Mon. - Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6
Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Ladies Night
Celebration
This Month
It's almost time, ladies, for another evening of food, fun, pampering and creativity! Wedel's Ladies Night Out - Christmas Garden Gala will be on Friday, November 20 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you've attended before you have an idea of what to expect, but expect even more this time. If you haven't attended a Ladies Night yet, do come this time. You will find it to be a wonderful evening and one you will look forward to year after year.

Wedel's has been transformed into a Christmas Wonderland; even the greenhouse. On stage, in the heated greenhouse, will be fun and entertaining vignettes including Chef Wayne Wells who will be cooking up "Holidays that Sizzle." Also on the stage will be a fashion show featuring Christopher & Banks, CJ Banks and Lana's Couture. A few other highlights are:  Easy-to-do and Inviting Holiday Home Entries; Ruffle Roger's Feathers - Try to stump Birdwatch radio show host Roger Taylor with your birding questions.; Kalamazoo Music & Dance Studio performance; common sense safety tips for women.

You will be able to enjoy yummy (and free) food tasting from nine area restaurants. Make and take home a Christmas centerpiece. See holiday makeup daytime to evening demos. Find out what's new for the 2009 Christmas season. Take advantage of free thyroid and BMI screening. And there's STILL more!

A few of the 40 area vendors here to visit with are:  Buy Local Kalamazoo; Events Without Boundaries; Fire Bowl Cafe';
Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery; House Wall Garage System; Merle Norman; Natural Health Center; On Target, Inc.; Redmond, Redmond & Yokom; Taco Bob's; Taste of Heaven; The Ample Pantry and Libins.

Most activities are covered by the ticket price; there will be a small charge for a few. Pre-buy tickets, here at Wedel's, for $4.00 each or three for $10.00 through November 19. Tickets will be $5.00 at the door. (Sorry, we are not able to sell tickets over the phone.) Entrance fee will be shared with Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Compassion International and other charities.

Come early! The first 200 ladies in the door get a loaded, reusable gift bag and there will be a reusable gift bag and smaller prizes for the next 200!

Please bring coats, blankets, canned goods and diapers for the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission and/or a toy for Toys for Tots.
 
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A Tip Of The Hat
Goes To...
Gold Medal

...Ruth Tompsett! October's trivia question was: "What is the only apple native to North America?" Ruth was the first to respond with the correct answer, crabapple. 

We hope you enjoy your $15.00 Wedel's gift certificate, Ruth.

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 November 20th
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A Thought
 from the Garden
Frosty Wood 
 
God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart. 
~Izaak Walton

Our new store hours are
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m. Saturday. 
 
 
 
To Do In November
 
Clean up your vegetable garden and perennial beds.
 
Use George's Recipe around perennials.
 
Core areate your lawn and apply clay soil conditioner.
 
Lower mower deck.
 
Clean bird feeders.
 
Make sure bird bath heaters are in good working order.

 
School Fund Raising
Time is Here.
Let Wedel's help raise money for your class projects with Wedel's Bloomin' Bucks.
Call Terrie Schwartz at: 345-1195 or send email to her at: wedelsgarden@wedels.com.
 
We're looking for Info!
What seminars would YOU like to see Wedel's offer? Now, and any time, is the time to let us know what you'd be interested in. Drop us a line at:  [email protected]
and let us know what topics we should cover in a Wedel's Seminar. 
 
Stay up to date! Visit Wedel's blog for timely and important information as well as our weekly ads. The address is:
  www.wedels.blogspot.com
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November
Shopping
List
 
November's list is almost the same as October's because the time is right for taking care of some of your projects and the time will soon be right for the rest of them. A little time spent in the garden and landscaping now will pay great rewards next spring and summer.
  • Repellex Mole and Gopher Repellent
  • Repellex Deer and Rabbit Repellent
  • Rose cones
  • Rose collars
  • Wildflower seeds
  • Leaf bags
  • Cloud Cover
  • Burlap & stakes
  • Scotts Super Turf Builder Winterguard
  • Espoma Tree Tone, Plant Tone, etc.
  • Hardwood mulch
  • Straw bales
  • Sphagnum peat moss

The days for enjoying our outdoor projects, in the cool, fresh air, will soon be drawing to a close. Let's get some exercise, some chores taken care of and an excellent start to the next growing season. When you're done, or if you need a break, stop in. We'd like to hear about what you've been up to outdoors this year!

