Mettowee Mint

11/20/2023

Funny hours this week friends:

Open today and Tuesday 8-4
Closed Wednesday and Thanksgiving

Regular hours resume Friday.

11/19/2023

This time of year really tests the capacity limits of our cooler! We cut the most beautiful greenery this year and our handmade, double sided premium wreaths are looking pretty fabulous. We’ll get the first batch out to the retail store Monday, watch out!

11/18/2023

🎄 SAVE THE DATE! Join us in the glasshouse for a meet & greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus Sunday Dec 3rd! From 10am-noon, Santa will be here to chat along with professional photographer to capture the moment! So grab a hot cocoa, find the perfect tree, and get ready to meet Santa!

11/17/2023

Ready for your Christmas tree? Our Vermont grown, fresh cut Balsam and Fraser trees arrive next week and we can't wait to help you find the perfect one! We're almost there! ⁠
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So while the countdown continues, please enjoy this photo of the cutest baby white pines around. Porch pots?

11/16/2023

Heads up, we're closing at noon TOMORROW (Friday) for a staff appreciation event! Lights will be on, doors will be locked.⁠
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The Mettowee team just wrapped on our best season yet and will be cranking awhile longer on all the holiday magic ahead. So for now, we pause to say thanks. If you've shopped or worked with us this season, you know. These people are AMAZING. Their hard work, tireless energy and care makes everything here possible.

11/15/2023

Don't forget to order fresh flowers for Thanksgiving, it's not too late! Not entertaining, but need a gift for the host? Checkout our vase arrangements and wrapped bouquets! ⁠
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https://mettoweemint.com/collections/freshflowers

11/14/2023

📣 New stock alert! We've added gorgeous tapers to our shelves! Come find the perfect color to light your holiday table. Plus they burn perfectly. 🧡

11/10/2023

Let's decorate! Now offering in home decorating services and garland for pre-order online. Let us help with porches, doorways, mantles and more. Holiday magic here we come! ✨⁠
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In just two weeks (what?!) we'll be fully stocked with all the wreaths, trees, greens, amaryllis, berries, ornaments and holiday trimmings! Can’t wait! 🪄🌲⭐️

11/02/2023

Pretty excited about the shift from this >>>swipe right >>> to this around here. Stick season, the transition from foliage to snow, can be quiet in Vermont… but not around the Mint. This place is buzzing with the winter projects ahead…Keep your eyes peeled for updates on Thanksgiving flowers, in home holiday decorating services, handmade wreaths, forced tulips and so much more!

10/27/2023

All buttoned up for winter…. which feels very far away on this gorgeous day. This long fall has been quite a gift. 🙏🏻

10/27/2023

- This weeks fun plant is a tropical beauty known as a Bromeliad. A colorful specimen , Bromeliads need indirect sunlight, temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees F, once a week watering in the little cup formed by it's leaves and soil on the dry side. While they only live for 3-4 years, they will show off a stunning bloom for 6 months before birthing little Bromeliad babies suitable for re-potting-. Some fun facts for you - Pineapples are a type of Bromeliad, as is Spanish Moss (which used to be comfy mattress stuffing a long time ago - hmmmm). Give this easy and beautiful conversation starter a try!

10/25/2023

📣 WINTER TULIP CLUB ALERT! Subscribe now for our weekly bunches of pure winter joy. Choose to pickup at the Mint, pickup in North Bennington, or a local delivery plan! Plus this year we're offering a sweet little subscription to ship anywhere in the continental United States, oh my! Tulips are awesome, come see what all the fuss is about! ⁠
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For details and subscriptions, check out: https://mettoweemint.com/collections/winter-tulip-csa

10/21/2023

Tis the season...⁠
for a warm drink in our cozy glasshouse.⁠
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10/20/2023

Flowers for the weekend!

10/20/2023

- Martagon Lilies, also known as Turk's Cap Lilies, are showy beauties known for being graceful, natural and easy to grow. These 3-4 foot tall lilies thrive in dappled light and appreciate a dusting of lime to sweeten the soil and encourage prolific blooms. A glance through antique gardening books depicts the Martagon Lily as a classic choice in old style cottage gardens and they are magnificent as cut flowers. Plant these bulbs 6" deep in the fall - they naturalize well over time. A fun Lily fact - the world's oldest lily was found fossilized in Brazil - wait for it - it's age was determined to be 115 million years! It even survived the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago! Now that's a fun plant...

10/19/2023

Full schedule of workshops ahead! Flower arranging this weekend, homebrew coffee, then boxwood tabletop trees and wreaths for the holidays!

Get your tickets before they’re gone! https://mettoweemint.com/pages/events

10/18/2023

A couple of delicious new Orange Wines. ⁠
These are natural skin-contact white wines, giving them deeper tannins and a more complex body.⁠
The perfect accessory to a fall hike.⁠
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10/14/2023

Anyone else bringing fall inside?

10/13/2023

- We have a special surprise for you! Beautiful bare root peonies have arrived at the Mint just in time for fall planting!

So many varieties to choose from - Raspberry Sundae, Shirley Temple, Purple Spider, Moon River, Felix Crouse, Duchesse de Nemours, Alexander Fleming…. stunners!

