 |
|||
|
|||
 |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||
Streptocarpus, commonly called cape violet or cape primrose, is native to Africa. This attractive houseplant dazzles with beautiful tube-like flowers spring through fall.
If you can grow an African Violet, you can grow Streptocarpus as their care is the same (they are both members of the Gesneriad family). Light: bright but never direct sunlight. (Very long, strappy leaves and few flowers can be the result of insufficient light.) Water: when the soil is dry (stick your finger an inch into the potting soil, water thoroughly if dry). Avoid overwatering at all costs; it's a sure death sentence for the plant. Helpful hint - make sure that the pot always has a drainage hole to allow excess moisture to escape. Fertilize: with a complete houseplant fertilizer, according to label directions, from March through October. Temperature: 55-70 degrees F is ideal.
To pot or not to repot? Streptocarpus should be repotted only when pot bound. Even then, some will put off repotting (a bit) to encourage more flowering.
Good gardeners will remove spent flowers from Streptocarpus (do the same with African violets).
|
||
|
|
||
|
Please join us Saturday evening, November 23, when Martin Viette Nurseries opens its doors for the 13th Annual Holiday Reception to Benefit the INN's - Interfaith Nutrition Network - soup kitchens and homeless shelters.
The evening's festivities include Chinese and silent auctions with many, many wonderful items provided by local merchants, sponsors and special vendors. A light repast will be served.
We hope you'll join us for this very special evening. In the true spirit of giving - all of the proceeds from this event go directly to the INN for their soup kitchens and homeless shelters across Long Island. Advance tickets are available; please call 516.922.5530 for tickets and details.
|
||
|
|
||
|
Our beautiful, lifelike Christmas trees are now on display and available at Martin Viette Nurseries. (BTW- only 55 days 'til Christmas!) These trees are lifelike in every sense of the word - fuller with many tips, and natural-like color. The only things missing - the fragrance (our Fraser Fir candles will remedy that) and messy dropped needles on the rug or floor. We have many styles and sizes to choose from including the popular table-tops, and 6 ½ to 12' models. Truly, these are not your grandmother's artificial trees.
Dread stringing lights on the tree each year? The solution: our pre-lit trees (pre-lit means that if one light goes out; the rest stay lit) have Ever-Bright lights. Choose from white light, or multi-colored light, models.
|
||
|
|
||
The limited edition 2013 INN Charity Ornament is a beautiful European blown-glass wrapped Christmas present adorned with a poinsettia. 'Wrapped up in Holiday Cheer', this thoughtful ornament comes nestled in its own gift box. Perfect for teachers, friends, business associates and you. All profits from the sale of this ornament are donated to the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN). Available now at Martin Viette. |
||
|
|
||
|
Q: Do I need to dig up my elephant ear plant now that a frost has nipped it back? If so, what do I do with it for the winter?
A: If you want to try your luck in 2014, you will need to dig up and store the elephant ear rhizome. Carefully lift the rhizome, remove any remaining soil with a hose, and then let it dry in a sunny location for a few hours. Store the rhizome in a flat, crate or open box filled with vermiculite or peat moss in a frost-free location (it cannot freeze!) - such as a cool garage or basement. Avoid plastic bags or containers that can trap moisture. Check periodically for any signs of rot and if found, discard the rhizome. Another option would be to keep it in its original pot and store in a cool location, as a dormant plant during the winter. To do this, cut back the stems to within a few inches of the rhizome, leave it in its pot and store in a cool (not freezing) garage or basement. Gardeners (novice and experienced) report mixed results with overwintering elephant ears. If you're not successful, there will always be potted plants and rhizomes to buy in 2014.
|
||
|
|
||
Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, snow drops, alliums and more - it's bulb planting time on Long Island. Remember - you have to plant these bulbs in the fall to enjoy their amazing blooms in spring. Haven't gotten your bulbs yet? You'll be glad you waited - all spring-flowering bulbs are now 25% off!
Bulb planting is easy and fun. Make it a family activity and get the kids involved; they'll be amazed at the results next spring! Here's how: choose a location that's bright and sunny (6 plus hours a day of sunshine). Well-drained soils are an absolute must; soils that are frequently wet or soggy, especially during the winter months, should be avoided! Not sure how deep to plant your bulbs? Figure 2 ½ to 3 times the diameter of the bulbs in depth. Example - if your tulip bulb is 2" in diameter, plant it 5-6" deep. Add Bulb-tone or bone meal to the soil. Cover the bulbs and water in. Helpful hint: squirrels like tulip bulbs so use a repellent like Repels-All when planting.
Clever gardeners know how to stretch the blooming season by sequencing. Plant early, mid and late season bloomers so you can enjoy months of spring color. Need help in stretching the bloom time? Just ask any of our knowledgeable sales associates.
