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"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." -
William Shakespeare
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McShane's Nursery January Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
Growing your own flowers and food continues to be the rage and we're here to help you. First, McShane's is proud to announce the arrival of our 2014 Rose Crop. Heralded as a "Garden Center of Distinction" thanks to our rose selection and depth, we're ready to serve you. Best of all, we've placed our winter rose stock at 25% off. Buying your roses during winter means you get pick of the litter and mother nature will help to establish them. See our 2014 Rose List here. We're happy to put our Gold Rush Planting Mix at "Buy 3, Get One Free" during January as well. Gold Rush is outstanding for planting roses and fruit trees.
McShane's has also started to stock our 2014 Fruit Trees. We will be posting the list on our Facebook page soon, so be sure you "Like" us on Facebook to stay updated! Did we mention our fruit trees are at 25% off as well? Winter is an exceptional time to plant as the ground is soft and trees are sleeping.
Finally, it is important to note that McShane's still continues to carry the highest quality soils in the region. Custom blended to my specifications, our soil blends make great planting mixes, mulches and top dresses.
You can tell how excited I am for 2014. We are proud to call ourselves your full service nursery and I hope you'll be by to see us 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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ROSES - Special Winter Pricing Only $22.99
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Are You Suffering From
Christmas Tree Separation Anxiety?
Typically January is all about solving a major human challenge following Christmas: "Christmas Tree Separation Anxiety." It is serious stuff.
That is why we bring in LOADS of large houseplants... Just so folks can replace their tree with something even more precious - a new houseplant.
Watch: How to Choose an Indoor Houseplant
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Be Sure to Spray Your Fruit Trees... We have Copper Spray!
January is the time to spray fruit trees. Use copper spray. McShane's Nursery has the sprayers and the copper spray - loads of it! We like to use Liqui-Cop. Stop in today and pick some up. And don't forget to check out our Fruit Pruning Demonstration on January 18th!
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January Landscaping Tip: Apply Mulch & Fertilizer!
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January is a great time to apply soil building mulch and organic fertilizer. Steve recommends "Bumper Crop" and E.B. Stone Brand Organic Fertilizer to be applied around the base / under the drip lines of all plants in your yard. This will give your landscape the necessary two or three months for things to "break down" and be absorbed into the soil. Both brands are available now at McShane's Nursery.
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Control Weeds
While there are many ways of controlling weeds, one of the most basic ones is to cover your flowerbed with a fabric specially made for landscapes, available at the garden center or in your local quarry. Lay rocks or tree bark over the fabric to prevent weeds from cropping up. Don't forget to first lay down your weed fabric! We offer large quantity discounts.
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We are Expanding!
McShane's Landscape Department is expanding! We are adding several new bunkers to hold even more marterial for you to choose from. We are open to suggestions on what to carry and would love to hear from you. So far we are considering soil blends, lava rock, and more bark. Let us know what you think by contacting our Landscape Manager, Jose, at 455-1369.
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We Sell/Rent Tools
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 have a large selection of tools for sale.
Call (831)455-1369 with any questions!
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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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Debris: Are you keeping leaves, twigs and other debris out of your pond? It is important to remove leaves as some leaves can turn the water brown and can be toxic to fish.
 Fish: As the water temperature drops your fish will become less active and go dormant. At water temperatures below 50 degrees fish become almost motionless, hibernating in the deepest and warmest part of the pond. Fish are the most attractive at this time of the year because the decrease in the water temperature intensifies their coloration.
REMEMBER: Feeding schedule for fish according to water temperature, use a pond thermometer to monitor the temperature:
60-65 degrees - twice a day
55-59 degrees - once a day
50-54 degrees - once a week
Plant Care:
When the water temperature of the pond drops, many lilies automatically go dormant. If any new leaves appear, they will be very small and will remain under the water, close to the soil. As the foliage browns, simply prune and lower the lily to the deepest part of the pond. Be sure to cut back all water plants if you have not already done so.
Any Other Questions? Call the McShane's Pond Doctor!!!
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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Pond Cut Outs Have Arrived!
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Nothing is more soothing than the sound of moving water. It's easy and affordable to add a water garden to your landscape. Our garden pond cut outs are perfect for the first time water gardener. They are easy to install, durable and perfect for any yard or garden.
We have water gardens that will fit in any yard or on a deck or patio. If you have any questions on whether or not a pond cut out is right for you, give our Pond Department Manager, Jeramey McAffery a call at (831) 455-1876.
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Garden Benches - Set The Right Mood!
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A well-placed bench can make a world of difference in your garden.
To make a garden bench worthwhile, all you really need is some open space and a view. But that's not where your bench-planning should stop. Benches can add immeasurably to the pleasure you get from your home landscape.
After finding a nice spot with a view, a bench benefits most from a dry setting, especially if you want to be able to enjoy the bench year round -- which you should! Use an existing deck or patio create a well-tamped gravel bed, or use paving stones to provide a dry and stable setting for your bench.
McShane's Nursery Landscape Designers can help you plan and pick out the perfect spot for your bench! We can even help you pick it out.... The mission of McShane's Design Department is to create environments that reflect YOUR style and the desired conditions within which use, space and flow coincide with intelligence of selection, placement, function and meaning.
We are offering 20% off on our Design Services!
Call our Nursery to speak to one of our in-house designers today. (831)455-1876
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McShane's Does Plant Rentals
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Beautify Your Next 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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Rose Pruning Demonstration
Saturday, January 11, 1:30pm
Saturday January 25, 1:30pm
Come listen to knowledgeable speakers as they show you how to prune your roses! Bring questions on tools, techniques, etc.! We love to help.
