customer requests and is not intended to dishonor the intention of this special day. We pay tribute to all of those who have served both past and present, and we hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

»  5/21/04 :: Rainy weather getting you down?

Although the last 2 weeks have been cool and rainy, W.W. is busting with color and still busy as ever. Check out our 'What's Blooming' pages for updated photos of our store (here) and display gardens (here), and come visit our store for a fantastic selection of annual and perennial flowers that you might have never known existed. We are constantly re-stocking with fresh annuals and perennials daily, so you are sure to find what you are looking for. See you soon!

»  5/3/04 :: Great Wolf Lodge Get-Away ::

W.W. will again be giving away some Great Wolf Lodge Get-Away packages for the Month of May, this time two 1-night stays. As you may know, the Great Wolf Lodge is a new and huge indoor water park and resort located in Traverse City, MI. It was a hit with our customers last year when we gave some trips away, and we decided to do it again. Just stop by our store and fill out a simple form, and you'll be registered to win. Winners are to be drawn shortly after the deadline of May 31, 2004. Good luck, and thank you to all of our customers who continue to visit us!

»  5/1/04 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

For the second consecutive month, "Lori4698" was the first person to correctly identify our POTM. Congratulations to her again! April's POTM was Dictamnus albus. Another new contest is now online, click here to check it out!

»  4/27/04 :: 'What's blooming' pages regularly updated ::

It's that time of year again, and we just wanted to let you know that we will be constantly updating our 'What's blooming' pages as necessary. Check them out by clicking here for display garden photos, and here for in-store photos. Enjoy!

»  4/21/04 :: Catalog correction ::

Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick' is incorrectly listed as 'Peachie's Pink.' Our apologies for any confusion.

»  4/19/04 :: Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past weekend. Thank you to the sponsors who graciously contributed to our prizes, thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

1 Night Loft Deluxe accommodations at

Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort plus

18 holes golf and cart for two:

J. VanderPloeg :: Grand Rapids

$100 gift card to Gemmen's:

Dave Mastbergen :: Jenison

$100 gift certificate to Talsma Jewelry:

Madeleine Metternich :: Jenison

$100 gift card to Baker Book House:

Elisabeth Jansen :: Jenison

$25 gift certificates to Keegstra's Dollar Store:

Gerrit Docter :: Hudsonville

Barb Howarth :: Byron Center

Brent Sloterbeek :: Grandville

Teresa Waterloo :: Jenison

$25 gift certificates to W.W. Greenhouses:

Eleanor Post :: Zeeland

Marla Swieter :: Plainwell

Ethel Walters :: Wyoming

Kim Zuidema :: Grandville

$15 gift certificates to Auto-Lab:

R.L. Brown :: Grand Rapids

Sheri Johnson :: Kentwood

Jill Kroeze :: Holland

Will Totten :: Hudsonville

Koree Mabie :: Grand Rapids

Shannan Olney :: Jenison

Wilma Tait :: Wyoming

»  4/19/04 :: Spring Opening 2004 ::

2004 is off to an excellent beginning! We had temps in the 70's for the first time in 7 years for our Spring Opening, and many new faces along with all of our regulars were present. Thank you to those faithful customers who again came out to join us, and congratulations in advance to our prize winners (who will be announced at a later time). Take a look at the pictures below from our Spring Opening, a new window/tab will appear for you [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ] ::

»  4/10/04 :: New survey page added ::

In an effort to gain more knowledge about what our customers want, we have added a survey page to our website. This page will contain a quick one-question survey that will help us in fine-tuning our business to your desires. Don't worry, it is only one question, it will take very little time to answer, and it does not ask for or collect any personal information. Give us your thoughts by clicking here, and thank you for your participation!

»  4/1/04 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

We have another POTM winner for March, "Lori4698." Congratulations to her for being the first to correctly name March's Perennial of the Month as Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink.' "Lori4698" will receive an email on how to receive her gift certificate, and the rest of you may try again by clicking here. Good luck!

»  3/31/04 :: Spring Opening 2004 getting closer ::

We are busy getting prepared for another year at W.W., and with it comes our annual Spring Opening. As you may know, it is planned for April 16 & 17, and we will be open on Friday 9-8, and on Saturday 9-5. You can receive 10% off your entire purchase (excluding bulk soil, bark, and stone) on these 2 days, along with a chance to win various door prizes. (Click here for more details.) Come join us!

»  3/23/04 :: 2004 Perennial Catalogs ready to be mailed ::

For those of you who are on our mailing list, you should be receiving your catalog within 5 days or so. We had multiple delays in printing, but we are finally starting to get them sent out. If you are not currently on our mailing list, click here to contact us.

»  3/3/04 :: 2004 Perennial Catalogs ready to be printed ::

We have completed our 2004 Perennial Catalog and we plan to send them out in the next week or two. We have made a few changes this year, including grouping the new items together, and eliminating some minor information from the rest of the items which will save space.

»  3/1/04 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

Congratulations go to "judy.ward" for successfully naming our February POTM. The correct name was Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel.' "judy.ward" will receive her $20 gift certificate, and the rest of you may try again by clicking here!

