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E-Newsletter 11/4/14
 

Dear Friends,

 

       All the signs are here - the odd mix of weather, our first freeze & even Daylight Savings Time - the winter months will soon be here. But, I'm not worried. Potted herbs line the kitchen window. There's a terrarium on the dining room table & tropical plants in the living room so I can reconnect with warm days spent in the garden. You too can find great ideas for indoor garden favorites among our fresh arrivals - just scroll down!    

 

We look forward to seeing you in the nursery!

Sandi


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american-flag-wavy.jpgHappy Veterans Day

November 11, 2014

   

        We would like to say thank you to all our veterans for your service to our country. God bless the USA and all of our veterans and service men and women. In honor of the holiday, we want to share an interview of Bernie Hillermann, co-founder of Hillermann Nursery & Florist, on his service during the Korean War with you. The interview is in two parts. Click the links below.

 

Korean War Interview: Bernie Hillermann / Part 1
Korean War Interview: Bernie Hillermann / Part 1

Korean War Interview: Bernie Hillermann / Part 2  

 

(Click the image for the Part 1 video. Click the underlined link for the Part 2 video.)

 

 

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Hillermann's Customer Appreciation Holiday Party Invitation graphic - November 13, 2014 from 5 to 7.30 pm. Please RSVP to 636-239-6729 by Nov. 10, 2014.

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Tree leaves with fall color and wording - Join us for fun and educational events!

 

Concrete Leaf Make-N-Take

Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 pm
       Join JoAnne in making a beautiful concrete leaf. Perfect as a decoration for your home or for a great gift. The form will stay here to cure, and you can pick it up once it is set well. $25.00 supply fee. Sign up as soon as possible this class fills up quickly! Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.


Winemaking Classes 

California Merlot

 Wine making bottle and a glass of wine

Saturday, November 22  

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This class will cover filtering and back sweetening. A handout outlining each step in the process will be available.

 

Saturday, December 6  

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This class will demonstrate bottling. A handout outlining each step in the process will be available.



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Pruning - Wait Until Trees Are Dormant

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       While you may be tempted to clean up your yard by trimming trees and shrubs, now is not the time.

* Pruning stimulates new growth, which cannot be adequately supported with the falling temperatures and daylight.

* Any spring-flowering tree or shrub should not be pruned until after blooming next spring. These plants usually set their buds in fall - pruning now will mean no flowers in the spring!

* Pruning creates wounds, which can invite pests and diseases, such as Oak Wilt. Pruning while bugs are dormant can prevent infestations while the tree is vulnerable.

* The best time to prune a tree is in late winter, just before the tree breaks dormancy. The cut will heal quickly during vigorous growth in early spring.

* Do not prune in spring while the tree's buds are developing. If the buds are beginning to swell, leave the tree alone until the leaves have grown to their mature size.


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Water Garden Winterizing

Water garden with water plants and bridge at Hillermann's  

       Water gardens and ponds add beauty, tranquil sounds and a refuge for wildlife in your garden. As winter approaches, it is important to prepare the pond for the cold temperatures ahead. With a deep enough pond and the right preparations, your fish should be able to survive in the pond through winter.

       The most important task in the fall is keeping the pond clean of debris and dead or dying plant material. Nets placed over the pond can collect leaves and other flying or falling debris and make disposing of them easier than if they get into the pond. Some debris will collect in the pond and must be cleaned out as much as possible. A pond vacuum or leaf eater makes this job easier. A leaf net or physically removing the debris are other options. Keep in mind that the later it gets, the colder the water will get!

       As water plant material dies, cut it back so it will not reach the water. Stop all fertilization of plants and remove tropical plants before the first frost. Hardy water lilies may remain in the pond for the winter.

 

Click here for more.


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Photo callage of trees showing fall color
'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  
The next best time is now.' - Chinese Proverb

 

       Even though many trees have dropped most of their leaves, it is still a good time to plant them. The roots can grow until the ground freezes and then again as the ground thaws in spring. This way, trees will become better established before the harsh heat and drought of summer arrives.

       A new shipment of containerized shade trees has just arrived at Hillermann's! Come and let us help you choose a tree for your location and needs.

 

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Pictures of a neighborhood with trees and plants

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Fall for Houseplants!

Here are some great specials to help get you started!

  

Plants available at Hillermann Nursery and Florist

20% OFF
All Houseplants

 

FREE
Re-potting* of Houseplants

*Free labor on re-potting - soil, containers, stakes and any extra items used charged at regular price.