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Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration
Saturday, January 18, 10:00am
Come watch a Certified Arborist and Master Gardener demonstrate how to prune fruit trees. He will teach us how to do it and why it is necessary for great production and tree health.
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Time to Weed-and-Feed Your Lawn!
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NOW is the time to apply a "weed and feed" to give your lawn some necessary food and cut out any weeds.
McShane's Nursery carries some great products for you to try out. We also have weed and feed spreaders. Come in today to insure that your lawn is beautiful come this spring.
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Start Your Seeds Indoors!
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In low desert areas and other places where you're six to eight weeks away from the last average frost date, start seeds indoors for warm-season annuals, such as tomatoes, marigolds, peppers, cosmos, zucchini, impatiens, salvia, basil, and others. Otherwise, wait until all chance of freezing temperatures has passed and buy established seedlings at the garden center.
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This time of year always makes people antsy for spring. It's not time to start hoeing in the garden, but it might be time to start those tomato, pepper, and/or basil plants. Here's a quick guide to starting plants indoors.
What you need to know about starting plants indoors:
- Only cold sensitive plants and slow growers need to be started indoors. One year I tried starting cucumbers indoors and oh my! They grew out of their containers before I even turned around... Quick growers and hearty plants don't need to be started indoors.
- You'll need to know when the last frost is expected in your area. Start plants indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Are you thinking about going on vacation? Seedlings need to stay medium moist. If you're planning on leaving them unattended for more than a few days, they'll probably die.
- You'll need a warm (at least 65° F) and well lit area for your seedlings.
- Before moving indoor plants to the garden (or a larger pot) outside, you need to harden them. Soft indoor plants will die without hardening. Hardening helps plants adjust to the elements gradually.
Step 1: Thoroughly mix water into your potting soil. The soil needs to be damp before you start planting.
Step 2: Scoop the damp soil into the egg carton until it is nice and level. Then using a finger, poke a small indent into the top of your soil (1/4 an inch or whatever your seed packet recommends).
Step 3: Place 3-4 seeds in each hole and cover them lightly with soil. Then place in a sunny spot and watch them grow.
Step 4: When they are an inch high or so, thin them to one plant per egg holder. When they are 2-4 inches high you'll want to transplant them to a bigger pot or to the garden.
Transplanting 1: When transplanting into a larger container, you'll need to select one with good drainage.
Transplanting 2: Then fill container with damp soil and create a holding space for the seedlings.
Transplanting 3: Break the seedlings out of their egg carton holders and pat them into their new homes. Look how happy they are!
Now wait for spring to arrive to place the container outside or transplant into ground!
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Pick Up Some "Concern" Weed Emergent
 Available at McShanes. Consider "Concern" Weed Emergent for weed control.
All natural weed & feed (8-2-4) for use on lawns. Derived from corn gluten meal, bone meal and potassium sulfate, Weed Prevention Plus provides a fast green-up and will not burn. Prevents crabgrass, dandelions and many other common weeds. Pelleted for easy application. Safe for people, pets and wildlife
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More Gardening Resources at McShanesNursery.com
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Carrots are at the height of their season right now! Why not grab some from the supermarket (or even better, your garden!) and get to baking this tasty treat!
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Prep Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots, peeled)
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, such as
Neufchatel, at room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper cupcake liners.
Sift together the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a large stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well combined. Add the carrots, applesauce and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
With an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
Per serving: Calories: 277; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Monounsaturated fat: 4.3 grams; Polyunsaturated fat: 3.9 grams; Protein: 5 grams; Total carbohydrates: 39 grams; Fiber: 2 grams; Cholesterol: 45 milligrams; Sodium: 263 milligrams
Like this recipe?
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"DID YOU KNOW?" - Fun Garden Facts
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Tomato juice is the official state beverage of Ohio, honoring the part A. W. Livingston of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, played in popularizing the tomato in the late 1800s.
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Vanilla flavoring comes from the pod of an orchid, Vanilla planifolia. Though the pods are called vanilla beans, they're more closely related to corn than green beans.
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| Sulfuric compounds are to blame for cut onions bringing tears to your eyes. According to the National Onion Association, chilling the onion and cutting the root end last reduces the problem. |
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| Peanuts are not nuts, but legumes related to beans and lentils. They have more protein, niacin, folate, and phytosterols than any nut, according to the National Peanut Board.
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Win a $20 Gift Certificate
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Complete our quick 4 question online survey and be entered to win a $20 gift certificate to McShane's Nursery! All questions must be completed.
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The McShane's Nursery Website Has a New Look!
 The McShane's Nursery website finally has a face lift that we can all be very proud of! We are adding new content every day so take a look around and let us know what you think. Are you looking for a specific article of information? Let us know. We will be happy to add it to the website. As time goes on, you will even find an archive of all our past newsletters.
Thank you for your support during the website transition and for continuing to grow with us! Check out the website at www.mcshanesnursery.com.
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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!
Spread the love! See anything you enjoyed in this email? Share it with a friend!
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$20 Off!
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$20 off Handmade Succulent Wreath
$20 off handmade "succulent wreath" : More than 100 well rooted succulents grown directly into a reusable plastic hoop that provide a stunning hanging attraction for your home.
Please print this coupon or present it to your sales associate in your smart phone.
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Offer Expires:
December
January 31, 2014
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