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Fuchsias, Succulents and a whole lot more!
253-226-1210
Fuchsias, Succulents and a whole lot more!
253-226-1210
While we all have the spring bug and are out shopping for our new found treasures, we need to keep in mind that it is still a bit cold outside for some of the more tender finds, like fuchsias. Putting them in a box or a tray and putting on your patio table may seem like a good idea but, your table is much like a winter bridge... the first to ice over. Your best bet will be to put them in your garage, shed, some place a late frost cannot nip their tender tips. Using frost cloth will help keep them a few degrees warmer. If you do not have room in the garage, beside the house on the ground with 'frost cloth' over them or overnight in a cool space in the house. Put them back outside in the morning when the temps are over 40° until they have hardened. To harden them, a week inside overnight, then outside in the shade during the day. The sun can still burn their greenhouse tender leaves.
Fuchsia hardiness is dependent on being planted in the ground. Fuchsias planted in patio pots and planters are just like any other fuchsia and are subject to freezing temperatures. Patio pots, baskets and planters are typically wintered in garages, sheds, next to houses in a manner where they will not freeze and checked monthly to see if water is needed, (just enough to keep the roots alive please).
Succulent care is here! While you may feel overwhelmed with the care of your new succulent, it's not as bad as you think. Succulents do not need as much water in the winter so, you will want to let it dry out. When the soil is dry, you will soak it well in warm water. Let it drain, it is now ready to dry out again. You are mimicing nature... monsoon to arid, repeat. Think of them like little camels, they store their water in their leaves, so you just have to give them water to refill their leaves.
'ART TRAINS YOU TO LOOK WITH INTENTION. YOU NOTICE THE SMALLEST THINGS, LIKE A PLANT THAT ISN'T DOING WELL'
-Kayla Goldstein
Support the Arts in your local schools, you never know how it will serve you in your future job
We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times and hope to continue to serve our regular customers and meet new ones along the way!
WE ARE OPEN TO RETAIL SALES THE FIRST SATURDAY OF APRIL THROUGH JUNE 30TH
WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY 10AM - 5PM
AND REMAIN CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
July 1 through December 31, by appointment. Please call ahead.
I have been receiving questions regarding my 'Out of Stock' items. 'Out of Stock' refers to Mail Order plants. Retail plants are not listed on the website.
Please email me at Tammy@fuchsiaweb.net and I will be happy to assist you with your order.
I want to thank all of my customers during this time.
You are the greatest!
The Fuchsia Farm is a small nursery located in Covington, Washington. We have been growing fuchsias for our many fuchsia friends for over 35 years. The nursery is currently owned and operated by Tammy Brown, who will continue to offer an ever-growing catalog of the many varieties of upright, hardy and trailing fuchsias. We specialize in fuchsias for retail customers April through June and mail order our fuchsia starts year-round to all 50 states to fuchsia lovers who cannot come to the nursery in person. We have grown and provided fuchsias for botanical gardens all over the country. We support the training and educational opportunities provided to the public by the Northwest Fuchsia Society and American Fuchsia Society at their fuchsia shows and annual sales. We grow fuchsias to order for the many small, family-owned nurseries from coast-to-coast, PTA Fundraisers and individual fuchsia societies from Washington to California. We have developed strong relationships with the King County Master Gardeners and Pierce County Master Gardeners.
At the moment, our Mail Order plants are exclusively those indicated in our online catalog.
Mail Order is year-round for our customers in all 50 states, yes - all 50 states!
It is common for mail order plant sellers to substitute a close match in cases of unavailability. Inventory changes quickly and while we attempt to keep online quantities current, it is possible that attrition, earlier orders in the week or retail sales (April-June) have made a variety unavailabile. If you do not want substitutions made or have an alternate that may be substituted, please state that in the comments when ordering. If you do not want a substitute and do not offer an alternate, your order will be adjusted.
There is a Shipping Charge of $25.00 per order.
Orders of $90 or more, before taxes will receive free shipping. Shipping will be refunded to the customer when the order is shipped.
Execept in cases of seasonal temperatures, we normally ship all orders received (Sunday through Saturday) on the following week.
Online orders are processed and prepared during normal business operation hours, Sunday through Tuesday, shipping on Monday through Wednesday.
A tracking number will be made available to you after your order has been packed and postage has been ordered from USPS.
Order confirmations are only a confirmation that the order has been received, not that it has shipped.
All orders are sent via USPS. If you have any problems ordering, please email tammy@fuchsiaweb.net. My website offers many options for payment as an alternative to PayPal, including accepting personal check or money orders and will be shipped once clearing the bank.
You and your plants happiness are very important. We will pick the best and healthiest plant for you. Plants can experience stress while traveling, it may arrive with some torn leaves or some yellow/brown spots from being in the dark and closed box for days. Be sure to inspect your plant as soon as they arrive and send photos of plants that are stressed or damaged. It is normal that plants may wilt or lose leaves. Give it some time to recover as it acclimates to its new home after sending in your photos.
We are proud of the plants that we grow here at The Fuchsia Farm, and we’re confident that you’ll be satisfied with the quality of your purchase. I strive for complete Customer Satisfaction but, realize that, on occasion, an issue arises.
If your plant has been damaged during the shipping process (mail handlers and processing facilities are not always the most gentle), please email tammy@fuchsiaweb.net a picture the SAME DAY your plant is received, so I may proceed with a damage claim and either replace or refund you the purchase price of your plant.
updated 4/4/24