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What's New at McShanes Nursery
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Earth Day Mixer at McShane's Nursery!
Thursday, April 17, 5:30-7:30pm
This sustainable mixer will feature live music, grilled appetizers, local wine, a silent auction, and much, much more! Admission is FREE! More details in the event flyer below.
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Spring is in the Air at McShane's!
Roses - 25% off with coupon at bottom of newsletter
- 1 coupon per person / must have coupon for redemption
 Each of the plants come canned up and pre-fertilized with 18 months of slow release fertilizer. April's featured Rose: The Ketchup & Mustard - The bottom side of the petal is vibrant yellow with the top side of the rose petal being red. Absolutely stunning!
Fruit Trees - from $37.99 to $69.99
 We have many mature trees that will bear fruit this year!!! Walking along the nursery you can already see tons of fruit weighing down the branches.
Consider taking home an Espalier Tree- Espaliers, trained into flat two-dimensional forms, are ideal not only for decorative purposes, but also for gardens in which space is limited. In a temperate climate, they may be planted next to a wall that can reflect more sunlight and retain heat overnight
Pomegranate Trees are here!
 Price is $29.99 - We have many varieties. These trees are drought tolerant once established. Self-fruitful, easy to grow, and very healthy. Yum!
Gerbera Daisies on Sale - $1.99!
 Gerbera is very popular and widely used as a decorative garden plant or as cut flowers. McShane's has a wide variety of shades and sizes... Stop in soon to get your favorite color!
Pretty Pansies on Sale - $10 / (8) 4" plants (select varieties)  4'' beauties now on sale. These add a pop of color to your garden! Pansies can't be beat for bringing cool season color to flower beds and patio containers. Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool weather annuals. |
Tomatoes, Veggies, Peppers, Squash plants are HERE!!!
NOW is the time to get your spring garden started - You will be reaping the rewards this year!
Don't forget your E.B. Stone Tomato and Vegetable fertilizer and tomato cages. Don't forget to build your soil now. Add Master Nursery Brand "Black Forest" as a mulch along with E. B. Stone Organic Tomato and Vegetable Fertilizer.
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SLUGGO on Sale for the Month of April!
Sluggo® is an effective slug and snail killing bait that can be used around pets and wildlife. Organic gardeners use Sluggo® to control slugs and snails in their vegetable and ornamental gardens. The result is growing a slug free garden!
(1) pound tub normally $8.99 / 25% off - $6.75
(2.5) pound tub normally $19.99 / 25% off - $14.99
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Blowout Landscaping Sale!
- Bullnose Brick -
 Bullnose brick is a style of brick that has one, some or all of its corners rounded off. These brick can be used to create soft and attractive curved edges to steps, sills, or in capping walls.
Remember we offer large quantity discounts as well! For more information call our Landscaping manager, Jose, today: (831)455-1876
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We Now Carry
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. The main reason is maintenance-artificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no irrigation or trimming.
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Gravel Your Yard - Save Money
Perfect for dry California conditions. Consider replacing your grass with gravel. Save money on watering, and save time mowing yards! Hard yet soft, these seemingly contradictory qualities are part of gravel's appeal. Durable enough to cover paths, terraces, and driveways, gravel conveys a softer mood than most other types of paving.
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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
View: List of Recommended Contractors
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Pick Up Your Mosquito Fish at McShane's
Mosquito fish are used for just that - eating mosquitoes ! Makes for excellent pest abatement. Keep your pond water healthy and keep those bugs at bay! Mosquito fish are small in comparison to other fish, with females reaching an overall length of 7 centimeters (2.8 in) and males at a length of 4 centimeters (1.6 in).
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Need Pond Service? Let McShane's Nursery Help!
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.
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Need Ideas on What to do With Your Pond?
You can always visit our Pond Demonstration Garden at McShane's to get some great tips and ideas on what to do in your backyard or outdoors space. Our design experts can help! Call us at (831)455-1876 to schedule your design appointment today.
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Landscape Design Department
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Landscaping Design Tips
 Focus on Scale and Pacing
It's the trickiest principle in landscape design for beginners, but scale and pacing give your yard a pulled-together look. There will be variations in size, shape, and color, with tall plants against a building or in the back of a flowerbed, and paths that lead people through the space. You'll want to repeat some elements, whether it's a certain plant, a common color, or even a shape, so there's a sense of cohesion, but you also don't want it to be monotonous, so try adding an occasional element that's different from the landscape.
