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Winter Break
We will be taking our Winter Break and return on January 15th
Happy New Year! All of us at Minters Greenhouse and Nursery want to thank you for your continued support and kind words this past year. Its been gratifying to see all the regulars as well as many new faces! We wish you all the very best in 2011! We will be closed until January 15th for our winter break. Winter hours will then be Wednesdays through Sundays, 11AM-4PM.
On March 1st, we will return to our normal 7 day schedule.
Feel free to just stop by and visit, wander through the greenhouse and have a fresh cup of hot coffee or tea on us. The coffee pot is always on and we would love to see you! |
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Plants of Winter Interest
We are fortunate in the Pacific Northwest to have such a great climate that even in the midst of our darkest days of winter, there are numerous plants that can add magnificent color and delight to your gardens. As the ornamental cabbage and kale and the bright cyclamen begin to fade away, others emerge to take their place in our ever changing and evolving gardens.
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Consider the elegant Hellebores which are also sometimes known as the Snow or Lenten Rose. These beautiful woodland flowers can be found in colors ranging from white to pink and even purple and generally bloom throughout the winter months. A must have for the sophisticated garden.
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Another sure fire winter bet is the Red Twig Dogwood. This deciduous shrub has beautiful red bark, and can add a sunset feel wherever it is planted. Our yellow twig  dogwood adds just the right contrast when planted nearby. Of course, Camellia Sansanqua, the Yuletide Camellia, with its beautiful red flowers and elegant dark green leaves, is always a smash hit. It
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blooms early in the winter months, is evergreen, very hardy, and loves either full sun or part shade. Love those hummingbirds? The Mahonia x Charity is one of their winter favorites. Very hardy and winter blooming, with its attractive foliage and flowers, it can be planted just outside your window to enjoy the comings and goings of our native hummingbirds all winter long. Witch Hazel, sp. Hamamelis, is another all time favorite of ours. Sometimes called winterbloom, witch hazel is a another must-have shrub for fragrance and color in the winter
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garden. Pair it with winterberry (Ilex verticillata) and hellebores for interest throughout the winter. And don't forget about the Sarcoccoca, another fabulous evergreen shrub with very fragrant flowers. It thrives in the well drained soils and loves part shade to shady areas. Plant these near your favorite garden path or entry way.
These are only a few of the many wonderful plants that will add texture, color and that warm feeling to your winter landscape. In late January our primulas will be ready to be brought into your garden mix, as well as many other early spring bloomers that will arrive in the following weeks. Enjoy your winter gardens! |
