Dear Friends,

       This is one of my more favorite weeks of the year... the threat of frost is over, and we celebrate Mother's Day! My mom has always been my best inspiration. Mom passed away in August of 2005, but her memory lives on in me every day of my life. Celebrate your Mom this weekend, and THANK her for all she has done for you.

       And now, PLANT YOUR GROCERIES!!! The danger of frost is gone, so get your gardens started. We have some "Gardens to Go" ready for you to just place on your deck or patio. Need assistance? We are here for you.

 

Sandi

 

       We've heard the mushrooms have been pretty good this year, but have never seen one like this! Friends of ours sent this picture and said they found it at the Washington riverfront. Would be a great find, huh?

We have a huge selection of great gifts for Mom! Fresh flowers, hanging baskets, container gardens, trees and shrubs, garden tools décor and much more! Let Mom choose her gift with a Hillermann Gift Card - good in all our departments!

 

 

Healthy Living Presentation Featuring the Tower Garden and Juice Plus+

       Because good nutrition changes everything! 75% of all chronic disease is preventable with good nutrition! You can control your food's growing environment, use of pesticides and non GMO foods. You're in control of your food from seed to harvest right in your back yard!RSVP preferred to: Sandi McDonald 636-299-8452

 

 

Life Styling with Whole Food 

Wednesday, May 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm   

       Christine Abrell, a specialist in whole food education from Carlsbad, California, will give a presentation showing how real food can help people live their lives more abundantly and on purpose. Learn how we are 'over-wired' and yet 'underfed', explore the food and disease connection and the truth about 'epigenetics', identify simple tips and tools that empower more vitality and passion in everyday living, see how good science can make good sense in whole food nutrition, discover that Lifestyling with whole food is fun, especially if you keep it Real! Free to attend. Please call 636-238-6729 to register.

 

 

 

Gardening with a Twist 

Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 pm  

       Enjoy some wine and light snacks while planting a beautiful make and take seasonal container garden. Leave the mess for us to clean up! $30.00 workshop supply fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.

 

 

Visit our event page at  http://www.hillermann.com/events/  

anytime to view more coming events at Hillermann's.

 

 

EDIBLE ENDEAVORS:

Enjoy Fresh Vegetables and Herbs  

from Your Own Garden

By Sandi McDonald

 

            With cost savings on everyone's mind these days, there is never a better time to start a vegetable garden. Whether you have an expansive backyard ready to be transformed into a fertile field of edible delights, or just a few containers on your patio, you can grow fresh veggies and herbs in almost any sunny spot.

            The first step is making sure you have the right amount of light. Sunlight is the most important thing to think about. The next thing to consider is the type of soil you're working with. Having organic matter, like compost, in the soil is crucial. It is easer to get good soil if you're starting with a clean slate. That's what makes raised beds work good. By assembling wood frames and adding good dirt, you're apt to see a better outcome than you would with problem soil.

            Using containers is another option that saves time and space. We don't have as much time to garden and this is where containers come in. Popular for herbs, containers can also support a host of vegetables. Among the most popular vegetables to grow are tomatoes. This is a great way to involve children in gardening.

            Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have to get your "Healthy Lifestyle" started!

 

Companion Planting  

By Sandi McDonald

  

       Companion planting is the planting of different crops in proximity (in gardening and agriculture), for pest control, pollination, and to otherwise increase crop productivity. It has been used for thousands of years around the world. Following are some plants and the companions that work well with them.

 

Asparagus:

*           Companion With: basil, parsley, tomatoes

*           Helpers: Pot marigold deters beetles

 

Beans:

*           Companion With: beet (to bush beans only), cabbage family, carrot, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, pea, potatoes, radish and strawberries.

*           Helpers: Marigold deters Mexican bean beetles. Nasturtium and rosemary deter bean beetle. Summer savory deters bean beetles, improves growth and flavor.  

*           Do Not Plant Next To: Garlic, onion and shallots.

 

Click here for more.

 

 

       This month the Pot Shop will be doing a special demonstration on May 10th, and May 17 from Noon-5:00 pm, on Raku, a 12th Century Japanese artistic technique! Come in and see how they do this unique firing process and the beautiful results it creates. Here's an example.

     

 

       Enter the Yard of the Month Contest! Washington In Bloom is offering the contest in conjunction with the America In Bloom program. The contest runs May through October. Judging will be done the first week of the month. Judging will be based on front yard areas only. Enter through the Washington Parks Office.

 

Click here for an entry form.

 

 

Hillermann Garden Club members can receive the specials above.
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Building a STIHL Trimmer

       STIHL trimmers, blowers, chainsaws and more are available in Hillermann's Equipment Center. Come find the model that is right for you!

       Hi, my name is Clarice. I apologize for my grumpy expression but I just found out that is what they named me. Oh well, I guess it is okay, I just keep thinking of Silence of the Lambs Clarice. However, I am a beautiful blue/gray on white 2 year old girl with extremely soft fur and an extremely wonderful personality. So how about adopting me? I am sending purr vibes your way, Clarice  

 

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