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Patio Ruby Swiss Chard
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Ornamental and flavorful deep green leaves with red stems. Plants are slow bolting and provide a long harvest of leaves for steaming or in salads. Place containers in bright light. Keep soil constantly warm and moist. Feed every week with a well-balanced plant food. Harvest older leaves as they reach desired size.
Unique and exclusive to Beier's Greenhouse, Garden Leaders are your key to Edible Landscape success.
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Drop us an email guessing which flower this is for a chance to win a special coupon!
Winner chosen among all entrants. Only a few small restrictions apply.
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Call Us
(218) 326-5357
Midway Storage
(218) 244-2491
Extension Office
(218) 327-5958
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Click above to purchase Recipe Book One
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Printing Your Coupon in Black and White | Every browser is different, but these basic instructions will work for most people:
Go to the file menu and click "Print" or click on your browser's Print button.
Select "Print in black and white." You may need to go into the "Properties" or "Attributes" menu to find this selection.
Now when you click "Print" it should come out black and white.
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Greetings!
Happy Mother's Day! Don't worry if you haven't gotten Mom a present yet... at Beier's, we have flowers that make great gifts every day of the year.
Oh, and it's opening fishing, too.
Scroll down for this week's coupon!
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Announcements
Click here to view this week's newspaper ad!
Grand Rapids Farmer's Market!
The 2009 season begins on May 16. Our farmer's market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out). Baked goods, canned goods, and of course the freshest garden vegetables to be had in a 50 mile radius of Grand Rapids.
Located this season in the heart of Rapids across from the Mall on 4th Street (between 1st Avenue NW and 2nd Avenue NW).
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The Edible Landscape
Quick Pumpkin Tips
- Minimum ground temp must be 50 degrees or higher.
 - It's better to plant in late May or very early June to have pumpkins ready for Halloween.
- Plant in hills, 4-5 seeds per hill; thin to three per hill.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- For vining varieties, allow six feet between hills and 10 feet between rows so they can vine at will.
- For bush varieties, allow 3 feet between hills and 6 feet between rows.
- For miniature varieties, allow 2 feet between hills and 6 feet between rows.
- You may train any pumpkin up a trellis to conserve space. Fasten gently, never with wire!
- Pumpkins will tolerate some dry, but keep them watered in the hot part of summer.
- Please don't use insecticides unless absolutely necessary. Insecticides kill bees, which the plants need in order to pollinate properly.
- If you must spray with poison, do it when the flowers have closed for the day and avoid spraying the flowers themselves.
- Pumpkins are usually harvested in late September or early October. Keep in a cool (50-55 degrees), DRY place if you're waiting for Halloween.
- Use a pruning shears to cut them from the vine, and leave 4-5 inches of vine at the top.
- Don't worry if some of the early flowers bloom for a day and then drop off. Those are the male flowers. Only female flowers produce pumpkins.
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The Beautiful Landscape 
Hygrangeas Make a Perfect Mother's Day Gift
Beier's has both pink and blue hydrangeas, but do you know why the blooms turn colors?
Read all about hydrangeas by clicking here
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The Perennial Landscape
2006 Perennial of the Year: Firewitch Dianthus
It's no wonder this species of dianthus was voted Perennial of the Year: It is one of the sweetest bloomers available. We can barely keep it in stock once the little pink flowers start coming out in our Memorial Garden!
Read this quick article about the Firewitch by clicking here
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The Herbal Landscape
 Stevia: The Sweetest Herb
New on our herb list this year is Stevia, the herb that's 100 times sweeter than sugar. Sound interesting? We thought so, too!
We'll tell you more about Stevia in the coming weeks, but click here for a quick overview to get you started.
To purchase bulk dried herbs, check the Quick Links box above.
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The 5th Dimension
 Everything else you need to know about successful gardening
5 Unique Backyard Decor Ideas
Beier's has all the unique and charming items you could possibly need to make your garden stand out. Decorate your outdoor spaces!
Here's a quick article on 5 unique decor ideas. We don't carry "rain chains" at Beier's yet... Let us know if this idea intrigues you!
Read the article by clicking here
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Classes and Learning
Make reservations by calling the greenhouse at (218) 326-5357 and leaving a message. Or, email
beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com
Monday, May 11: "8 Great Veggies and Square Foot Gardening" Colorful Salad and Salsa
We are offering a series of square foot gardening classes so you may attend all or any one of them. "Colorful Salad and Salsa" is fun and delicious!
- 5 - 7 p.m.
- $5 admission fee
- Pre-register, please, but walk-ins welcome
- Free gift for every student
Plan Your Own "Planting Party"
Reserve the exclusive attention of a Beier's container garden expert for your group of 8 or more. Great birthday gift, wedding shower activity, or garden club adventure! Spots are filling up fast, so register soon!
Planting Party Slots still available
- Wednesday, May 13th ~ 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 14th ~ 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 20th ~ 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 21st ~ 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 27th ~ 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 28th ~ 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3rd ~ 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, June 4th ~ 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10th ~ 9:30 a.m.
- Thursday, June 11th ~ 2 p.m. OR 6 p.m.
These parties are exclusive reservation only events. Don't wait to reserve--your ideal time slot might be taken!
Our Beier's expert walks your group of 8 or more through the process of planting an ideal container garden that will grace your life with color all summer long.
- Free registration for hostess, plus a bonus gift!
- $5 admission fee for each guest
- Potting soil for one container included!
- FREE idea book and information to take home
- Bring your own container or hanging basket or purchase one from our awesome selection
- The only other cost is for the plants you decide to take home!
Please drop an email to us with the subject line, "Planting Party Info" and we'll start reserving spots just for you.
More Classes to Think About...
Saturday, May 16: "Make and Take" seminar
Saturday, May 16: "8 Great Veggies"
Monday, May 18: "Stir Fry Combo"
Saturday, May 23: Master Gardeners!
Saturday, June 6: "Everyday Herbs"
Tuesday, June 9: "Beier's Picks for Perennial Success"
PLUS: Hummingbird gardens, sandcast bird baths, planning perennial gardens, and more!
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Grilled Fish with Savory Marinade
Serves 4
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4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons dried summer savory, or 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh (winter savory may be substituted)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
8 fresh fish fillets (trout, walleye, etc.)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Light the grill or preheat the broiler. In a small glass or stainless steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, savory, and pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking until it emulsifies.
Put the fish fillets in a medium glass dish or stainless steel pan. Add the marinade and turn the fillets to coat. The fish may be cooked right away or marinate for no longer than 1 hour.
Grill or broil the fish 2 minutes. Turn and cook just until done, about 2 minutes longer for 1/4 inch thick fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe courtesy of Beier's Greenhouse. Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine's Quick from Scratch Herbs and Spices Cookbook. New York: American Express Publishing, 2004.
May 10, 2009
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Thank you for your time! We appreciate our customers so much. Feel free to email anytime, for any reason!
Have a wonderful week,
Bonnie and the whole Beier's Greenhouse Team
beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com |
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