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Greetings!
Well folks, I guess we may not have a winter this year. The weather has been so mild and now, Spring is upon us. We are getting a first taste of Spring blooming annuals and perennials in today, so be sure to stop by and take a look.
It feels like Christmas in March in the Gift Shop. There are new items arriving every day. See our newest arrivals in the Gift Shop section of this newsletter.
We are now open until 6pm, Monday through Saturday. With the warmer weather, my sweet garden friends have started coming back out to the Garden Shop. It is really nice to see all of you again and I hope that you have great success in your gardens this year.
Happy Gardening,
Bess Thompson
www.wyattfarms.com
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Happy Early Spring! With this mild weather, things are changing each day in the Garden Center. It's so fun to see what new bud or leaf is about to pop. Suddenly, the Forsythia is in full bloom, the Daylilies have bright green leaves, and the Weeping Cherry has its first trailing blooms. Gorgeous! At each turn there is something new to observe and celebrate - to me, the essence of the Spring season.
We hope you are getting excited about getting in the garden, too. Come by, take a stroll, and see the Redbud, Cherries, and Star Magnolia anytime. It's nice to take a break in the sunshine!
The Garden Shop changes almost daily, too, as our new arrivals are delivered. We look forward to seeing you and to sharing your garden ideas!
Katherine Rowe |
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Wyatt Farms Workshop Series present...
Capturing Nature with Photography by Lynsey Bock 
Join us at Wyatt Farms on Saturday, March 24th from 10 - 11am for an interactive presentation on plant and floral photography. Employee, Lynsey Bock, will share her macro photographs from her recent trip to Costa Rica and around the world and discuss how to capture effective and beautiful photographs with even the simplest point-and-shoot camera.
Participants are encouraged to bring cameras. Amateur photographs are very welcome.
This workshop is free
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Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt
at Wyatt Farms 
Bring your family and help us celebrate the season!
We'll be hiding Easter eggs around
the nursery for all to find!
FREE
Saturday, March 31st at 11:00 AM
Wyatt Farms Garden Center
(On Center Street just North of Lakeview School)
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March Gardening
Transform the Garden: Spring in Bloom
Flowering trees and shrubs grace the garden with the beauty of the season. In addition to a dynamic landscape, they offer blooms that attract pollinators and fruits for the birds. The sights and scents of these flowering favorites are irresistible:
Redbud - Glowing magenta flowers along the branches, 3 weeks before big, heart-shaped leaves emerge. A beautiful native tree.
Flowering Dogwood - A southern woodland favorite - different varieties offer snow white, pink, or purple-centered blossoms in Spring. Bright red berries in Fall for the birds to enjoy, too.
Fringe Tree - Old-fashioned trees that deserve a spot in the garden. Feathery flowers bloom prolifically after leafing out. Native fringe trees are planted in combination with Serviceberry (another great native!) at Mount Vernon. Graceful when planted in groves, or use as a specimen.
Chaste Tree - Vitex trees bloom after the Spring bloomers have made their showing. They make a beautiful successional bloomer, beginning in June. Six-inch lavender flower wands grow above silvery gray-green foliage. Striking form and wonderful to butterflies! A welcome sight in the summer landscape.
Crape Myrtle - Another beautiful, hardy, summer-bloomer in a variety of colors. Crape Myrtles need a hot summer to do best - and thrive in the southeast. Clouds of blooms and
their multi-trunks add a sculptural element to the landscape.
We also have beautiful flowering Magnolias (Jane and Royal Star), Bridal Wreath Spiraea, Forsythia, Azaleas,
Weeping Cherry Trees....the list goes
on and on.
As the days get warmer we will have even more great shrubs from which to choose.
Vegetables and Herbs
If you haven't started your vegetable garden, now is a great time. We have a new selection of heirloom and organic seeds in the Garden Shop, as well as growing supplies.
This is a good time to plant Carrots, Lettuce, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, and Turnips. directly in the garden. You can start Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Peppers indoors under lights or in a bright window around mid-March. Asparagus crowns can go in this month too. If you started your Broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflower indoors last month, then it is time to get those transplanted into the garden. Be sure to harden them off.
Growing from seed is fun, easy, and rewarding, with numerous varieties from which to choose. Here are a few tips to get growing from seed:
Seed-starting - Start seeds in a loose, well-drained medium (potting soil can be too rich and may lack enough drainage for the seedlings). We carry Jiffy Seed-Starting Mix in the Garden Shop. Moisten your seed-starting medium before you plant, and follow the planting guides on the seed packet. Two to three seeds each is a good rule of thumb.
