Armstrong Garden Centers

@Fishmomma (11658)
United States
April 24, 2017 10:49pm CST
I have an organic garden and love ladybugs. Some of the ladybugs are in my greenhouse. One place to get ladybugs is Armstrong Garden Centers and I enjoy seeing all the items that are available there. The time to visit is April 28 to April 30th to get ladybugs for free with any purchase. In past years they have run out, so go early, if your looking for free ladybugs.
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minx267
@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
25 Apr 17
That is a cool idea. I like ladybugs too. they are very beneficial. Where is this place? What city, state?
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
25 Apr 17
There are many locations in California many in Southern California. Also there is one in Atlanta, Georgia and not sure if there are any others now. They have been expanding.
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minx267
@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
25 Apr 17
@Fishmomma very interesting. we have none in CT that I am aware of. The free ladybug giveaway is a great way to get people in the door.
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minx267
@minx267 (15526)
• Hartford, Connecticut
25 Apr 17
@Fishmomma woe! That sounds like a cool place. Starting to wishbone did have one here.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr 17
How do they gather up ladybugs? Do they breed them somehow?
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
25 Apr 17
Lady bugs are captured in their hibernating state and put in a bag or cup. People should wet the area and let them out at night. They have to get use to their new home and need plenty of bugs and water.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120630)
• United States
25 Apr 17
I don't think it would ever occur to me that one could buy lady bugs. Incidentally, I know a woman who thought you could buy squirrels at a pet store.
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
25 Apr 17
There are a lot of organic plant growers in this area. The price of produce in the stores is high for certain produce, so trying to grow more fruit and vegetables.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502258)
• Italy
25 Apr 17
There are plenty of ladybugs in my garden, they come inside when I open the windows. They are cute little insects and useful in the garden.
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
25 Apr 17
I do enjoy watching them on the plants. They move so quick and really enjoy exploring in my yard.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502258)
• Italy
25 Apr 17
@Fishmomma They are cute, I like to check what they do.
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Angie
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Apr 17
Usually they come in with my plants, but this year they did not. hmmm.
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Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
25 Apr 17
I noticed they didn't this year was surprised, but the odd weather might be a factor in this area.