You can bring the beauty of spring flowering bulbs into your home when you buy extra bulbs for forcing. Not sure how to coax daffodils, tulips and others to bloom for you indoors? We'll share the tricks of the trade with you when you shop at Martin Viette.
|
||
|
|
||
All your favorite trees and shrubs, and the right plants for Long Island growing conditions are here; and they're all on sale at 50% off through November 17th. Looking for incredible fall color? Japanese maples are the natural choice. Need some privacy or screening from your neighbors or an unwanted view? Cryptomerias or hollies will do the trick. Boxwoods are perfect for low hedges around a courtyard, patio or pool; or an evergreen groundcover from juniper is perfect for sunny areas in the landscape. Think ahead; 2014 will be colorful when you add summer flowering favorites - butterfly bushes, hydrangeas (including the climbing hydrangea) and crape myrtles - to your landscape. All this, and a whole lot more is on sale, now at Martin Viette.
|
||
|
|
||
Last call to take advantage of our 2013 Outdoor Living Sale!
All glazed pottery is buy one, get one free. Plant up some beautiful fall planters with our mums, cabbage, kale and grasses, or think ahead and buy for spring 2014! We have many colors, styles and sizes to choose from.
Kick back and enjoy fabulous outdoor furniture- sofas, lounges, tables, chairs, bistro sets and more - at 50% off. Fountains, umbrellas, fire pits, hammocks, gazing globes and holders, weathervanes, and concrete benches are 50% off. BBQ's are now 25% off. Note: bronze pieces are not part of the sale.
Speaking of fountains. . . If you decide on a beautiful new fountain for your landscape, we offer delivery and set-up for your convenience. And when the true cold weather threatens, we can close your fountain before winter arrives. Come spring, we'll have your fountain opened and ready for the season. All you have to do is enjoy it!
And if you like a bargain (and who doesn't!), our special clearance area is up to75% off. Shop early for best selections as merchandise sells out quickly.
Delivery on outdoor living items is fee-based and easily arranged. Please note: sale is for in-stock items only; there are no discounts on special orders. Handling fees may be applicable.
|
||
|
|
||
Golden yellows, crimson reds, burnt oranges. . .The timeless appeal of the rich scents and colors of fall can be found in the Garden Room at Martin Viette. We are thrilled with our beautiful collection of true-to-life flowers and fruits. So real, you'll be tempted to touch them. Plus our lifelike pumpkins, wreaths and door decorations will provide long lasting visual appeal and enjoyment to your home.
Custom pieces are our specialty - table arrangements, wreaths or decorative accents for your indoor living spaces. Our designers can create the beauty that you imagine for your home. Call or visit our garden room to speak with one of designers - 516.922.5530.
Colonial Candle's fall candle collection of beautiful tapers, pillars, tea lights, and votives
for the home has just arrived. It's easy to invite the aromas of fall into your home with Aunt Sadie's candles. Customer favorites: Aunt Sadie's Apple Pie and Aunt Sadie's Pumpkin Pie; available now in the Garden Room.
Rosy Rings candles, prized for their amazing scents and long, clean burn, are enjoying center stage in our Garden Room. Enjoy favorite scents like Clementine & Clove, Anjou Pear, Forest, Spicy Apple, and more.
Our fall Mudpie collection makes a gift even more special - for that special someone or you. Serving trays, salt & pepper shakers, napkin rings, spreaders and holders, and much more embellished for fall, have just arrived.
Send fall and Thanksgiving greetings with beautifully adorned and decorated Papyrus cards. MeriMeri cards that celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, births and more can also be found in the Garden Room at Martin Viette.
|
||
|
|
||
You're invited to view the newly-designed LandscaperOutlet.com website! 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.
And just in time for the Holidays, take a peek at the new Holiday & Gifts under $100 category at LandscaperOutlet.com. It's where Santa does all his outdoor living shopping! You can also visit the Landscaper Outlet kiosk the next time you shop at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich.
|
||
|
|
||
It's time to vote for the BOLI awards - The Best of Long Island! You get to choose your favorites on Long Island - favorite pizzeria, hardware store, garden center and more. We encourage you to vote and be heard. Of course, we hope Martin Viette is your favorite garden center on Long Island! To vote: to go to the BOLI website of the Long Island Press and scroll to Home & Garden, then scroll to nursery - check Martin Viette, accept the terms, and then cast your vote! Thank you for your support!
|
||
|
|
||
Our 2013 Christmas Shoppe offers cherished collectibles that you and your family will enjoy for generations to come. Beautiful glass ornaments from the Old World Collection, Christopher Radko, Inge-Glas from Germany, and other artisans are displayed on trees that you shop from. G. DeBrekht figurines and Byers' Choice Carolers are perennial favorites to give and receive during the Holidays. Karen Didion's collection of highly-detailed Santas can also be found and enjoyed in our Christmas Barn. Calling all musical Teddy bear collectors; the 2013 limited edition 'Saint Nicholas' Bearington Bear delights with the song 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas'. |
||
|
|
||
|
It's time to think about closing your fountain before the cold weather arrives later this year. To do it yourself - drain all water from the system, and cover to keep safe from Old Man Winter. Visit us for a selection of covers and advice on how you can close your own fountain.
Want some help readying your fountain for winter? Martin Viette does fountain closings; please call us for details: 516.922.5530.
|
||
|
|
||
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, IGA has affordable solutions for beautifying all your outdoor surroundings. Ireland Gannon's 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 |
||
|
|
||
Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, trends and posts. |
||
|
|
||
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! |
||
|
|
|
|
Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
|
|
