OM Grown Community Garden & Nursery

10/19/2026

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POP! 🤩

For this weeks Native Plant of the Week we are highlighting the beautiful: Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)! 🌾

You might be noticing these on your walks and drives around Florida as they are blooming now! 💓

Not only are they beautiful, but they also provide shelter for wildlife, seed for birds and habitat for beneficial insects. It’s drought-tolerant once established, loves our Florida sunshine, and requires very little maintenance.

We don’t have any for sale at this time but, hope to have a ton next year!

Have you spotted any Pink Muhly Grass this season yet? 😍

10/12/2026

Can anyone guess the name of this Florida Friendly plant? 😻

This plant is one of Melanie's favorites! The white or lavender flower 'whiskers' on this plant attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.🦋

If you guessed the Cat Whisker's Plant (Orthosiphon aristatus or Orthosiphon stamineus), you would be right! 🌿🐱

10/06/2026

Our second annual winter faire: Once Upon an OM is almost here!
We're getting excited! What're you dressing up as? 🌱🏴‍☠️

👑 There can only be one...

Who will be crowned Best Dressed at Once Upon an OM Winter Faire?

Knights, faeries, royalty, mermaids, wizards, witches, pirates, elves, and storybook characters are all welcome.

Start planning your costume. The realm is watching. 👀

📅 December 19 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Wellcome OM Center in Spring Hill, FL
✨ FREE Admission & Parking

For all vendor, sponsor, and other event needs, please contact Jess at [email protected] or 352-340-1666.

10/05/2026

There’s always something growing at OM! 🌿

Our garden is more than just plants and garden beds. It’s a place to learn, get your hands in the soil, connect with nature, and grow alongside our community.

Every week brings something new to the garden, and our team is always busy planting, tending, harvesting, teaching, and helping our members along the way.

From our garden to yours, happy growing! 💚🦋

10/05/2026

This week in our OM Studio Session, we’re excited to shine a light on Kyle from our OM Grown Garden and Nursery team! 🌿

In a world where we often feel pressed for time, Kyle’s inspiring approach reminds us that even short moments can make a meaningful difference. Despite the scorching heat of over 100 degrees, he found a way to carve out 11 precious minutes to reconnect with his body. He said, "I have 11 minutes, and I can use that to give back to myself.”

Putting on an 11-minute song, Kyle embraced what he calls "3 Breathe Yoga," holding each pose for three deep breaths. It’s a simple yet powerful practice that allows us to pause, reflect, and rejuvenate.

We hope Kyle’s journey motivates you to take just 10 minutes today to honor your body and nurture your spirit. Remember, these small acts of self-care can lead to profound transformations. You’ve got this! 💪✨

10/05/2026

October is here, and we're ready for the full month ahead of us! 👻🎃

We have two exciting changes we want all of you to be aware of:
🍦 1. Herbert Sherbert is now here to serve you later! Starting today, you can enjoy Herbert Sherbert in the OM Cafe Thursday-Saturday from 12-8pm.

🕉️ 2. We now offer tour and orientation appointments! Every Wednesday, Donna will be hosting small-group and private tours and orientations for those new to the center or those who just want to know more! To make your appointment, you can stop by the front desk, call 352-600-4242, or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yc7azbcb

This differs from our venue tours. If you are interested in holding an event at The Venue At OM or touring our venue, please contact Jess at [email protected] or 352-340-1666.

We're excited to spend another month with our OM community. Take a peek at our calendar and tell us what you're most excited about. Or maybe what you'd love to see in November. 🤗

09/28/2026

This week we’re shining a little light on Bee Balm, also known as Horsemint. (Monarda punctata) A beautiful Florida native that brings plenty of life to the garden.

With its unique blooms and fragrant foliage, Horsemint is a favorite among pollinators. 🐝 It attracts a variety of native bees, including bumble bees, sweat bees, and leafcutter bees, as well as honey bees. It’s also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Beyond being pollinator-friendly, Horsemint is a Florida native, moderately drought tolerant, and fairly easy to grow. It does well in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a great addition to a Florida-friendly garden.

Adding native plants like Horsemint to your landscape is one simple way to create a garden that supports the wildlife around us while bringing a little more beauty and biodiversity to your own backyard. 🌱

Want to add one to your garden? Stop by the OM Grown Native & Florida-Friendly Nursery!

09/24/2026

Melanie from OM Grown Garden and Nursery is here to invite you to attend October's FREE garden talk! 🌱

We will be meeting in the lobby of the Conscious Market on October 3rd from 10- 11 a.m.

Come on out and learn how to grow delicious cruciferous veggies! 🥦

09/21/2026

This week's garden post just HAD to be a shout-out to the beautiful watermelon we're growing! 🍉

Look at the size of that thing!

Growing your own food is such a rewarding process. If you're interested in learning more about growing your own, we'd love to chat with you! 🌱

09/15/2026

We all need a little whimsy! 🧚‍♀️🍄

I don't know about you all, but we're getting really excited for our Once Upon an OM Winter Faire! 🤩

Mark your calendars for this special day of fun and fairytale! 🦄✨

-December 19th
-10-3pm
-Wellcome OM Center
4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.