It Makes
A Difference
As green thumbers know, there are many variables involved in gardening and landscaping. A few of those variables are; amount of sunlight, amount of moisture, soil pH, soil fertility, temperature, spacing and on and on. One key factor often not given sufficient attention is drainage.

Soil that is too sandy may provide too much drainage, requiring frequent watering. Soil that is too heavy could retain so much moisture that your plants drown. It's possible that, if your plant bed isn't level, cupped areas could cause pooling so that appropriate watering overall will cause those areas to become too moist.

As you probably know, we planted a victory garden this year, in front of the garden center. As it turns out, there was a low area toward the center of one of the beds.  That was the area where we planted some of our pepper plants.

In early June, two inches of rain fell in a very short span of time and, during that time, we had temperatures in the 90s. We can use timers and hoses and sprinklers to be sure we supply sufficient water to our gardens but there isn't a lot that can be easily done when nature decides to provide two weeks' worth of rain in two days.

The photo below shows the difference in root structure between the pepper plants in the low area (on the left) and the plants that were planted on higher ground (on the right). These plants were dug up last week. The yields were, obviously, very different.



The soil in the garden beds is excellent. Because it was a brand new bed, there were air pockets that collapsed due to the amount of rain that fell in such a short period of time. The difference between the low and high area was no more than 1" to 1-1/2" but that is enough.

Three stress factors affected root development: the unusual heat and precipitation and the fact that the underdeveloped plants were lifted briefly and replanted when more soil was added to the low area. The key factor is the moisture.

Inspect your garden and landscape beds. Evaluate the condition of the soil as it is related to drainage. Whether your soil is too sandy or too heavy, there are remedies and they are fairly simple remedies. If you would prefer, bring a soil sample into Wedel's. We would be more than happy to have a look at it and work with you to develop ideal conditions so you can get the most for your time and money spent in your yard.

Did You Know?
1. A notch in a tree will remain the same distance from the ground as the tree grows. 

2. Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams.
 
3. The California redwood - coast redwood and giant sequoia - are the tallest and largest living organisms in the world.
 
4. One bushel of corn will sweeten more than 400 cans of pop.
 
5. Peanuts are beans.
Pretty Garden?
If you have a garden, a feeding station or bird pictures that you are proud of, send them to us. We'll share your pictures with our readers. Send pictures to:
Just for Grins... 
 
One thing every gardener can be guaranteed to grow is tired.
   Harvey Dibble

Wedel's News

Volume 2, Number 8                                                    November, 2009
It's Time To Prepare
by George Wedel
9 to 9 bannerAs November rolled in this year we enjoyed several beautiful days that felt more like late spring than early fall. That is one of the things that make Michigan a wonderful place to live. Seasons come and go, each with its own characteristics and surprises.

Because of the warm weather this month we still have opportunities to enjoy working in the fresh air and opportunities to do things this year that will make next year an even more successful one in our gardens and outdoor living areas. Tomorrow, according to the weather forecast, is supposed to be partly cloudy and 58 degrees. Perfect for doing what needs to be done. What is probably the most important project is applying a good winterizing fertilizer to our lawns. We recommend that Scotts Super Turf Builder Winterguard be applied now. Our goal this time of year is to encourage good root development which leads to stronger, more disease resistant grass plants next year. Of course, with stronger, healthier grass we will need to spend less time and money remedying problems that often plague weaker lawns.

What to do with leaves? As pretty as they are as they change color on the trees, they can be a nuisance once they are on the ground. Raking or collecting leaves with a power leaf blower can be a chore but it can add value to our gardens. Leaves are an excellent source of organic material and they do add nutrients to the soil as they are worked in. An alternative you might consider is composting. Gardeners have long called compost black gold because of its major and minor nutrient value as well as being a source of rich, fertile humus for your plants whether in the garden or landscaping and leaves are an excellent component of any compost. Compost can also improve the structure of both sand and clay soils, protecting them against drought and erosion.