»  2/16/04 :: Spring Opening dates announced ::

April 16 & 17 will be our Spring Opening for 2004. We will offer 10% off your purchase as usual, with many door prizes to be given away. Stop by for some inspiration during our normally cold and wet Springs!

»  2/1/04 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

We had a few guesses that were very close, but not closer than the entry by "ra4folk." He/she had the most accurate guess of our January POTM as it was Cimicifuga racemosa 'Hillside Black Beauty' PP09988. "ra4folk" will be contacted via email to claim his/her $20 gift certificate. Our new POTM for February is now online, and you can make your guess by clicking here!

»  1/1/04 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

After 3 months, nobody could correctly guess our Perennial of the Month. We had a few close calls, but the correct name is Salvia argentea. A new POTM has been put online again, with the prize going back down to the usual $20. Start the new year out right by making a guess and winning! Click here!

»  12/15/03 :: Still time left ::

There is still time to get a W.W. gift certificate. It makes a great gift idea, without the worry of trying to choose from the many items we carry. Click here to contact us, and we will take care of you. And as always, we hope you have a great holiday season. God bless you!

»  12/1/03 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

Still no correct entries for our November Perennial of the Month. So, we will keep it up for one more month, with the gift certificate amount going from $40 to a final amount of $50. Click here to see if you can guess it!

»  11/20/03 :: W.W. closed for the season ::

We are now closed for the season, but we are already making plans for next year. We will be re-opening again next April, and we look forward to another year of serving you. We also would like to thank each one of you who visited us this year and for your patronage. You again have made W.W. Greenhouses, Inc. one of the premier places to find new and interesting perennials and annuals, with service to match. Thank you!

»  11/1/03 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

Nobody was able to correctly identify the October Perennial of the Month. So, we will keep it up for another month, with the gift certificate amount doubling from $20 to $40. Click here to give it a try!

»  10/1/03 :: September Perennial of the Month ::

It was an easy one to guess last month, at least for some. We received numerous correct entries, but "judyv1" was the first one to name our September POTM as Euphorbia myrsinites. "judyv1" will be contacted via email to receive the $20 gift certificate prize. October's contest is now underway, click here to make your guess!

»  9/18/03 :: 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year ::

The Perennial Plant Association has chosen Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern) as the 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. As you may know, the PPA chooses a perennial plant each year which exhibits qualities exceeding those of most perennials. (You can see all of the past and present Plants of the Year by clicking here.) Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum' is a hardy fern which grows 12-20", and about 15-20" wide. Its fronds feature silvery-gray overlays giving it a metallic appearance, with contrasting burgundy veins. It is easy to grow, has a vigorous but tidy growing habit, and can be used in a variety of ways as long as it gets at least some light shade. Grown with Heuchera or Hosta, it becomes an exceptional specimen in any yard or garden.

»  9/9/03 :: New Plant Problem page added ::

As mentioned about a month ago, we have added a new section to our website (with more on the way). This new page is a Plant Problem FAQ page, and it can be accessed through our normal menu options at the top left of your screen. It contains photos of common problems that gardeners may encounter, descriptions of each, what to look for, and how to cure or prevent these problems. We think it will be yet another useful tool our website offers, and we hope it can answer a few questions that some of you may have. More problem areas and photos will be added in the near future, but you can see what it looks like now by clicking here. Enjoy!

»  9/1/03 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

A few more entries were submitted to our 3 month old Perennial of the Month contest picture, but no one has yet to answer it correctly. So, since we finally stumped you all, we will be starting a new contest and going back to the $20 prize. By the way, the correct identification was Symphytum grandfilorum (Comfrey). Our September POTM is now online, and is probably a little easier this month. You can check it out by clicking here. Good luck!

»  8/27/03 :: Team W.W. Pontiac in Off-Road Derby ::

W.W. sponsored a car in this year's Hudsonville Fair's Off-Road Derby. High hopes were dashed when the #141 car driven by David Brouwer had endless stalling problems causing a 6th place finish out of 7. Crew chief Kevin Brouwer blames the problems to carb issues and exhaust pressure, and the 1985 Pontiac 6000 will be completely reworked for next year. A nice try for their first attempt. [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  8/15/03 :: New website links ::

We have just introduced a cooperative effort with Walters Gardens, Inc. (Zeeland, MI) to offer two new websites for gardeners. These new websites are Perennial Resource and Designer Daylily. Perennial Resource is a website offering pictures, planting guides and designs, general information concerning perennials, and so much more. It will prove to be a very useful tool for any gardener wishing to learn more about perennial plants, looking for advice, or simply to browse. Likewise, Designer Daylily is a website dealing with the very best of the best daylily varieties. It is a great way to see all the proven varieties firsthand, keep up on the new varieties just released, and view photos of 'the' staple in any perennial garden... the daylily. We hope these sites will assist and entertain you. We welcome any comments you may have, contact us by clicking here.

»  8/14/03 :: Coming additions to our website ::

We will likely be adding a few new sections to our website in the coming months. A section for plant problems and pests is possible including pictures and solutions, along with another section for customer photographs of W.W. plants in their yards. We are also going to be adding a few links to some other websites that you will probably find useful. Look for those on our home page. As always, if you have any suggestions or problems with our website, please contact us here. Keep checking back, we are always trying to make W.W. Greenhouses online more useful and enjoyable for all of our guests.

