If the weather this weekend didn't give you the itch for spring, it should have. It was fantastic to experience some time outside even if it was just for play! It is time to start thinking about what types of veggies and flowers you may want to grow this spring. We have the largest seed selection and supplies around! Beginning in February, we will give you information and ideas for your home gardens, whatever size they may be. It is time to think seed starting soon!  

       This picture here is of my Tower Garden that I have used for three years producing greens and veggies for myself and family. Now that I have added lights, I can grow year round! This is fantastic. Stop in sometime, and we will be glad to share more information on the Tower Garden with you.

       The store is looking great with new products coming in daily! Stop by for a cup of coffee. We'd love to see you.

 

Sandi

 

  Wine Making, California Merlot

Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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

 

 

 

 

First Saturday Kids

Saturday, February 7

       Bring the kids anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to play in the greenhouse and do an Ice Cream Cone Spring Seed Starting activity. (FREE)

 

 

  

 

 

Valentine's Day 

Saturday, February 14!

       Celebrate your relationships! We have gifts to fit all personalities and ages! Flower arrangements, gift cards, plants, garden tools and décor, wind chimes and more! We deliver! Call us at 636-239-6729.

 

 

 

 

 

Mini Garden Workshop

Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 pm

       Mini Gardens are a fun way to create a miniature landscape in a container. Julie will be here to help you create your own Mini Garden. A container and plants are included in a $30.00 supply fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.

 

 

 

 

 

Basics: (The Missouri state bird), Male Eastern Bluebirds are a brilliant royal blue on the back and head, and warm red-brown on the breast. Blue tinges in the wings and tail give the grayer females an elegant look. This species of bird is our number 2 favorite after the Cardinal.

 

Housing: Eastern Bluebirds don't often visit feeders, but they are a great prospect for nest boxes if you have the space to put one up in your yard, and if your yard isn't too hemmed in by trees or houses. Bird houses should be placed 4-7 feet above the ground. Face the houses on fence posts or tree trunks that face south to protect them from the prevailing northern winds.

 

Food: Their feeder favorites are mealworms and small pieces of fruit or berries, including raisins. When insects and other natural food supplies are scarce, they will also eat small peanut and sunflower kernels, as well as suet. Bluebird feeder types range from dish-style to the predator-resistant, house- style.

 

How to attract: Offer mealworms, (dried or live, we carry both). Put out a bird bath! Blue birds are quite attracted to water, especially running water. Above all, patience is required when learning how to attract bluebirds. Bluebirds are very loyal visitors if they find what they need for survival. They are social birds as well, and travel in pairs.

 

Fact: The oldest recorded Eastern Bluebird was 10 years 5 months old.

 

Tip: Discourage feral cats, and keep pet kitties indoors to decrease the threat to the bluebirds.

 

 

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Special: 20% off Bird Suet and Mealworms

 

Good through 1/26/15. Not good with any other sale, coupon or discount or on previous purchases. Print this coupon or mention offer at the checkout counter.

 

 

 

       Tillandsia plants are epiphytes and need no soil because water and nutrients are absorbed through the leaves. The roots are used as anchors only. They are sensitive to frost and are used as an indoor plant in our area. Reproduction is by seeds or by offsets called "pups". A single plant could have up to a dozen pups. These plants love bright, indirect sunlight. Some Tillandsia will bloom on a regular basis. In addition, it is quite common for some species to take on a different leaf color (usually changing from green to red) when about to flower. This is an indication that the plant is monocarpic (flowers once before dying) but offsets around the flowering plant will continue to thrive.   

       If the air is dry where you are growing Tillandsia, you will need (at minimum) to submerge the plant in water for 2-3 hours about every two weeks. Otherwise, you can use a soaking mist once or twice a week (more often in a hot, dry environment; less often in a cool, humid one). In conditions of extreme drying, and consequent moisture loss, Tillandsia cannot get replacement water from their roots like a terrestrial plant, or draw on internal reserves like a succulent. Do not water with distilled or softened water because of the salt content. Filtered water, tap water that has sat long enough for the chlorine to dissipate, or bottled water is fine. Pond water, aquarium, or rainwater is preferred if possible.

       Tillandsia make great terrarium and mini garden plant choices. They are fun to grow in areas that plants needing soil cannot be grown. They are also a fun plant for children to grow.

 

 

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Special: 20% OFF Tillandsia Plants 

 

Good through 1/26/15. Not good with any other sale, coupon or discount or on previous purchases. Print this coupon or mention offer at the checkout counter.

 

 

       Do you have limited space, but would still love to grow your own fruits and vegetables? Did you know that HALF of all of your meals should be fruits and vegetables? Check out this tower garden! Grow up to 20 plants with limited space, because this garden is vertical! Attachable grow lights are available to keep your Tower Garden growing year-round indoors!  

 

Click here to learning about tower gardening, and how you can get yours!

 

    

 

       Visit us in the Garden Center at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. Watch the artists at work creating hand made pottery!

 

 

 

For more information,

call Carol at (636)221-5593 or Noreen at (636)584-3169

or send us an email to potshopathillermann@gmail.com.

 

Valentine's Day is Coming!

 

       Valentines day is less that one month away. Less than 1 month! Have you thought about what special things you're going to do for the loves in your life? Our Flower Shop can create something amazing and deliver it directly to the person your heart beats for! We have many gifts available! Stop by and browse through our displays or call us at 636-239-6729.

 

 

       Hello, my name is Calypso. I am a very pretty little 4 year old Calico girl. I have nice long fur and a very sweet face! I am gentle, calm and, I deserve a new and good life with someone who will pet me, brush me and love me. I will be very happy to sit on my people's laps and cuddle and knead their lap with my gentle foot motion. I can't wait to form an unbreakable bond with someone and become a mutually happy companion for them.

       Purrs and pats, Calypso

 

       Queenie is a year old, spayed Jack Russell Terrier female up for adoption. Full of energy - and smart as she is sweet. She has been house trained and will likely quickly adapt her skill to a new environment if kept to her simple schedule.  Queenie has been well loved, but she is just a little to young and active for an 81 year old owner.