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Fabulous fronds! When you grow Bird's Nest Fern, Asplenium nidus, it's all about the fronds!
This leafy tropical plant is found in rainforests, often growing out of the crevices of trees. As a houseplant, it's used as a potted plant (dressed up in cache pots, jardinières or decorative pots) or in terrariums.
BNF grows best in medium to bright filtered light (never direct light or the fronds will sunburn!). Potting soil should be moist, but well-drained; never allow the soil to dry completely. Humidity is a plus (think bathrooms or kitchen if the light is right). A word to the wise - it's best to avoid hot, dry locations and cold drafts. Keep the blanket pulled up around this fern, BNF prefers temperatures in the 70-85 degree F range (avoid temps below 55 degrees F).
Helpful hints: Fertilize BNF during the growing season (March - October). Repot when needed in spring. Easy-does-it; handle with care to avoid damaging the delicate fronds (leaves) of BNF's.
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Terrariums - miniature gardens that flourish in glass containers - remain ever popular! Perfect for any suitable room in the home or office, terrariums bring interest and life with plants artfully arranged in attractive containers.
It's time to get your creative juices flowing at our back-by-popular-demand terrarium workshops! Expert instruction and all the materials - plants, soil, amendments, and glass container - will be provided. When? Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 11am or 2pm. Due to the hands-on nature of these workshops, each is limited to 12 adults. Pre-registration and payment of $50/person is a must. Please call to secure your spot 516 922-5530.
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Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, snow drops, fritillarias, anemones and more - it's bulb planting time on Long Island. Remember - you have to plant these bulbs in the fall to enjoy their amazing blooms in spring. Haven't purchased your bulbs yet? If you snooze, you'll lose!
Bulb planting is easy and fun. Make it a family activity and get the kids involved; they'll be amazed at the results next spring! Here's how: choose a location that's bright and sunny (6 plus hours a day of sunshine). Well-drained soils are an absolute must; soils that are frequently wet or soggy, especially during the winter months, should be avoided! Not sure how deep to plant your bulbs? Figure 2 ½ to 3 times the diameter of the bulbs in depth. Example - if your tulip bulb is 2" in diameter, plant it 5-6" deep. Add Bulb-tone or bone meal to the soil. Cover the bulbs and water in. Helpful hint: squirrels like tulip bulbs so use a repellent like Repels-All when planting.
Clever gardeners know how to stretch the blooming season by sequencing. Plant early, mid and late season bloomers so you can enjoy months of spring color. Need help in stretching the bloom time? Just ask any of our knowledgeable sales associates!
You can bring the beauty of spring flowering bulbs into your home when you buy extra bulbs for forcing. Not sure how to coax daffodils, tulips and others to bloom for you indoors? We'll share the tricks of the trade with you when you shop at Martin Viette.
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All your favorite trees and shrubs, and the right plants for Long Island growing conditions are here; and they're all on sale at 50% off.
Looking for incredible fall color? Japanese maples are the natural choice. Need some privacy or screening from your neighbors or an unwanted view? Arborvitaes or Portuguese laurels will do the trick. How about some winter flowering interest in the garden or landscape? Witch hazels will delight with flowers against a backdrop of snow! Think ahead; spring 2013 will be colorful when you add rhododendrons or azaleas to your landscape. The birds will thank you when you plant viburnums - beautiful spring flowers give way to edible fruit in summer. And everyone's summer flowering favorites - hydrangeas and crape myrtles - can be found (and a whole lot more) on sale, now at Martin Viette.
This is an ideal time to add healthy trees and shrubs to your garden or landscape. Remember - "Fall is for Planting'!
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Favorite tastes of fall can be found in our Fall Market! You'll enjoy fresh-pressed cider in half and full gallons, fresh-served cups of hot or cold cider, bins of New York State apples, candied and caramel apples, Halloween chocolate lollipops, an assortment of fresh-baked fruit pies and crisps, apple turnovers, and cookies every weekend! |
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We have pumpkins! Actually, 1000's of pumpkins to choose from, including the ever-popular Jack-Be-Littles (great for tiny hands) to large pumpkins for carving or decorating. You're sure to find that perfect pumpkin or two!
Little kids (and big kids, too!) make a dash to our pumpkin patch where they'll enjoy selecting pumpkins scattered over a grassy lawn. The tractors and farm cutouts complete the fun, so don't forget the camera! Our pumpkin patch is open daily from 9am to 6pm, now through October 28.
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Goats, sheep, an adorable piglet, chickens, hens, roosters, ducks and more. . .Every fall the animals come back to old McMartin Viette's farm. New for 2012 and an extra special treat, we have a baby donkey stealing the show! Capture the joys and smiles of your visit to the animal farm; be sure to bring the camera along. The animal farm is open every day, 9am to 6pm, through Sunday, October 28th. |
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Ghosts, goblins and witches are smiling (be leery of their smiles!); our Halloween decorations have arrived! Whether you're decorating the inside or outside of your home (or both), our spooktacular assortment is sure to please. |
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You really can plant it all in the fall - trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and lawns! Long Island is typically blessed with an extended fall growing season. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate rainfall make it easy for newly-purchased plants to adapt to new planting sites. And even though the nights are cooler, our soils tend to stay warm through much of the fall. That's good news for plant roots that continue to grow until soil temperatures dip down into the high 30's. Another reason to plant it all in the fall - when spring 2013 arrives, you'll enjoy your garden that much sooner.
