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Baker's Village Garden Center E~Newsletter
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Welcome.....
...to Baker's Home & Garden Center's all new electronic newsletter!
With this, our first edition, we hope to begin a tradition of providing you, our valued
patron, with a continuous flow of important information about all of the exciting activities occurring at Baker's. We're also planning to include some just plain interesting reading about plantings and soils, lawn and garden care, pests and problems, and a host of other topics related to the fun of backyard gardening.
We hope that you'll find this publication an interesting diversion. We make no claim that it will replace The Columbus Dispatch. No way. But, we think you'll find it entertaining, and the information included to be of value with activities related to your lawn and garden.
Look here to find special planting tips and advice about making your yard the envy of the neighborhood. We'll also bring you seasonally fresh and topical information on gardening, gifts and home décor. You'll enjoy reading feature articles and advice from our gardening experts and we'll even keep you current on related subjects like fountains, sundials and birdbaths.
You'll receive information about the arrival of new merchandise as well as online promotions, product offers, sales and discounts as the become available. Seminars and seasonal events will be announced as they develop, and unique and stylish items from our gift shop will be showcased.
We'll bring you some interesting "behind the scenes" stories taking place at the center and allof the exciting challenges that each new season provides. We'll even dedicate a section just to hear from you - our guest gardeners.
So just kick back and enjoy... or better yet visit our web site at:
www.bakersvillagegardencenter.com
Let us hear what you think about this new service provided to you absolutely free of charge. Please forward the newsletter to your friends, family and co-workers who share your passion for gardening. If they wish they can register on-line to receive their own personal subscription.
As always, we thank you for your support, and look forward to seeing you from time to time around the center.
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Wearing
Of The Green
Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Help us to celebrate the feast day of old St. Patrick on Monday, March 17th, by wearing an authentic Irish outfit - or at least an abundance of green. If you do we'll reward your Irish spirit with a whopping 25% off any one item you purchase.
If you don't have anything
to wear - no problem, we have a variety of festive Irish products to get you in
the swing of things. Hats, glasses and
other green stuff guaranteed to make your St. Paddy's party even better.    
Remember that the offer is only good on March 17th, with only one discount per customer and it's limited to those who are 21 or older.
FEATURED ST. PAT'S SPECIAL -
We're
also going to feature - The South Bend Chocolate Company's deeeeeelicious Irish
Crunch, caramel corn drizzled with milk chocolate, almonds and
special mint.
Only $9.99
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Happy Easter Mr. Bunny!
Easter comes early this year - March23rd - so it's almost time for our annual visit from the Easter Bunny. Be sure to bring the kids to have their picture taken with old Peter Rabbit himself.
The Bunny will be available without appointments -
March 15, 16, and 22
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
There is no charge for the picture and all parents will receive an
Easter egg with a surprise inside.
While you're here it would be wise to be on the lookout for our
strolling PEEP. He has great surprises
for everyone. What could it be? Come in and find out!
FEATURED EASTER SPECIAL -
Gund
Plush Bunny Bunnard
Ears Flop to Bunny Hop Rock, 10 Inches (Animated,
Musical) Everyone loves a bunny, but Bunnard the Plush Bunny is extra-special!
Press his paw and he plays the "Bunny Hop Rock" and his head moves to
the music, but BEST OF ALL, his ears flop up and down at the same time.
He has soft white fur and sports a purple bow with white polka dots. He
has an on/off switch on his bottom and he comes with 4 AA batteries. Bunnard
measures 10 inches and is 100% fun. GUND is known worldwide for its top
quality, as well as its soft and huggable designs. Since their products are
perfect for playing with, displaying, and collecting, both children and adults
cherish GUND products. They have won numerous awards for their products and
were selected as one of America's Greatest Brands.
Easter Special $36.99
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Gardening Tips
Pansies Are Great For Easter
Happy
Mix (our recommended brand) -
The names 'pansy' and 'viola' are interchangeable. There are many
cultivars within the genus Viola, and most of them are hybrids of the same
handful of species, so there are so many similarities that only a botanist
really cares which is which. Pansies as cool weather flowers with almost
heart-shaped, overlapping petals in bright colors or bicolor, often with
face-like center markings.
Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool
weather annuals. Breeding has produced pansies that are better able to
stand up to the cold, but there hasn't been much luck producing more heat
tolerant varieties. Many pansies are bicolored, making them striking plants for
their small size. Although delicate, they are surprisingly hardy, and like
their cousins the violas and violets, the flowers are edible.
As compact, low growers pansies are ideal for edging and for
squeezing between rock walls and paths.
But they must be removed in summer. They're a great choice for early and
late season containers and complement spring flowering bulbs, since they will
begin to flower as the bulb foliage begins to fade. If you like the variety of
colors but still want a sense of cohesion, select plants of the same series.
They'll be similar in size and markings, regardless of the color.
Growing
Violas
Viola
is the name of a genus containing about 500 different species. Most garden
cultivated violas are grown as annuals, or short-lived perennials. However,
many will self-seed and delight you for years to come.