I recommend using Espoma's Bio-Excelerator when composting. Bio-Excelerator contains the most effective microorganisms coupled with the proper energy sources and pH balancers that assure your composting success. A convenient way to turn and contain your compost is using a tumbling composter. Wedel's carries a 7 cubic foot, tumbling composter that makes the process easy.

If you would rather not collect the leaves you have the option of mulching them where they fall. You'll need a good mulching mower with sharp blades to grind the leaves into fine particles that will naturally work their way into the soil. Be sure to do your mulching in stages and don't wait until all of the leaves are down. A covering of mulched leaf material that is too heavy can do more harm than good to lawns.

Homeowners who experienced snow mold damage in their lawn last winter should be ready to take preventative measures. Both pink and gray snow mold can damage turf when temperatures range from 32 to 50 degrees and the grass is damp, usually from November through April. Prevention of snow mold is the best way to control it. First, fertilize turf with Scotts Super Turf Builder Winterguard. Mow the lawn late into the fall if it is still growing; never allow the grass blades to remain long going into the winter. Tall grass will mat under snow loads which encourages snow mold. Set your mower for the last autumn mowing in November to one and three quarters inches.

Two fungicides applied alternately whenever thawing conditions allow will prevent mold damage. The first spray should be Halt Systemic Fungicide applied in mid-November. The second should be Banner sprayed on turf in December. Repeat these sprays in late February or early March.

Now that we are entering the dormant season it is time to consider pruning deciduous trees. Without leaves, sighting broken branches and structural shaping needs is much easier. Click here to see an illustration describing how to remove tree branches correctly so compartmentalizing of the wound will more likely take place. Always apply tree wound paint on all cuts larger than a pencil.

It's time to apply Cloud Cover plant protector. Broadleaf evergreens, such as rhododendron, pieris, azalea, some needled evergreens like yews and exotics, dogwood trees and any newly planted landscape plant would benefit from a spray of Cloud Cover. Cloud Cover is a transparent spray that seals in plant moisture and prevents winter drying of leaves and flower buds.

Be sure to wrap trunks of young trees during winter months to help prevent bark cracking. Wedel's carries corrugated paper tree wrap.

After the 15th of November, protect roses, hydrangeas, buddlia and other tender shrubs. Wedel's sells mulch, shrub guards, rose cones and burlap for winter plant protection.

Fertilize perennial gardens now. My perennial plant food recipe is:  10 pounds composted cow manure, 1 cup bone meal (not steamed), 5 cups Plant Tone, 1 cup Bio-Tone Starter Plus with Mycorrhiza. Use 3 cups of this mixture around each perennial plant and dig in 1 to 2 inches deep. This same mix will do wonders for annual flower beds, container plantings and vegetable gardens. We have a handout for you, here at the garden center, with all of the instructions. Just ask for one the next time you are in.

Fertilize your trees now with Tree Tone. Tree Tone contains the major, minor and micro nutrients your trees need to thrive and they help them withstand the stresses of insect and disease damage and drought. Give them and all of your plants a good watering around the end of the month so they don't go through winter dry.

If you didn't get your deer and rabbit repellent applied yet, there's no time like the present. Deer and rabbit browsing begins after the first hard frost and continues throughout the winter months. It is so discouraging to come home one evening and find your prized and valuable shrub or tree either badly misshapen or gone entirely. I recommend Repellex Deer and Rabbit Repellent which can be purchased in a pre-mixed sprayer or as a concentrate. Spray on a day when the temperature is in the 40 degree range and no rain is expected for 24 to 48 hours. This gives the repellent time to dry which means your plants will be protected for 10 to 12 weeks. You've invested your time and money in your landscaping. A little insurance now will protect your investment.

It's not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs for a glorious display as winter fades and spring begins to bloom. Wedel's has a huge selection of bulbs, including tulips, narcissus, crocus, hyacinths, daffodils etc. to choose from along with everything you need to ensure success including tools, fertilizer and expert advice. Plant now for blossoms in March (or earlier) through much of May; just the time of year when our spirits sometimes need lifting. What could be better than brilliant colors after a time of gray days and the promise of a new spring after the quiet of a long winter?

