Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe that school is out and summer is approaching fast! There is still time to plant vegetables, flowers and everything! Come visit us and get inspired by all the beauty in our gardens and displays.
I want to take a moment to honor our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Thank you to all Veterans and current enlisted military members for their service above and beyond duty. May God bless America!
We will be open every day this weekend...
Friday 8:00 - 6:00, Saturday: 8:00 - 5:00,
Sunday and Memorial Day Monday: 10:00 - 3:00
This ad reflects our regular hours through June.
Hours for Sunday 5/29/16 & Memorial Day Monday 5/30/16
are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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  Memorial Day Weekend Friday - Monday, May 27-30 Fresh and Silk Floral arrangements are available for memorials as well as patriotic and memorial decor items. Come pick up plants and supplies for your weekend gardening and landscape projects.
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 Growing Blueberries
Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 am - Noon
Evelyn Lucas, an experienced berry grower from Hunter's Ridge Berry Farm, will be here to give a presentation on growing blueberries. Learn more about care and growing tips for blueberry plants and ask questions on the subject.
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 June First Saturday Kids
Saturday, June 4
Between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bring the kids by to make a FREE Butterfly Life Cycle necklace anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm! Sign up for our Kids' Email Newsletter for activities and notices.
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 Succulent Container Garden
Make-N-Take Workshop
Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 am
Succulent plants have become very popular as beautiful easy care plants. Make a succulent container garden for your home. ($30.00 Supply fee). Please call 636-239-6729 to RSVP.
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Customer Appreciation Weekend! Saturday & Sunday, June 11 & 12  We want to show our customers our appreciation! Take advantage of a 20% OFF Plants and Garden Center Items Special this weekend only (Some exclusions apply). Join us for these activities on Saturday 6/11/16: Summer Irrigation 101 from 9:00 to 10:00 am, and Butterfly and Bee Plants for Your Garden from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Make a lightweight container that looks like concrete at the Hypertuffa Container Make-N-Take Workshop at 10:00 am - (Leave your container here to dry and return on June 19, 2016 to plant it - container materials, soil and plants all included in one time $40.00 supply fee. Please call 636-239-6729 to register for this workshop). Live music by Dave Bennett from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Enter for a chance to win prizes. Our Monarch Cafe will be open for lunch from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Other Great Events to Attend...
Hermann Garden Club
22nd Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale
June 4th- 5th, 2016, 9 AM-5 PM in Hermann, Missouri
Two Tours in 2016: the popular Town Tour, a walking tour of gardens in downtown Hermann, and a Country Tour, a driving tour to country gardens. Each tour is $10. Town & County Garden Tour Combo ticket for $15. Tickets and plants will be sold at the German School Parking Lot on Fourth Street from 9 until 4 on Saturday and 9 until 2 on Sunday. Gardens open at 9 AM to 5PM. Special Ticket By-Reservation-Only Luncheon/Silent Auction on Friday, June 3rd at the Historic Hermann Rotunda. Visit www.hermanngardentours.com for more information.
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St. Louis Water Gardening Society's
2016 Pond-O-Rama
June 25 and 26, 9 am to 5 pm
The St. Louis Water Gardening Society (SLWGS) will present Pond-O-Rama, its 16th annual water garden and pond tour, on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The 2016 self-directed tour includes 47 private gardens located throughout the St. Louis metropolitan and Metro East areas. Water features range from spectacular high, thundering waterfalls to quiet streams, some "over the top", some small and private. There are pondless waterfalls that simply disappear at the termination of the falls and a water feature that incorporates rainwater recovery. Visit this link for more information: http://saintlouiswatergardeningsociety.org/pondorama.htm.
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Cooking With Herbs
Herbs can make a familiar dish new or lift an ordinary entrée to gourmet status. Their subtle magic transforms soups, stews, salads, breads and even desserts. With a bouquet of herbs or a scattering of herb flowers as a garnish, your food will look as wonderful as it tastes.
1. Basil - It's warm, heady flavor lends itself to Italian or Mediterranean cooking, especially tomato dishes or with eggs, cheese or salads. Special tips: Pesto Sauce: blend 2 c. of fresh basil, ¼ c. of parmesan, ½ c. of olive oil, 3 tbs. of pine nuts or walnuts and 3 cloves of garlic minced. Use on pasta and vegetables.
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Building a STIHL Trimmer
Video from STIHL
Click the image above to view the video.
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RESTORING PEACE:
Six Ways Nature in Our Lives Can
Reduce the Violence in our World
 Here are six reasons why meaningful relationships with nature may bolster mental health and civility, and reduce human violence in our world.
1. Green exercise improves psychological health. Findings suggest that priority should be given to developing the use of green exercise as a therapeutic intervention. Among the benefits; are reducing blood pressure and burning calories; and the building of social networks.
2. In some cases, greening neighborhoods may help reduce domestic violence. Those living near trees exhibited fewer aggressive and violent acts against partners. Also play areas in urban neighborhoods with more trees have fewer incidences of violence, possible because the trees draw a higher proportion of responsible adults.
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Get a 5-Year Warranty
on Your Tree or
Shrub with MYKE
MYKE is a growth supplement that provides the beneficial association of fungi and plant roots. It increases the plant's uptake of water and nutrients, and enhances it's resistance to stress and disease. Meaning - If you use this product correctly, the plant will have a stronger chance to live and do well! It is so effective in establishing plants, the manufacturer can make this incredible guarantee. An all-natural root stimulant, it helps plants establish quickly and survive the crucial first years. It's easy to apply, certified organic, and completely safe for humans, pets and the environment. In fact, nearly all plants on earth rely on a Mycorrhizal fungi relationship for nutrients and water. There are many benefits for your soil and plants when using MYKE. Visit us and learn more!
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Visit the Pot Shop in the Garden Center at Hillermann Nursery & Florist. Watch the artists at work creating hand made pottery and browse our finished pieces. See pottery in all the different stages of creating, firing and glazing!
Pottery Classes: We are enrolling now for adult and kids pottery summer classes! Learn to make your own pottery items with hands on instruction! Supplies are included.
Pottery Parties: This is a great group activity for all ages! Each guest can create hers or his own piece of pottery. We provide all the materials - all you need to bring is your imagination. Ideal for birthday parties, scout groups, home schooled groups, or just a fun get together with family and friends. Pot Parties are just $30.00 per person and can host 3 - 12 people ($25.00 per person for parties of 6 or more). You can even just drop in and try you hand on an available wheel for $25.00.
Pottery Membership: With a membership, you can join us during our open hours to make your own pottery. The Pot Shop is an open studio for all new and experienced potters to practice their skills.
For more information, call Noreen at (636)584-3169
or send an email to potshopathillermann@gmail.com.
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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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