As you are reading this, Scott and I are in Chicago at the nation's largest independent garden center trade show. I can't wait to see what we find.

       Below is a couple of pictures of some showy surprise lilies I spotted in town. The SURPRISE LILIES (also known as Naked Ladies) are blooming beautifully now all over the area. Watch for these beauties to arrive in our garden center with the fall bulbs in a couple of short weeks. Plant them in October.

       On a more somber note, I wish to ask for prayers for our youngest family member. Landon Holmes (grandson of Christine, our sister) who is 8 months old, has been diagnosed (95%+) with a 5" cancerous tumor that has consumed the majority of his liver.

     The attached photos are of Landon and his family at Children's Hospital. You will also see photos of the healing garden that is on the eighth floor rooftop at the Hospital. It is very peaceful and wonderful. Sarah and Chris have found solace there to sort through thoughts and pray.

       A biopsy went well on Monday. We have to wait for results now to find out what type of cancer it is. That will decide what actions need to be taken next.

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Your prayers are appreciated.

Sandi

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Cooking Class - Back to Grill

Saturday, August 30th at 11:00 am

       Easy dinner ideas that can be done on your grill -- on a school night. Join Leigh Sweet with Tasteful Affair Catering as she demonstrates making chicken quesadillas, shrimp and veggie skewers, portabella sandwiches, plus, s'more packets. Samples and recipes of featured foods will be available. $5.00 class fee. Space is limited. Please contact Leigh at 314-488-4184 or tastefulaffair@gmail.com to sign up.

       Fall vegetable plants, fall container and bedding plants, and Hillermann grown mums are arriving NOW at Hillermann's!! New shipments will arrive through fall. Come in and get all you need for fabulous fall gardens! We can help you with your fall gardening questions. 

  

       Succulents are booming in popularity for two simple reasons: they are beautiful and nearly indestructible. Technically, a succulent is any plant with thick, fleshy (succulent) water storage organs. Succulents store water in their leaves, their stems or their roots. Cacti are a unique subset of the succulent group. Succulents make excellent display plants in dish gardens. No matter what kind of succulent you're growing, the rules are pretty similar between the different species. Here are the general rules for growing top-quality succulents:

       Light: Succulents prefer bright light, such as found on a south-facing window. Full sun outdoors in spring and summer are also preferred, but you must slowly acclimate your plant to full outdoor conditions.

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       Come by and see the new turtle pond we have in the garden center! Four turtles have quickly adapted to their new home. They are a big hit with the staff and visitors of all ages. See the pictures below!

    

     

Plastic Pot Recycling

       The Plastic Pot Recycling Program is in a transition period and is not available to us at the time. Franklin County Recycling at 6365 Bluff Rd. in Washington will accept plastic pots for recycling. Please take your plastic pots there until you hear further notice from us.

Thank you

  

Come see our stock of creative, one of a kind pottery items.

We can make custom orders to fit your needs and colors.

Stop by and visit with us to learn more.

Classes, membership and parties available!

Call or email us for more information:

636-221-5593 or 636-584-3169

potshopathillermann@gmail.com

Pot Shop August Special:

25% off

Fairy Houses!

Good through 8/31/14. Pot Shop pottery fairy houses only.

Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shop our Farmers' Market and support local vendors!

Vendor booths available free of charge!

Contact Stephanie at 636-239-6729 or

stephanie@hillermann.com for more information.

Esteban Gardens

       Esteban Gardens is a wonderful book of inspirational writings with a garden setting from author, Annette Brochier Johnson.

       The book is a great gift idea for any occasion including those suffering from illness or loss. It also makes a great keepsake that you will enjoy displaying on a coffee table or in your library. All the copies that we have in stock are signed by the author!

Special: Buy one Esteban Gardens  

(signed by the author) at $23.99:  

Good through 9/1/14. Not good with any other offer or on previous purchases.

Washington In Bloom  

Yard of the Month Contest

       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. The judges will assess any area on the property that is visible from the street. Enter the contest through the Washington Parks Office.

Click here for an entry form.

Featured Adoptable Pet 

     Hello, my name is Charlie. I am a real cute and sweet little shy 2 year old fellow. I am only about 20 pounds, snowball white and have very unmanageable hair; it just goes every which way! I am part Westie and part Jack Russell, which should make me a pretty cool dude to have as your friend. Please come to the shelter and meet me, let's go places and have some fun!

       Kisses, nudges and love, Charlie