Thanksgiving Day will be here in less than three weeks! Who, among us, can't come up with a long list of things we are thankful for? At times, the list seems endless. We've had a wonderful growing season and a beautiful fall. Winter is coming when we can reflect on all that God has allowed us to accomplish and plan for the next gardening season. And there is the promise of a new spring, just around the corner, when we can all dig in and get busy in our yards and gardens once again. On the top of my list are our green thumber friends who share my enthusiasm for all of the outdoor projects and chores that make home such a pleasant place to be. I wish you each a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Whenever you have gardening questions, feel free to come to Wedel's Nursery, Florist, and Garden Center, your twelve-month horticultural center.  The nursery is stocked full of beautiful trees, shrubs, and evergreens now and even after most other garden centers have closed and we've put our nursery stock "to bed" for the winter, we'll be able to help you. Our experienced Michigan Certified Nursery Specialists, Master Gardeners and Lawn Pros are always happy to help you any day, any season.
Ask Roger:
Roger TaylorQ. Talk Turkey with me.
 
A. Our traditional Thanksgiving turkey is originally a native of Mexico. They were transported to Europe in the 1500's and promptly misnamed (They were thought to have come from the country of Turkey.) Subsequently they were brought to the Atlantic Coast by English settlers. It is one of only two North American birds to be successfully domesticated (the other is the Moscovy Duck). While the domestic turkey was moving across the Atlantic, the Wild Turkey successfully inhabited the hardwood forests of North America.
 
The Wild Turkey is easily distinguished from the domestic version by the color of the tail feather tips. The domestic turkey has white feather tips and the wild version has chestnut brown tips. In addition, the Wild Turkey is slimmer and more streamlined, has pink legs, and is an agile flyer that enables it to move quickly under the forest canopy. Domestic turkeys are bred to be larger and have very limited mobility and a lot less intelligence compared to their wild counterparts.
 
Turkeys build nests in depressions on the ground among dead leaves and vegetation. The female lays and cares for 4-17 eggs, and she receives no help from the male after they hatch. Chicks follow the female at the start of their lives, and are often prey for foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and owls for the first few weeks. They are much safer when they are able to fly and roost in nearby trees. Females and young will often congregate into bands of 30 birds, which can grow to 200 birds in winter.
 
Yes, Wild Turkeys can fly. It's the domestic Turkey that met their downfall so to speak on WKRP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHBmHnIhOME

Wild Turkeys live in hardwood forests with scattered openings. They are omnivorous, preferring acorns, nuts, seeds, fruit, insects, as well as salamanders and toads. They can often be seen in open fields scratching the ground and foraging for nuts and seeds.

Present in large numbers, Wild Turkey was an important source of food for Native Americans. Uncontrolled hunting and loss of habitat reduced their numbers in Michigan significantly by the 1950's. Attempts to introduce domesticated birds into the wild were not successful, and a new strategy of capturing, transporting, and redistributing wild birds was implemented. The Turkeys we see here came from Wisconsin. Their conservation status is currently LC (Least Concern) and population is increasing. Their range extends across 49 states with Alaska being the exception.

Wild Turkeys have important roles in Native American legends. An example is the Apache legend "turkey makes the corn and coyote plants it", in that legend the turkey shakes its feathers and various colors of corn fall out.

Benjamin Franklin called the Wild Turkey a "bird of courage" and argued against the Bald Eagle as the national bird because it was of "bad moral character" due to its diet consisting largely of carrion.

 Startling Bird News
 
Ornithologists have discovered a second breeding season for five songbird species that spend summers in temperate North America and winters in tropical Central and South America.

It was known that these species, which migrate at night when there are fewer predators and the stars can guide their journey, breed during their stay in temperate regions of the United States and Canada.

The exciting news is they squeeze in a second breeding season during a stopover in western Mexico on their southward migration.
 
Migratory double-breeding has been observed in two Old World bird species on their northward migration, but this is the first documented observation of "migratory double breeders" in North America. It is also the first anywhere for a southward migration.

The scientists traveled to the lowland thorn forests of coastal western Mexico to survey and collect songbirds that had raised their young in the United States and Canada and then immediately migrated to Mexico to molt, or shed and replace their feathers. But during July and August in three consecutive summers, 2005-2007, the researchers found individuals from five species -- yellow-billed cuckoos, orchard orioles, hooded orioles, yellow-breasted chats and Cassin's vireos -- that were breeding rather than molting.

