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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
SANTA DAY
Saturday Dec 5
11:00 - 2:00 PM
Santa Train
Meet Mrs. Claus
Cider & Cookies
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WATCH VIDEOS
OF EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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WE RECOMMEND:
Ruchelle Gee for Landscape Design
Old South for Installation
Focal Point for Water Features
PS Designs for Hardscapes
Call us for a referral
803-359-9091
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Sometimes I just have to stop, take a step back and look around our nursery to fully enjoy the beauty of it all. Today, I was looking for a plant to write about in this newsletter, and I was struck by how much color there is at this time of year! The sasanquas are blooming like crazy -- pinks, reds, whites. Nandina and pyracantha are full of orange berries. The hollies are sporting their red berries. There are still bright purple berries on the beautyberry bushes. The ornamental peppers are putting on a show. The bright yellow spray of the mahonia is bursting open. And, then there's always the reds, purples, blues and yellows of the pansies and violas. Even the encore azaleas are still blooming. The lack of frost has prolonged the season for some annuals and perennials. I saw some begonias blooming. And the angel trumpets, confederate rose and knockout roses are in full bloom. What a show!
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MAHONIA X MEDIA "Winter Sun"
 The mahonia is near the top of my list for really cool plants. First, it looks rather "wicked", almost prehistoric. While it's sticky leaves are similar to holly, the bush and leaf structure looks more like a nandina. In November/December (that's right now), it puts out sprays of bright yellow blooms that are very showy. And when the blooms dry up, deep bluish-purple berries appear. They are so big, they look like grapes. The mahonia is often commonly called "Oregon Grape."
Most varieties of mahonia are shade-loving. But "Winter Sun" is a newer variety that can be planted in sun or shade. It makes a great specimen plant, which is usually a singular plant that you want to draw attention to. We have a good stock of plants right now in 7 gallon plots for $54.99. They are about 4 feet tall, nice and full, and bursting with bloom. Eventually, this plant gets about 5-6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The smaller, 3 gallon size is $25.99.
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Santa Day - A Family Tradition
Saturday, Dec 5th
11:00 - 2:00 pm
Ride the Santa Train
Meet Mrs. Claus
Select the perfect tree
Enjoy cookies and hot apple cider |
CHRISTMAS TREES ARE HERE
AT 2006 PRICES!
 FRASER FIR TREES
4-5' $36.99
5-6' $45.99
6-7' $59.99
7-8' $79.99
8-9' $99.99
FRASER FIR WREATHS 
8" $11.99
12" $15.99
16" $23.99
20" SOLD OUT
LEYLAND CYPRESS TREES 
Freshly dug & potted
$10 per foot + $40 to dig
Fresh cut
$10 per foot
How to keep your tree fresh ...
We always give your tree a fresh cut, so as soon as you get home put the base of the tree in warm water, even if you aren't ready to set it up yet. Warm water will absorb into the tree better. Also, we recommend drilling a three-inch hole in the base of the tree (vertically). This increases the surface area for better absorption. We can do that for you at the time we make the fresh cut, if you like. We also recommend adding a Christmas tree preservative to the water. Your tree purchase includes a complimentary bottle of "Keep-It-Green" for you to use. |
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GET 10% OFF
YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE PURCHASE
Bring in a bag of canned or dry food goods
(5 items minimum), and receive 10% off your purchase of a Christmas tree. All food will be donated to Lexington Interfaith Community Services (licssc.org)
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CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY & SETUP
If you want your tree delivered, in a stand, and placed inside your house, we'll do it for a $20 service charge plus our normal delivery fee of $20-35 depending on your zipcode. You can provide your own stand, or purchase one of ours.
If you simply want the tree delivered, but not set up, our standard delivery fee will apply. |
 GIFTS UNDER $10
Sometimes you just want to give someone a little something, but you'd like to find something nicer than what you'd buy at the Dollar Store? We have made it a point this year to have plenty lower-priced nice-quality items in our Gift Shoppe for you to choose from.
Ornaments - lots of unique ornaments under $10
also great to tie onto the bow of another gift
Crosses
Decorative Tiles
Wonderful Wacky Women Luggage Tags
Magnets
Mini Wind Chimes
Hanging Tea Lights
Beaded Key Rings
Key Covers - to make similar keys on your ring unique
Plant Nanny - plant self-watering device
Wine Bottle Collar - add to a wine bottle
Screen Savers - attach to screen doors
Eye Glass Cleaning Cloth - pretty, soft fabric
Ceramic Birds
Air Fresheners - fruits & herbs scented
Sachets - floral scents
Car Coasters - put in the car's drink holder
Fresh Shelled Pecans
Flower Bulbs - ready to plant
A pot of pansies
"Pretty Tools" - a variety of hardware tools and office supplies
in a flower motif
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 GIFT CERTIFICATES
MAKE GREAT
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POINSETTIAS COMING
TUES. DEC 1
SMALL POTTED TREES MAKE EASY DECORATIONS
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce
- Blue Point Juniper
- Carolina Sapphire
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"PURPLE MARTINS ON LAKE MURRAY"
We have sold out of our first shipment. More ornaments are arriving December 8th.
Shop early so you don't miss out on this limited edition ornament. It's the second in a series designed and produced exclusively by Wingard's Nursery & Garden Center. |
Okay ladies .... Here' your chance.
Come in to the nursery and ask to make a Christmas Wish List. You identify the items you'd love to have - anything we sell can go on the list. Then send in your friends and family to buy them for you, especially any men in your life who have no clue how to shop. We'll help them select just the right thing for you. Because we are small and maintain a limited inventory (many items one-of-a-kind), there's no guarantee the items you choose will be available when he gets here. So, that's an incentive to get him to shop early!
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DECEMBER 4TH IS ARBOR DAY
In celebration of Arbor Day, watch our latest video:
Tree Workshop
with Jim Dicker, Certified Arborist
Click on Wingards TV
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We're redesigning the website
It should be up and running sometime this month. Look for the skyblue background.
We're developing an EMAIL SURVEY to ask you what you'd like to see at Wingard's. It'll be arriving in your inbox in January. Your feedback will be invaluable in planning our products and services, workshops and events, for 2010.
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It's been a difficult year for many businesses around the country. More than ever, we thank you all so much for continuing to shop with us this year. We hope you have a healthy and happy holiday season. Remembering those less fortunate than us, please feel free to drop off canned and dry food donations for LICS at the nursery. There's always something blooming at Wingards!
From My Grandmother's Garden to Yours,
Delores Wingard Steinhauser
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Hours: Mon - Sat 8:30 - 5:30