»  8/1/03 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

Many more entries were submitted for our Perennial of the Month Contest, but nobody had a correct answer again this month. The current POTM will be held over for one more month (with the gift certificate prize rising to $50), after which, we will have to put up a new one. Is it possible that we may have stumped you all? Try again by clicking here!

»  7/28/03 :: Email and our goals ::

It has become commonplace in this internet age for communication through email. While email has its definite advantages, it certainly has its disadvantages. One major disadvantage is the lack of or delay in receiving a response. We see this repeatedly, even within our industry and our competitors. We want our customers to know that their email requests are read and responded to as soon as possible in the most complete way, most times within an hour! (Exceptions would be the rare occasion of our server not working, or an email sent to us during off-hours, which we will respond to the next working day.) This is our goal, and we think our customers benefit greatly from email communication. We hope you have had a good experience dealing with W.W. in this way!

»  7/17/03 :: OFA Short Course ::

On July 14 we made a trip to Columbus for the very popular Ohio Florist Association Short Course. The Short Course is a huge gathering of industry growers and suppliers. We would estimate a 65% representation for annuals, and 35% representation for perennials. There are numerous learning sessions offered, as well as a large trade show. By visiting the Short Course, we were able to get a jump on next year's new and in-demand plant varieties, and also check out some new ways of selling and displaying our plants. We believe our customers will benefit greatly from the trends and plant varieties we see becoming available.

»  7/10/03 :: Mums are in ::

We have just started to put some of our 4½" hardy mums into our store, with many more sizes on the way in the next few weeks. Prices for our 4½" mums are $2.99 or 4 for $10, and prices for our larger sizes have not yet been set but will range from around $4-9. Virtually any color will be available as well. Keep us in mind for your fall mums!

»  7/1/03 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

We received numerous responses to our current POTM, but there was no correct entries last month. So, we are holding over our June POTM for July, with the prize now doubled to a $40 gift certificate. See if you can guess what it is by clicking here!

»  6/24/03 :: New property purchased ::

We have recently acquired a piece of property about 2 miles from our Hudsonville store. We plan to begin building a few greenhouses at that site this fall. These greenhouses will enable us to cut back on the amount of rent we currently pay for greenhouse space, they will be new and much more efficient, they are closer to our retail store as compared to the ones we currently rent, and they will be tailored to growing retail-specific plants. This means better quality for our customers, and a more efficient growing process for us. Excavation has already begun, and we are excited to begin building soon.

»  6/4/03 :: 1 millionth perennial sold ::

You have no doubt heard about or taken part in our Great Wolf Lodge giveaway this past May. This was in celebration of 1 million perennials sold since W.W. Greenhouses began. We are not exactly sure what day the actual 1 millionth perennial was sold, but we know it was sometime in April or May. This is quite an accomplishment, considering we started out with a just few roadside wagons back in 1985. We would like to think our quality and service are reasons for this milestone, but we know it would not be possible without our loyal customers support throughout the years. A sincere thanks to all of those who shop and continue to shop at W.W., and may the next 1 million perennials be better than the last!

»  6/2/03 :: Great Wolf Lodge giveaway completed ::

Our weekly giveaway in May to the Great Wolf Lodge is over. Thank you to all who participated, and congratulations to the winners! The winners of each week's $300 gift certificate are:

»  1st week :: Sandy Ypma of Wyoming

»  2nd week :: Bev Myaard of Zeeland

»  3rd week :: Neal DeYoung of Wyoming

»  4th week :: Norma Jacobs of Hudsonville

»  6/1/03 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

Some interesting entries were submitted this month, but the first correct entry was made by "expressmedia2." He/she had the correct answer to May's POTM which was Sedum 'Matrona,' and he/she will be contacted via email to claim the $20 gift certificate. This month's new POTM is currently online, click here to make a guess!

»  5/26/03 :: 3rd week Great Wolf Lodge winner ::

Congratulations to Neal DeYoung of Wyoming, he was picked in our 3rd week of drawings for a $300 gift certificate to the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. We would like to thank Neal for his participation, and we urge everyone else to stop by, stay awhile, do some shopping, and register for our 4th and final week's drawing!

»  5/19/03 :: 2nd week Great Wolf Lodge winner ::

Congratulations to Bev Myaard of Zeeland, she was picked to receive our 2nd week's $300 gift certificate to the Great Wolf Lodge. Thank you for shopping at W.W. Bev, and to everyone else, stop by and register again for this week's drawing!

»  5/12/03 :: 1st week Great Wolf Lodge winner ::

Congratulations to Sandy Ypma of Wyoming, she was picked to receive a $300 gift certificate to the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City! Thanks for your patronage Sandy, and to everyone else, stop by and register for this week's drawing!

»  5/7/03 :: Share your experiences with us ::

Please share your comments about W.W. or experiences you may have had at W.W. with us. (Your comments and experiences may even be featured in future advertisements!) Drop us a note by contacting us here. And thank you for your participation!

