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December at the Nursery...
Join us for our annual
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 4th from 9 to 5!
We look forward to this day each year as a chance to show our appreciation to our customers and spread holiday cheer! Please stop by and visit, warm up with hot apple cider, enjoy delicious refreshments and celebrate the season with us!
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Fresh, fragrant greenery to delight the senses,
Wreaths of boxwood, fir, cedar, juniper and magnolia
adorned with pinecones and berries,
Aromatic rosemary topiaries,
Budded and blooming camellias,
Snowy white hydrangeas in bloom,
Fragrant paperwhites and
glistening indoor blossoms,
white winter birch planters and
ornaments for table settings and gifts! |
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Create a Warm Welcome!
Freshen Up Your Garden and Home for Holiday Guests
December is a time for family, friends, fellowship and enjoying the landscape- not slaving in it! But holiday guests are on their way and you want your landscape and home to be beautiful and welcoming, so here are a few simple, quick and effective ways to do just that:
- Remove any dead plant material from beds and snip dead branches from shrubs and trees.
- Cut back dormant perennials.
- Add a 2-3" layer of mulch to shrub and flower beds- this is an easy way to neaten up the landscape before a holiday gathering and makes a big impact!
- Wrap your mailbox post in fresh garland.
- Hang wreaths on light posts, doors, windows, garden walls or gates.
- A pot of bright pansies with lemon cypress creates a happy welcome, or let rich, green ivy cascade from a porch table or tall pot.
- Place a potted rosemary in a sunny spot where guests can enjoy the fragrant foliage as they pass by.
- A potted conifer, wrapped in burlap and strung with lights brightens a patio or entryway and can be planted later!
- A vase of freshly cut incense cedar or mixed greenery on an entry hall table creates an aromatic welcome.
- Tablescapes that incorporate fresh cut greenery and live plants will delight your guests: Lay small wreaths on a table and place candles in and around them. Decorate with small pots of poinsettias, herbs or houseplants and then give them as gifts to friends and family!
- Fill a basket or container with indoor blooms and foliage for a stunning centerpiece. Add a few stems of fresh cut greenery on the day of the gathering.
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There's rosemary, that's for remembrance.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean region. The name Rosmarinus is derived from old Latin, meaning "dew of the sea," which refers to rosemary's pale blue flowers and the fact that it is native to coastal areas. Traditionally, rosemary symbolizes remembrance and is the herb of friendship. Rosemary is an outstanding evergreen herb that tolerates winter cold as well as summer heat and drought. Pale blue blooms sparkle in the winter landscape and aromatic foliage can be used in the kitchen year-round. Plant rosemary in part to full sun in containers, in the ground, or try a potted rosemary in a bright sunny window indoors. Rosemary is wonderfully easy to grow; be sure to plant in well-drained soil with lots of sun, don't over water and enjoy lovely rosemary plants all year long! |
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Flowers of the Season
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) were brought to the U.S. in 1825 by Joel Roberts, the first U.S. ambassodor to Mexico, where poinsettias grow natively. They have become the favorite flower to give and receive during the holidays. Poinsettias prefer bright light and protection from drafts. Allow the soil to dry to the touch between waterings and, if wrapped in foil, make sure they do not stand in water. Stop in and check out our great selection of varieties and sizes ranging from $5.99 to $39.99- Let us make them cheery with foil and a bow for a simple but charming holiday gift! |
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Cool Garden Link!
wildflower.org
Founded in 1982, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center aims to protect and preserve North America's native plants and natural landscapes, and has since partnered with the University of Texas at Austin to become "one of the country's most credible research institutions and effective advocates for native plants." For native plant enthusiasts, the Wildflower Center's website, wildflower.org, offers a wealth of information. Explore the Native Plants Database of 7,157 native plants, find out which plants are native to each state in the Recommended Species section, peruse great photos and enjoy informative articles! |
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