They found evidence that the birds had, in fact, bred earlier that year. Females of all five species examined in July had dry and featherless brood patches, indicating they had bred earlier that summer. Active nests were found for two species and males of all five species were singing and defending territories or guarding females, behaviors associated with breeding.
 
The observation is much more than an oddity in bird behavior according to Sievert Rohwer the lead author of the study. He noted that orchard orioles might raise a first brood in the Midwestern and south-central U.S. and a second on Mexico's western coast, yet both sets of offspring find the same wintering area in Central America. The big question is how both groups find the right place, since migration is instictive behavior and the juveniles must travel in different directions.
 
The thorn forests lie in an arid and forbidding scrubland that springs to life with the monsoon lasting from June through August. The monsoon brings virtually all of the area's annual rainfall. The small trees leaf out and insects become abundant, making an ideal stopover for migrating songbirds.

However, with plenty of biting insects, temperatures often at 100 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity hovering near 100 percent, it is a difficult place for researchers to work, so there has been little previous documentation of life in the thorn forest. The new findings should spur more work there.

Ready For
The Holidays? 
by Sue Smith
 
Over the freeway and through the streets to Wedel's store we go. It's November and so much to do and plan for as the Holiday Season approaches. Perhaps it is your turn for a family Thanksgiving gathering this year. Need to spruce up your home with a few beautiful houseplants? What about a silk or fresh arrangement for your table? Most of us have family and friends out of town who would appreciate an FTD delivery for the holidays to say you care.
 
Wedel's offers a variety of services to help make your life a little less stressful including home and business decorating for the holidays or any special occasion. Our floral shop and experienced designers will be happy to work with you on your scheduling needs. We feel that no job is too small or too big. Wedel's can decorate your trees, make custom bows to accent your decor and put together arrangements for doors, windows, tables and mantles. Please take time to visit our store and discuss your decorating needs.
 
Lastly, let's all take time to reflect upon and be thankful for all our Creator has provided us. All of us at Wedel's wish each and every one a wonderful and loving Holiday Season! 
 
Time To
Get Ready
For Spring

It's never too early, right? We green thumbers always seem to enjoy the moment while, at the same time, looking forward to the results of our work in the garden and landscape. So, now is the time to look forward to spring by doing some fall tool maintenance. As essential as having the right tool for the job is, it is equally important to take care of your tools both from an economic and safety standpoint.

Shovels, spades, hoes and forks take a beating all season. Clean off hardened soil with a wire brush followed by a once-over with sandpaper. Use a file along the edge of the tool to expose a shiny edge. Draw the file down the edge rather than using a sawing motion. Lightly coat the tool with motor oil.
 
Give your small hand tools a thorough cleaning, getting rid of any soil or sap buildup. Polish lightly with fine sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil. Put a bag of play sand in a covered container such as a 5 gallon pail or an extra tool box and add a bottle of motor oil. Plunge the metal ends of your tools into the sand/oil mixture. Store the container in your potting shed or garage and your tools will remain rust-free until you are ready to put them to work in the spring.
 
Rub the wooden handles of your tools with a rag dipped in linseed oil. The oil will penetrate the wood, helping to preserve it by keeping it from drying out. Make sure all of the exposed wood is covered well with the oil.
 
Disinfecting your clay pots is an easy process. Mix equal parts of white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and water. Use a spray bottle to spritz your pots and then scrub with a wire brush to remove the white salt deposits. Mix one cup of bleach per gallon of water and soak the pots in this mixture over night. Let them dry thoroughly and stack them, separating each pot with a square of burlap. The burlap will help prevent chips and scratches and will allow for air flow between the pots.
 
Inspect all of your tools as you clean them for any signs of damage. Cracked wooden handles should be replaced. Deeply gouged pruner blades should be replaced also. Good quality tools are an investment that should provide good returns for years but even the best tools can wear out. Worn out tools can be a safety concern and simply don't do the job you need them to do. If you are in doubt about the safety or serviceability of your tools, bring them in to Wedel's. We'll take a look and give you advice on your best course of action.
 
