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No one ever calls this beautiful flower by its common name - Persian Buttercup. We'd rather be formal and get tongue twisted when we say Ranunculus. When you break it down, it's actually easy to say: rah-NUN-kew-lus!
Ranunculus, adored for their full, showy flowers in a wide array of bright colors, are cool season bloomers for outdoor spring planters and window boxes. They will bloom now through early summer. Once temperatures heat up, Ranunculus fade and make room for warm season annuals to fill their spaces. No space for outdoor planting? They easily transition for indoor display in cooler rooms with adequate light.
Culture and care: Plant in bright sunny locations in the garden or planters. Keep soil barely moist for best results. Flowers can be cut for indoor enjoyment, as well.
Although generally treated as an annual, Ranunculus can be considered a perennial if you dig up the tubers in late summer. Tubers should be stored in a 50-55 degree location until you are ready to start them once again in mid-winter.
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The long-awaited 2014 winter lecture series has begun. All lectures 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 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, 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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Spring ahead this weekend! Remember to turn the clocks AHEAD one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
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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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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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