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Shop our May and June extended hours at Martin Viette in East Norwich - Fridays and Saturdays, 8am to 8pm; Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm.
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To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to! No matter how you say it; it's time to plant this popular fruit (yes, botanically speaking, tomatoes are fruits) in the garden. And there are so many types of tomatoes to choose from - plum varieties for sauce or paste; larger varieties for slicing; grape varieties for fresh eating (think candy) and more.
What's old is new again! To the pleasure of many, heirloom tomatoes are making a big comeback with their catchy names like Mortgage Lifter, Cherokee Purple, Mr. Stripey, Green Zebra, Brandywine, and Amish Paste. And if you like to garden organically; pots of USDA certified organic tomatoes are available.
Sun, sun, sun! To successfully grow tomatoes, give them at least 6-8 hours of sunshine each day.
Water deeply and as needed. Garden tomatoes will benefit from the addition of compost or composted manure added to the soil prior to planting. Use potting or container mix for tomatoes grown in planters, whiskey barrels or containers. Fertilize with Blossom Booster every two weeks - read and follow label directions. It's best to cage or stake taller varieties at the time of planting
Not enough space in your veggie garden? Patio tomatoes are perfect for pots - smaller plants that don't require a lot of space to produce handfuls of delicious tomatoes!
Majestic and noble; beech trees are signature plants in residential or commercial landscapes. Prized for their attractive leaves, and beautiful smooth gray bark, beeches are slow growing trees. Many hardy cultivars exist - two of the more popular: Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor', and F. s. 'Purple Fountain'. 'Tricolor', an upright grower, sports purplish leaves that are edged in shades of pink and rose. 'Purple Fountain' sports purple leaves that cascade in a fountain-like habit.
For best results, plant beech in acidic, well-drained soils. They will not tolerate wet or heavy soils; so amend with compost or composted manure prior to planting.
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SABER Grills: Everything you want in a premium grill. Available exclusively at Martin Viette Nurseries, SABER grills are designed to meet your needs and wants. Engineered to perform like no other grill, SABER premium grill line is unmatched in outstanding features, affordability and dealer support.
The details on Saber Grills: Advanced infrared cooking system: no flare ups, true zonal cooking, wide temperature range and exact temperature control. Constructed from 304 commercial grade stainless steel and welded frame construction guarantee reliability and durability. Streamlined assembly and natural gas conversion. The big picture: Part of W.C. Bradley Co., a family held business that markets some of today's most popular leisure lifestyle brands, including Char-Broil, Saber Grills was created with a clear mission: to engineer a grill line that offers unmatched quality, with cutting edge technology and performance, at a price that reflects today's economic realities.
Stop by Martin Viette Nurseries and see for yourself why a SABER grill is quite simply... A Better Barbecue.
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Bulk mulch, topsoil, and leaf compost - delivered to you - is now available at Martin Viette. After many requests, we are pleased to offer this new service!
Mulches to choose from include natural, black, or chocolate-colored; the topsoil is a screened blend; and leaf compost. Please note: there is a three yard minimum; available for delivery only.
Yes, we will continue to sell Hampton Estate bagged mulch in all the popular choices! If you need a few bags, or three yards or more, we have a solution to all your mulch needs. Please ask a Martin Viette associate the next time you visit.
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Get your green thumb growing! Join us for one or all of these free informative Saturday lectures. May and June lectures are given at 11am, the July lecture is 2pm, rain or shine. Please call ahead to reserve a free seat under the big green tent - 516.922.5530
This Saturday - May 26th: Creating Beautiful Container Gardens!
Container gardening made easy! Selecting pots, plants and soil - how to do it and make your containers look like a million bucks. Watch MVN's Dave Wangner get his hands dirty as he talks about and creates incredible masterpieces that you can copy for your own property. No one will ever know that you had some 'help' along the way!
June 16th: Easy Summer Landscape Solutions
Don't spend the entire summer stewing about your landscape (or lack of!). . .Join Peter Hogarty of Gannon Associates as he shares some useful tips that will transform your outdoor living space - just in time for summer enjoyment and entertaining.
July 14th: Heavenly Hydrangeas for Long Island Gardens 2PM
Surrounded by hundreds of hydrangeas in bloom, Vincent Simeone of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, will talk about the best hydrangeas for Long Island gardens: the bluest of the blue, those that are new, and the tried and true! Growing tips, care and pruning for this heavenly grouping of shrubs will be covered.
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Just in time for summer's kick-off weekend, fabulous lanterns, candles and torches have arrived. Lanterns - in many styles and sizes - lend style and ambience to any outdoor living space! Add a shepherd's hook to add height and light to your patio, deck or walkways. Candles - battery-operated, citronella, natural or solar - are available for your upcoming outdoor parties and barbeques. And to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay, popular bucket citronella candles have just arrived. Garden torches, with the requisite oil, can all be found at Martin Viette! |
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Roll up the sleeves; it's time for kids to get their hands dirty! Join us every Saturday in May and June, from 9am to 11am, at the Potting Station at Martin Viette. Fun and informal, kids will learn the ABC's of how to grow their own vegetables at this free potting party. No reservations needed. |
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The Long Island Rose Society will present its annual judging and exhibition titled "An American Beauty: The Rose" at Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, New York 11771 on Sunday, June 10, 2012, 1 -5 PM. Come see hundreds of roses of all colors and classes from minis roses to hybrid teas, climbers and old garden roses, all garden-grown on Long Island. While at the Show, have your questions answered by American Rose Society certified consulting rosarians. This event is fun for the entire family. There is also a plant sale and raffles. Admission to the show is FREE. Parking at Planting Fields is $8. For directions to the Arboretum, go to www.plantingfields.org.
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Good taste never goes out of style! Our beautiful store at the Americana Manhasset captures time-honored accents and accessories for your home or as gifts that celebrate or mark an occasion.
It's time once again to enjoy our outside oasis at Martin Viette at the Americana Manhasset. New collections of beautiful outdoor furniture and accessories - pottery, statuary, plant stands, and plants - are artfully showcased on mahogany decking as you enter the store.
Just in time for summer entertaining, beautiful serving pieces from Vagabond House have arrived. Each piece is a work of botanical art with sculptured pewter accents - sure to make a statement at your next party or when given as a hostess or wedding gift.
Preserved boxwood topiaries have returned to Martin Viette at the Americana. These delightful indoor accents, in select styles and sizes, will add the finishing touch to your home.
Conveniently located only 7 miles west of our main store (6050 Northern Blvd./25A, East Norwich), Martin Viette at the Americana is located at 1984 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. Phone: 516.869.8020. Store hours: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Wed & Thurs 10am-7pm; Sun Noon -6pm.
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It's almost Memorial Day, and that means B-B-Q's, pool parties and family get-togethers are just around the corner! Is it time to evaluate, upgrade or create outdoor living areas in your landscape?
Our expert designers at Ireland-Gannon Associates Associates can help. Whether a landscape planting, new patio or terrace, or swimming pool, our experienced design/build team will do it all. . . from concept to completion, we will create your dream.
A designer will be available every Saturday and Sunday in May and June from 10am to 3pm at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich if you would like to stop in to discuss your project. Appointments are advisable - 516.922.4800. Our designers can also arrange appointments at your home, if you prefer.
Ireland Gannon's offices are located at Martin Viette Nurseries, Route 25A, East Norwich (516) 922-4800 or at the Israel G. Hawkins House, Route 25A, Stony Brook (631) 689-9725. Or, we invite you to visit us on the web: www.irelandgannon.com
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Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, trends and posts. |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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