A little attention now will mean your tools will be as ready as you are to get into the garden come next spring!
Flu Concerns?
Among the number of things we can do to protect ourselves and our family from flu, keeping our hands clean is a priority. Frequent and thorough washing helps. Wedel's now has one more weapon in the arsenal to prevent infection.

Pre-fenz Botanicals is an alcohol-free hand sanitizer that safely kills viruses, fungi and bacteria such as strep, E.coli and many more as well as all strains of Staphylococcus aureus including drug-resistant MRSA strains. The advantage of Pre-fenz is that it proactively and persistently offers protection for up to 24 hours or up to 10 hand washings without reapplication.

Wedel's has Pre-fenz in stock now. Stop into the garden center for more information and to buy a bottle. Begin protecting your family today.
wkzo
Saturday Mornings
 
Birdwatch
8:07
 
with host Roger Taylor answering all of your birding questions
Call in at 382-4280 or 800-742-6590.
 
Watch for a brand new season of "Over the Garden Fence"
 beginning in March, 2010!
Over the Garden Fence 9:07 
with host Andy Wedel answering all of your landscape and gardening questions
Call in at 382-4280 or 800-742-6590.
 
Visit our web site at www.wedels.com for archives of previous Birdwatch and
Over the Garden Fence programs!
 

  Note from the Editor  

Thanksgiving will be here in three weeks from yesterday! It doesn't seem possible. We just enjoyed Memorial Day and the unofficial beginning of summer, or so it seems, and soon the snows will come. Skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, snow shoeing. All activities that I enjoy...watching...on ESPN...in moderation...when I have to. I've often said I enjoy the seasons, it's just that I enjoy each of them in different ways. Bird watching is a great hobby for some just as winter watching is for others. When winter comes, I become a watcher unless I have to be a participant equipped with a shovel, snow thrower or snow tires. Ok. It is a pretty time of year. It's just not the time of year I especially care to be out in.

How was your 2009 gardening season? We had lots of rain and very warm temperatures, for a week or two in June and that was about it. The weather wasn't its best for gardens although my tomato plants did very well. Most of the green thumbers I've chatted with here at the garden center said their gardens did well but some crops did take longer to ripen. Those who were most diligent at seeing to it that watering and fertilizing was done adequately had the best harvest.

Speaking of harvest, when I hear that word, especially at this time of year, I think of that first Thanksgiving celebration. Maybe it's the Little Golden Book version but I visualize the celebrants enjoying the hard wrought fruits of their labor. What was necessity then is hobby now, for most of us, but a fair amount of work all the same. Will you be celebrating Thanksgiving with some of your home-grown produce? Corn. Potatoes. Sweet potatoes. Onions. Cucumbers (dill, sweet or bread-and-butter pickles). Tomatoes. It would be fun to hear what, of your Thanksgiving dinner, you and your family grew in your own gardens. And if it tasted any better because it is from your own garden. What fun if, next spring, you and the kids plant all sorts of things with the intention of growing Thanksgiving dinner!

As I hope you know, we're here to help you with suggestions and advice whenever you need it. If it's going to be your first garden, wonderful! We'll help you make sure it will be your first of many successes. If you're a seasoned gardener and have a gardening problem here or there or you just want to keep up with what's new in fertilizers, problem controls, tools...wonderful! Stop in and see us. We'd love to hear how this season went and what you have in mind for next season. Wedel's is your year-round garden center.

I don't know about you but sometimes I get the impression I'm imposing on sales clerks with my questions. I have a lot of interests and that means there are a lot of things I don't know. I like to ask questions. Never feel like your questions are an imposition here because, first of all, there are no sales clerks at Wedel's. The people here are people who love doing the same things you do so we're enthusiastic about them too. We're happy to answer your questions.    

Ready for another trivia question? This month's question is: In 1863, who successfully encouraged Abraham Lincoln to set aside the last Thursday in November as "a day for national thanksgiving and prayer?" The first reader to respond with the correct answer will win a $15.00 Wedel's gift certificate. The gift certificate must be picked up here at the garden center and remember, you are eligible to win once every 90 days. Good luck and have fun!
 
'Til next time,
 
Jim
 
 
"Four steps to achievement:
Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently."

-   William Arthur Ward