Thanks to all who came to our What A Woman Wants (Ladies Night Out) event this past Thurs. We had a great time. You will see a slide show of the event below. Enjoy.

       Summer sales are upon us, they too are listed below. And continue to watch next week as we will add more to the "sale" list for the 4th of July weekend!!

       If your beds are not yet planted or are having trouble, we still have great color (and specials!) to cheer you up. Hope to see you soon.

Fairy Garden Make-N-Take Workshop

Saturday, June 28 a 11:00 am 

       Come and create a beautiful fairy garden at this workshop! We will supply pot, plants, and accessories. $30.00 supply fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.

Wine Making, Filtering & Back Sweetening 

Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 am 

       Harvey Jasper will teach this class on what actions are needed for the filtering and back sweetening steps of wine making. Anyone is welcome to come learn this step and ask questions about wine making. A handout outlining all the actions needed for each step in the wine making process will be available.

First Saturday Kids 

Saturday, July 5 

       Bring the kids anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to play in the garden and enjoy a FREE activity! Make a water garden!

Wine Making, Bottling 

Saturday, July 12 from 11:00 to 1:00 

       Harvey Jasper will teach this class on the actions needed for the bottling stage of wine making. Anyone is welcome to come

By Patty Lynch

The dog days of summer here in the Midwest can remind one of the Sahara. Yet, some plants refuse to be taken down by Mother Nature. You could call them the Ultimate fighters of the horticulture world. These plants have stood the test of time and have been selected not only because they are hardy and easy to grow, but because they can withstand hot, dry summers better than most others. It also helps to choose plants native to our area because they adapt to changing climate conditions. Besides selecting drought tolerant plants, consider the soil. Conditioning the soil with organic matter helps to retain moisture.

The following is a list of drought & heat tolerant (once established) perennials, trees, & shrubs...

Perennials

Baptisia - Blue indigo flower spikes in spring on shrub like plant 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide. Seed pods turn black in fall. Attracts butterflies.

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Low-maintenance flowers, foliage mean less work, more play

       The desire for low-maintenance landscapes just keeps growing. At the same time, Americans' love for outdoor amenities like fire pits, grills, dining areas and seating shows no signs of waning.

       So combining the two should mean less work and more play, right? Here, we suggest fuss-free flowers and foliage for outdoor living.

       Whether you're relaxing during a private moment in your personal sanctuary or are hosting a dinner party, you don't want to come out to a tired, ailing landscape. The idea is to go for something that's easy-care, with season-long interest, so you never have to worry about what's outside your door.

       We all lead such busy lives. You don't want an outdoor living space where you're looking at more chores or another to-do list.

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       It is wonderful when we get notes in appreciation of our staff, services and products. This is the case, with a note we recently received about our Farmers' Market Booth Clerk and Grill Master Cecil Blankenship. Here is the note we received:

Dear Sir:

       The older gentleman that you have working in the Farmer's Market and cooking is a great "ambassador" for your company. He is usually outside. He is a fantastic public relations person. He knows the majority of the people in Washington. Also, he encourages people to go to Hillermann's for the bedding plants, shrubs, and trees. In other words, he "talks up" Hillermann's throughout the community.

       I love his hotdogs and conversation about the community and knowledge of plants. He has the rare knack of making strangers to the community feel right at home. I understand that he gave a lecture on container gardening at a local church. The report from a friend was -- "it was a great evening."

Respectfully, Travis

     Thank you Travis for the wonderful note with the appreciation of a member of our team at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. A huge "Thank You" to Cecil for all he does for us here at Hillermann's and for the community! Keep up the good work and your friendly personality.

       We would like to extend a big 'thank you' to all our vendors, staff and visitors who made the "What A Woman Wants Ladies' Night Out" that was held last Thursday such a fun event. We had many vendors with great items available.  

    

 Kids' Pottery Class

June 23-27 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Kids ages 10 and up are invited to a pottery hand building/throwing class this week! The cost is $95.00 for the week, and will provide 4-5 take home pieces, upon completion!

Please call/email ahead to reserve your child's spot!

636-221-5593 or 636-584-3169

potshopathillermann@gmail.com

and hand-made items!

Vendors - NO CHARGE FOR BOOTH SPACE!

Contact Stephanie at 636-239-6729 or stephanie@hillermann.com for more information.

       Enter the St. Louis Post Dispatch Great Garden Contest! Hillermann Gift Cards are among the several great prizes that are available.

Click here for more information.

       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.

Amitage's Greatest Perennials and Annuals App

       Dr. A's app is brilliant, with a plethora of plant varieties and constant additions and upgrades. Photos, videos, Dr A's recommendations for the best plants and even great garden centers to visit. Interactive, informative, and, intelligent--download it today!

Click here for the app.