How to Grow Violas
Violas
are primarily cool season bloomers. They are perfect for starting and ending
the season in colder climates, and for bridging the seasons in warmer zones
where they can remain in bloom throughout the winter, so plant your violas
based on your specific climate.All-Seasons Mixture Viola (New Variety)
A multi-season
wonder - spring or fall! 'Penny' is
hardy and heat tolerant for a continuous blast of color, known for
continuous flowering from the beginning to the end of season. 4 - 6"H x 4 - 6"W
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Easter Lilies
A Beautiful Symbol of the Easter
Season
Easter
Lilies, (Lilium longiflorum), with their large, white, trumpet-shaped
flowers and wonderful fragrance are a traditional Easter time treat. Whether
you plan to give the potted plants as a gift or use them to decorate your own
home, the following tips will help make your Easter Lilies keep on giving.
Select medium-to-compact plants that are
well balanced and proportional in size - not too tall and not too short. As the flowers mature, remove the yellow
anthers before the pollen starts to shed. When a mature flower starts to wither
after its prime, cut it off to make the plant more attractive while you still
enjoy the fresher, newly opened blooms.
In the home Easter Lilies prefer maderately cool tempertures. Recommended daytime temperatures run between 60 to 65 degrees
F, with slightly cooler night temperatures. Avoid placing plants near drafts,
and avoid exposure to excess heat or dry air from appliances, fireplaces or
heating ducts. The lily will thrive near a window in bright, indirect natural
daylight, but avoid glaring, direct sunlight.
Easter Lilies prefer moderately moist,
well-drained soil. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry
to a light touch, but avoid over-watering. If the pot is wrapped in decorative
foil, be careful not to let the plant sit in trapped, standing water. For best
results, remove the plant from decorative pots or covers; take it over the sink
and water thoroughly until water seeps out of the pots drain holes to
completely saturate the soil. Allow the plant to air for a few minutes and
discard the excess water before replacing it back into its decorative pot
cover.
After the last bloom has withered and has
been cut away, you can continue to grow your Easter Lilies, and even plant them
outside in your garden to enjoy them for years to come. Once the lilies have
finished flowering, place the potted plants in a sunny location. Continue to
water thoroughly as needed, and add one teaspoon of slow-release Osmocote
fertilizer every 6 weeks.
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European Garden Basket Class
Tuesday,
March 11 ~ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Price
$49.99
"Hands-on
Class" - Create a European Garden with bright, fragrant, blooming plants,
trailing greenery & whimsical chicks, nests and eggs. Sign up early, class size is limited. A sample of the basket is on display at
Baker's or you can view online at
Registration
fees are non-refundable. Please call to
register or for further details.
Phone:
614-889-9407
"Welcome Sunshine" Wreath Class
Tuesday,
April 1 ~7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price
$49.99
"Spring
into Summer" with whimsical burst of color on a grapevine wreath using vibrant
flowers, delicate eggs and nest. A
sample if the wreath is on display at Baker's or you may visit it online at
Registration
fees are non-refundable. Please call to
register or for further details.
Phone:
614-889-9407
Tablescape Seminar
Thursday,
March 20 ~ 2pm-3pm
Price
$10.00
'Tablescaping" ~ the art of table top design, great ideas for decorating your Easter table. Watch as our professional design staff
creates unique and fun tablescapes right before your eyes. From extravagant to simple, your table can
be the "talk of the holiday." This is a
"Must See" presentation. Sign up early
for a front row seat. Class size
limited. There will be several drawings
for Baker's Gift Certificates! Enjoy
samplings of our new gourmet dips.
Registration
fee are non-refundable. Please call to
register or for further details.
Phone:
614-889-9407
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Another Special Spring Event at
Baker's -Join us for afternoon tea and ~
Cookie Lee
~ Spring Tea ~
Party
Baker's Village Garden Center
Saturday, March 8
1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
NEW ~ NEW ~ NEW
Cookie Lee
Jewelry
NEW ~ NEW ~ NEW
Easter arrives early this year, Sunday,
March 23,
so now is the time to get your
Easter basket goodies!
Join us for tea,
finger sandwiches,
and traditional scones
and sweets.
Hosted
by
Jami
Baker
Baker's Village Garden Center
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Secrets of the South
Pineapple Cheeseball Mix
Only $7.99
PINEAPPLE PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
1 box Secrets of the South Pineapple Pecan Cheese
Ball
Mix (prepared according to package directions)
Reserve juice from crushed pineapple
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced celery
1 cup seedless green grapes
¾ cup
mayonnaise
Take 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice and mix
with ¾ cup mayonnaise stir well and mix with all ingredients and chill. Better if chilled overnight.
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Until Next Time
We hope that you
enjoyed our first little newsletter. We'll be back soon with new information and tips for your gardening. Until then we wish you a safe and
happy weekend.
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BAKER'S
Village Garden Center & Gift Shoppe
9267
Dublin Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
614-889-9407 www.bakersvillagegardencenter.com
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