Ideas and Inspiration for Fall Gardening
 September News
 
September 17, 2009  
 
In This Issue
Beautiful fall weather.
What plant adds the most value to your home?
Make sure those weeds don't come back next spring.
Nursery Sale!
The Autumn Glory Bouquet.
Fall Hands-on Workshops.
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Fall is the perfect time to plant.  
 
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Fall Events at Pinehurst
   

Thursday, October 1
ISU Alumni Event
 
ISU Alumni Gathering
Rock "N" Roll With the Alumni Cats
 
Join fellow alumni for an evening filled with dancing and games. DJ Kelly Martinez will play your favorite songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and beyond.  Feel free to dress in clothing from your favorite era.  Cost is $20 per person.  Event begins at 7 pm.  For information and to make reservations please call the Alumni Association at 208-282-3577 or send an email to alumni@isu.edu.
 
 
Thursday, October 15
Scarecrow Festival and Auction 
 Scarecrow Festival
   
Bring your friends and family for a fun evening.  There will be food, beverages and entertainment. 
 
Starting at 6:00 pm there will be a chili cook-off and special entertainment.
 
At 7:15 pm the auctioning of the scarecrows will begin.  The scarecrows have been designed, built, and donated, by area businesses, and organizations.
 
All the proceeds from the food, beverages, and auction will be donated to the ISU Bengal Foundation and ISU.
 
Is your business or organization  interested in entering a scarecrow in this fun event?  Call Pennie at 237-6522 for all the details. Deadline for entering is September 28th.
 
 
 
Saturday, October 24
Octoberfest - Kid's Day
 
Octoberfest Kid's Activities
 
11:00 am - 3:00 pm  Hands-on activities: pumpkin decorating , cookie decorating, cupcake walk, making bird feeders, and face painting.
 
11:30 am   Check-in your pumpkins for the Kids Pumpkin Growing Contest.  Kids up to 14 years old are eligible to enter.  There will be prizes for everyone entering, with special prizes for the funniest, cutest, weirdest, and biggest.  (you don't need to be pre-registered). 
 
1:00 pm  There will be a kids costume parade and judging of the best costume in three age groups.  Followed by the judging and awarding of prizes for the Pumpkin Growing Contest.
 
The price for the activities is a canned food item to be donated to the Idaho Food Bank.
  
 
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What beautiful fall weather.  It's a great opportunity to take advantage of the cool weather; get out in the yard and enjoy the season.  Add fresh color to your planters and beds with vibrant blooming garden mums, asters, pansies, cabbage and kale.  You will find planters filled with perennials and hardy annuals, that you can take home and enjoy all season(available in the nursery). 
 
A little effort now will make your spring gardening much easier.  As your perennials start to fade, cut them back to the ground.  Leave your perennial grasses until spring so you can enjoy their great form all winter.  It is too early to winterize roses; wait until the soil has cooled.  Winterizing them now will trap the warmth in the soil, preventing them from going dormant and causing winter damage.    
 
A lot of exciting events are coming up at Pinehurst.  Be sure to mark your calendar, you won't want to miss any.  Call today to sign up for our Scarecrow event.
 
Our staff is here to answer any of your gardening questions and help you find solutions to your floral and gardening needs.
 
Happy fall gardening,
Vicky
What plant adds the most value to your home?
 
Trees, trees, trees 

Choosing the right tree and planting it in the right place adds more benefits to your home.  They reduce pollution, add beauty and value to your property, while creating wildlife habitats. The most tangible benefit is reducing energy bills.   
 
For energy savings, the first place to plant a tree is on the west side of the house, followed by the east side.  Trees that loose their foliage in the winter are best.  They shade and cool in the late spring, summer, and early fall, but let in the sun, in the winter, to warm your home.
 
Trees give the biggest return on your investment of all landscaping. Be sure to choose trees that grow well in our climate and are the best choice for your yard. Placement is very important.
 
Fall is the ideal time to plant trees.  The soil is still warm, promoting good root development and the cool air temperatures relieve transplant stress. While the tops of trees and shrubs are losing leaves and shutting down, the bottoms, or root systems, are firing up!  More roots are developed on plants during the fall season than any other time of the year.  So, by planting in the fall, you're giving those newly planted trees and shrubs a head start on next year.  When spring comes, and those plants are thinking "flowers and leaves", they will have already started developing a root system last fall, that will help to support their spring growth.  In addition to root development, planting in the 'Fall' is less stressful on the plants and us with the cooler temperatures. 
 
Need help with choosing the right tree or the right place to plant?  The nursery specialists at Pinehurst would be glad to help you.  We have a good selection of great trees to choose from.  Take advantage of our Nursery Sale and save.
 
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Make sure those weeds don't come back next spring!
    
DandelionFall weed control
 
Lawns:
Broadleaf weeds in the lawn are easily controlled by spraying with Ferti-lome Weed-Out Plus, or stronger, faster-acting Weed Free Zone in a ready to use spray.
 
Planting Beds and other Non-Lawn Areas:
Tall weeds that have gone to seed in planting beds should be pulled, being careful not to let seeds drop. Smaller weeds should be sprayed with Hi-Yield KILLZALL, being careful not to spray your desired plants.

Visit the garden solution center at Pinehurst for all your fall gardening needs.
 
 
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It's the perfect time
to plant!
 
 It's the perfect time
     to save!
  
 Fall Nursery Sale
 
       $25 OFF your nursery purchase of $75 or more
 
$50 OFF your nursery purchase of $150 or more
 
$75 OFF your nursery purchase of $250 or more
 
$100 OFF your nursery purchase of $350 or more
 
Some exclusions apply
 
  Hurry in for the best selection!
 
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A wonderful celebration of fall  
 
Aurumn Glory BouquetThe FTD Autumn Glory Bouquet

This is Autumn glory at its best. Our 7 inch terra cotta pot is filled with the colors and flowers of the season. Pompons abound - bright, yellow cushions, golden yellow daisies and magenta daisies. Burgundy mini carnations and seeded eucalyptus complete this ode to Fall.
 
FTD Autumn Glory Bouquet  $39.99
   
Your flowers will look better and last longer
when they come from Pinehurst Floral & Greenhouse, Guaranteed!
  
Call 237-6522 Today!  
For your convenience order on-line anytime
 

Fall "Hands-on" Workshops

Saturday, October 10
 Wreath Making
 
 Wreath Making Workshop
 
11:00 am   Make a beautiful permanent fall wreath.  Cost - materials used.  Limited enrollment.  Call 237-6522 for details and to reserve your spot. Adult class.
 
 
Saturday, October 17th
Pumpkin Planters
  
 Pumpkin Planter
11:00 am   Make a unique planter in a carved pumpkin with hardy fall plants. Cost - materials used.  Limited enrollment.  Call 237-6522 for details and to reserve your spot. Adult class.

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Thank you,
Vicky Kendrick
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Vicky Kendrick
phone:  208-237-6522