Simply choose a sunny, well drained spot, soak the roots for 10 minutes in clean water, dig a shallow hole, throw in a shovel full of compost and plant the roots flat with the buds facing up - no more than an inch or two of soil to cover and you are done! Peonies are strong, easy to grow and magnificent cut flowers. Stop by soon to choose your favorites before they disappear!

10/07/2023

Hello holiday weekend! Rainy day coffee in our tropical greenhouse? Open 8-4.

10/06/2023

- What's a Fritillaria, you ask? Well, it's a hardy little plant that belongs to the lily family and is well-adapted to various climates and challenging conditions.⁠
Symbolizing respect and remembrance, the bell-shaped flowers of Fritillaria are very attractive to bees and butterflies who are drawn to their nectar-rich blooms. By attracting pollinators, Fritillaria plays a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem. Fritillaria flowers come in a gorgeous range of sizes and shapes, can bloom for several weeks, and will brighten up your gardens with their vibrant colors and delightful fragrance.⁠
Fritillaria bulbs (plant them in the fall) require well-drained soil and a sunny location. They prefer moist conditions but can tolerate dry spells. Protect them with a blanket of mulch in winter and they will be back to delight you year after year! All in all, a simply captivating flower that will capture your heart!

10/05/2023

Love dried flowers and arrangements that last? Join our workshop and learn the art of dried flower arranging!⁠
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Tickets available on our website: https://mettoweemint.com/pages/events

10/02/2023

Getting ready for the sunshine and epic planting weather this week. Don’t forget our plants are still 50% off!

09/29/2023

- Hyacinths! Full size, Wood Hyacinths, Grape Hyacinths - all are surprisingly simple and beautiful to grow. Each long lasting flower has a unique fragrance often used in the perfume industry. Plant 6-8 weeks before a hard frost and tuck them 6-8" deep. Water in well and then wait with bated breath until amazing blossoms arrive in March and April. Another "fun fact" - Hyacinths are part of the Asparagus family - imagine that!

09/28/2023

Capture the moment at our pumpkin arch with a professional photographer during golden hour! Now booking mini private sessions with for Sundays October 8th and 15th. ⁠
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Fifteen minute sessions at our fall festive arch include 10 hi-resolution images available for download. Families, couples, friends all welcome.⁠
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Book your appointment here! https://mettoweemint.com/products/mini-photo-sessions

09/27/2023

09/24/2023

Whew, we’re back! See you tomorrow friends.

09/23/2023

🌈 Exciting, exciting new product alert! parfum and extraits have arrived! These are 100% natural scents, alluring and the epitome of clean beauty done right.

We’ve been slowly expanding our apothecary products, which means you can sniff and test here all you want… knowing that what’s on our shelves is safe for you and the planet. 💕

09/22/2023

It's and we're psyched about Alliums! These bulbs are whimsical, hardy, and not attractive to rodents and deer. Only trick is remembering to plant them NOW in the Fall in order to enjoy these poufs of cheer come summer. We're well stocked with large and unusual choices, come see us this weekend!⁠
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PLANT SPRING HAPPINESS!

09/21/2023

Fall foliage has arrived at the nursery along with our end of season sale! Shop 50% savings on plants while they last!

Need good advice? Book an appointment with our specialist Joni any Thurs, Fri, and Sat afternoon.

09/17/2023

Store open, coffee bar closed. ✌🏻

09/16/2023

Celebrate the harvest with us today at our annual Fall Fest. Music by , food by and flowers by . Walk under the and feel the love. 4-7ish.

09/14/2023

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09/12/2023

FALL FEST is Saturday! It’s music from , sausages from Vermont beer, tasty natural wine, caramel apples, pumpkin painting, face painting, firepits, and dahlias galore thanks to our friends . Dig out your flannels, shine up your party boots, let’s boogie! No tickets required.

09/08/2023

Pumpkin season is the best season.

09/08/2023

.- The fascinating thing about the more than 400 species of Sedum (also known as Stonecrop) is that they are actually little environmentally conscious geniuses when it comes to water storage and conservation. Unlike most other plants, they can utilize water stored in their cells and drastically reduce evaporation. This genetic property gives Sedums a real advantage during dry conditions. While these fun plants are easy to care for, long lived, and attractive to pollinators, it is their all season color and style that might just make you fall in love! Symbolizing peace, perseverance and calmness, this special plant is definitely worth a try!

09/07/2023

Good morning!☀️

09/07/2023

We did something fun today. Sweet planter setup coming to a TV near you soon. 💥

09/01/2023

- Millet and Sedum, Celosia, oh my! Rudbeckia, Peppers and Kale with some Chai! So many fun plants, it’s time to stop by! It’s a fantastical selection of fall plants, pop by for a gander.

08/25/2023

- Looking for some amazing instant gratification? Give Autumn Crocus (Colchicum) a try! Although it’s flowers resemble spring Crocus, it is actually a member of the lily family. Hailing from Europe, Asia and North Africa, this lovely little plant is a symbol of hope and renewal. Plant the corms in early fall, pointed side upward, and be prepared to be delighted within a few weeks!