A Note From Steve McShane
Spring Has Sprung !!!
There is no question that life is never more apparent than in the spring. Plants push new growth and with it comes an indescribable energy that gardeners and landscapers know well. Here at McShane's we celebrate this energy and stand well prepared to help you fuel its success.
This March, we will continue our "rose sale" with incredible winter pricing. We also feature our largest and best selection of the year when it comes to fruit trees. If you're looking to get an early start on your veggies, we're ready for you. This week we receive our first delivery of spring tomatoes. Customers can also expect early season basil, peppers, squash and more. I'd be the first to recommend getting your ground prepared with organic fertilizer and some fantastic organic compost. See our video on Fertilizers, below.
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When it comes to landscape supply, it is not too late to try and address weeds with some of our mulches, barks and groundcovers. During March, customers can take advantage of our "Gorilla Hair" Shredded Cedar Sale at $34.99 a yard. Have you been putting off the purchase of pavers for your driveway or patio? Be sure to ask about our "Paver Seconds" where customers have the opportunity to install pavers for a fraction of the cost.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that now is the time to get your pond and water garden ready for spring. We will be bringing in some beautiful water plants and have begun to re-stock our fish supply. See our resident pond experts, Jeramey and Jose.
Here's to a successful spring! We appreciate your choosing to shop local and look forward to offering you outstanding service and great advice.
Steve McShane
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Please help us out with this construction! We'd love to know what your favorite recipes are in two different categories! - From your garden and home grown fruit, etc
- Seasonal entertaining
Please send your recipes to sp@mcshanesnursery.com with "Recipe" in the subject line. |
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- Attract good bugs: To keep insect pests under control in your vegetable garden, lure in their natural enemies -- hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs, and parasitic wasps -- by planting the nectar plants they love, such as aster, chamomile, coreopsis, cosmos, feverfew, marigold, scabiosa, and yarrow.
- Grow fruit trees: Gardeners in Sunset climate zones 8-9 and 12-24 can all grow some kind of citrus and fruit trees, and March is the ideal time to plant. Check out our 2013 Fruit Tree List
- Look at our 2013 Rose List and Fruit Tree List to start planning your garden and landscape. These lists are available in the right column in our Quick Links, as well as on the homepage of our website:
McShane's Website
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This week we are getting in our first shipment of spring vegetables. You will find tomatoes, basil, peppers, squash and more. Stop by and ask our knowledgeable staff what products you'll need to get your veggies off to a great start! 
Our rose list is available at this link: 2013 Rose List or on our website McShane's Nursery Webpage on our homepage under Garden Tips. Our 2013 roses are in and it's a perfect time to plant. Come out early for the best selection! This month, roses are priced at $21.99. Be sure to get them off to a great start by using Gold Rush Planting Mix as you plant. Check out our other sale items in the March Sales area in the right column. Check out our 2013 Fruit Tree List. All of our trees are potted and out for sale. We ordered a great selection of fruits and berries. Again, be sure to come early to get the best selection. Landscape Supply:  Come in and talk to Jose or John about the products that we carry in our landscape supply department. Ask us about landscape materials and weed control. March is a great time to add mulch to your landscape. It not only controls weeds, but also helps retain moisture, and adds a finished look to your landscape. Our Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch is on sale this month. Check out our video on Groundcovers or call us at 831-455-1369. Check out our sales and specials in the March Sales in the right column. Concrete Trailers are convenient to use for your small and large home projects! McShane's is the only location in the county that rents trailers. 4 sack, yard concrete is only $119.99. We have different sack types, along with different yards available. Call us to find out more. Click here for Information on Laying & Finishing Concrete Saturday, March 23rd at 1:30PM we are holding our yearly Pizza Ovens and Fire Pit Construction Workshop. What a fun way to change and add utility to your landscape. Stop in to see what it's all about! Check out all of our 2013 Calendar of Events here. Pond Department: Spring is here and shortly you will be enjoying the outdoors and your pond again. At the top of your to-do list needs to be "Preparing Your Pond for Spring". Check out our workshop this weekend: Spring Pond Workshop, Saturday, March 9th at 1:30PM. Contractor and pond specialist, Michael Heller, will be presenting the workshop that will cover spring maintenance, DIY projects, and creation of a new pond. McShane's is expecting its new pond plants any day now. We already have started to restock our fish supply. See the video below.  | | How to Choose A Koi Or Goldfish For Your Pond |
Talk to Pond Manager, Jeramey McCaffery or Jose about your pond needs and potential designs. Landscape Design Department: McShane's has a Landscape Design staff that can work with you on any project, big or small. Call or email us today! We have a number of different designers to meet your style and design needs. We have a link on our website for you to complete a design survey to help you better determine what your dreams are for your design. Follow this link: Design Survey Feel free to call our designers: Tracy Parker, Marion Weaver, or Tom Deyerle. They can be reached by calling Anthony at 831-455-1876. Click here to see what McShane's Landscape Design Department can do for you! Gifts Department:
Our gift department is ready for spring. Come in and see our spring merchandise and gardening supplies. Start your seeds soon, if you haven't already done so. We have a great selection. Along with our gift area, we have a large variety of green and flowering plants for inside your home, bonsai, as well as birding items, and products to keep your plants, indoors and out, healthy all year through. We are constantly renewing our orchid selection. Come in to see what we have in stock. Hope to see you soon!
