Dear Friends, This week, I celebrate 37 years of marriage to my best friend Tim! It is a great addition the other celebrations this time of year. It was a day of joy and sadness on Tuesday as we said "goodbye" to our longest working employee, Charlie Kriete. Charlie has spent his entire career here at Hillermann's and we appreciate all that he has brought to the table. Charlie is a man of many talents and we wish him the best in retirement. He is looking forward to spending more time on the "farm" in Rhineland. The greatest surprise for Charlie is that ALL of his children were there to surprise him!! Most of them live fairly close to home, but he had one in from Rolla and another from Washington, DC. It was a great sendoff! Thank you so much Charlie, I'm sure we will be in touch! Enjoy a few photos of the celebration...
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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!
Fresh Christmas Greens
Decorate to celebrate the Holidays with our great selection of fresh roping, pine cones, fresh evergreen wreaths, fresh evergreen swags and grave blankets! Here's a peek at some of the fresh Christmas greens items available for you to decorate with or send as gifts!
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 Wine Making Class
Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 to 11:00 am
Learn how to make your own wine with Harvey Jasper at this multi-session class. This is the last of the 5 session class demonstrating bottling. All are welcome. $5.00 session fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.
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 Mini Garden Make-N-Take Workshop
Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 am
Mini Gardens are a fun way to create a miniature landscape in a container. Create your own Mini Garden to take home. A container, plants and mini decor items are included in a $40.00 supply fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to sign up.
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 Poinsettias - Selection and Care Tips
Poinsettias are the most popular holiday plant used to brighten the inside of your home. There are hundreds of cultivars to choose from in shades of reds, pinks, white and many variegated forms and varied in height and shape.
The following will help you keep your poinsettia healthy through out the Winter.
Selecting Your Poinsettia
When selecting a poinsettia, choose tightly clustered, small central flowers with dark green foliage. The flower bracts, which are the colored leaves, should be of good size.
Bringing It Home
When taking your poinsettia home, be sure the plant is well wrapped before you take it outside. Never leave a poinsettia in a cold car, even for short periods.
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Thanksgiving 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.
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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
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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 gre at 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.
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Visit the Pot Shop in the Garden Center at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. Watch the artists at work creating one of a kind hand made pottery and browse our finished pieces! See pottery in all the different stages of creating, firing and glazing! There is always something new to see just created by the Pot Shop staff. Pick up handmade pottery for a unique gift or add some beautiful pieces to the décor in your home.
Several types of Christmas gift ideas are available at the Pot Shop. From creative pottery to add to home decor, to useful handmade kitchenware, handmade pottery can be a great choice. Pot Shop gift cards can also be used for finished items, classes or membership. Come by and ask the staff for more information.
Pottery Classes: Learn to make your own pottery items! We can work with your schedule. Call us to learn more!
Pot Parties: Enjoy a Pot Party with a group where each of you can make your own pottery item! Gather friends, family, scouts, a home schooled group, or any group for a fun activity! 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.
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Sow Happy This Season!
Video from Botanical Interests
Gardening is a gift! From sprouts and seed packets to garden tools and soap, find everything your favorite gardeners want for the holidays. Give garden inspiration even through the winter!
Click the image above for the video.
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New Plant Arrivals and Beautiful Displays!
We have new plant arrivals and beautiful displays in the greenhouse and open bay! Great decorations and gifts are available! It's a great time to come down and take it all in!!
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 Adopt A Pet Today!
Franklin County Humane Society
1222 West Main Street, Union, MO 63084 Phone: 636-583-4300 ~ Website
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