Lil' Sprouts Workshops for Kids
We have some great FREE gardening workshops designed just for your budding gardener. They'll learn more about what goes on in the garden, find out about making things grow and learn all about bugs and butterflies. There's a different activity every other week.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Workshops run every other Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am and are open to children ages 3 - 7. Workshops are free but please register in advance as space is limited. Please call Ego's at 705-326-9922 to register.
Click here for a list of the workshops on our website.
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Great Gardening Tools at the Market Shop!
DOGO tools are finally here! This funky, colourful line of tools will put the fun into gardening and bring a smile to your face. Well-made and sturdy, these attractive tools make a great addition to your gardening shed and a great gift for any green thumb!
Amazon Lights Are Back
Just in time for mosquito season, Amazon Lights are now in stock at the Market Shop. These incense cones, candle and sticks really work! Made with Brazillian Andiroba, they repel those pesky insects without deet.
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June Hours
Ego's is open seven days a week
Sat to Tue 9 am - 6 pm & Wed to Fri 9 am - 8 pm
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Weekly Specials
Check our website for our weekly specials. We have great plants at even better prices to suit every budget! To see this week's specials Click Here or sign up for our weekly e-flyer and get advance notice of each week's items.
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2009 Perennial of the Year:
Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'
 The Perennial Plant Association has awarded the title of Perennial Plant of the YearŽ to Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' . This ornamental grass is a member of the Poaceae family. The species is native to Honshu Island, Japan. The genus derives its name from Hakon , a region in Japan, and chloa , the Greek word for grass.
Stunning Colour
Individual blades are 1/2" wide and bright yellow color with very thin green stripes. In the cooler days of autumn the golden foliage becomes tinged with shades of pink and red. Hakonechloa is used mainly for its golden foliage, although it does produce tiny, inconspicuous flower spikes from late summer through mid autumn.
A Show Stopping Addition to any Garden
Golden hakone grass grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide with an arching form that resemblesa cascading miniature bamboo. Individual blades are 1/2" wide and bright yellow color with very thin green stripes. In the cooler days of autumn... Click here for more...
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Gardening Tips for Planting Perennials
 June is a perfect month to plant new perennials that will flower in June and beyond into summer and fall. At one time gardeners did most or even all of their perennial planting in the early spring season. Summer environmental conditions were considered too harsh for new plantings. This is not true any more! The use of plastic containers presently sold in the garden center allows plants to be easily acclimated to their new surroundings, as opposed to the past practices of marketing perennials either bare-root or field-dug.
Water Deeply to Develop Good Roots
Perennials planted in June or later in the summer will require initial care. The garden area should be well-amended with humus or other organic matter so that moisture retention is enhanced. Newly established beds should receive 4 inches of organic matter per 12 inches of soil profile to ensure good drainage and optimal root growth. Irrigation is usually necessary to assist in the summertime establishment of perennials. Also, one very deep watering per week is more advantageous than numerous shallow waterings. Following planting remember to mulch. This practice helps retain moisture, retards weed growth, and looks great. Shredded hardwood, pine bark, or even compost may be used. Do not apply more than 2 inches of mulch and keep the mulch away from the crown of the plant to avoid rot. These practices will help the perennials beat the heat!
For more information and perennial gardening tips go to Perennial Resource or check out our website.
Article courtesy of the Perennial Plant Association.
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Treat Dad on Father's Day
 Bring Dad to Ego's on Sunday, June 21st and celebrate Father's Day in style! We have lots of fun activities for Dad. "Putt for Prizes," win gift certificates, live plants, or discounts on your purchases.
Treat Dad to a Freshly Barbecued Sausage or hot dog from our new patio grill from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Proceeds from the barbecue will be donated to Orillia Central Preschool Playground Fund.
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Strawberries Coming Soon!
 Strawberry season is almost here - we expect strawberries to be ready for picking sometime around June 24th. We've been experiencing a fair amount of below seasonal temperatures which have slowed the growth of our strawberry plants. Strawberries will be available daily as Pick-Your-own or fresh-picked at the Market Shop and at the Orillia's Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings. Please keep checking our website for updates later this month.
Did You Know?
- Strawberries are members of the Rose Family
- One Strawberry has 200-400 seeds
- 8 strawberries have more Vitamin C than an orange
- Strawberries contain no fat, cholestrol, or salt
- 1 cup of whole fresh strawberries has about 55 calories
- 1 1/2 quarts of strawberries are needed for a 9" pie
- The strawberry is not classified by botanists as a true berry. True berries, such as cranberries and blueberries have seeds inside. The strawberry has dry yellow seeds on it's outside.
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