Select containers - Nearly any container will do, from garden center plastic pots, to milk cartons, peat pots, or your own handmade newspaper pots (link). Make sure the containers drain well. Set the pots in a tray so that you can water from the bottom (by adding water to the tray), rather than disturbing seedlings from the top. We carry the Jiffy Greenhouse, a great kit complete with trays and peat pellets for easy planting.
Growing conditions - Keep the trays covered with plastic to maintain 65-70 degrees. If the room temperature is cooler, come pick up a heat mat to warm them up When you see sprouts, pop the cover off and move the trays to plenty of light.
Expanding their horizons - "True leaves" are not the first two leaves of the seedling, but the next two When the seedlings get their second set of "true leaves," it's time to pare down to one per container. Snip the stem of the "extras." Next, pot-up the single plants into larger pots; water, and place them back in the light.
Harden-off - In the week or two before you plan to transplant the seeds to the garden, place them in a protected area outside, increasing the length of time outside on mild days. Start with two hours at a time, progressing to full days, and then overnight.
Lawns
No fertilizer yet, but give your lawn a jump-start by removing weeds by hand or by applying a selective herbicide. We have Weed Out with Q and Weed-Free Zone products available.
This is also a great time to apply Milky Spore. Milky Spore is a safe, organic product that can be applied to your lawn to kill the grub stage of the Japanese Beetle. The grubs are just starting to mosey up to the surface to feed on lawn roots. After the grubs damage your lawn the adult Beetle stage will be sure to damage the foliage and blooms on your roses. It is important to apply Milky Spore now before you see the Japanese Beetles! Talk your neighbors into it too and we could see the end of these destructive pests in our landscapes.
Fertilize
As new growth emerges from your perennials, shrubs, and trees, you can fertilize them. We have a large selection of fertilizers and are happy to help find the best one for your needs.
Don't forget to enrich your soil as well. Fertilizer alone will have a hard time working if you don't have good soil. Enrich and enliven your soil by top dressing with compost like Wyatt's Black Gold or Mushroom Compost. Or you can make 'Compost Tea' and water your beds with it. Fruit Trees and Small Fruit
It is a great time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. We have Redglobe Peach Trees, Gala Apples, Golden Delicious Apples, Blueberries, and Grapes.
Vines and Groundcovers
Mow or prune back your liriope before new growth begins. You can cut back the browned and unsighlty leaves of mondo grass too. Fertilize when new growth begins. This is a good month to fill in any vacancies in your groundcover.
This is also a great month to get new vines established. If there is a trellis, blank wall, fence, or other structure that you wish to enhance, vines are a great way to do that. We have a variety of vines to choose from and the beautiful Carolina Jessamine vine is blooming right now. We have decorative metal trellises and large iron panels in the Garden Shop - a great spot to grow your vines!
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ITS TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING!!
Landscape Maintenance Services
Spring can be a really busy time of year. Between work, kids homework, soccer games, dance lessons, and preparing for Easter company there isn't much time left to get the yard in shape. Let us lend a hand. We can help de-stress your yard by weeding, mowing, planting annuals, refreshing planters, pruning, fertilizing, etc. We can customize a maintenance package that suits your needs. Give Wyatt a call today for your FREE yard maintenance estimate. We carry a list of referrals so that you can visit and see our work up close and personal. Our Customers can't say enough good things about our Maintenance crew. They will go above and beyond to make sure you are pleased with their services. Give Wyatt a call today for your FREE estimate.
864-227-8861
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New Arrivals in the Gift Shop  
Cute blue iron tables, jute ottomans, architectural plant stands,
and home accessories have arrived!
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We will
We have many new flags to choose from, both in garden and standard sizes, to
welcome the seasons and special occasions, too.
Swan Creek Candles. Fragrant candles in Garden-inspired containers, from birds to vintage pots. They make lovely hostess gifts, Easter gifts, and even gifts for yourself. Long-lasting
soy wax.
 
Solar lanterns, globes, and luminaries to light the garden path or outdoor table.
Copper-roofed birdhouses from North Carolina in a variety of sizes and styles.
Fun and colorful Spring Cottage Treats for birds. Seed-covered cottages
make a great place to snack and nest, too.
For daily updates on what has arrived in the gifts shop and the nursery, visit us on Facebook. Its easy, just click the link below.
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We hope you enjoy our newsletter as much as we enjoy doing it for you. If you have any topics you would like to read about or testimonials about us you would like to share please e-mail us at
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Sincerely,
Bess and Wyatt Thompson and Katherine Rowe
Wyatt Farms |
103 Wyatt Court
On Center Street Just North of Lakeview School
Greenwood, South Carolina 29649
www.wyattfarms.com
864-229-6252
wyattfarms@ymail.com
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New Spring Hours
Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturdays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS
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