»  5/1/03 :: New website look and feel ::

If you are a new visitor to our website, we welcome you. If you are a regular visitor of our website, you have now noticed the new appearance and function of our website. As you may know, we do our website development in-house, and it has been a work-in-progress. Our fourth revision should speed up the download time for you, improve the functionality and navigation throughout the site, allow our Netscape users to finally see it the way it was supposed to be seen, and allow Internet Explorer users a consistent appearance regardless of their screen resolution. We hope you enjoy the improvements, and we hope you continue to use our website as an extension of our retail store. As always, please excuse any bugs or glitches you may find, as we are always trying to improve on it. If you have any comments (both positive or negative), or any suggestions for our website, please contact us by clicking here. Enjoy!

»  5/1/03 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

We had numerous entries this month for our contest, so it must not have been too difficult. Our April Perennial of the Month was Clematis terniflora, and it was correctly identified first by "mcatoz." Congratulations! Our next POTM contest is online, check it out here.

»  4/28/03 :: Ann taking a break this year ::

Since the beginning of W.W., Ann Brouwer has helped countless customers with their gardening needs, assisted in choosing plants for their custom containers, arranged and planted all of our custom containers, and did it all with a smile and a patient attitude. Her talents, personality, dependability, and willingness to go the extra mile were always a very valuable asset to W.W., and she will be missed greatly. In fact, we have already had many customers ask this year, "Is Ann working?" Ann will be taking a break from W.W. to take on other interests this season. We wish her well, and we thank her for all of her dedicated work throughout the years.

»  4/22/03 :: Spring Opening 2003 prize winners announced ::

The following names are the winners of the various prizes given away this past weekend. Thank you to the sponsors who graciously contributed to our prizes, thank you to all of our customers who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

Double J Resort package for 4:

 Karen Janson :: DeWitt

Karen Kamper :: Grand Rapids

$100 gift certificate to Dr. Jon's Auto Lab:

Cheri Stacey :: Hudsonville

$100 gift certificate to G.B. Russo & Sons:

Matt VanOverloop :: Zeeland

$100 gift certificate to Oak Warehouse

Marge Andrakowicz :: Grand Rapids

$50 gift certificate to W.W. Greenhouses:

Trena Bourassa :: Grand Rapids

Wilson Herndon :: Jenison

$10 gift certificates to W.W. Greenhouses:

Jennifer Bagarina, Gord Berends, Nancy Klinesmith,

Cindy Prentler, and Elaine VanZytveld

»  4/21/03 :: Spring Opening 2003 ::

Another season has begun with a great start! Even though temps were a bit on the chilly side, many customers from all over the state visited W.W. We would like to thank all of those near and far who came out to see us! The winners to our various giveaways will be announced within a few days. In the meantime, enjoy the pictures below, a new window/tab will appear for you :: [ PICTURE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  4/1/03 :: Perennial catalogs sent out ::

We are a little late this year in sending out our perennial catalogs, but we included some color photos this year which took more time at the printers. If you received a catalog last year or signed up since then, you should be receiving one within a week. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be included in future mailings, click here to contact us.

»  4/1/03 :: Catalog misprint ::

In our 2003 Perennial Catalog, there is a misprint on the inside cover. It reads: "We will again be offering 1,000 different perennial varieties never carried before at W.W." It SHOULD read as follows: "We will again be offering over 1,000 different perennial varieties this year, including over 180 new varieties never carried before at W.W." We apologize for the confusion.

»  4/1/03 :: POTM prize money increased ::

The winner of each month's Perennial of the Month contest will receive a $20 gift certificate instead of the previous $10. Why not give it a try? Click here.

»  4/1/03 :: March Perennial of the Month ::

Our March POTM was correctly identified first by "upacreek" as Fallopia japonica 'Variegata.' This is "upacreek's" third time winning... congratulations! He/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her gift certificate. Our April POTM is now online, click here to make your guess!

»  3/11/03 :: Spring Opening dates announced ::

We will be kicking off our 18th season on Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19. Along with various door prizes, we will be offering 10% off your entire purchase on these two days. Come and start the season with us at W.W.!

»  3/1/03 :: February Perennial of the Month ::

After 3 months of trying, someone finally answered our POTM contest correctly! Congratulations (for the second time?) to "upacreek" for being the first one to identify it as Pennisetum (alopecuroides 'Hameln' to be exact). He/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her prize. Our March POTM is online now, so go ahead and test your knowledge by clicking here!

»  2/6/03 :: Retail help needed ::

W.W. is starting to think about our employee needs for 2003, and we would like to invite anyone to stop by and fill out an application. We are looking for seasonal help throughout the months of April, May or June, and tasks might include helping customers, answering questions, re-stocking, cleaning, and checkout. We are also looking for a person to assist customers in arranging and planting their own custom planters and containers. More details about this and any other position can be explained by Doug when you stop by. If you have any questions, please contact us by clicking here.

