Welcome to another edition of Garden Talks Online by Skillin's Greenhouses! We have been "online" since 1999 and "on the ground" in Skillin's Country since 1885. We work every day to keep your trust and realize that in 2011 your time is very precious.
Well I spent some time on Tuesday making some deliveries in various parts of Skillin's Country. And I am happy to report that truly The Grass is Getting Greener in Skillin's Country! Rain almost as cold as snow? Check! (We have had that and are soon to get more!). Winds that test the resolve of many a tree (and have snapped more than a few limbs)? Check! We have had that! Frost particles the size of coins on our pansies? Check! I have blown more than a few of those sharp edged particles off with water in the last few days! But with my own eyes I am seeing that the grass is indeed getting greener in Skillin's Country. Folks that is more than a sign! It is fact! Who says that the grass is always greener someplace else? The grass is in fact getting greener by the day right here in your yard and my yard and that yard over here and that yard over there! So keep the faith, keep marching forward fellow gardeners. As I wrote last week: We Believe!
Some of you may think I am crazy; that next I will tell you the yellow daffodil flowers are actually in bloom or that the PJM rhododendrons are about to flower! Oh yeah, I might even be crazy enough to think that the forsythia is about to show off it's yellow glory! Well, crazy I might be but you just wait and see....
Tim Bate of Skillin's Nursery wants you to know that all trees (including fruit trees) are on sale through this weekend for 20% off. We have a great selection of trees in stock that can fit all occasions and needs in the landscape. And many of our trees are in great easy to handle pots and can be conveniently transported home. We can show you how to plant the new gem of your landscape as well or provide a helpful list of Maine professional landscapers who can easily help you out! Earth Day 2011 is this Friday April 22--what better way to "better" our planet than to plant a tree that will benefit all of us for decades!
Click HERE to see what else is ON SALE at Skillin's!
We have two awesome classes this weekend and here they are!
April 23 Container Gardening (10 am only)
There is more than one way to garden. Whether you live in a condo, apartment, or want to use small spaces, gardening in containers provides a creative use of limited space. Let us show you how to grow season long flowers in creative ways. Free
(10 AM sold out in Falmouth; we do have spots available in Brunswick and Cumberland)
April 23 Container Edibles (2 PM only)
More and more of us want to grow some of our own food as naturally and conveniently as we can! Let us show you how-this will be a great way to learn some new tricks with vegetables and herbs that can be grown indoors AND out! Free
(This class sold out in Falmouth at 2 PM 4/23; 4/23 spots available in Brunswick and Cumberland--we are holding a special second class in Falmouth on Tuesday 4/26 at 10 AM)
Let us show you how to "do it right". These classes will save you valuable time and help you get great results!
You can reserve a space by calling any of the above numbers OR by contacting us at skillins@maine.rr.com (just specify the store and time!).
Speaking of Container Gardening, the awesome folks from the WCSH Channel 6 "207" program recently paid a visit to Skillin's in Falmouth and spoke to Chad Skillin about some container gardening aspects. Click HERE for some great pointers by Chad from the "207" program about growing herbs in a container!
