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Dear Friends,


 A Christmas tree in any house makes it feel warm, cozy and ready for the holidays. Our Christmas Trees are fresh, fragrant and beautiful and they are ready to go home with you. They are kept in water where they remain beautiful, fresh, perfect smelling and vibrant.
 

A beautiful wreath will go a long way: Putting your unique touch on our selection of fragrant wreaths, garland and swags will make any house look ready for the holidays. We have many different kinds of wreaths that will make your house look good and smell great.
 
Poinsettias are one of the best ways to brighten up a home for the holidays. McShane's has traditional red as well as white, pink and variegated colors. Our poinsettias are nursery quality and ready for your home.  Come take a look at our wide selection

 
 
Paperwhite bulbs remind us of spring.  However they can be forced to bloom inside to give your home a fresh smell and add beautiful color.  Come on by the nursery to learn how to "force" these beautiful bulbs that bloom early in the house.
 
We have the best selection of  table top Holiday trees. These small trees are  perfect for an office, entryway or bedroom.  But most of all they look fabulous as a table center piece.  Decorate as you like and make this beautiful tree your own.
 
Cyclamen are a colorful winter staple in your home and garden. These great flowers will flower through winter and into spring as long as the weather stays cool.  They come in a variety of colors and McShane's has them all.  They come in many different colors and are ready for your garden and home.




Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!


Steve McShane

 




McShane's is proud to announce the arrival of it's premium Christmas Tress . We source only the highest quality trees direct from growers in both Washington and Oregon. Each tree is shaken, given a fresh cut and kept in the water to assure peak performance in your home. A wide variety of sizes and price ranges are available to meet your budget. Delivery Service (including set-up) is available too! We will also have quality poinsettias and wreaths and garland available.



Although your yard and garden may look like it's in a state of hibernation during the winter months, there are important things taking place all year long in the garden that contribute to the overall health of your plants.


* For example, your soil is active all year long, and your evergreen plants continue to use nutrients. Thus, it's important that you replenish nutrients in the soil for the next growing season. Winter is a great time to feed your soil with Bumper Crop or Gold Rush.
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* Early winter is a great time to plant bulbs. Bulbs can often be the first flowers to bloo
m in late winter and early spring. Some of the best bulbs for planting in the fall and winter include daffodils, day lilies, iris,and tulips.

* Also, winter is also an excellent time to read up on gardening and plan your garden for next year. You can think about what plants you'd like to grow, and how to design your garden. This website on garden design can give you some great ideas. 


* If you compost, you should continue to monitor your compost pile during the fall and winter. Turning your compost pile and adding organic material is an important fall and winter gardening activity. Need help composting? 
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* There are a number of great veggies that you can grow throughout the winter months. Cold hardy greens like arugula is a good pick for the winter garden. Carrots and other root crops also work well. 





December and January Classes

During the months of December and January, McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply will continue to provide weekly FREE classes about pruning to folks of all experience levels. This is the time to prune and we've arranged for there to be weekly pruning seminars about fruit tree and rose pruning. The schedule is as follows:

 

Saturday, December 18th - 10:30 am Rose Pruning

 

Saturday, December 18th - 1:30 am Fruit Tree Pruning

 

Saturday, January 8th - 10:30 am Rose Pruning

 

Saturday, January 8th - 1:30 am Fruit Tree Pruning

 

Saturday, January 15th - 10:30 am Rose Pruning

 

Saturday, January 15th - 1:30 am Fruit Tree Pruning

 

Saturday, January 22nd - 10:30 am Rose Pruning

 

Saturday, January 22nd - 1:30 am Fruit Tree Pruning

 

Saturday, January 29th - 10:30 am Rose Pruning

 

Saturday, January 29th - 1:30 am Fruit Tree Pruning




Congrats to Sidney Tom Deyerle who got the answer correct for last weeks question.Sidney come on over to McShane's to get your $10 Gift Certificate.


Question for December: Which American President banned Christmas trees in The White House?

We ask one trivia question a month. Please send all answers to sp@mcshanesnursery.com, with your full name.  Prize: A $10 McShane's Gift Certificate. One winner per newsletter.The winner will be announced in McShane's next online newsletter.Winner must bring an ID to the nursery to claim the prize. Prize must be picked up in person with in 2 weeks. Employees are not eligible for this contest.