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It's time to transition houseplants outdoors for their annual summer vacation! Shady locations, with some morning sun, are preferable. Never place your houseplants in the hot sun. They, too, will sunburn. Ouch!
Tired of all the recent rains that have produced lots of puddles and standing water? A potential consequence of all this H2O - mosquitoes! Drain saucers and other water collecting receptacles ASAP to eliminate their breeding places. Mosquitoes can be controlled using organic or chemical measures.
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It's the hottest free ticket in town! Join us on Thursday, June 6th, 6-9pm for a fun family event at Martin Viette Nurseries. Enjoy grilling demos and tastings, DJ music, Strong Island Choppers, special vendors, special sales, kids veggie potting station, horseshoes, bocce, and much more to enjoy! Love super sports cars? Then you must come see the Lexus LFA supercar, sponsored by Rallye Lexus of Glen Cove - only at Martin Viette during Grill Night! Ann Liguori, renowned sports radio and television broadcaster and author, will be here to do a book signing. Rain or shine!
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The ever-popular Summer Savings program is back at Martin Viette Nurseries! Now through July 12, you'll receive a $1 of Summer Savings money for every $10.00 purchase you make. You can redeem your Summer Savings money from Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 21 during our Summer Savings Week for up to half off the purchase price on anything we sell in the store!
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Baptisia australis, commonly called False Indigo or Baptisia, is a North American native. Its vivid blue lupine-like flowers (once used for dye by Europeans) and bright green leaves are a knock-out combination for late spring/early summer gardens. Hardy in zones 3-9 (we are considered zone 7), Baptisia grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, Baptisia is drought-tolerant (that does not mean NO water!). This shrub-like plant will grow 3-4' tall (think rear of the garden bed or border) so allow adequate spacing (3') between plants. It's a good companion plant with peonies, salvias, iris, and Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla)
Helpful hint: plant it in the right location the first time; Baptisia transplants poorly due to its long taproot.
Into flower arranging? After Baptisia's amazing flowers fade, black seed pods often persist in the garden, and can be used for flower arranging.
Basil, formally known as Ocimum basilicum, is one of the most popular herbs for American gardens. A member of the mint family, basil is prized for its aromatic leaves that can be used fresh or dried.
Easy to grow, plant basil in a pot near your back door, in a kitchen garden (Thomas Jefferson had a kitchen garden at Monticello!), or anywhere that you can provide full sun for most of the day! Soil should be moist, yet well drained; avoid heavy, poorly drained locations. Potted basil can be successfully grown using a potting or container mix.
Harvest basil leaves as you need them; this allows the plant to continue to produce new leaves until frost. Pinch out the flower stalk when it appears; this encourages the plant to produce new leaves and not go to seed.
Pesto - presto! Use a food processor or blender and whip up a batch of fresh pesto; just a few common ingredients make this a summer favorite. A quick search on the computer will provide you with many recipes. Pesto can be used on pasta or crostini, in omelettes, risotto and more.
Can you ever have enough basil? Plant extra now to enjoy when winter rolls around. Freeze small batches of whole leaves in plastic bags, or chop up basil leaves and then top off with a little water in ice cube trays. When you need them, just drop the cubes in your favorite recipe!
Bacopa, formally known as Sutera, is a fun, sun loving annual. Prized for its many white or lavender flowers, Bacopa thrills as it spills over window boxes, planters or hanging baskets.
Here's the trick to keeping Bacopa happy - keep the soil barely moist. If Bacopa dries out, it will rebound, but will take several weeks for new flowers to appear. Keep in constant flower mode - liquid feed with Blossom Booster according to label directions.
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It's time to get your green thumb growing! Join us for one or all of these free informative Saturday lectures. All lectures and demonstrations are given at 10am. Please call ahead to reserve a free seat under the big green tent - 516.922.5530
This Saturday - June 1st Creating Beautiful Container Gardens! Selecting pots, plants and soil - how to do it and make your containers look like a million bucks. Watch MVN's Dave Wangner get his hands dirty as he talks about and creates incredible masterpieces that you can copy for your own property. No one will ever know that you had some 'help' along the way.
