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December 12, 2013
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Are you a Martin Viette garden club member? Enjoy free membership with great perks; and sign up is quick & easy. . .just ask any of our sales associates or cashiers.

Click here to see all of this week's money-saving garden club specials in every department at Martin Viette. Be sure to take advantage of this week's general sales, too.

Keep potted paper whites cool (avoid hot, dry locations) to add longevity to their flowers.

Always keep your Christmas tree stand basin filled with water. A dry tree is a dangerous tree!

Use Wilt-Pruf, an anti-desiccant, on cut greens and wreaths. Doing so will reduce the amount of moisture lost, allowing materials to stay fresher longer. Another benefit - sprayed materials take on a glossy appearance.

Buy houseplants on your way home. These tender plants - even sleeved - will not tolerate cold temperatures in a parked car for very long.
Can you imagine Christmas without poinsettias? For many, their annual appearance marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. And it's no surprise; poinsettias are hands down the most popular holiday plants. Reds, pinks, whites, marbled, speckled - there are so many to choose from thanks to the tremendous amount of interest in poinsettia plant breeding. Our greenhouse is a wonderland of beautiful poinsettias in all the popular sizes and holiday colors.

Poinsettias grow best when daytime temperatures are between 70-75 degrees F. Night temperatures shouldn't dip below 65 degrees F. To avoid leaf drop; never expose them to drafts or excessive drying heat! A few words about watering: Allow poinsettias to dry ever so slightly between waterings. (But never bone dry!) After a few minutes, discard any excess water that collects in the saucer.

It's time to debunk that old wife's tale about poinsettias being deadly poisonous. Generally speaking, they are considered a non-toxic houseplant, but this is not to suggest that you eat them. According to Cornell University, poinsettias possess a sap that can be irritating to some. For detailed information, click here.



There's always room for a few new ornaments on the Christmas tree! As you get ready to 'trim the tree', enjoy 25% off all Christmas ornaments, including the popular Old World, Radko and Inge Glass. So many styles and themes to choose from; ornaments make perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Shatterproof ornaments, ideal for outdoor decorating, are also included in this sale. Shop early for best selections.
As the countdown to the Holidays continues, we've extended our shopping hours for your convenience. Shop Martin Viette in East Norwich Sunday through Thursday 9-6pm; and Friday and Saturday 9am to 7pm through December 21.
Santa Claus is here at Martin Viette! Join us every Saturday and Sunday, 1pm - 5pm, now through December 22nd for a one-on-one visit with the jolly guy himself! Santa promises to be good to all that have been nice (and maybe a few that have been naughty). So, let him know what you're wishing for this Christmas. Bring the children, bring the camera!

If you can't see Santa in person, you can always write to him on his special stationary, and then pin it to his bulletin board in the Wreaths and Greens Room at Martin Viette. We'll make sure it gets to the North Pole before Christmas!
It's a Christmas Tree Festival as the fresh cut trees continue to arrive at Martin Viette! Noble, Fraser and Balsam firs are the most popular cut Christmas tree choices. We have many heights to choose from - tabletop to tall ceiling (12-13'), and everything in between. The ever popular 'Charlie Brown' trees have arrived, too! These precious trees are popular with 'kids' of all ages.

When you buy your cut tree at Martin Viette, we'll make a fresh cut, bale it, and secure it to your car at no extra charge. Bring your tree stand with you; we will gladly fit the stand on the tree after we make a fresh cut.

Short on time and need a hand? Delivery and set-up can be arranged for a fee - ask any of our sales associates for details.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The intoxicating aromas of fresh cut trees scent the air in our homes. Keep your holidays full of fragrance by selecting fresh trees. Here are a few tips to keep your tree fresh and safe:

The tree should be baled & a fresh cut made before you leave our nursery.

Make sure your tree stand is sturdy enough to support the tree and capable of holding adequate water. If not, buy a bigger stand.

As soon as you get home, place the tree in a bucket of warm water & keep it in a sheltered location until you are ready to bring the tree inside. Keep the bucket filled with water.

When it's time to bring the tree inside, make a fresh cut (if possible) and place the tree in the stand.

Keep water in the tree stand reservoir AT ALL TIMES! Add Prolong® to the water. This material will help your tree absorb more water and keep it fresher longer. Check water level in stand daily; replenish as needed.



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.
Martin Viette's beautiful Garden Room is ringing in the upcoming Holidays with all the requisite niceties and necessities! Christmas accents, gifts, and entertaining essentials - serving pieces, candles (scented and fragrance-free), diffusers, paper goods, and much, much more have just arrived.

New for Holiday 2013 - a gift-perfect collection of soaps, soap dishes, lotions, aprons, dish towels, potholders, tote bags, and serving trays. Beautifully accented with the season's favorite reds and greens, you'll want to treat yourself and that special teacher, friend, corporate, or hostess.

Frasier Fir - the most popular fragrance for the holidays - has arrived in the Garden Room. Enjoy Frasier Fir candles, diffusers, sachets, hand lotions, hand soaps, mists, pomanders and more. Perfect for every room of the home; perfect as a gift.

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.

Lifelike stems of silk evergreens, berries, hydrangeas, poinsettias, and amaryllis give a designer's touch to your home - whether it's a few selected stems or a custom arrangement.
Our beautiful, lifelike Christmas trees are now on display and available at Martin Viette Nurseries. (BTW- only 13 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. All trees 7.5' and taller are on sale for 25% off.

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.
How's your Christmas tree stand holding up? As you prepare to pull out all your holiday decorations, make sure that your Christmas tree stand is functional- tall and sturdy enough to accommodate your tree and hold adequate water! We have a good selection of cut tree stands for small trees and those 20' tall.
The Interfaith Nutrition Network, 'The INN', is the largest human service agency of its kind on Long Island, providing daily assistance to the many needy people living in our communities. Their shelters and soup kitchens are always in need of donations. We ask for your help throughout the winter by donating non-perishable food items. A collection bin is located outside the main doors at Martin Viette's. Your donations will be brought to the INN for distribution. We thank you for any assistance that you can provide.


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'.
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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.

Although the fall planting season is coming to a close, Ireland Gannon Associates doesn't 'hibernate' for the winter! Now is the best time to call our award-winning design consultants to plan your landscape project for 2014. Don't wait for spring to decide what your garden might be. Whether it's a simple front makeover with a welcoming entry, a new perennial garden, tree and shrub border, pool or terrace with year 'round landscape interest, our designers will help you beautify your entire landscape. From design through completion, we take care of everything so you need only plan your spring and summer events in your new garden.

For your convenience, IGA 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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