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 Sun. 10am - 4pm
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." -
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Greetings!
Happy Fall!
Fall is officially in full swing here along the Central Coast of California.
October marks the greatest transition in our local environment. Mornings become crisp and local vegetable growers enjoy their last harvest before moving to the desert for winter vegetable production.
This means three things for the garden:
1.) Fall Feeding: Fall is without question the smartest time to feed your landscape with a high quality organic fertilizer like the "Dr. Earth" label. Feeding in the fall ensures root growth and an important investment in your plants as they prepare for spring flowers and fruit. Further, organic fertilizers are naturally slow to become plant available. By applying in the fall, nutrients become available when the plants need them most.
2.) Fall Specials: Every nursery I know offers a whole lot of fall specials that you cannot find any other time of year. Without question, Fall is the best time to find deals on landscape barks and flagstones. It is also the ideal time of year to save on roses and fruit trees. McShane's is no exception. Be sure to check out our "October Sales" as they come and go quickly. We have great deals on Roses, Deciduous Fruits, and a number of plants! See our sales, which are included in this newsletter.
3.) Fall Planting: The smartest university horticulturalist will tell you that fall is the ideal time to plant. This is not just because you'll save money, it is because it will allow your plants the benefit of mother nature's rain to help get your plants established. Further, you can often find more mature plants. This is especially important for roses and fruit trees. Oh, and did we mention the fantastic fall weather that makes for an enjoyable gardening experience?
I hope your fall is as enjoyable as ours is. We appreciate you depending on a small independent garden center like McShane's and look forward to seeing you soon.
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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Living Succulent Wall Planters
McShane's has expanded it's succulent department once again. Locally sourced, recycled wood frames packed with sphagnum moss make for colorful wall art around your patio or attached to your home.
Choose from several letters, (pictured here) shapes and sizes. We sell the frames themselves, succulents, moss, fertilizer and much much more.
Succulents absolutely thrive in a container garden! Watch Steve give this great tutorial on our Youtube Channel...
How To: Start your Container Garden
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Dinner Plate Decor Has Arrived
Dinner Plate Garden Decor has finally arrived !!!
McShane's has teamed up with an aspiring original artist to create unique "dinner plate" inspired garden decor. These high quality and colorful arrangements represent beautiful place settings on a stake for the garden.
You've got to see them to believe them!
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 The community loves it and it's coming back for the 3rd year in a row! The McShane's Nursery Holiday Light Show Spectacular!
McShane's will also once again be selling high quality, living, fresh cut trees. Now is the time to pre-order your large Christmas Trees.
And don't forget about the wreaths, poinsettias, misletoe, and garland we carry! We are your 1 stop shop for holiday decor!
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Special Promotions!
Special"NEWSLETTER ONLY" Coupon - 25% off during October 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 (pictured here) - 50% off 15 gallon size. Only $25Yellow Zinnias - 50% off - Great bloomers through the fall! All Seasons Oil - 25% off Sluggo - 25% off Roses - Buy 2, Get 1 free
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October: The Best Time To Mulch!
Fall mulching has many benefits! For one, it helps to keep the sticky mud off the soles of your shoes when you come back inside. Besides that, the effect mulching has on soil temperatures is probably one of the most often overlooked benefits. Many of us are more concerned with above ground temperatures and don't spend much time pondering what's happening underground. Simply stated: Mulch is insulation. It keeps the soil around your plants' roots cooler on warm days and warmer on cold nights. This is especially important during rapid temperature shifts.
We have bark, mulch, gravel, etc. Be sure to ask about our large quantity discount! For more information call one of our garden experts today: (831)455-1876
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Benefits of Gravel
Depending on the source of the rock, pea gravel can include a variety of colors, and you do not need to replace it annually. Because it is heavy, normal rain showers won't wash it out of your beds. Gravel and other inorganic mulches work well if water tends to stand in an area, and it is especially effective for plants that prefer drier conditions, like cacti. Another benefit of inorganic mulches is that they are less prone to molds, so allergy sufferers may find them a better choice.
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Order Compost Now!
Compost is the key ingredientto organic farming, and let us tell you... The benefits of compost are endless! The nutrients it can provide to plants is priceless - order it by the truckload! Apply the compost now as an investment for next spring. Be sure to apply it under the dripline of trees to a depth of 1/2 inch and work into the soil.
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Tool/Concrete Trailer Rentals!
From carts, to post drivers, to lawn rollers... 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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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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Keep Down The Algae in Your Pond!
Try These 5 Easy Tips to Help Keep the Algae Out!
1. Feed your fish only as much food as can be eaten within about five minutes. Food not eaten will decay and contribute to algae growth.
