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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER |
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 Sun. 10am - 4pm
"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus
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Greetings!
Fall is quickly approaching and with it some major changes in our landscapes. Plants know available daylight is changing and as a result, they are beginning to shift their energy into storing food and hunkering down for the coming cool months. As such, root growth in our plants increases several fold. Now is the perfect time to apply fertilizer. Fall feeding has been proven to be almost as important as spring. For this reason, I recommend a fantastic organic slow release product called "Dynamite." A little amount goes a long way. I'd recommend it applied across all your favorites.
Now is also an important time to consider groundcover and weed control for your garden. We have a multitude of barks and gravels for you to choose from and our experts are waiting to help you calculate just how much you need and even deliver it to your doorstep! Did I mention we can spread bark as well as deliver it? Just inquire with our dispatch office.
I absolutely love living on the Central Coast of California. This fall I invite you to discover the wonder of what sort of color, edible landscaping, or outdoor living you can add to your home. Time spent in the yard is time well spent.
Steve
Steve McShane
Owner & General Manager
steve@mcshanesnursery.com
(831) 455-1876
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WHAT'S NEW AT MCSHANE'S...
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The official flower of the City of Salinas has finally arrived at McShane's! This famous fall flower is now ready to add some color to your garden.
The main reason the "mum" was chosen as the official city flower was due to its mention in John Steinbeck's writings. That said, a number of gardeners nominated the chrysanthemum as a colorful, strong and symbolic flower.
Chrysanthemum flowers bloom in various forms, and can be daisy-like, decorative, pompoms, or button like. Chrysanthemums also come in a wide variety of sizes and colors too. At one point in time, the Salinas Valley had dozens of growers as the mum was one of the most popular cut flowers on the market.
How To: The Beauty of the Chrysanthemums
How To: Chrysanthemums and Other Fragrant Flowers
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In-House Charge Accounts at McShane's
We want to help make your next project run as smoothly and quickly as possible. McShane's Nursery now does in-house charge accounts. Applications are available at the nursery and are processed as quickly as 2 days! For more information call one of our garden experts today: (831)455-1876
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New Succulents Keep Coming In!
 Wow! Our customers are going crazy for our new succulent department! What that means... We are getting new succulents in ALL time! Lots of different shapes, too... Hearts, letters, you name it! Don't forget our new "living wall" planters!
Try this great Burro's Tail succulent (pictured here). Burro's tail is shown to its best advantage planted in a hanging basket. Overlapping, gray-green or gray-blue leaves grow up to 3 feet long. A native of Mexico, it prefers medium to high light for best performance.
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Special September Promotions!
Special"NEWSLETTER ONLY" Coupon - 25% off during September on all 15 gallon trees and shrubs.See coupon at bottom of newsletter. Hyacynth and Water Lettuce - 25% off while supplies last! FREE Mosquito Fish - Limited Supply, stop in today Datura / Angel's Trumpet Tree - 50% off 15 gallon size. Only $25 Summer Fruit Tree Sale! - Fruit Trees 25% off (excludes citrus, avocado, and subtropicals.)  Yellow Zinnias - 50% off - Pictured here - Great bloomers through the fall! All Seasons Oil - 25% off Sluggo - 25% off Roses - Buy 2, Get 1 free Select Rose Special - 50% Off !! Glazed Pot Sale continues - 25% Off
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The McShane's Pottery Sale Continues!
Have you seen all the pots at McShane's yet? The variety of colors is amazing! Glazed pots are 25% off - Vietnamese and Chinese pots including terra cotta, glazed terra cotta, exotic planters, stone statuary & garden benches.
 Once you pick up your pot, consider a saucer or pot feet to keep your deck or patio from staining. Next, you will need gravel on the bottom, then the fertilizer!
Check out this video on how to get started on your potted garden today:
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McShane's has an Expansive Statuary Outlet
Hundreds of discounted items ranging from pottery to water features, wall decor and garden ornaments are available at McShane's! They are sure to look incredible, and are affordably priced "outdoor-resistant" art for your garden and landscape! Have you ever considered a "disappearing fountain"? Disappearing fountains are essentially water features that carry water over an object and into the ground. The water seems to miraculously "disappear." Basically, water is pumped from a hidden reservoir buried in the ground.
How To: Set up a Disappearing Fountain in your Garden
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Tool/Concrete Trailer Rentals!
McShane's Nursery offers tool rentals to help you get started on your landscaping and design projects! We also offer 1 1/4 capacity ready mix trailers. Call (831) 455-1369 for more information.
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We Spread/Deliver Groundcover!
That's right. Once you pick out your mulch, simply see our staff for an estimate - Be sure to ask about our large quantity discounts! Gorilla hair is on sale at $36.99 We now carry playground bark to - Clean and safe, these certified wood chips help to prevent serious injuries from occurring should a child fall, slip or trip while playing in the area.
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Consider Adobe Blocks!
McShane's Nursery is proud to be the only one in Monterey County to carry Adobe Blocks. We have 8" x 4" x 16" Adobe blocks in store now. Ask about our large quantity discounts! While most folks associate adobe with the many missions we have in our region, quite a few homes were built from adobe at one time as well.
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Meet "Franklin" and "Aquarius"
The New McShane's Pond Turtles!
Stop in and say hello to the two newest residents of McShane's Nursery! Franklin and Aquarius now call the front pond here at the nursery, "home". We are happy to report that they are making friends with all the koi and have finally upacked both their shells. As you can see from the photo, they LOVE getting out into the warm Central Coast sun and look forward to meeting you!
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McShane's "Dr. Pond" Will Give You a Prognosis
Our trained staff is ready to come to your home or business and check on your pond. Our in house "Pond Doctor" will be able to give recommendations on how to best get your pond or water feature in tip-top shape again. Simply call / email our Pond Department Manager, Jeramey McAffery to set up an appointment at: jeramey@mcshanesnursery.com or Call (831) 455-1876
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The Benefits of Adding Fish to Your Pond!
Did you know that koi and goldfish in your pond help with its overall health? The fish keep the plants well fed while keeping the algae levels down. McShane's currently has Koi, Butterfly Koi, and Goldfish. We are also still giving away FREE mosquito fish! Stop in and pick up yours today!
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Is Your Patio Set Up for "California Living"?
Our In-House Designers Can Help
Here on the Central Coast, we live outside as much as we do inside... with this weather, how could we not?! From entertaining our friends and families outdoors to just reading a good book by an outdoor water feature - we love it all. So, is your backyard set up for "California Living"?
Would a beautiful grilling area or outdoor pizza oven enhance your social gathering? What about an outdoor fire place or unique fountain? McShane's has everything you need to get you started on your dream patio. Call our Nursery to speak to one of our in-house designers today. (831)455-1876
Consultations normally start at $100, but right now at McShane's we are doing free In House Consultations (30 min max.) with the purchsase of $250+. Now is the time to get started on your dream landscape!
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Beautify Your Next Special Event
 Do you have a special event coming up? McShane's Nursery rents plants! Plants are delivered and picked back up. They can be dressed in burlap or placed in decorative pots. Please contact us for more details: (831)455-1876 or info@mcshanesnursery.com
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Grow Your Garden Knowledge...
McShane's offers a wide variety of classes, clinics, and workshops to strengthen your green thumb. Mark your calenders for June's classes. Click any of the events to RSVP.
Saturday, September 14, 1:30pm - Fall Apple Tasting & Workshop
Saturday, September 21, 10am - Free Pest & Disease Screening
Saturday, September 28, 1:30pm - Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop
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Fall Apple Tasting & Workshop
 When you think fall, you think of bright, crisp apples! Stop by McShane's on Saturday, Sept. 14 to learn everything you need to know about growing apples and the different varietals available to the backyard gardener! The experts will be on hand to answer all your questions.
