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Liquid Sevin
32 oz. RTU
$6.99
Japanese Beetle Traps
$6.99
Round Up
Weed & Grass Killer
30 oz. RTU
$4.99
Annuals
20% OFF
Weeks Roses
30% OFF or
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
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Joke of the Week
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Why was the tomato blushing?
(find answer below)
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Funky Fungus
Q: The leaves of my squash plants are starting to get big, but they have some sort of powdery coating on them. What is it?
A: This is a very, very common problem in veggie gardens, particularly those in areas that receive a lot of rainfall or have high humidity (sound familiar?). That powdery stuff you are seeing is a type of mildew. It seems to like the leaves of squash plants in particular, but will also affect any other leafy things in the garden.
The best treatment for this problem is actually prevention.
Read our suggestions here...
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photo contest
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I think it's time for another photo contest, and since I'm thinking about veggie gardens today, that will be our theme. Such decision-making power I am entrusted with!
So, send me your best veggie garden photos. It can be a picture of a garden, a seedling, a veggie, a lovely row of corn, whatever you like.
The rules are here.
Email link for your entries is here.
Submissions must be received by midnight on 7/10/11.
(I haven't decided exactly what the prize will be yet. I've made too many decisions already today...)
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Inspiration
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A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.
~James Dent
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Jokes Answer
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Because it saw the salad dressing.
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Greetings!
Last weekend's GardenFest event was so much fun! It was great to see so many people out here, despite the weather. It's been a rough season and we appreciate your continued support more than ever.
We are also thankful to our vendors who supported the Koi Club show and auction. Special thanks to Tetra, Ecological Labs (Microbe-Lift), Shinmaywa Pumps, Atlantic Water Gardens, Pond Care and Pondmaster. Over the years, we've developed relationships with these great companies and are proud to offer their superior products to our customers.
This weekend is THE holiday weekend of the summer. Is your yard party-ready? We're here all weekend with anything you need to get your yard in shape for Fourth of July fun! We're even here on Monday from 9 - 3!
Enjoy your weekend!
~ Mike
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To Do This Week:
- fertilize lilies and lotus (every four weeks)
- remove old flowers and yellowing leaves from water lilies
- feed your fish 2-3 times daily
- add beneficial bacteria
- add algaecide if necessary
- test your water and log the results
- keep pumps flowing freely by cleaning out your skimmer or pre-filter as necessary
Item of the Week:
ALGAEFIX
LIMITED TIME SPECIAL
ALGEAFIX 16 oz.
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Looking Great Now:
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Cloudy water?
We are getting far more than the average number of calls this season regarding cloudy water, why it's happening and what to do about it.
Keeping in mind that every pond is unique and there is no single answer that will work for everyone, most of us have one thing in common this year. That common link is all of the rain we've been receiving, particularly the thunderstorms. The intense energy that lightening produces causes nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere to combine. This makes nitrogen into a soluble product, otherwise known as fertilizer, that is easily absorbed by plants. The simplest, fasting growing plant in your pond is algae. The fertile rain can cause an algae 'bloom' which can cloud up your water literally overnight.
It's worth mentioning that most well balanced ponds, with proper filtration, not too many fish, the right amount of desirable plants, etc. are not having this problem. It's those that have been living on the edge that are easily thrown off balance by a good thunderstorm or two.
So, there you have it........stop the thunderstorms......... or figure out what's missing in your ecological balance. Stop in, we're always happy to help! |
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in the garden | | This weekend it's party time! Sit back, enjoy all of the hard work you've done in your garden this spring.
To Do This Week: - keep pulling weeds!
- dead head annuals - removing spent flowers is the only way to keep annuals looking fresh and colorful all season long
- prune spring-flowering shrubs - now is the time to prune back your spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Not only will this remove spent flowers and encourage new, fuller growth, but the timing is right to prevent losing next spring's blooms. Email me if you have questions about pruning...we know it can be tricky!
- plant summer-flowering perennials - I always like to choose my perennials when they are in bloom. Perhaps it's not the very best time to plant, but that way I know exactly what the flowers will look like and it makes it easier to decide on just the rigtht spot in my garden.
Plant of the Week
Perhaps not the most unique selection in our perennial department, but one of our most favorites! Daylilies are one of those perfect plants: about zero maintenance, tolerant of many growing conditions, long flowering season, wide variety of flower colors, and you can easily divide them!
DAYLILIES
Botanical name: Hemerocallis
Height: 12" - 30", depending on variety Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Soil: require regular watering until established, prefer well-drained soil Flowering: summer Notes: shorter varieties make a great border plant; plant in masses for best effect; divide every few years NEWSLETTER ONLY SPECIAL DAYLILIES 20% OFF ANY VARIETY (limited to stock on hand) Sale ends 7/7/11 Looking Great Now - daylilies!
- hydrangeas
- annual planters (ON SALE NOW WHILE THEY LAST!)
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Pinching Herbs
Did you know that the best way to keep your herb plants looking good and producing all season is by USING them? Yep, the more you pinch back your herbs, the more new growth they will produce. This keeps the plant from getting too tall and leggy or woody and ensures you will have an abundance of new leaves to nibble. Pinch back flowering plants, like basil and thyme, BEFORE they flower, or as soon as you see buds forming. This will help keep the plants producing. |
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