»  2/4/03 :: New shade structure ::

We have completed the assembly of a new shade structure located on the east side of our retail showroom. Although our customers value our indoor showroom (where it is warm in the spring, and dry when it is raining), we still need outdoor areas for certain plants. This new area will benefit cool-loving plants by allowing cooler temperatures to aid in slow, stable growth, yet still provide protection from wind and frost. All we need to do is put the shade cloth on in the spring, and it should be ready to go!

»  2/1/03 :: January Perennial of the Month ::

For the second consecutive month nobody correctly identified our POTM, so we're going to run it again this month. Since there were no winners again this time around, our gift certificate amount will now jump to $30 instead of $20. Try again here!

»  1/2/03 :: Website maintenance ::

We do our website design on our own, so we're constantly trying to make improvements. To that end, we are still told there are problems when viewing our website, and not just in Netscape as was previously reported. We will most likely be changing some software here which will help in making our website viewable and beneficial to all of our users. In the meantime, please be patient with any errors you may receive, and God bless you all in this new year!

»  1/1/03 :: December Perennial of the Month ::

Nobody correctly identified December's POTM so we are running it for another month. And, since there were no winners last month, our gift certificate amount will jump to $20 instead of $10. Try again here!

»  12/2/02 :: November Perennial of the Month ::

Our November Perennial of the Month was Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata', and we had only one person make a correct entry. "docbear" will be receiving an email shortly on how to claim his/her gift certificate. Congratulations! Our last POTM for the year is online, and you can check it out here!

»  11/13/02 :: W.W. closed for the season ::

Another growing season has passed, and we have closed our doors until next April. We would like to thank all of our customers for their many visits and support, and we look forward to serving you again next year! Our website will remain updated with our Perennial of the Month contest, new pictures, information for next year, and more. Please check back!

»  10/31/02 :: October Perennial of the Month ::

We've rounded up another Perennial of the Month, and October's POTM was easy. It was Digitalis (Foxglove), and the variety in the picture was 'Giant Shirley.' The first person to correctly identify it was "upacreek," and he/she will be contacted via email to claim the gift certificate. Our November POTM is now online, so check it out here!

»  10/3/02 :: What's blooming?

We are nearing the end of the blooming season, but there are still some photos on our What's blooming... page. We will probably continue to display selected photos throughout the winter months in some way, so you can keep checking back. Also, if you are in need of any perennial plant photos or would like to see how a certain plant item looks, let us know, maybe we can help!

»  9/30/02 :: September Perennial of the month ::

Our September Perennial of the Month was Delosperma cooperi. "Sheila" had the first correct answer and he/she will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift certificate. Click here to guess what our October POTM is!

»  9/10/02 :: What's blooming?

Have you checked out our 'What's blooming...' pages? There are many pictures of what is currently blooming in our display gardens and our store. See if there is anything you like!

»  9/8/02 :: Already thinking ahead ::

Some of our 2003 varieties have started to trickle in, including many new varieties of Daylilies and next year's Hibiscus. They are smaller size plants right now, but we are still offering them to anyone who wants to get the latest and greatest this season. Check them out the next time you stop by!

»  8/31/02 :: August Perennial of the Month ::

Our August Perennial of the Month was Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon.' We didn't have too many correct entries this time, but our first correct entry came from "lbreuker." He/she will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift certificate. Thank you to everyone who participated. September's POTM is now online, check it out here!

»  8/22/02 :: Customer photos ::

If you would like to email us any photos you have of the plants you purchased at W.W., we'll display them on our website. Click here to send us an email, and attach the photo(s) to it.

»  7/31/02 :: July Perennial of the Month ::

July's Perennial of the Month was Centaurea macrocephala. Among our many correct entries, "siereveld5" was the first to answer. He/she will be contacted via email to receive his/her gift certificate. Thank you to all of those who once again participated this month. August's POTM is now online here!

»  7/26/02 :: Mums are now in ::

Hardy Chrysanthemums are now in stock, with many more coming throughout the rest of the season. We have many sizes to choose from, along with many colors. Check them out and see why W.W. continues to offer quality!

»  7/15/02 :: 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year named ::

At this year's 2002 Perennial Plant Association Symposium held in Chicago, Leucanthemum 'Becky' was announced to be the association’s 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year. This yearly award is presented to a variety of perennials whose appearance, habit, color, and hardiness are of the utmost quality when compared to others. The perennial could be an old favorite or a new introduction, but it is always a sign that the plant should be considered for any garden. Leucanthemum 'Becky' has to be one of the very best Shasta-type daisies available. It features stiff and sturdy stems that don't flop over like other daisies, large traditional white flowers with yellow centers, and a robust growing habit with repeat blooming later in the season. It is best grown in at least 4-5 hours of sunlight or more, grows to about 36-40", and blooms from July-September. It is becoming an increasingly popular plant and we still have some left at W.W. for your yard or garden! Try one!

»  6/30/02 :: June Perennial of the Month ::

Our June Perennial of the Month was Epimedium alpinum 'Rubrum.' Although there were many incorrect entries, we had a last minute entry by "Tschanzenb," and he/she was close enough to win this month's POTM. We thank those who participated, and our July POTM is now online. Check it out here!