 

25% OFF  

Empty Terra Cotta Pots

 


Good through11/10/14. Not good with any other sale, coupon
or discount or on previous purchases.

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Composting

   

       Using compost is a great natural Drawings of hand built compost bins - MU Extensionway to enrich and improve the soil in your landscape beds and gardens. There is a very informative article on composting on the University of Missouri Extension website. We would like to share it with you.

 

Making and Using Compost 

University of Missouri Extension Center

 

       Compost is partially decomposed organic matter. It is dark and easily crumbled and has an earthy aroma. It is created by biological processes in which soil-inhabiting organisms break down plant tissue. When decomposition is complete, compost has turned to a dark-brown powdery material called humus. The processes occurring in a compost pile are similar to those that break down organic matter in soil. However, decomposition occurs much more rapidly in the compost pile because the environment can be made ideal for the microbes to do their work

 

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Plant a Layered Bulb Container Garden

 

Blooms of Daffodil flower bulbs             Many bulbs can be combined to create lovely container gardens. These containers are ideal for balconies and patios, next to your door or even indoors. The secret is to plant your bulbs in layers inside the container. This layering method is also called 'sandwich-system'. Choose the species which will flower a few weeks after each other and you will get a pot that continues to flower for almost two months.

            You should choose a container that is sufficiently wide and deep. 10 inches high is a nice size. Place gravel (or a medium to promote drainage) on the bottom of the container to help drain excess water. Then apply a layer of soil. The first layer of bulbs consists of the tallest and latest flowering type.

 

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Did You Know?  

We have Beer & Wine Making Items

 

       We have all the items needed for you to make your own beer and wine. Individual items as well as kits including all you need to make wine or brew beer are available. If you haven't tried it yet, it may be time to learn a new craft! These items also make great gifts! You can even give a Hillermann Gift Card to your beer and wine crafting family members and friends so they can purchase the items they need.

 

Beer and wine making items at Hillermann Nursery and Florist  Beer and wine making items at Hillermann Nursery and Florist  Beer and wine making items at Hillermann Nursery and Florist

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Landscape Lighting

 

       You've selected the perfect shades of shrubs and perennials. Now bring them to beautiful light, alive in their natural tones. Our Kichler LED fixtures produce a pure, warm white light that doesn't have a blue cast or yellow tint like other light sources.

       We have solutions for every application - decks, patios, ponds, landscapes and more. A beam angle that can be precisely set and projected where intended. A fixture that doesn't attract mosquitoes. A pure, warm white light that enhances your home and landscape's natural tones. No light bulbs to change. A strong warranty. 75% energy savings.

 

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The Pot Shop logo   Hand made pottery items by the Pot Shop at Hillermann Nursery and Florist

Custom Pottery  

       Come in and see the creative new handmade pottery items we have for sale in the store! You can learn to make your own pottery items at the Pot Shop! Call us to learn more about classes and membership at the Pot Shop.

 

Pot Parties

     Want to try something fun for a birthday party, home school activity, scout group or other group? Have a Pot Party at the Pot Shop! Pot Parties are just $25.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people.

 

For more information, call Carol at (636)221-5593  

or Noreen at (636)584-3169  

or send us an email to [email protected].

 

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Hillermann's Farmers' Market 

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 

from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Booth items at Hillermann's Farmers' Market - Hillermann Nursery and Florist  Booth items at Hillermann's Farmers' Market - Hillermann Nursery and Florist

Booth items at Hillermann's Farmers' Market - Hillermann Nursery and Florist  Booth items at Hillermann's Farmers' Market - Hillermann Nursery and Florist

Come visit our vendors for locally grown produce, canned and baked goods, unique handmade items, and more! Many great gift items are available!

 

Call Julie Brinker at 636-239-6729 for more information.

 

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Hillermann Nursery and Florist - newspaper ad for 11-5-14

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Adoptable dog Monte from Franklin County Humane Society Featured Adoptable Pet 

       Hi, my name is Monte. I am a real sweet, 1 or 2 year old, 30 pound Red Heeler/Jack Russell mix boy. I am calm, sweet and gentle. I am very intelligent, and I will try my best to be a great friend to you if you treat me kindly.

Loving looks, gentle licks and tail wags,  

Monte

 

Franklin County Humane Society
1222 West Main Street, Union, MO 63084 ~ Phone: 636-583-4300 ~ Website

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