Monday, October 18, 2010

Great combos for winter planters

Try some of these combos for planters if you're stuck for ideas at the garden shop... Supreme sky blue pansy with a smaller viola, say Penny orange (an absolute knockout of a color!) mixed with a little curly parsley - simple and effective. More pizazz can be added by using any of the beautiful lettuce varieties now available - a chartreuse green such as Elite Simpson would be a wonderful addition! Want brighter colors? Try Matrix citrus mix - a mix of orange, bright yellow and white pansys, with a bit of rose thrown in to add depth. Remember to think about what will be blooming around your planters in the spring to help you decide color choices. Have fun!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Great gardening weekend

It's going to be a great weekend for gardening! It's time to plan your spring garden - in addition to all the great pansy varieties out there, you'll also find supporting players such as snapdragons (great for cut flowers when they bloom!), ornamental kales - lacinato is a great one with blue/green foliage that's also edible, curly parsley to add that punch of bright green foliage, and so much more! We still have some incredible pumpkins and gourds - who knew there were so many shapes and sizes??! We're excited about the new season and hope to see you this weekend!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

pansys, foxglove & more

Lots of you have been asking about the new trailing pansy that was in Southern Living magazine recently. Well, we have them, though in limited quantities, so come check them out - the weekend looks like it will be beautiful for planning and planting! Other goodies to take home include foxglove, sweet william and all the wonderful lettuce and cool season veggies... we're enjoying the cooler weather and hope you are too!
The fall sale is still going on with perennials and shrubs that have been in stock a whopping 50% off and statuary on sale for 20% off - don't miss out on some real goodies... now is a great time to plant - just keep things watered to get them established.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

20 Bloomin' Years!

This Saturday, October 9

Celebrate 20 wonderful, bloomin' years at the nursery! Come shop, play, and learn with us.

10 a.m. - Fall Veggie Gardening Seminar with Billy & Ellen
Special guest appearance - Michael Dean (our phenomenal arugula grower)

11:30 - Apple Cider Press
Come help make the freshest, tastiest cider in town!
A great experience for kids and grownups alike.

11:30 - 1:30 Music with Charlie Hunter and Friends
Hot dogs by Gus's Hot Dogs
Ice Cream
Pumpkin Decorating for kids & their adults

3:00 - Container Gardening Demo with Kris

All Day:
Kids : Moonwalk
Everybody Else: Sale on Select Perennials & Statuary 20% - 50% off