»  6/18/02 :: Still busy at W.W. ::

Even though it is after Memorial Day, the traditional busy time for seasonal planting, we are still going strong here at W.W. We are still offering fresh annuals and re-stocking perennials on a daily basis. If you think the season is over, think again! Come see what W.W. has to offer!

»  6/5/02 :: Virus from W.W.?

Recently, there have been a number of email worms being spread, probably more in the last few months than ever before. It has come to our attention that a virus or email worm has been sent to numerous people from our "availability" email address. We want to assure everyone that this is not the case. Many email worms can mask the "From" field and make it look like the email came from someone you have dealt with, when in fact, it never did. We scan our system regularly, and we are indeed free from any viruses. If you have received email from any W.W. address that has been detected as a virus, please realize it did not come from us. (You may inform us if you wish, just to be sure.) And most importantly, keep your anti-virus programs current, and scan regularly!

»  5/31/02 :: May Perennial of the Month ::

Our May Perennial of the Month was Iberis sempervirens (Candytuft). We had many correct answers this month, but we fooled quite a few of you, too. The first person to answer correctly was "dawns," and he/she will be contacted via email for his/her gift certificate. Our June POTM is ready to go, and this month it might not be so easy. Check it out here!

»  5/22/02 :: Special Memorial Day hours ::

We will be open 9am-5pm on Monday, May 27. This is in response to many requests by our customers, as we have not had the best weather conditions so far this year for planting. As always, we sincerely honor all of those who have served for our country, and we hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.

»  5/11/02 :: Unseasonable weather not keeping customers away ::

It has been a relatively cold and damp spring so far, but we're still busy at W.W. There has been a huge amount of traffic this Mother's Day weekend, and we are just getting started. Some of the nicest and widest plant selections are available this time of year, so visit us soon to make sure you get what you want! Here are some pictures of this past weekend :: [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  4/30/02 :: April Perennial of the Month ::

Our April Perennial of the Month was Ligularia tussilaginea 'Aureo-Maculata,' and the winner was "jamfloyd." He/she will be contacted via email to claim his/her $10 gift certificate. Congratulations! Our May POTM is under way... click here if you think you can guess it right!

»  4/15/02 :: Spring Opening prize winners announced ::

The following are the winners of our Spring Opening prizes (pardon us if we have spelled any names incorrectly) ::

Shanty Creek Golf/Ski Weekend for 2:

Dianne Elders

$100 Gemmen's Gift Certificate:

Warren Veldheer

$100 Talsma Jewelers Gift Certificate:

John Gillette

$100 Keegstra's Gift Certificate:

Helen Baker

$170 Berkeley Forge Garden Bench from W.W.:

David DeBruyn

$10 gift certificate to W.W. Greenhouses:

Barbara VanderJagt, Don VanHook, Denise Miller,

Leslie Hudson, Marcelle MacAulay

Thank you to all who entered, and congratulations to those who won!

»  4/13/02 :: Another good start ::

This past weekend was our Spring Opening. We had excellent weather for the most part, and many customers were ready to begin another season of gardening. Thank you to all of our customers who visited us (some from Chicago and Ohio!), and thank you to all of our employees for your hard work. It should be another great season! Below are just a few pictures of our Spring Opening :: [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  4/5/02 :: New online contest ::

We will begin our Perennial of the Month Contest this month, with winners receiving a gift certificate to W.W. each month. Click here to find out more and give it a try!

»  3/15/02 :: Perennial Catalogs mailed ::

Those of you who were already on our mailing list should be receiving your perennial catalog very soon. If you are not on our mailing list, please click here to contact us.

»  3/4/02 :: Spring Opening dates announced ::

We are tentatively planning our Spring Opening weekend for Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13. This will be our 17th year, and we hope we have the opportunity to serve you. As usual, you will receive 10% off your entire purchase on these 2 days, along with some cool prizes to be given away. See you then!

»  2/28/02 :: Postcard results ::

Thank you once again to those on our mailing list who responded. We finally have all the postcard information recorded, and here are some of the interesting results ::

»  Nearly 48% of the cards sent out were returned.

»  Another 27% were returned as undeliverable. This is a good thing as it eliminates all those who have moved since the last update, and it saves us (and you) the cost of printing and mailing out material to those erroneous addresses.

»  When asked how much you would spend compared to last year, 7% said less than last season, 27% said more than last season, and 57% said the same as last season.

»  When asked how many times you visit W.W. during the season, 11% said only once, 47% said 2-3 times, and 35% said 4 or more times. Wow!

»  1/17/02 :: Postcards coming in ::

The postcards which we sent out to update our records and garner feedback are pouring in! Thank you to all of you who have responded. We are currently putting together our perennial catalog and should be sending those out as usual sometime in late February or early March.

»  2/3/02 :: Mailing list updates ::

Every few years we try to update our mailing list so that our records can be kept current and accurate. We will once again be doing this in the next few weeks by way of a postcard we will send to you. We ask that you send it back to us (no postage necessary) and if you wish, you may also answer a few short questions on the card. Returning the card and answering the questions will ensure that you will continue to receive our perennial catalogs and any other special offers, and it will help us serve you better. Thank you for your participation!

