Each holiday season, our McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe is created with fresh inspiration, festive decor, and ideas to spark your holiday spirit. This year, we’re especially excited about our newest lifelike trees. They capture the natural beauty of a real tree with the convenience of built-in lights, multiple functions, and easy set-up. These trees are designed to be part of your celebrations for years to come, regardless if they become part of your own holiday forest or are replacing a famed holiday centerpiece. 

It’s officially the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and golden sunsets. That also means it’s time to bring that autumn magic right to your doorstep. Imagine stepping onto your porch and being greeted by a burst of fall colors and textures that capture the very essence of the season. With our carefully curated Fall Porch Package, you can create a picture-perfect display that radiates warmth and welcome—all for just $59.98 (regularly $79.97). Let’s dive into the delightful details of what’s inside this seasonal treasure trove!

This week at the McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe, we've gathered three unique and captivating Christmas themes to inspire your festive holiday decor. From the classic charm of Vintage Christmas to the ocean-inspired 'Tis the Sea-son theme  and the contemporary elegance of Urban Nest, there's something for everyone. In this blog, we’ll dive into these fantastic themes and show how you can bring the magic of one or many into your existing holiday decor.   

Now that fall is in full swing, our garden center is bustling with new plants and products to make your garden gorgeous for the season. Shrubs, however, can give your garden year-round interest and it’s a great time to plant so the roots can develop before the chill of winter sets in. In this blog, we've handpicked five amazing shrubs that will not only make your garden look fantastic but will also keep it thriving for many years to come.   

When we all think of pansies, we think of the colorful fall and winter blooms that adorn the garden beds and planters of your neighborhood. But have you thought about putting pansies into your culinary creations? These vibrant and edible flowers can elevate both the visual appeal and flavor of your dishes and cocktails. In this blog, we'll explore three creative recipes that showcase how to use pansies to transform your culinary creations into works of art.  

One of the most important aspects of fall gardening is the preparation for the upcoming spring season with spring-blooming bulbs! The emergence of colorful bulb blooms like tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths is definitely a sight to see after the cold winter months. To ensure a vibrant and blooming garden come springtime, it's crucial to plant these bulbs correctly in the fall. In this blog, we'll explore five different ways to plant spring bulbs.  

As the leaves begin to change and the air gets crisp, it's time to transform your porches and patios into vibrant spaces full of autumnal charm. In this blog, we're sharing three fall planter recipes that you can use to infuse your space with that real fall feeling and make your neighbors green with envy (or perhaps orange with envy, considering it's autumn). So grab your gardening gloves and let's get planting! Recipe 1: The Croton Crazy PlanterIngredients: