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Greetings!
It's finally time to plant! Get out to Beier's Today. Tuesday June 1st is Vegetable Day. Save 30% OFF all day on vegetables. Visit the vegetable information booth and come to Lila's Square Foot Gardening class Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am. Also on Tuesday, join us for a barbeque! More savings follow on Wednesday June 2nd. All plants, trees, shrubs, and hanging baskets will be 22% OFF all day! Check out Beier's Newspaper Ad for this week for more specials.
This week's newsletter columns give you specifics on when to fertilize each type of garden. A decent general rule is to fertilize annual flowers and vegetables lightly about every two weeks; perennials and trees and shrubs less often. You won't get into much trouble if you do this, but there are a few tips and tricks to maximize fertilizer use in your garden.
Go Organic at Beiers We highly recommend Dr. Earth organic fertilizers. Stop by the greenhouse to check out these exceptional products and get your garden growing right. You may also want to visit www.drearth.com for great organic gardening articles.
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Announcements
Upcoming Class Schedule (click here)
This Week's Newspaper Ad (click here)
Tuesday, June 1: Veggie Day with Seminars Starting at 10 a.m.!
Don't forget that Tuesday, June 1 will be Veggie Day at Beier's Greenhouse. The whole day devoted to vegetable gardening... Please call to preregister and receive a free 4 1/2-inch tomato plant! The day begins with Lila presenting her famous Square Foot Gardening seminar from 10 to 11 a.m., followed directly by a Master Gardener presentation on tomatoes from 11 a.m. to noon. Reserve a spot in both seminars or choose just one--but please call to let us know you're coming. Stay for a BBQ lunch! It's on us with a free-will donation to the mission trip in Honduras. The whole day promises to be delicious! More details in the Upcoming Class Schedule. Tuesday also brings a great discount on ALL Vegetables! Tuesday June 1st only, vegetables will be 30% OFF!!!
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We'd like to hear what you have to say. Write a short article on ANY gardening topic (250 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 card from Beier's Greenhouse. |
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 The Beautiful Landscape
Tips for Fertilizing Annuals
Beautiful Baskets at Beier's! |
In annual garden beds, it's best to fertilize every four weeks rather than feeding a low dose each time you water (although you won't hurt your annuals if you feed frequently early in the season). Too much fertilizer causes excessive plant growth and fewer flowers--exactly the opposite of what you want in an annual garden. Keep these tips in mind for maximizing fertilizer in your annual garden beds: - High nitrogen later in the season causes your annuals to grow leaves at the expense of flowering. Ease off fertilizing as the summer progresses.
- Cool season annuals like pansies and violas benefit from early fertilizing.
- Warm season annuals (just about everything besides pansies and violas) like a drink of fertilizer about four weeks after they've been transplanted.
- More rain or frequent irrigation increases fertilizer needs.
- Containers and hanging baskets benefit from fertilizing every two weeks until late July.
Resource: Steps in Fertilizing Garden Soil: Vegetables and Annual Flowers from the University of Missouri Davis
Try Dr. Earth:
Organic 6 Flower Garden Fertilizer (4-8-4). This blend may be used for: Bedding plants, Impatiens, Begonias, Petunias, Blooming perennials, Marigolds, Day Lillys, Geraniums, Lavender, and Chrysanthemums. Provides more vigourous flowers and exceptional results due to quickly releasing nutrients.
Organic 8 Bud & Bloom Booster (4-10-7). This blend may be used for all flowering plants. Aids in better root establishment and bigger, abundant buds, blooms & fruit. |
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The 5th Dimension
Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Apply fertilizer in the entire crown area |
Fertilize fruit trees, berries, flowering trees, and shrubs once a year in the fall right after the first hard freeze. If you forget in the fall, very early spring when soil temperatures reach 40 degrees is also OK. Do not fertilize established plants between July and October.
Use a strong nitrogen mix where the first number is bigger (4-1-2, 3-1-2, 20-5-5, and so on). You want to apply three pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet, so do a little math with your mix to get the proper application amounts.
Apply the fertilizer to the surface of the ground under the entire crown area so it can filter down to the roots easily. If you can, dig a trench or hole to get the food even closer to where it's needed. You may want to place hollow spikes near your tree roots when transplanting so you can pour the liquid fertilizer deeply into the ground.
Blueberries, azalea, and rhododendron are sensitive to too much fertilizer. Use a weaker mix with these plants. Also keep in mind that if plants are growing near a lawn which is fertilized regularly, they may already be getting enough food from that source.
DO NOT use "weed and feed" lawn fertilizer mixes. The herbicides in these mixes may damage your plants.
Resource: A Gardener's Guide to Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs from North Carolina State University
Try Dr. Earth:
Organic 9 Fruit Tree Fertilizer (7-4-2). This blend may be used on any and all fruit trees. Stimulates hearty root development and produces more abundant and nutritious fruits.
Organic 3 Rose & Flower Fertilizer (5-7-2). This blend may be used on: All roses, Flowering shrubs, Ornamental trees, as a pre-spring dressing and to feed all flowers. Exceptional blend provides optimum levels of essential plant nutrients and minerals. Helps produce superior buds and blooms. |
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The Perennial Landscape
Tips for Fertilizing Perennials
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Perennial gardens require maintenance fertilizer, but too much food causes excessive legginess and poor blooming. Applying compost mulch may provide sufficient nutrition if it's 2 to 3 inches deep. If you don't use compost, or do use wood chips, amend the soil with balanced fertilizer mixes such as 10-10-10, 5-10-10, or 5-10-5.
In the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, apply any one of these at a rate of 8 pounds per 1000 square feet of garden area. Sprinkle around the plants and work into the top 6 inches of soil without disturbing the root balls. Apply new mulch after fertilizing, and don't forget to water thoroughly.
Some perennials like extra food. Phlox, daylilies, and daisies (Rudbeckia) benefit from supplemental fertilizer every six weeks after they start coming up and through the summer.
If you grow perennials in containers, feed very lightly every three weeks and repot with good, new soil every other year in the spring.
Resource: Ohio State University Fact Sheet: Fertilizing Landscape Plants
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The Edible Landscape
Tips for Fertilizing Vegetables
A gorgeous veggie garden |
Fertilize all veggies when you plant/transplant. Phosphorus is the important nutrient at the start and nitrogen is important for later applications. Then, use the following guidelines for a second (or third) application of fertilizer: - Asparagus: Before new growth begins in the spring
- Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli: 3 weeks after transplanting
- Cucumber, cantaloupe, etc.: 1 week after blossoming begins AND three weeks after that
- Peas and beans: After heavy bloom and pod set
- Peppers and eggplant: After first fruit set
- Greens: When plants are 1/3 grown
- Corn: When plants are 8 inches tall AND 1 week after tassels appear
- Tomatoes: 2 weeks before the first tomato ripens
- Leafy vegetables need earlier nitrogen dressings than fruiting veggies.
In general, apply an extra boost of nitrogen after plants have made good growth, are starting to flower, or are setting fruit.
DO NOT fertilize watermelons and sweet potatoes. You'll lower yields and quality of harvest.
Try Dr. Earth:
Organic 5 Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Fertilizer (5-7-3). Use for: Tomatoes, Vegetables, Herbs, and all root crops. Produces more abundant, nutritious and tasty crops. |
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Upcoming Class and Workshop Schedule
Square Foot Gardening with Lila
June 1, Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Everything you ever wanted to know about gardening in a small space! Lila walks you through planning your small garden's location, preparing the raised bed, choosing plants, transplanting and spacing, and making the most of 20 square feet. Even if you don't have 20 square feet to devote to vegetable gardening, the same principles apply to growing veggies in containers. Reserve your spot in this informational seminar today; fee is $5. Stay for Shayne's seminar and then lunch... what a delicious day.
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. 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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Beier's Planting Parties
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!
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. Schedule a Kids Club Planting Party!Reserve time with Beier's Greenhouse to host your own exclusive Kids Club Planting Party! For groups of 10 or more kids and two adults, must call to reserve your own special date. Kids 12 and under, for Girl Scouts, 4H, birthdays, or just a great play date. Plant container gardens or hanging baskets and learn all about growing things. Choose a Spaghetti Pot, Edible Flower Pot, Sunflower Pot, Tomato Lovers Pot, or Flower Lovers Pot. Cost is $5 per child, treats included, plants extra. Get a greenhouse tour and help your little sprouts get started with gardening! |
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Today's Recipes
All-Purpose Tree and Shrub Fertilizer
3 parts cottonseed meal, soy meal, or blood meal
2 parts finely ground raw phosphate rock or bone meal
3 parts wood ashes
1 part dolomitic limestone
Mix thoroughly and apply one pound of fertilizer per 10 square feet under the tree or shrub.
All-Purpose Houseplant and Container Plant Fertilizer
1 gallon water
1 tablespoon Epsom Salts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon diamonium phosphate (DAP)
Find DAP at a farm and feed store, or substitute household ammonia. Mix thoroughly and use every other time you water.
Manure Tea (ideal for vegetable gardens, perennial beds, annual beds)
Use horse manure, cow manure, or poultry manure. Use a 5-gallon bucket with holes punched in the lid. Fill half full of manure and top off with water. Let stew in a shaded place for about a month, stirring once a week. Dilute 1 part manure tea in 10 parts plain water and apply at the base of the plants.
Additional Resource: A Better Way to Fertilize Your Garden: Homemade Organic Fertilizer from Mother Earth News
May 30, 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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Buy 2, Get 1 Free Illuminare Snapdragons
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This coupon is good for one free 4 1/2-inch Illuminare Snapdragon when you purchase two. LIMIT OF FOUR free plants total; must purchase 2 to get one free. Mix and match OK.
Offer good ONLY for the person who owns the email printed on this coupon. Present coupon at checkout. Please ask a Beier's associate if you are confused.
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20% OFF Dr. Earth These savings are not available
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This coupon is good for 20% OFF all Dr. Earth Products.
Offer good ONLY for the person who owns the email printed on this coupon. Present coupon at checkout. Please ask a Beier's associate if you are confused.
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