Blue Jay
Basics: This bird is easily recognized by it's perky crest, blue, white, and black plumage, as well as it's noisy calls. The Blue Jay is a very aggressive bird at the feeders, because of its size and character. Even though some people do not like to attract the Blue Jay, they are a beautiful addition to the winter backyard.
Housing: Open nesting flat platform are necessary, as in their natural habit they are attracted to flat spaces on tree branches.
Food: Offer a variety of food, to attract the maximum amount of Blue Jays to your area. Peanuts, black oil and striped sunflower seeds, elder berries, cherries, dogwood and acorns are Blue Jay favorites! Since the blue jay's bill is powerful and all purpose, it can handle the peanuts either in the shell or out. Suet is also something that attracts jays.
How to attract: Install a bird bath, put out a variety of seeds, berries, and suet, as well as maintaining flat platform areas around your yard.
Fact: Dinnertime is all the time for birds. Birds have a high body temperature and a high rate of metabolism, and digest their food rapidly. Each day they have to eat a lot to store energy and body fat.
Tip: Use baffles or put up temporary covers to keep the feeders from becoming clogged with ice and snow.
Bird of the Week Special:
20% OFF
Black Oil Sunflower Birdseed
Good through 2/8/16. 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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Cyclamen
These houseplants are valued for the up-swept 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.
Houseplant of the Week Special:
20% OFF
Cyclamen Plants
& Empty Potting Containers
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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February First Saturday Kids
Saturday, February 6 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring the kids by to make a fun Valentine's Gift Planter for Mom and Dad - $5.00 supply fee. Make a Valentine's Day Card to match for FREE. Please call to RSVP at 636-239-6729.
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Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14
We will be open for Valentine's Day from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Celebrate your relationships! We have gifts to fit all personalities and ages! Flower arrangements, gift cards, plants, garden tools and d�cor, wind chimes and more! Call us at 636-239-6729.
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Start Growing Seeds Now!
We are well stocked with a great selection of seeds and seed starting supplies in our Garden Center! Come in, check out our selection, and get what you need to get your seed selections growing! Check out the link below for a chart of what plants to start and when!
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Home & Garden
Showplace Catalog
Enjoy the best of nature outside your home! Check out the Home and Garden Showplace Outdoor Living Catalog for all you need to create your favorite spots in your own backyard! We can have these items delivered to our store in a week or two if it is in stock at the warehouse. Printed catalogs are available in the store.
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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.
Pot Parties: Are the kids getting antsy while stuck inside for winter? Keep them busy for a while by scheduling a Pottery Party! Each guest can create hers or his own piece of pottery. We provide all the materials - all you need to bring is your imagination. Enjoy visiting with friends while you get creative! Ideal for birthday parties, scout groups, home schooled groups, or just a fun get together with family and friends. This is a great activity for all ages! Pot Parties are just $25.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people.
Pottery Classes: Learn to make your own pottery items with hands on instruction! We can work with your schedule. Call us to learn more!
Membership: With a membership, you can join us during our open hours to make your own pottery.
For more information,
call Carol at (636)221-5593 or Noreen at (636)584-3169
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Microgreens Growing
Video By Botanical Interests
Click the image above for the video.
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We are gearing up for SPRING and need people to fill job openings! If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, come visit us and fill out an application.
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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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