Today I celebrate 36 years of marriage to my best friend Tim! It is a great addition to the other celebrations this time of year.

       The Holiday Season is a great time to reflect on fond memories and favorite family traditions. We asked a few of our staff members to share their favorite traditions or memories, and we would like to share them with you. See the result below.

Santa & Reindeer at Hillermann's!

Saturday, December 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm 

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  Lunch with Santa at Hillermann's!

Saturday, December 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

You're Invited to Join Us for These Events!  

Dulcimer Lessons for the Holidays! 

Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm

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 First Saturday Kids 

Saturday, December 6

Share During the Season of Giving

        The festive holiday season of giving, is a great time to extend your giving to those who are less fortunate. We are a drop off location for several charities to assist your giving efforts. Bring in a donation of Non-Perishable Food Items, Pet Food or Toy Items, Childrens' Scarves and Hats, or New, Unwrapped Toys and get that good feeling you can get from helping others.

Holiday Donations and "Chair"ity Auction

       Decorated Chairs representing Area Food Banks, Pregnancy Assistance Center, F.C. Humane Society and Landon Holmes' medical fund are on display at our garden center entrance. Vote for your favorite by placing non-perishable food items next to it to be donated to local charities. Silent auction sheets will be available for you to bid on the decorated chairs with the donation going to the charity. Highest bidders will be notified on December 19, 2014.

        Hillermann Nursery & Florist is serving as a drop off location for Toys for Tots. Between November 24 and December 14, you can drop off a new, unwrapped toy that will be given to needy children in our area. Guidelines for Gift Giving: Toys for Tots will not accept any type of toy that resembles a weapon, gifts with food, or gift cards and they typically serve children up to age 12.

Healthy Living Starts Here and Now for the Holidays!

Thursday, December 11 

from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Hillermann's

  Join us to learn how to:

Eat Healthier

Grow Food Easier, Year round

Live Smarter

Wine, cheese and smoothie samples

FREE seeds

Is It aThanksgiving or Christmas Cactus? 

Using Clues to Solve the Mystery

Credit: Gail Vanik, Four Seasons Greenhouse and Nursery in Colorado

       Except for when they bloom, Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus all look alike, right? Well, not exactly.

       Both belong to the genus Schlumbergera which is a genus of rock dwelling cacti native to the rainforests of Brazil, and both are known as holiday cactus. That's where the similarities end. Their names, Thanksgiving cactus and Christmas cactus are derived from the holiday closest to their blooming periods. To confuse the matter a little more, there is also a Spring cactus, or Easter cactus that belongs to an entirely different family Hatiora gaertneri.

       However, the plants are distinctly different. Without going into too much horticulture-speak, let me break it down into simple terms.

       Thanksgiving cactus are Schlumbergera truncata and the easiest way to tell them apart is that the edges of their flattened stem segments resemble a crab's claw. The leaf margins will be pointed like hooks or claws. When grown under normal light conditions, these plants bloom on or around Thanksgiving.

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Attract and Assist the Birds

       The cold is upon us! It's time to go the extra mile for our friends with feathers! Make your yard a friendly place for them to visit during these cold months.  

       Birds need high caloric intake to keep their tiny bodies warm. Offering a mix of seeds and suet works well to supply the needed foods and attract several species. Clean and sanitize your existing feeders, and come grab some new ones! We have a great selection to choose from including squirrel proof types to deter those pesky thieves.  

       Make sure your birdies have homes to stay nestled in to guard them from the winter chill, and they will be forever grateful!  

       Don't forget the birds need water during the cold winter months when open water freezes. Water helps them clean and fluff their feathers for insulation, as well as refreshes them! We have heated birdbaths and heaters to add to a current birdbath to prevent frozen water! When un-frozen water is limited, your heated birdbath will be the main attraction.

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees & Greens!!

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees:

       We have a great selection of beautiful Fraser Fir trees ready to find homes! Adopt a Fresh Cut Tree and receive a $20.00 Gift Card good towards a nursery tree purchase next spring! Come in and ask us for details!

   

Throw that Snow!

Clear a pathway to your front  

door with ease! Be ready for winter  

with a Snow Thrower!

TORO Power Clear Snow Thrower

518 ZE 18" width

99 cc OHV 4-cycle engine

Electric start

$399.95

Have a large area to clear? 

MTD GOLD 26" Snow Thrower

2 Stage 208cc OVH 4-cycle engine

Heated Handles

4-Way Chute Control

$899.00

Call or visit our Equipment Center for more information!

636-239-6729

by Slava

       Hillermann Nursery & Florist was recently featured in Re-Discover Washington blog with a link to pictures of some our displays.  

Read the post here:

The Holidays are closer than you think!!! If you need some more Christmas decor, now is the time to stop by Hillermann Nursery and Florist! Family-owned and local, they have some wonderful decorations and gifts. Why write, when I can show you pictures? ;-) (Thank you to Slava Bowman for the feature and the pictures!)

Click here for the photo album.

   

       Think outside the box this holiday season and get your loved ones a gift that they will never forget! The Pot Shop offers Gift Certificates that can be used toward merchandise or pottery classes. What a neat gift idea! Call us for more information.

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 potshopathillermann@gmail.com

Featured Adoptable Pet 

       Hi, my name is Archie. I am a wonderful 2 year old Boxer boy. I am handsome, well behaved, good with other dogs and a real sweetheart. I will be very happy to have a nice home with someone who will appreciate all of my great qualities. I will return your love with lots of love and kisses back!

Yours truly, Archie