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Fresh Flower Arranging Workshop
 You have been growing those beautiful annuals all summer, now is the time to harvest and arrange! Learn from the experts how to make a gorgeous centerpiece for your dinner table. Your family and friends will be wowed!
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Pest & Disease Screenings
 This is a unique opportunity to bring in samples of plant material that does not seem to be doing well. Our experts will identify pests, disease, and deficiencies in order to get your garden going again. Make sure to bring your sample in a well sealed bag or container!
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Tis the Season For Apples!
Try Making This Apple Pie With Crunch Topping
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time:55 min
Yield:6 to 8 servings
Level:Easy (Promise!)
Dough and Filling:
Dough for a double crust 9-inch pie (homemade, frozen, or refrigerated)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
3 1/2 cups peeled, chopped cooking apples
1 (16-ounce) jar applesauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, chopped into small pieces
Crunch Topping:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
Dash salt
1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a 9-inch pie pan with half of dough. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Stir in apples, applesauce, and lemon juice. Spoon apple mixture into pie pan and dot with butter. Cut remaining crust into strips; arrange in a lattice design over top of pie. For crunch topping, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Using a fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over top of crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue to bake for about 45 minutes, or until crust and topping are golden brown.
Like this recipe?
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One important job in the fall is tending to your plants. Here is what you need to know to get started on the grooming:
1. Deadheading: Remove faded and spent flowers to improve the plants appearance. It also prevents self-sowing seeds.
2. Pinching: Remove the young tips of the plant just above the first set of leaves - This will produce more flowers!
3. Disbudding: Remove a plants flower buds - If you remove side buds, the main bud will produce one large flower. If you remove the main bud, the side shoot will produce many small flowers.
How To: 8 Tips for Fall Planting
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The word pineapple comes from European explorers who thought the fruit combined the look of a pinecone with flesh like that of an apple. Pineapples are the only edible members of the bromeliad family.
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It's all Greek
Iris means "rainbow" in Greek, and Iris was goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology. Wormwood (Artemisia) was named after the goddess Artemis, milkweed (Asclepias) after the god Asclepius, and Hebe after the Greek goddess Hebe.
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Did you know that Peanuts are not nuts at all, but actually legumes related to beans and lentils. Peanuts have more protein, niacin, folate, and phytosterols than any nut.
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From a botanical standpoint, avocados and pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables, because they bear the plants' seeds. Rhubarb, on the other hand, is a vegetable.
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Professional Women's Mega Mixer at McShane's
Join ladies from six women's organizations as we father for this year's "Get Active" event. You can count on representatives from the premier Education, Retail, Financial and Professional Services, Health, Fitness and Beauty industries in the county. Dozens of booths packed with information and samples! Also, learn about service organizations you can join - and organizations where you can serve! The event includes appetizers, wine, entertainment, a silent auction and spa treatments. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.
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McShane's Goes Hollywood!
Well, almost. Some exciting news none the less though - Steve was contacted by a commercial location scout based out of Southern California requesting the use of McShane's Nursery for a nationally televised ad spot!
We wont let it go to our heads, and we will be sure to roll out the "green" carpet for the crew when they arrive.  |
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Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Yelp, Youtube, Foursquare... Whew! McShane's is all over social media! Take a minute to Like, Follow, Pin, Review, Watch, and Check-In with us! We love running contests and specials for our social media followers.
Have you unlocked our check-in special on Foursquare yet? Download the free Foursquare app in your smart phones app store and start following McShane's Nursery and unlocking specials!
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25% Off!
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25% Off Landscape Tree or Shrub
25% off any 15 gallon landscape tree or shrub. May not be combined with any other offer. Limit one per customer
Please print this coupon or present it to your sales associate in your smart phone.
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Offer Expires: September 30, 2013
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