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Greetings!
Hey, guys (or gals who want to give their guys a little help)! Why not choose a wonderful gift for the wonderful women in your life? Order a Beier's gift card through our website or stop by and get all the details on the Mother's Day Planting Party specials! More details will follow in our Mother's Day gift idea E-Buzz coming soon. Gift cards are perfect with Beier's new expanded shopping area and the newly remodeled garden and gift decor area. You can't go wrong any way you do it with a Beier's gift card. All moms who receive a $50 or greater gift card to be used toward a planting party will get a special Gift Bag with fun surprises during her planting party. Only while supplies last--get in on this special bonus today! Bring the kids and choose two hanging baskets and get one FREE! That way, everyone gets in on the fun for mom. |
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Announcements
Upcoming Class Schedule (click here)
Planting Parties: Reservation
Only
Wednesday mornings OR Thursday evenings
Learn
everything about container gardens with exclusive attention from
Beier's experts. Call to reserve a Planting Party for your group of 8-16
people.
Reservation only, please. Planting parties are great for any occasion:
birthdays, anniversaries, clubs, wedding showers, baby showers, or just
for a girls' night out. Choose between
Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday evenings 6-8 p.m. and
call NOW to reserve your spot.
Here's what one hostess had to say about her experience at a Beier's Planting Party: Good Morning, Bonnie, Gretchen, and Julie ~ I realized after I left the "Planting Party" last Saturday that I hadn't finished filling out my "survey" sheet! I wanted to tell you that I had a wonderful time. Not only was it very much fun, I learned ALOT!....even though I have been gardening for MANY years! ;-) I think there was a question on the sheet asking about any way the class could be changed. I can't imagine that it could be any better! Thanks so much for such a great start to my planting season! Can't wait to get back to see all of you! I hope this finds you having a nice sunny day! Sincerely, Sandra P.
For a Special Treat Try
Pampered Planting Parties
For a few dollars more
you can host a pampered planting party for
your group. The Sweet Dream Party includes chocolates and coffee for $10
per guest, and the Ultimate Dream Party includes fondue fun for $15 per
guest. Surprise gifts and valuable coupons in addition to the usual
planting party activities! Pampered Planting Parties are reservation
only; please call for more details.
Master Gardeners (No Reservation
Needed)
May 8, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Master
Gardeners will be at Beier's to
answer questions and visit with you about any garden
topic. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8.
Create with Carrie
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Two Sessions May 15, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m.
Carrie Larson, professional
horticulturist from Minneapolis, is back for the third year and packed
with new ideas for planting! Complete details in the Upcoming Class Schedule. Call to reserve your spot because these seminars fill up fast.
Beier's will have extra staff on hand to help you put your new knowledge into immediately planting a container garden or hanging basket after the class. Why not take advantage of Carrie's knowledge and create the perfect design for your home or patio area? Have fun and plant, plant, plant! You'll also get a great new 2010 idea book filled with the best designs for containers and hanging baskets.
Want a $10 Gift Certificate to Beier's Greenhouse?
We'd like to hear what you
have to say! Write a short article on ANY gardening topic (up to 1000
words) and email it to us at beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com.
If your article is published in our email
newsletter, you'll receive a $10 gift certificate from Beier's
Greenhouse.
Our friend Charilyn D. sent a tip to share with our newsletter readers.
She writes, "Cut up and save all your banana peelings. When
transplanting your tomatoes, start with dirt in the hole, then peelings,
then dirt, then the tomato plant. I was totally surprised on the amount
and size of my tomatoes!" Thanks for the tip, Charilyn.
If any
of our readers have tips for us, drop an email to beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.comor just hit "Reply" to any of our newsletters. You could receive a $10
Beier's Gift Certificate just like Charilyn!
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The Beautiful Landscape
New at Beier's this Year: Confetti GardensConfetti Garden Basket  |
Adorable confetti gardens are a party
in a pot! Three carefully chosen annuals bloom from one plug in the
center, creating a wild mixture of foliage and color. It's the
cottage garden look miniaturized. If you've loved Beier's gorgeous
planter mixes in the past, you'll see how confetti gardens bring the
same design concepts into a smaller package. These container gardens make ideal
gifts. Pop them into a 10 or 12 inch hanging basket or container and
they'll spread out and spill over in a riot of color. Choose a theme
color such as purples or pinks, or go for the multicolor mixes. Confetti gardens are designed so the
plants have similar water and light requirements for easy
maintenance. Mixes include petunias, calibrachoas, and verbenas that
bloom profusely all summer. Whether you have one confetti garden in a
special container or plant a whole front bed with them, you'll enjoy
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The Edible Landscape
A Beginner's Guide to Growing Seedless Tomatoes
Beier's is carrying Seedless Tomatoes this year! Stop in today to pick up your plants--we have a limited number of these awesome beauties.