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Please join us Saturday evening, November 17, when Martin Viette Nurseries opens its doors for the 13th Annual Holiday Reception to Benefit the INN's - Interfaith Nutrition Network - soup kitchens and homeless shelters.
The evening's festivities include Chinese and silent auctions with many, many wonderful items to bid on provided by local merchants, sponsors and special vendors. A light repast will be served.
We hope you'll join us for this very special evening. In the true spirit of giving - all of the proceeds from this event go directly to the INN for their soup kitchens and homeless shelters across Long Island. Advance tickets are available; please call 516.922.5530 for tickets and details.
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The limited edition 2012 Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) Charity Ornament is a beautiful European blown-glass penguin sporting a red top hat and the requisite walking cane - a striped candy cane. Bedecked with an inscribed green ribbon, 'Wishing you a warmth & cozy holiday', this thoughtful ornament comes nestled in its own gift box. Perfect for teachers, friends, business associates and you. All profits from the sale of this ornament are donated to the INN. Available exclusively at Martin Viette in East Norwich and the Americana Manhasset. |
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Like perennials? Then you'll love our special sale on selected perennials - at 50% off. Select from Hosta, daylilies, Sedum, moss, thyme, Astilbe, Epimedium, Achillea, Nepeta, Dicentra, Gaura, Scutellaria, Alchemilla, honeysuckles, and more. Fall is a great time to plant. Happy planting! |
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The joys of the Holiday Season have just begun at Martin Viette Nurseries. Our beautifully decorated themed trees sparkle with holiday lights, cherished ornaments, and festive ribbons. Favorite seasonal scents in candles and diffusers; beautiful linens including tree skirts, runners, and stockings; you'll find everything you need to deck your halls with holiday warmth and cheer. |
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Beautiful and new, 2012 models of lifelike Christmas trees are now on display and available at Martin Viette Nurseries! These trees are lifelike in every sense of the word - fuller with many tips, and natural-like color. The only things missing - the fragrance (our Fraser Fir candles will remedy that) and messy dropped needles on the rug or floor. We have many styles and sizes to choose from including the popular table-tops, and 6 ½ to 12' models. Truly, these are not your grandmother's artificial trees!
Dread stringing lights on the tree each year? The solution: our Ever Bright pre-lit trees (pre-lit means that if one light goes out; the rest stay lit). Choose from white light, or multi-colored light, models.
Keep your tree looking fresh, year after year, with a special bonus - a free vinyl storage bag with the purchase of every tree. Buy early and save.
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It's not too early to think about closing your fountain before the cold weather arrives later this year. To do it yourself - drain all water from the system, and cover to keep safe from Old Man Winter. Visit us for a selection of covers and advice on how you can close your own fountain.
Want some help readying your fountain for winter? Martin Viette does fountain closings; please call us for details: 516.922.5530.
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Warm, sunny days, and cooler nights; there's something special about fall on Long Island. Think about it; this really is the ideal time to enjoy the garden or landscape - minus the excess heat and humidity! To kick-off the arrival of glorious fall weather, our entire outdoor living department is celebrating with a sale!
All glazed pottery is 60% off. Plant up some beautiful fall planters with our mums, cabbage, kale and grasses, or think ahead and buy for spring 2013! Many colors, styles and sizes to choose from.
Kick back and enjoy fabulous outdoor furniture- sofas, lounges, tables, chairs, bistro sets and more - at 40% off. Fountains, umbrellas, fire pits, hammocks, gazing globes and holders, weathervanes, and benches are also 40% off. Bronze statuary is 25% off.
Speaking of fountains. . .If you decide on a beautiful new fountain for your landscape, we offer delivery and set-up for your convenience. And when the true cold weather threatens, we can close your fountain before winter arrives. Come spring, we'll have your fountain opened and ready for the season. All you have to do is enjoy it!
Who said grilling is just for summer? It's a year-round cook-out on Long Island! You won't have to 'imagine' that just-grilled hamburger in mid-January! Enjoy 25% off our popular Saber grills and accessories.
And if you like a bargain (and who doesn't!), our special clearance area is 75% off. Shop early for best selections as merchandise sells out quickly.
Delivery on heavy items can be easily arranged. Please note: sale is for in-stock items only. There are no discounts on special orders.
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Martin Viette at the Americana Manhasset is enjoying the glories of fall in our beautiful store and on the deck.
Fall brings fun surprises and changes to this special store as new collections and products continue to arrive! If you adore Rosy Ring products, you'll love the new scents of candles and diffusers for the home or office. A new collection of ever-popular Olivia Riegel frames make shopping for the upcoming holidays a joy. Just in time for fall dinner parties, our new serving pieces let you set the table and serve with style.
As a special savings, our patio furniture and outdoor planters are 25-60%. There's still some time to enjoy fall's beautiful weather, or think ahead for 2013.
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. Open Labor Day noon to 6pm.
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Fall is an ideal time to plan and install that beautiful landscape that you've always dreamed about. The award-winning firm of Ireland Gannon Associates (IGA), located at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich, specializes in all phases of landscape design and installation. Whether it's a new perennial garden, tree and shrub border, pool, or patio with 4 seasons of landscape interest, IGA has affordable solutions for beautifying all your outdoor surroundings. For your convenience, IGA 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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Have you heard of Pinterest? It's a virtual pinboard that allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. Follow Martin Viette on Pinterest! |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
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info@martinviette.com
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