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They're back; dandelions are appearing - everywhere! Get them before they go to seed (white puffballs). Good advice: do not attempt to hand pull as dandelions have a long taproot. You'll leave part of the weed behind, and it will reappear. Use a recommended weed killer for best control. Need help? We can advise you on what to use and how to use it.
Peonies will benefit from early hooping! If you use wire hoops, start early to encourage the growing points through the openings. The peony foliage easily camouflages the green hoop. Hoop them now! If you snooze, you lose...you'll never get the hoops on maturing peonies. Hoops - in various heights and styles - are readily available at Martin Viette.
Be on the safe side; it's still too early (and too cold!) to plant warm season veggies - tomatoes, eggplants, peppers - in the garden. Purchased plants can be outside during the day and tucked-in a garage or shed for overnight. The safe planting date of May 15 is still two weeks away.
To prune or not to prune? Winter's weather was really tough on landscape plants! Join us this Saturday, May 3rd at 10am for an informative lecture, 'Plant Restoration 101', with Richard Weir, III. Lecture is free under the big green tent. Please bring a canned food item for the INN' food pantries.
Believe it or not, warmer weather is just around the corner. Are your pots ready for summer planting? If not, clean and ready them now.
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It's the sale you've been waiting for. . .All annual flowering hanging baskets are buy two, get the third free - now through Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th! In heavy bud and bloom, you'll find petunias, fuchsias, new guinea impatiens, verbenas, lobelias, begonias, ivy geraniums, balcon geraniums, bacopa, lantana, scaveola, million bells, mixed baskets of flowering annuals and much more. Special for 2014 - Boston ferns are included in this buy two, get the third free sale! Find your favorites for all your outdoor living spaces - sun or shade - during this special sale.
In a pinch and need instant color? Remove the hanger and pot, and then plant directly into urns or planters.
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Cinco de Mayo - it's the perfect time to plant that salsa garden that your taste buds have been yearning for! Tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro and sunshine are the necessary ingredients. Easy to grow in the garden or pots (apartment dwellers with a sunny balcony - you, too, can grow a salsa garden!), for best results provide 6-8 hours of sunshine each day. Soil should be kept moist, never saturated. There are many, many recipes for salsa - smooth or chunky, mild or ha cha cha! Once you grow the key ingredients, you can experiment and create your own 'signature' salsa. Have the chips handy!
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Pineapple Sage, formally known as Salvia splendens, is a fun-to-grow herb for Long Island gardens. Why pineapple sage as a common name? You'll understand once you crush a leaf between your finger tips and enjoy the wonderful aroma of ripe pineapple. Now imagine that tropical infusion of flavor in cool summer drinks or hot teas, or fruit salads and spreads!
Native to Mexico, pineapple sage is grown as an annual herb on Long Island. (Possible alternative - pot it up before fall frost and enjoy it as a sunny houseplant.) PS is ideal for full sun locations and well-drained soils, plant or pot in the garden or containers. But plant wisely; small spring-purchased plants give way to 3-4'+ tall (and nearly as wide), well-branched, shrub-like plants in late summer/early fall.
Uses: Landscape/garden beds and borders; herb and vegetable gardens; large containers.
Did you know? Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to its late season spires of to-die-for red flowers. And if you garden in deer country, pineapple sage is reported to be deer tolerant.
Mukdenia, formally known as Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba', is a beautiful, spring-blooming perennial despite its unusual name! Native to China, Korea & Manchuria, 'Karasuba' delights with white, star shaped flowers that rise above the leaves in April and May.
Click here for more information!
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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th and selecting gifts for Mom has never been easier when you shop at Martin Viette in East Norwich.
Our new line of casual clothing - tunics, shorts, lounging pants, sandals and more - in the seasons' favorite colors has just arrived. Convey a fun and feisty greeting with towels and aprons from the Garden Room. Don't forget the card; complete the sentiment with our ever-popular Papyrus cards.
Beautiful items for indoor or outdoor enjoyment including flowering plants, chimes, birdhouses and feeders, statuary and fountains, acrylic serving pieces (perfect for summer gatherings), pottery, fragrances - candles, diffusers, and so much more that Mom will love. Our sales associates are happy to assist you. As always, we will gladly wrap your gifts free of charge.
Not sure what to buy Mom? Let her decide with a gift card from Martin Viette! Gift cards can be purchased at Martin Viette, or online at www.martinviette.com, and then click on gift cards.
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Spring has sprung! If you'd like to enjoy a new landscape this summer, it's time to act! The award-winning firm of Ireland Gannon Associates (IGA) has affordable solutions for beautifying your outdoor surroundings. Let our design professionals create and install a beautiful landscape - trees & shrubs, gardens, patio, pool or other living areas. From design through completion, we take care of everything so you can plan your summer events in your new garden, and for many years to come. Our crews' schedules fill up quickly in spring, so don't miss the opportunity to enjoy your new landscape this summer. 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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Help us help the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse! Join Martin Viette Nurseries on Wednesday, May 21st as we host an all-day benefit for this historic 107 year old Lighthouse. Ten percent of our sales will be donated to the greatly-needed restoration and preservation of this beautiful landmark. May 21st is the perfect time to shop Martin Viette for your veggie, herb or flowers garden; trees, shrubs or perennials for your landscape, or outdoor living essentials; and when you do, you'll be helping this important campaign. To learn more about the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Campaign, click here.
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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 are given at 10am. Please call ahead to reserve a seat under the big green tent - 516.922.5530
Help the Interfaith Nutrition Network. Please bring a non-perishable canned food or personal hygiene item to each lecture; we will gladly deliver all donations to the INN's food pantries and homeless shelters.
Click here for the complete schedule!
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May & June store hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 8am to 8pm, through June 30.
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Love orchids; especially the unusual and exotic? Then you'll want to attend the second annual Long Island Orchid Festival and Sale at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park May 2-4. Admission to the Festival is free; there is an $8 per car parking fee. Please visit: www.longislandorchidsociety.org for more details |
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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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Have you heard about Landscaper Outlet? 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 Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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