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News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
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Sign up now for our Adult Chicken Seminar on July 23rd. Purina Animal nutrition will be on hand to discuss chicken nutrition, environment and raising chickens in this scorching Texas heat! You won't want to miss this one!
The Collin County Master Gardeners Annual Bulb Seminar is back! Join us July 25 at 3:00 pm and take advantage of this unique opportunity to select some of the best plants for North Texas gardens. Bulbs ordered at the seminar will be ready for pick up in October.
Have you noticed poison ivy creeping up in your landscape this summer? There's a right way to kill poison ivy, poison oak and sumac. Follow our direction and get avoid all the stings and itches this summer.
Do you have outside dogs? Flies can tear up their ears this time of year. Pick up a jar of Swat fly repellent ointment and apply frequently to your dog's ear. This will keep flies away and keep your dog more comfortable.
Our Garden Tonic is brewed fresh every Friday and Saturday. If you haven't tried our all-natural Garden Tonic pick up a gallon and save $1 with the coupon from our July coupon sheet!
Just an analog store in a digital world. Dick Broussard "A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle." George William Curtis (1824 - 1892)
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Adult Chicken Seminar
Join us for an Adult Chicken Seminar on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00 pm, here at Wells Brothers. Bob Wucher with Purina Animal Nutrition will discuss family flock education including chicken nutrition, environment, parasite control, maximizing egg production and the challenges of raising chickens in summer heat. The goal of this seminar is how to raise healthy chickens and magnificent eggs. S ... |
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CCMG Annual Bulb Seminar & Sale
Mark your calendars for the Collin County Master Gardeners Annual Bulb Seminar & Sale at Well's Brothers on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Bulbs ordered during the Bulb Seminar can be picked up at Wells Brothers Pet Lawn & Garden Supply on October 16th. Fall is the best time to plant perennials and spring flowering bulbs. The Collin County Master G ... |
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Dick's Garden Blog - The 6 P's
Remember the "6 p's"? They apply to almost every facet of life. I say almost because I hadn't planned on a hydroponic garden this spring. But you should be thinking about getting the garden prepared for fall. Review the crop rotation plan and make adjustments if needed. If a soil test (Wells Brothers does soil testing) is in order, ... |
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Avoid Stings and Itches Of The Asp and Poison Ivy
In my youth, the running buddy and I would go exploring. We learned about biting and stinging things in the creeks, bayous and woods the hard way. When I spent time climbing trees I was on constant lookout for the Asp. I'm proud of the fact that as of this writing, they haven't got me. Can't say ... |
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Take Your Chicken For A Walk With The Chicken Harness
You can walk your dog, your cat, your rabbit, even your iguana and now you can walk your chicken. The great folks at Valhoma have come up with the "Chicken Harness". This award winning harness is the latest in the chicken/human bonding experience. The harness comes in three sizes for pullets, hens and roosters. Leashes are available in four ... |
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Mountain House Freeze Dried Food
On the survival end of things, food is number two on the list. It just so happens that Wells Brothers is now a "Mountain House Food" dealer. Mountain House manufactures meals for hunters, hikers, campers and for survival situations. Shelf life of these freeze dried meals is in the 25 year range. For those who have eaten C-Rations or MREs, these ... |
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A Little July History
July is a month rich in American History! Brush up on your history knowledge and finish first at Trivia Pursuit when you read our July history blog! July 1, 1863, during the American Civil War the Battle of Gettysburg began. July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The law prohibited discrimination on the basis of ... Read More » |
