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Just before many spring-flowering plants put forth their long-awaited display of color, Camellia japonica beats them to the punch with glorious early seasonal blooms. And speaking of blooms - look for varieties that are single, semi-double, double or peony-like in pure white or shades of pinks, reds, and pale yellows.
Considered one of the 'old standards' in southern gardens, Japanese camellia can be grown on Long Island in Zone 7 (most of LI is Zone 7a). For best results, plant in a sheltered, protected location that affords some partial shade from intense sun. Japanese camellias are well suited for planting around foundations, borders, fences and walls. You can grow camellias in planters, providing that the planters can be left out of doors all year round and there's adequate room for soil. They are slow growing plants so plan and plant with this in mind.
You'll be rewarded with healthy happy camellias if you spend time preparing the soil before planting. A soil that is moist, yet well drained; acidic (have the pH tested); and abundant with organic matter is ideal. Most soils need and will benefit from added compost or composted manure, so don't skimp on soil amendments. Work them in prior to planting. Help roots establish, add Bio-Tone Starter Plus to the soil at planting time.
Helpful tips for growing Japanese camellias: Maintain adequate soil moisture; an inch of water (or rain) per week should be adequate during the growing season. Pay attention to possible summer droughts and water as needed; never allow the soil to go bone dry. Due to their shallow roots, two inches of mulch should be applied over the planting area (but not against the trunk of the plant) to help retain needed soil moisture. A little extra TLC during the winter months can go a long way to protecting those beautiful spring-blooming buds. Consider wrapping plants, especially if in exposed locations, with burlap. In addition, they require little, if any, pruning. If you need to prune, it's best to do so right after flowering.
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The long-awaited 2014 winter lecture series begins this Saturday. All lectures (except for February 8th) are offered at 11am, and again at 1pm. Please call Martin Viette - 516.922.5530 - to register for any or all of these lectures.
Help the Interfaith Nutrition Network. Please bring non-perishable canned foods or personal hygiene items to each lecture; we will gladly deliver all donations to the INN's food pantries and homeless shelters.
This Saturday, February 22 Gold Medal Plants for Long Island The Plant Olympics have begun! Learn about the better plants for Long Island gardens and what makes them worthy of being in your garden or landscape from plant expert Fred Soviero of Hofstra University.
March 1 Grow More with Less A favorite speaker at MVN, join Vincent Simeone as he dishes on creating an efficient and sustainable landscape on Long Island. Learn the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening: planting for the long-term, making the best plant selections possible, managing invasive species, conserving water, and much more. His just released book on this important topic will be available for sale and signing.
March 8 Growing Herbs on Long Island Parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme. . . growing herbs is easy and rewarding when you're 'in the know'! Get all the tricks of the trade from pro Walter Gaipa of Marion Gardens Organic Herbs.
March 15 Seed Starting Itching to start seeds for the spring garden? Brian Maher from Martin Viette Nurseries will teach you the ABC's for starting seeds indoors. From soils to seeds, join us as Brian shares his many trade secrets for seed starting success.
March 22 Dig-In to Spring Gardening! Join Donna Moramarco, CNLP Martin Viette Nurseries as she covers all the steps to get your flower, vegetable & herb garden, landscape, & lawn ready for spring. Preparing & planting the garden, fertilizing, care & maintenance will be discussed. Bring a cup of dry garden soil for free pH testing.
March 29 Early Spring Container Gardens Container gardening made easy! Selecting pots, plants and soil - how to do it and make your containers look like a million bucks. Watch MVN's Annual Manager 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!
April 5 What's Ahead with Shady Summer Annuals Join us as Dr. Nora Catlin of Cornell University Cooperative Extension dishes on exciting annuals 'made for the shade' for Long Island gardeners. Learn about the many plants, based on her extensive research trials, that you should know about for 2014! There's life after impatiens, we promise!
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Fresh vegetable, herb and flowers seeds - including heirloom and organic varieties - have arrived at Martin Viette. All the requisite supplies for seed starting - soil, trays, labels and more - are here, too. New to starting seeds? Click here for some helpful tips or ask any of our sales associates to share their successful seed starting recipes with you. |
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Shop Martin Viette every day, 9am to 6pm.
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ARTiculture is the fusion of art and horticulture. An unprecedented collaboration of Flower Show designers and the nation's great art museums will turn this year's Philadelphia Flower Show into a 10-acre living canvas of exquisite landscapes, gardens and floral arrangements. Experience the combination of art and horticulture as the 185th Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates everyone from Michelangelo to Monet, Picasso to Pollock, and da Vinci to Dali.
A few seats remain. . .Martin Viette Nurseries is chartering 3 coach buses to attend the Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. You'll see incredible landscapes, thousands of plants, and floral design entries in hundreds of categories. Lectures, demonstrations and so much more make this one incredible day for all gardening enthusiasts! The coach buses will leave Martin Viette in East Norwich at 9am and return at approximately 9pm. Advanced registration and payment is an absolute must and on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of the trip (luxury coach, bus driver gratuity, refreshments on the trip home, and entrance ticket to the flower show) is $85.00. Please call 516.922.5530 to register or for additional information: education@martinviette.com
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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.
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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. You can also visit the Landscaper Outlet kiosk the next time you shop at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich. |
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Now is the best time to create that beautiful new landscape you've been wanting! 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. 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, our designers will beautify your landscape for many seasons of enjoyment. From design through completion, we take care of everything so you can plan your spring and summer events in your new garden. Call now and have your landscape dreams ready to enjoy this year!
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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Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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