Seedless tomatoes are technically a hybrid tomato that is made by crossing different genetic traits with tomato plants that keep the current tomatoes from producing any further seeds. This results in a tomato that has absolutely no seeds, is much sweeter than the average tomato and it's perfect for people that have colon disease.
Seedless tomatoes also have the ability to resist most common diseases that will often affect other plants in your garden. Tomato seeds for these plants are quite expensive so you will want to familiarize yourself with how to plant them before you just wing it and ruin them.
The plants should be placed in a row about 24 inches apart. There should also be a minimum of 30 inches space between each row so that the individual plants of the seedless tomatoes are not fighting each other for nutrients or sunlight. Once you have figured out where the plants are going to go you will dig a big enough hole so that you can bury all of the dirt that was in the container that the original plant was being germinated. Put water into the hole prior to placing the plant in so that the soil is already moist. Fertilizer can also be added at this time.
Health Benefits Of Seedless Tomatoes
Seedless tomatoes contain a great amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and iron. The red pigment is an antioxidant that can actually neutralize free radicals that otherwise might damage cells in your body. It is proven that consuming daily amounts of seedless tomatoes can lower your risk of stomach or rectal cancers by 60 percent. They can also help older people to feel and look younger longer. Seedless tomatoes may also prevent lung cancer. The more vibrant the color the more beta carotene and lycopene they contain. Although eating them raw is good for you, cooking them is even better. Additionally, if you cook them in olive oil you allow your body to better absorb the lycopene.
Seedless tomatoes are beneficial to people who can't consume foods with seeds allowing them to also reap the great benefits of a traditional tomato. Although this can be a difficult plant to grow, it reaps it sweet rewards.
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Upcoming Class and Workshop Schedule
We made a fun little Planting Party
Invitation!
Check this out: We made a fun SmileBox video
Planting Party Invitation! Just click here to view this quick video!
Master Gardeners (No Reservation
Needed)
May 8, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Master
Gardeners will be sitting at their usual table again this year! They'll
answer questions and visit with Beier's customers about any garden
topic. Their wealth of knowledge is unmatched, and Beier's is honored to
present the Master Gardeners again this year. Not only on Mother's Day
weekend, but Memorial Day weekend too! All Master Gardeners donate their
time. Let them know how much we appreciate the time and knowledge they
share with us.
Create with Carrie
THIS
WORKSHOP IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!
May 15, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR
1-3 p.m.
Carrie Larson, professional
horticulturist from Minneapolis, is back for the third year and packed
with new ideas for planting! In-depth information on all the new 2010
introductions at Beier's. Carrie demonstrates new and unusual container
arrangements and shares her knowledge of plants and how they perform in
our area. Cost is $7 and includes a free idea book. Optional lunch with
free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats,
chips and root beer floats. Offered new
this year: We'll be available to plant WITH YOU all day! Limited
planting assistance but lots of space for you to plant; call today to
reserve your spot.
Planting Parties: Reservation
Only
Wednesday mornings OR Thursday evenings
Here's something you'll find no place else! Planting Parties!
You'll learn everything about container gardens with exclusive attention from Beier's experts. Call to reserve a Planting Party for your group of 8-16 people.
Reservation only, please. Planting parties are great for any occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, clubs, wedding showers, baby showers, or just for a girls' night out.
Free idea book and information to take home, and a guided tour of our ever-expanding greenhouse. Cost is $7 per participant (includes soil for
your container only; you choose your plants and bring your own container
or shop our selection). Refreshments included. Free registration and bonus gift for the hostess. Choose between
Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Thursday evenings 6-8 p.m. and call NOW to reserve your spot.