 Patience is KEY
Remember: Patience is key to landscape design for beginners. If all of that bare space is too much to look at, and the kids and dogs are tracking in mud, rely on temporary solutions -- annuals, fast-growing groundcovers that you don't care about for the long term, even mulch -- to cover an area while you're figuring out what you want. Large landscaping features like trees can be hard to move; annuals can be taken out, and small perennials and shrubs can be transplanted if you realize they're in the wrong spot. But in the meantime, you have something out there.
Let Our Landscaping Designers Help You! McShane's Nursery offers garden coaching for reasonable rates. Need sketches? Designs on the go? Hire our certified designers by the hour to design the perfect garden getaway.
Spring $20 off discount extended through April!
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Fertilize, Fertilize, Fertilize!
It is not too late to fertilize your garden. We like to use E.B. Stone Organics. Watch this informative video with Steve McShane telling you what you need to know about fertilizing your landscape.
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Plant Spring Bulbs!
McShane's Nursery has a wide variety of gorgeous blooming bulbs. Spring flowering bulbs offer a reliable colorful display just when you need it most and they require very little effort. With the right preparation and selection, bulbs will flourish and even increase in production with time
How To: Plant Your Spring Bulbs
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| Upcoming Events at McShane's Nursery |
Egg-Cellent Easter at McShane's Nursery!
Sunday April 20th, 12:30-3pm
Join us for this FREE Easter event at McShanes!
There will be face painting, an egg hunt, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny!
Children up to 6 years old can hunt from 1:00 - 1:30PM
Children ages 7-12 years old can hunt from 2:00 - 2:30PM
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Spring Veggies and Herbs Workshop
Saturday, April 12 - 1:30pm
Learn what veggies and herbs can be planted this time of year! In no time, you will be growing your own produce for your own table.
In this workshop we will cover plants, fertilizers, pots, soils, you name it! The perfect jumping off point to start your tasty garden today!
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California Native Plant Workshop
Saturday, April 26 - 1:30pm
California Native Plants are easier to establish in your garden. Native plants also don't require as much water so you will be saving $$$ on your bills!
Easy maintenance and beauty are the main reasons you should consider a California native garden.
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FREE Disease and Pest Control Screening
Saturday April 19th, 10am-2pm
Join us for this FREE Pest & Disease Screening down at McShane's Nursery.
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. Be sure to bring your sample in a sealed container or ziploc baggie!
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Earth Day Mixer at McShane's Nursery
Thursday, April 17, 5:30-7:30pm
This sustainable mixer will feature live music, grilled appetizers, local wine, a silent auction, and much, much more! Admission is FREE! More details in the event flyer below.
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| Did You Know? - Fun Garden Facts |
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A Dutch Bulb Bargain!
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Now THAT is OLD!
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Onions: Nothing to Cry Over!
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In the Netherlands, in 1634, a collector paid 1,000 pounds of cheese, four oxen, eight pigs, 12 sheep, a bed, and a suit of clothes for a single bulb of the Viceroy tulip.
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The oldest living thing in existence is not a giant redwood, but a bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California, dated to be aged 4,600 years old.
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Onions contain a mild antibiotic that fights infections, soothes burns, tames bee stings and relieves the itch of athletes foot.
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Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque
This creamy fire-roasted tomato bisque soup calls for store-bought chicken broth and canned tomatoes but the aromatic vegetables give it homemade taste.
 Ingredients:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup garlic or cheese croutons, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic, cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir over low heat for 1 minute, or until the flour is fully incorporated. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook the soup over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 15 minutes.
Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, add the heavy cream and cook until the soup is just heated through. Season the soup with salt and white pepper and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with croutons and serve.
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McShane's at The Oldtown Marketplace McShane's Nursery is now selling at the Oldtown Salinas Marketplace Farmers Market from 9AM - 2PM every Saturday in Oldtown Salinas on Gabilan Street.
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Fresh From d'Vine is Now Open!!! Fresh From d'Vine has once again opened their doors to the people of Monterey County! Stop by between the hours of 9am-6pm to pick up the freshest produce around. And don't forget to follow them on Facebook to stay updated with some awesome promotions and deals!
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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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McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply | (831) 455-1876
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