2. Use water plants to help keep sunlight off of the waters surface. Water Hyacinth, Water Lilies, and Lotus are all good choices.
3. Introduce aquatic pond snails to your pond. Pond snails dine on the algae in your pond.
4. Add tadpoles to your pond. Tadpoles not only eat algae but also eat mosquito and other insect larvae.
5. Clean the filters in your filtration system regularly. Clogged filters can dill beneficial bacteria and allow algae to flourish.
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Let Us Help Your Pond!!
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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Include "Structure" in Your Garden
Our In-House Designers Can Help
A great garden includes more than just plants. Incorporate a structure, such as an arbor or pergola, a fence, or a stone retaining wall. Choose a material that complements your garden style and fits within your budget.
Test Garden Tip: Stone is a common choice because it's maintenance-free and fits well with a wide variety of landscaping styles. Select stone native to your area for a more natural look. Or add extra appeal by including various types of stones.
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 these dates. Click any of the events to RSVP.
Saturday, October 12, 1:30pm - Pavers & Flagstone Workshop
Saturday, October 19, 10am - Free Pest & Disease Screening
Saturday, October 26, 1:30pm - Fall/Winter Veggies, Herbs, & Flowers Clinic
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Pavers & Flagstone Workshop
 Join us for this FREE Pavers & Flagstone Workshop at McShane's Nursery! Come and listen to a professional teach us how to use Pavers and Flagstone in our own hardscape. Learn about different types, uses, and colors.
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Fall/Winter Veggies, Herbs, & Flowers Clinic
 Don't let the shorter days and colder weather put a chill on your green thumb! Come learn about what veggies, herbs, and flowers THRIVE in the Fall and Winter months!! Free!
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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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Essential October Tips - What To Plant?
Time to Plant Spring Bulbs:
Plant daffodils, hyacinth, tulips and crocus bulbs. Planting now should result in flowers in spring. Make sure your soil's clay content doesn't make the soil too dense.
Till soil conditioner into the top 12 inches of soil. This should help break up the clay and make the soil more conducive for the bulbs to grow.
Plant Vegetables For Winter and Early Spring Harvest: Many vegetables do well when the weather cools. Plant these vegetables now: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, radishes and peas.
Herb's Fall Season: Plenty of herbs do well when planted in fall. They include garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel and thyme. Unless you have been clipping back the flowers on your basil plants, the leaves will have lost their soft texture by now. Pick and dry these leaves and use them for cooking.
Keep in mind: McShane's is fully stocked with seeds, seedlings and all the fixings for an awesome Fall and Winter Veggie & Herb Garden!
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Now Is The Best Time To Plant Your Fruit Tree!
Fall is an excellent time of year to plant a fruit tree. For one, you get more mature stock. Secondly, mother nature's rain is coming and will help greatly to get the tree established. Fruit Trees - Fall is an excellent time of year to plant a fruit tree. For one, you get more mature stock. Secondly, mother nature's rain is coming and will help greatly to get the tree established.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Everywhere!
Try This Sophisticated Alternative to Pumpkin Pie -
A Pecan Pumpkin Crunch!
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Level:Easy (Promise!)
Ingredients
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for baking dish
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
Combine the pumpkin, cream, eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, bourbon, if using, ginger, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk until evenly combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
Cut the butter into small pieces and add to a medium bowl. Stir in the pecans, flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and mix until it holds together somewhat but still crumbles. Scatter the topping over the pumpkin mixture and bake until the edges are puffed and the filling is set in the center, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool to room temperature.
Like this recipe?
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The average caterpillar has 4000 muscles and 248 in its head alone! Caterpillars are the larval stage of moths and butterflies in the order Lepidoptera. Over 180,000 species fall into this classification.
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Gettin' Figgy
Figs were the first domesticated crop in the Near East about 11,400 years ago!
Archaeologists found carbonized figs in a village north of ancient Jericho, and compared the fruits to modern specimens.
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Planting just 3 shade trees around your home can save between $100 and $250 per year in energy costs! 1
Best choices for aiding inside temperature are deciduous trees, which shade the house from the sun in summer, but allow the sun to penetrate during winter.
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Tomatoes are the world's most popular fruit! More than 60 million tons are produced every year. That's 16 million tons more than No.2 - the banana.
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Photos From the Professional Women's
Mega Mixer at McShane's
Ladies from six women's organizations were on hand representing from the premier Education, Retail, Financial and Professional Services, Health, Fitness and Beauty industries in the county. Dozens of booths were packed with information and samples! Guests enjoyed appetizers, wine, entertainment, a silent auction and spa treatments. A special thanks to our guest speaker, Anna Caballero, for sharing her inspiring story with all those in attendance!
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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:
October 31, 2013
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