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E-Newsletter 2/17/15
 
Dear Friends,

       We hope you had a great Valentine's Day last week. Thank you to those who allowed us to play "Cupid" for you. We hope that all the gifts that were picked up or delivered from Hillermann's brought smiles and warmed the hearts of many!  

       Now is the time to focus on getting spring started buy picking up garden seeds and the supplies you need to get them started! Check out the seed starting articles included in this newsletter for seed starting tips.

       Stop by and see all the new items and displays in our Garden Center. Spring is on it's way!

 

Sandi

 

Seeds, seed starting items, and gardening items at Hillermann Nursery and Florist
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Bird of the Week photo and text graphic.  

Picture of a chickadee bird Black-Capped and Carolina Chickadee

 

Basics: These two birds are extremely similar in looks, but across most of eastern North America, chickadee identification is simple. Carolina Chickadee occurs in the south and Black-capped in the north. The black capped tends to have a brighter and more contrasting overall appearance. The Black-capped Chickadee is the chickadee you will see here.

 

Housing: When building a birdhouse for the Black-capped Chickadee, it would be good to use Red Cedar. A floor area of about 4" x 4" would provide enough space. The height should be around 9" (inside). The entrance hole should be located 7" from the floor to the top of the hole and should be 1 �" in diameter. This birdhouse should then be mounted on a tree, post, or wall which provides partial shade. The placement height can be anywhere from 4 and 12 feet high.

 

Food: Suet, peanuts, peanut butter, black oil sunflower seeds and bread product kitchen scraps.

 

How to Attract: Provide food, water, and shelter. Keep cats and other pets indoors. Provide suitable perches near feeders so Chickadees can flit away to a safe spot to eat each seed.

 

Fact: Individual birds CAN become tame enough to hand feed. Black capped Chickadees are monogamous birds.

 

Tip: Plant trees and shrubs of different sizes in mixed clumps to provide better foraging areas.

 

  

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Special: 20% OFF Suet Bird Food

 

Good through 2/23/15. Not good with any other sale, coupon or discount or on previous purchases. Print this coupon or mention offer at the checkout counter.

 

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Houseplant of the Week - picture of a houseplant with text graphic  

Cyclamen

  

    These flowers are valued for the upswept petals and variably patterned leaves. The florist Cyclamen is the best know species in this genus. The small flowers of this plant are very sweet smelling. These are tuberous plants with the common heart shaped leaves. Cyclamen have a good transpiration rate, and therefore will add to the humidity in your home. The plants prefer a cool location with good air circulation! Cyclamen are great flowering plants to add interest to the home in winter, as they do best here from December through March.

    

 

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Special: 20% OFF Cyclamen Plants

 

Good through 2/16/15. Not good with any other sale, coupon or discount or on previous purchases. Print this coupon or mention offer at the checkout counter.

 

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Join us for Fun and Educational Events - Graphic  

Mini Garden Workshop at Hillermann Nursery & Florist 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.

 

 

 

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Make-N-Take Saturday

Saturday, February 28 from 10:00 am - Noon

       Three Make-N-Take classes will be available for you to do one or more of your choice from 10:00 to noon.  

 

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Woodland Garden Plant ferns and mosses in tree trunk planters 
($25.00) 

Picture of a moss ball hanging planter

Hanging Ball Planter 
Create a moss covered planted hanging ball  
($20.00)
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Staghorn Fern on Barn Wood 
Create a wall hanging with a staghorn fern on barn wood. ($20.00)

  

Please call to RSVP at 636-239-6729 with workshop choices.

 

 

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  Hillermann's Farmers' Market  

Opens for 2015!

Thursday and Friday, March 5th & 6th

from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Items at Hillermann's Farmers' Market

 

       The Farmers' Market will be open every Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Visit us and shop the vendor booths on our parking lot for locally grown and made products.

 

 

 

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A cardinal bird on a tree branch

First Saturday Kids

Saturday, March 7

 

       Bring the kids anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to play in the greenhouse to make a bag of Bird Nesting Material

 

 

 

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Hillermann's Countdown to Spring! 50 percent off purses and scarves - good through 2-23-15.

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Vegetables - Starting from Seed

Botanical Interests vegetable seed  packets at Hillermann Nursery and Florist  

       I'm not a fan of winter. There is nobody more excited than I am to see those first signs of spring, like the appearance of crocus. They pop up, and then I know I'm down the home stretch. It is at this time that I can also begin planning my vegetable containers. Part of my planning is deciding which vegetables I should start from seed. During these early months before spring is also the time that you should begin planting many of the summer vegetables you want to start from seed. Some seeds should be started indoors. There are others that you will be able to plant directly outside into the ground. Follow these simple steps to sprout all sorts of tasty treats this coming season.

   

Dave transplanting Brussels Sprout seedlings at Hillermann Nursery and Florist
Starting seed indoors - here is what you need to get started:

       Something to plant in - peat pots, planting trays, and peat pellets work best. Just make sure the container drains well and is large enough that it will not dry out between watering.

       Seedling potting mix - you will want to use a potting soil that is designed for starting seeds. Fertilome seed starting soil is the perfect medium for germinating seeds. The mix is designed to promote better root development in young plants.

 

Click here for more.

 

 

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The Pot Shop logo  Pottery place sets and pitcher sets at the Pot Shop inside Hillermann Nursery and Florist  

 

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

 

        Pottery Classes: Learn to make your own pottery items! We can work with your schedule. Call us to learn more!

 

        Pot Parties: While it is cold outside, it's a great time to enjoy a Pot Party with a group! Gather friends, family, home school group, scouts or any group for a fun indoor activity! Pot Parties are just $25.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people.

 

~ Pot Party Special ~  

Book a party for 5 or more people by the end of February and SAVE 20%! ($20.00 per person with special, regularly $25.00.  

Party can be held on a later date.)

 

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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Come Help Our Team GROW!

 

Hillermann Nursery & Florist store front  

 

We are gearing up for SPRING and need people to fill job openings! If you are interested in on of these positions, come visit us and fill out an application.

 

 

Commercial & Residential Lawn Applicators

 

Lawn Mowing and Maintenance

 

Greenhouse and Nursery Sales

 

Customer Service Associates

 

Seasonal Cashiers

 

 

Click here for descriptions of positions.

 


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Hillermann's Mobile WebsiteQR smart phone scan code for www.hillermann.com

 

Check out our website from your mobile device! 

There's so much to offer in our many departments here at Hillermann's! Scan the code to the right and see for yourself

 

 

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Adoptable cat Zues from Franklin County Humane Society Featured Adoptable Pet 

       Hello, my name is Zeus. I am about 2 years old, pretty big and beautiful. I am a nice and calm boy, am neutered and de-clawed. I am ready to have a home with a nice windowsill that I can lay in and take in some nice sun rays. I will be a very nice companion for a nice cat loving home.

       Purrs and meows, Zeus

 

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

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