The Flower Bin

Don Weakland shows us some of the beautiful hanging baskets they have for Mother’s Day at the Flower Bin in Longmont. People come from across the borders to get these legendary baskets for spring and summer and we also learn about some of the featured flowers they grow and include in these fabulous hanging baskets and others that stand alone great as well.[READ|SHARE]

Don Weakland tells us about the upcoming Flower Bin’s Fall Class Schedule all of which are Free events hosted by professional gardeners and teachers at the Flower Bin in Longmont. Sign up for the free classes at the Flower Bin.[READ|SHARE]

The Flower Bin is having their big Back to Cool Sale from this upcoming Friday Aug. 30 - Monday Sept. 2 2013. Lots of great bargains on Annual Mixed Pots and Hanging Baskets. Perennials, Water Plants, Nursery Stock, Herbs, Foliage, Cacti, Fountains and much more. Great fun and deals this weekend, so stop on by the Flower Bin in Longmont just in time for the weather to start cooling off![READ|SHARE]

We go back to the Flower Bin and Jann Scott talks with owner Don Weakland about their big Summer Festival that happens every year in June. Free Hot Dogs, Drinks and Petting Zoo and of course the year’s biggest sale on everything in the place. Perennials, Annuals, Pots, Hanging Baskets, Statues, Trees, Shrubs, vegetables, fruits, garden accessories... Everything. Lots of fun for everyone.[READ|SHARE]

It’s the early summer at the Flower Bin and Don Weakland shows us all the colorful Perennials, Annuals, Roses and Hanging Baskets. We learn about the difference between Perennials and Annuals and how to keep them growing, as we look at some of the many wonderful flowers they have in the nursery. We also get a peek at some of the 100s of different varieties of Roses they personally grow. Then we go into the greenhouses and look at the wide selection of annuals and hanging baskets as well as garden vegetables you can get here.[READ|SHARE]

Boulder Channel 1 visits the Flower Bin in Longmont to learn from owner Don Weakland about their huge holiday inventory and what makes them popular during the Christmas season, including wreaths, Christmas trees, and especially their wonderful selection of Poinsettias. We learn a little bit about the history of the Poinsettia plant and how they can be a great decoration for your holiday home setting along with the wide selection of other flowers and holiday ornaments and decorations in the shop.[READ|SHARE]

Boulder Channel 1 visits the Flower Bin in Longmont again this holiday season for the Christmas Open House. We talk to owner Don Weakland about their huge holiday inventory during the Christmas season, including Fresh Cut Christmas trees, the wonderful selection of Poinsettias. wreaths, decorations, Christmas cactus and even indoor fruits. Also this year is the first time the Flower Bin invites Santa Claus to meet with kids and bring holiday cheer to all.[READ|SHARE]

The Flower Bin in Longmont, is preparing for the Holiday Season and there's lots of fun things to do and tons of great things to find there. Christmas Begins at The Flower Bin on November 29, 30 and December 1 - Live Holiday Music, Cider and Cookies and a Special Visit from Santa! Also Boulder Channel 1 will be there to catch the whole thing on video which you'll be able to see on their website. Read more about this event in the Flower Bin's newsletter: http://www.theflowerbin.net/nov2013newsletterweb.pdf Pointsettias are the Flower Bins specialty, you won't find a larger more colorful selection[READ|SHARE]

Make your plans to attend the Flower Bin's Giant Pumpkin Contest Saturday, October 12th. Cash Prizes for winners, up to $500 for first place.[READ|SHARE]

We attend the Flower Bins' Annual Giant Pumpkin Contest and talk with Don Weakland to learn a little about the rules and contestants that grow these giant pumpkins. Some of the pumpkins reach almost 1000 pounds and there’s also special awards for children growers, largest watermelon and longest gourds, all to highlight the exciting fall and Halloween season here at the Flower Bin in Longmont.[READ|SHARE]