»  12/7/01 :: Website revision complete ::

We have once again tried to improve the look and function of our website. As you may have noticed, not too much has been updated since October, but we are now back online and updating regularly. We hope you will notice the improvements in speed, appearance, and content. We also hope you bear with us as there still may be some bugs to work out (we do our own website design). If you'd like, please contact us by clicking here with any suggestions or problems you may have with our website. Enjoy!

»  12/1/01 :: Gift certificates make a great gift ::

We can make your holiday shopping easy by offering you a W.W. gift certificate. Contact us by clicking here, or stop by to purchase one for any amount. We honor personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for your convenience. And of course, we at W.W. wish all of you a wonderful holiday season!

»  10/31/01 :: W.W. closed for the season ::

It is that time of the year again when we must close our doors until next spring. The weather is still quite warm, but our stock is nearly gone and it is time to focus on next year. We thank all of our customers who have visited us and supported us this year, and we look forward to serving you next April when open up again. Please feel free to email us or visit our website as usual.

»  10/23/01 :: Website maintenance ::

We will be upgrading the look, appearance, performance, and features of our website in the next several weeks. Therefore, some pages will not be updated regularly, but since it is our "off-season," we feel this will not greatly interfere with your online experience with us. If you have any questions at all, please contact us by clicking here.

»  9/27/01 :: W.W. purchases adjoining property ::

A parcel of property directly to the south of W.W. has been purchased. A house and a few other buildings remain on the site. This new property should give us the ability to expand with some more greenhouse space and better traffic flow in the future should we need it.

»  9/18/01 :: 2002 Perennial of the Year named ::

At the 2001 Perennial Plant Association Symposium held in Washington D.C., it was announced that Phlox paniculata 'David' is to be the association’s 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. This yearly award is presented to a variety of perennials whose appearance, habit, color, and hardiness are of the utmost quality when compared to others. The perennial could be an old favorite or a new introduction, but it is always a sign that the plant should be considered for any garden. Phlox p. 'David' is one of the nicest white tall phlox varieties available, with very good mildew resistance, repeat blooming later in the season, and stunning pure white flower heads. It can be grown in sun or partial shade, reaches a height of 36-40", and blooms from July-September. Many have already found out what a nice plant it can be for any yard or garden... keep it in mind for next year when shopping at W.W.!

»  9/14/01 :: Reflection ::

Consider reading Psalm 46 from the Bible, not only due to this week's recent events, but as a constant reminder.

»  9/7/01 :: July website winners awarded ::

During July, we ran a drawing for those who visited our website. Several $10 gift certificates were awarded to those who submitted to us why they love shopping at W.W. Greenhouses. These submissions might even make it into some of our advertising next year! Congratulations to those who won and thank you to everyone who participated!

»  9/28/01 :: New display gardens ::

We have begun work on a few more display garden areas. If you have visited us before, you know that we have quite an extensive collection of plants in our existing display gardens. This is a valuable tool for our customers as they can see various plants in their mature appearance, see actual colors, and obtain ideas on what they could put in their own yards. Since acquiring a corner piece of adjoining property, we have worked to create an area for additional display gardens which is what we are presently working on. We hope to begin adding plants by next spring.

»  7/17/01 :: Good results from Ohio Short Course ::

On July 16, we had the opportunity to visit the Ohio Short Course in Columbus, Ohio. The Short Course is a large gathering of all the top names in the greenhouse, garden center, and grower industry. Much information was collected from the huge trade show, and we hope to introduce many new items and ideas for next year. We were also able to talk with many fellow growers and suppliers to gain valuable insight into what we can do to make next year at W.W. the best ever!

»  7/12/01 :: Still going strong ::

If you think that the season is done already or that you're too late to plant, think again! We still have some very nice annuals to choose from to fill in those bare spots, and of course, we re-stock our perennials all summer long. New perennials arrive almost daily including large potted grasses and field-grown perennials. Our plants are still fresh and healthy, so stop in and see what we have to offer!

»  6/2/01 :: Need a cure for those rainy-day blues?

It was certainly a wet and somewhat dreary May this season, with rain and clouds seemingly the norm. But at W.W., it has been warm and bright! It is always difficult to keep plants looking healthy with cold temps and dark days, but we still have a great selection of hanging baskets, young and fresh annuals, and perennials which we re-stock daily. Stop by sometime soon... we believe you will not be disappointed.

»  5/31/01 :: Website revisions ::

It is always a struggle to offer an interesting and visually pleasing site and still make it load quickly, as more graphics and detail means more time needed to load. We have made a few changes, so the site should load quicker for you. However, we still want to offer the same content, so don't expect too much. We hope to make some major revisions in the off-season which should further enhance the performance of the site. Stay tuned! If you have any suggestions, please click here to contact us. Thanks!

»  5/19/01 :: Special Memorial Day Hours ::

We respect our veterans and offer our honor to them, but we also would like to please our customers by being available for their shopping needs. Therefore, W.W. Greenhouses will be open for business on Memorial Day from 9am-3pm.

»  5/19/01 :: Spring fever still going on ::

Our flowers are selling quickly, but we still maintain an excellent selection of bedding plants and hanging baskets, a selection that is hard to find elsewhere. And as always, new perennials are re-stocked almost daily. So, stop by and see what W.W. has to offer!

»  4/14/01 :: Spring Opening a Success ::

W.W. Greenhouses opened for the season this weekend. Beautiful weather prevailed, and we had many visitors and customers from all over the state join us. Thank you to all of those who made our opening weekend a success, both customers and employees! Here are just a few pics from our Spring Opening weekend :: [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  4/2/01 :: Still Busy ::

Spring Break? Not a chance. Who needs sun and 80 degrees when you have this? Things are starting to take shape at W.W., and although there isn't much color yet, we're hard at work getting ready for our Spring Opening on April 13-14. Take a closer look at what we've been up to :: [ PICTURES NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

»  5/5/01 :: Tentative Spring Opening Announced ::

We are tentatively planning our spring opening for Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14. If all goes as planned, we will be ready to kick off another year of serving our customers. We don't foresee any difficulties in being ready by the 13th, but it takes a lot of work to be ready, so you may want to keep checking our site for updates. As in the past, we will be offering 10% off your entire purchase during our opening, both Friday and Saturday. See you then!

»  5/1/01 :: Perennial Catalog Ready For Printing ::

Our yearly perennial catalog which lists most of the perennials which we will be carrying has finally been sent to the printers. If you are on our mailing list, you should receive it in the next few weeks. If you are not on our mailing list, click here to contact us.

»  1/18/01 :: Website Refined ::

As with anything new, there are bound to be a few glitches. Such was the case with our website. Our first launch wasn’t bad, but it was obvious some revisions needed to be done. We hope the latest version will solve some of the viewing problems users had, and offer a more professional look. However, we will always be trying to improve on it, and of course, some pages are not complete as of this writing, due to the fact that our store is closed. Again, if you have any feedback concerning our site, please contact us by clicking here.

»  12/1/00 :: Gift Certificate Reminder ::

We are closing in on another holiday season, and W.W. gift certificates make a great gift to that gardener or homeowner on your list. Click here to contact us, or stop in to purchase a gift certificate for any amount you wish. Merry Christmas to you all, and we hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

»  11/3/00 :: W.W. Closes for the Season ::

With colder weather moving in, we have closed our doors until next April. Most of our stock is gone, and it is getting late to plant. (Make sure to mulch those perennials which are a bit more tender!) We have had a good year, and we thank all our customers for their patronage. We will continue to update our website and receive email, so please feel free to keep visiting us online. See you next Spring!

»  11/1/00 :: Launch of W.W. Greenhouses Online ::

It took some time, but W.W. Greenhouses is finally online. If you are reading this, you obviously have found us. We have talked numerous times in the past about putting up a website, but found that if we wanted to do it, we wanted to do it right. Lack of time has kept us from doing anything until now, but hopefully it was worth the wait. We are proud to be part of the internet revolution, and we worked hard to produce a useful and informational website to better help our customers, and promote ourselves to potentially new customers. All the design work was done in-house, and it is our first attempt. So, please excuse any mistakes and empty pages you may find, and realize that we will be continually trying to improve this site. We invite you to spend some time to browse our site, and we look forward to serving you both at our garden center and in cyberspace. If you have any feedback concerning our website, please click here to contact us.

»  8/1/00 :: 2001 Perennial of the Year named ::

At this year’s Perennial Plant Association Symposium held in Toronto, Ontario, it was announced that the ornamental grass Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ is to be the association’s 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year. This yearly award is presented to a variety of perennials whose appearance, habit, color, and hardiness are of the utmost quality when compared to others. The perennial could be an old favorite or a new introduction, but it is always a sign that the plant should be considered for any garden. Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ is named after the famous botanist Karl Foerster, who introduced it to the public in 1950. It offers straight green leaf blades up to 3 feet, with wheat-like plumes appearing in July reaching up to 4½ feet. Foliage and plumes stay very nice throughout the year, including winter months. It clumps out to about 3 feet, needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight or more, and is easily grown. We at W.W. have many to choose from depending on price and size. Stop in and we’ll help you decide where your Calamagrostis can be planted in your yard! Or, contact us by clicking here for more information.

»  7/22/00 :: W.W. Greenhouses Installs New Sign ::

After constantly revamping our display gardens, it was becoming more evident that our roadside sign would need to be replaced. In service since 1990, our old sign was made mostly of wood, and it was shedding its paint and rotting out quite badly. A new lighted sign replaced the old one, giving our retail store a more professional and functional look. [ PICTURE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ]

As of July, W.W. Greenhouses will own an adjacent piece of property previously used by West Michigan Mechanical, a heating and cooling business. An abandoned house on the property was dismantled (by intentional fire) along with a garage, and a parking lot was installed. Parking has always been somewhat of a problem at W.W. on those busy May days, and this should definitely improve our customers' shopping experience. An extra entrance/exit has also been added to 40th Avenue to help traffic flow. In the future, we hope to put in a few more display gardens surrounding the parking lot. We believe this entire area will dramatically improve the appearance, convenience, and exposure of our retail store.

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