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March Classes:
Saturday, March 2nd, 10:00AM to 2:00PM: FREE Pest and Disease Screening
Saturday, March 9th, 1:30PM: Spring Pond Workshop
Saturday, March 16th, 10:00AM to 2:00PM: FREE Pest and Disease Screening
Wednesday, March 20th, 6:00PM to 8:00PM: Composting and Re-Potting Event with the Junior League of Monterey County
Saturday, March 23rd, 1:30PM: Pizza Ovens & Fire Pit Construction Workshop
Sunday, March 31st, at 1:00PM: Annual Easter Egg Hunt with Face Painting at 1:00, Egg Hunt at 3:00
April Classes:
Saturday, April 6th, 10:00AM to 2:00PM: FREE Pest and Disease Screening
Saturday, April 13th, 1:30PM: Growing Great Tomatoes
10:00AM to 2:00PM: FREE Pest and Disease Screening
Saturday, April 27th, 1:30PM: Spring Veggies & Herbs Workshop
March 10th: Daylight Savings Time
March 17th: Saint Patrick's Day
March 20th: First Day of Spring
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Feedback Please?
McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply would love your reviews and feedback. We have many ways for you to help us out! On our webpage, you can click on the red Write A Review link. Yelp, Yahoo, and Google also provide places for your reviews. We ask for your feedback so we can keep doing what you, the customer, appreciate! Things we need to change? Let us know! Check us out in your favorite search engines.
Check us out in the Social Media. We are on Twitter, Facebook, Yelp, YouTube and Foursquare. Our links and addresses are listed in the right column below our nursery hours. |
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Congratulations to last month's winner! They got the right answer of "Herb (actually, the world's largest herb)" to last month's question of: Is the Banana considered a Fruit, Vegetable or Herb?
This month's question is: Why is the term: "Cool as a Cucumber" accurate?
The rules of the game are simple.
We ask one trivia question a month. Please send all answers to sp@mcshanesnursery.com, with your full name. Prize: A $10 McShane's Gift Certificate. One winner per newsletter. The first 10 correct answers each newsletter will be put into a drawing to determine the monthly winner. Winner must bring an ID to the nursery to claim the prize. Prize must be picked up in person within 2 weeks. Employees are not eligible for this contest.
Have fun and good luck!
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 McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply 115 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, California 93908
Nursery Phone: 831-455-1876 Nursery Fax: 831-455-2753 Landscape Supply Phone: 831-455-1369 Landscape Supply Fax: 831-455-2584 www.mcshanesnursery.com |
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Spring Hours
Nursery Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9-5:00
Sunday: Closed
Sunday, starting March 17: 10-4:00
Landscape Supply Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7-5:00
Saturday: 8-5:00
Sunday: Closed
Sunday, starting March 17: 10-4:00
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is being held on Sunday, March 31st. Face Painting is scheduled to start at 1PM and the Egg Hunt will start at 3PM.
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Junior League of Monterey - Composting and Re-Potting Event
 McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply is proud to team up with the Junior League of Monterey County for a very special Education & Membership event!!!
McShane's will feature an energizing talk on composting while offering free plant re-potting for those in attendance.
Study after study have concluded that composting is one of the best ways a person can reduce their carbon footprint while also contributing to one's quality of life. This workshop will cover all the basics.
There will be live entertainment. Best of all, refreshments & wood fired pizza will be served!
When: Wednesday, March 20th, 6-8PM
Cost: $10 to cover food, refreshments & material
Where: McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply
115 Monterey Salinas Hwy. Salinas CA
93908 (831)455-1876
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Fresh From D'Vine
Produce Market
Closed For the Season, Until Spring, 2013! After the winter break, the Fresh From D'Vine produce stand is getting ready to re-open. Owners, Jenni and Frank Devine, promise an amazing assortment of fresh and local fruits, veggies and more. Things should be up and running by the end of March. For more information, feel free to see more online at:
Thank you for all of your support, see you soon!
Jenni and Frank Devine and Family
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*Specials good through March 31. McShane's Spring Promotion "Let's Get Gardening For Under $75.00" (2) Bags Potting Soil $10.99 x 2 (1) Wine Barrel Planter $39.99 (1) 1 Gallon Perennial $8.99 (2) Six Packs: Your Choice, combination of Veggies or Flowers $3.99 x 2 With Discount and Tax, Grand Total = $72.29 ******* Gorilla Hair $34.99 a yard (normally $39.99 a yard) ******* Roses: Winter Special $21.99 (more than 25% off)
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Master Nursery "Water Soluble" Fertilizer 1.5 lb for $4.99 5.0 lb for $9.99 ******* TRUE Organic Fertilizer 50 lb bag for $39.99
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