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Magnolia Gift & Garden Newsletter
November 2011
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Come see us at the Home and Garden show!
This weekend October 29-30
For more details go to
Chico Home and Garden Show |
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Magnolia Mosaic
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We are so pleased to feature our new custom handmade mosaic done by Robin Indar Mosaics. Robin designed and used handmade tiles in the mural. Her work can be found throughout California, including many locations in Chico such as Caper Acres Kids Park. You can check out Robin's work at http://www.robinindar.com.
This mural is the first of many local artists' talents planned to be featured at the nursery. The mural is easily spotted off to the right on the cement wall when you pull into the nursery. Definitely worth coming by and seeing this beautiful work of art for yourself.
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November is a month for looking ahead and planning for the coming growing year. It's also the time of year to sit back and enjoy the changing of the season. This happens to be my favorite time of year; the temps begin to cool, pumpkins suddenly begin to appear on doorsteps, and it seems that time slows into the quietude of short Autumnal days. Leaves on the trees begin to glow and being outside is such a joy.
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November is also a time for thanks. Looking back on this past year I am personally so thankful for you, our wonderful customers. I mean it! Your words of kindness and excitement about our nursery keep us motivated.
This month marks the one year anniversary for our newsletter. Those of you who have been reading the past several months have seen this evolve into what it is today. I welcome your comments on how to provide you with what you anticipate and enjoy most about the newsletter.  If you think we are missing something, please email me; I welcome your feedback. We strive to be your complete gardening destination in the North Valley-and we have fun doing so as well. I, along with the whole staff, am here for you. And we're all thankful for the opportunity. ~Courtney
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"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Just In!
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Hortus Reginae Planter
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The Fall Statuary Order has arrived. We have many new pieces, as well as some old favorites.
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Why is it so important to
rake and remove my leaves?
Removing fallen leaves and general garden debris helps prevent pests and fungal diseases from carrying over to next year. If leaves and debris are left behind this creates habitat for disease and pests to survive the winter months comfortably.
Insects such as Slugs, Snails, and Coddling Moths along with fungal diseases such as Rust, Anthracnose, and Blight can be somewhat avoided the following season by removing and raking leaves this time of year. While you rake, just remember the good you're doing yourself and your yard. |
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It's Almost Copper Time
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Spraying Copper helps prevent fungal infections on Fruit trees and other desirables in your yard. Typically-for fruit trees in particular-this product should be applied three times a year. A general way to help remember is to spray around the holidays: Thanksgiving, around the time the tree has lost all leaves and is dormant; Christmas, for the winter application; and finally, close to Valentines day, when buds have formed but are not yet open. So be proactive and avoid some problems with preventative measures such as this. |