Pampered Planting Parties
Reservation Only
For a few dollars more you can host a pampered planting party for your group. The Sweet Dream Party includes chocolates and coffee for $10 per guest, and the Ultimate Dream Party includes fondue fun for $15 per guest. Surprise gifts and valuable coupons in addition to the usual planting party activities! Pampered Planting Parties are reservation only; please call for more details. Tropical Tidbits with Suzette
May 22, Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Monrovia has made it to Beier's Greenhouse! Suzette is our star of the day from the Twin Cities. Summer will sizzle with Suzette as she introduces the new Monrovia tropicals, citrus and topiaries and tells you how to keep them alive over the winter. Fascinating stuff northern gardeners rarely see and didn't know they could grow! Fee is $7 per person, but you get an exclusive $5 off coupon for Monrovia products with PRE-registration (must be used the day of the seminar). Optional lunch with free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats, chips and root beer floats. Call today to register. Master Gardeners (No Reservation
Needed)
May 29, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Master
Gardeners will be sitting at their usual table again this year! They'll
answer questions and visit with Beier's customers about any garden
topic. Their wealth of knowledge is unmatched, and Beier's is honored to
present the Master Gardeners again this year. All Master Gardeners donate their
time. Let them know how much we appreciate the time and knowledge they
share with us. Trees, Trees, Trees! with Ken
June 12, Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Ken from Bailey's will park himself at Beier's to answer all your questions about trees and shrubs. He'll demonstrate correct pruning techniques and talk about deer deterrents and pest control. Ken has been in the nursery business for 20+ years and knows all the varieties of apple and fruit trees we can grow in Northern Minnesota, plus a few surprises! Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon; no reservation needed. You may receive 25 percent off a tree or shrub good only on June 12. Optional lunch with free-will donation to Honduras Mission trip includes hot dogs, brats, chips and root beer floats. Perennials with Jesse and Square
Foot Gardening Classes We don't have our dates
set for Perennials with Jesse or the Square Foot Gardening workshops,
but they're on the agenda. Shoot an email or call to let us know you're
interested, and keep an eye on this column to find out when these will
be held. Enter the 3rd Annual Beautiful Garden Contest
Deadline July 15, 2010 The Beautiful Garden Contest is a big hit and has GREAT prizes! Drop off a photo montage or email digital photos to beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com. First Prize $100 Beier's gift certificate; Second Prize $50 Beier's gift certificate; Third Prize $25 Beier's gift certificate. Deadline is July 15, 2010. You vote for the winners and we'll all celebrate beautiful gardens! Honduras Mission Trip: Giving Back to
the WorldBonnie and Blake traveled to Honduras last
winter to build much-needed housing for our friends in Central America.
This
season Beier's will host special lunches during many of our seminars,
asking for a free-will donation to this worthwhile project. View a lovely video about 2009's mission trip by
clicking here.Please call to preregister for our seminars. Information subject to change, so keep an eye on this column for the latest info. Optional lunches are always a free-will donation to the Honduras Mission trip.
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Today's Recipe
Linguine with English Pea Pesto
Serves 6
1 pound spaghetti or linguine
8 ounces diced ham
2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
1 cup petite green peas
3/4 cup torn, packed basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts
Cook spaghetti or linguine according to package directions. Drain and rinse with hot water.
In a small skillet, brown the ham in a few teaspoons of olive oil or butter.
Combine peas, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and walnuts in food processor or blender. Process for a few seconds until coarsely chopped. Turn the processor on medium slow and slowly drizzle the olive oil into the pesto until completely incorporated. Add salt and pepper as needed.
Toss the ham and pesto with the hot pasta. Serve with more Parmesan cheese.
Recipe courtesy of Beier's Greenhouse. Adapted from Bake It Like a Man: A Real Man's Cookbook by David Bowers. New York: William Morrow and Company, 1999.
May 2, 2010
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Thank you for your time! We appreciate our customers so much. Feel free to email any time, for any reason!
Have a wonderful week, Bonnie and the whole Beier's Greenhouse team
www.beiersgreenhouse.com
beiersgreenhouse@beiersgreenhouse.com
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8" Hanging Mixed Gardens:
Buy 2, Get 2 Free
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Buy two 8-inch hanging mixed gardens and receive two free. Must purchase two.
These savings are not available to the general public. Have your friends sign up to receive our newsletter so they can take advantage too!
Offer good ONLY for the person who owns the email printed on this coupon. Please cut this coupon to size and present coupon at checkout.
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