May 25 Roses, Roses, Roses! Roses are truly an American favorite; join us when Cathy Guzzardo, Past-president of the Long Island Rose Society, Consulting Rosarian and master rose grower, gives away all the trade secrets for selecting, growing and enjoying amazing roses! Members of the Long Island Rose Society will be at Martin Viette's from 10am -1pm to answer your questions about roses.
June 1 Creating Beautiful Container Gardens Selecting pots, plants and soil - how to do it and make your containers look like a million bucks. Watch MVN's Dave Wangner get his hands dirty as he talks about and creates incredible masterpieces that you can copy for your own property. No one will ever know that you had some 'help' along the way
June 8 Landscaping: Look, Breathe & Enjoy! Jim Morgan, Senior Landscape Designer at Ireland Gannon Associates, shares his expertise on flowering plants and trees that look great in summer; fragrant plants that add that special bonus to gardens; and the visual enjoyment from great color themes and composition.
June 15 Shady Perennials for the Garden Too much shade, not enough sun? You'll have it 'made in the shade' when you learn about the many perennials that add color, texture and interest in the shady garden. Join us as Angela Hitsous, CNLP shares her vast experience about the best plants for shade!
July 13 Heavenly Hydrangeas Surrounded by hundreds of hydrangeas in bloom, Viette's own Rich Fulfarr will talk about the best hydrangeas for Long Island gardens: the bluest of the blue, and the tried and true! Growing tips, care, and pruning for this heavenly grouping of shrubs will be covered.
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Enjoy hundreds of beautiful roses in all colors and classes - from minis to hybrid teas, climbers and old garden roses - at the Long Island Rose Society's annual 'Rose Show' at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay Sunday, June 9th from 1-5pm. Members of LIRS and the American Rose Society will be there to answer any and all of your rose questions. For more information about this show and the Long Island Rose Society, please visit: www.longislandroses.org
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Bulk mulch, topsoil, and leaf compost - delivered to you - is now available at Martin Viette. After many requests, we are pleased to offer this new service!
Mulches to choose from include natural, black, or chocolate-colored; the topsoil is a screened blend; and leaf compost. Please note: there is a three yard minimum; available for delivery only.
Yes, we will continue to sell Hampton Estate bagged mulch in all the popular choices! If you need a few bags, or three yards or more, we have a solution to all your mulch needs. Please ask a Martin Viette associate the next time you visit.
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Summer weather and enjoying the great outdoors has arrived! Landscaper Outlet offers high quality outdoor living products at unbelievably low prices. On the website you'll find a wide variety of outdoor living products including fountains, statuary pieces, BBQ's, and outdoor furniture. The folks at Landscaper Outlet have been in the outdoor living business for generations and take pride in their products, services and knowledge. When you are looking for technical assistance, product information, or just shopping around, Landscaper Outlet is here to serve you. You can also visit the Landscaper Outlet kiosk the next time you shop at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich. |
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Martin Viette Home and Garden Shop at the Americana Manhasset will be relocating to our main store - Martin Viette Nurseries, 6050 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, NY (516 922-5530) beginning Monday, June 3. Everything you've enjoyed at the Manhasset store - wonderful products, dedicated staff, and exceptional service - can be found in our East Norwich location. We invite you to look for expanded product lines for all your personal and gift-giving needs at our main store.
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Beautiful landscapes begin here! The award-winning firm of Ireland Gannon Associates (IGA), located at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich, specializes in all phases of landscape design and installation. Whether it's a new perennial garden, tree and shrub border, pool, or patio with 4 seasons of landscape interest, now is the time to plan for beautifying your outdoor surroundings. For your convenience, the IGA office is located at Martin Viette Nurseries, Route 25A, East Norwich (516) 922-4800. Or, we invite you to visit us on the web: www.irelandgannon.com
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Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, trends and posts. |
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Have you heard of Pinterest? It's a virtual pinboard that allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. Follow Martin Viette on Pinterest! |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
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