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Martin Viette Nurseries
June 19, 2014
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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.

Prune back spent blooms on roses. Fertilize with Rose-tone according to package directions.

Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and peas are cool season vegetables that enjoy two planting and growing seasons on Long Island - spring and fall. If you wait much longer, these cool season veggie seeds will disappear from the racks and will no longer be available. Buy and store seeds until starting/planting time arrives later this summer.

Harvest spring veggies to make way for summer crops of cukes, squash and more.

BTW - it's time to sow pumpkin seed in the garden. Remember - full sun and ample space. Halloween will be here before we know it!

Keep up with weeds; hand pull (especially after rain or irrigation) and dispose of.

Give houseplants a summer fertilizing - read and follow label directions.

Go Green! Bring your empty plastic plant trays and flats back to Martin Viette; we'll gladly recycle them for you.

What's going on in the June garden? Learn more.
Perfectly pleasing palms that make you think you are in paradise! While we can't have palms year 'round on Long Island, more and more gardens and landscapes are adding palms to their summer 'must have' plant lists. Here's a snap shot of three popular palms and how to grow and enjoy them.

Adonidia palm (also called Christmas palm) is native to the Philippines. Formally known as Veitchia merrillii (some still refer to it by its older name - Adonidia merrillii), slender Adonidia palms are ideal for smaller scale gardens or landscapes. Hardy in Zones 10-12 (think Miami Beach), we are zone 7 on Long Island. Easy to grow, Adonidias love the sun but will tolerate some light shade. Easy-does-it with watering! Water thoroughly, and then allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. A word to the wise: never grow in water-logged soils! Fertilize with Espoma Palm-tone according to package directions. Uses: in pots and planters around pools, decks and patios, or in landscape beds with flowering annuals. Did you know? Adonidia palms are also called Christmas palms because its red berries usually appear around Christmas.

Majesty palm, formally known as Ravenea rivularis, is an outdoor summer plant and an indoor winter plant for Long Island gardeners. Majesty palm is native to Madagascar where it thrives in humid, tropical forests. Florida residents have enjoyed 'Majestys' in their landscapes for many years. How to grow: bright, indirect light inside or outside; keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged! Proper drainage is critical; make sure pot or planter has drainage holes! Fertilize with Espoma Palm-tone according to package directions.

Phoenix roebeleni, aka Pygmy Date Palm or Roebelini, is a perfect choice sun or light shade in the garden or landscape!Roebeleni is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Burma. This slow growing, graceful palm is adored for its fine, feathery foliage. A word of caution - beware of spines found at the base of the fronds. Water thoroughly, and then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Adequate drainage is a must; be certain to use potting or container mix when planting. Fertilize with Espoma Palm-tone, according to label directions.

Roebelenis are perfect for containers; use as a single specimen or in groups of three by decks, patios or pools. When summer's over, bring your potted palm indoors (provide as much bright light as possible) for continued enjoyment.
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!
Shop our June extended hours at Martin Viette in East Norwich - Fridays and Saturdays, 8am to 8pm; Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm.
The ever-popular Summer Savings program is back at Martin Viette Nurseries! Now through July 11, you'll receive a $1 of Summer Savings money for every $10.00 purchase you make. You can redeem your Summer Savings money from Saturday, July 12 through Sunday, July 20 during our Summer Savings Week for up to half off the purchase price on anything we sell in the store!


Summer B-B-Q's, pool parties and family get-togethers. . .Is it time to evaluate, upgrade, or create outdoor living areas in your landscape?

Our expert designers at Ireland-Gannon Associates can help! Our award-winning firm has affordable solutions for beautifying your outdoor surroundings. Whether a simple planting, new patio or terrace, or a grand country club setting with swimming pool, putting green or cabana, our experienced design/build team will do it all. . . from concept to completion, we will create your dream.

Ireland Gannon 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
As the end of the school year approaches, it's time to say 'thank you' to teachers, school staff and aides. If you're not sure what to buy or short on time, let us make it easy for you! Martin Viette has wonderful selections of gifts that are sure to pass the test.

Summer vacation will breeze by with our popular collection of wind chimes - perfect for patio, deck or porch. Hats, scarves, summer totes, picnic baskets and more are perfect for beach or pool side. Fragrance - diffusers, candles, soaps and lotions - can also be found in our Garden Room.

A gift card to Martin Viette could be the easiest gift to give - let the recipient decide! As always, we will gladly box and ribbon your gifts free of charge.
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. Your donations will be brought to the INN for distribution. We thank you for any assistance that you can provide.
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Do you know Landscaperoutlet.com? 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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