|
|
|
Magnolia Gift & Garden Newsletter
November 2012
| | |
|
Thank You Chico! We are so honored to be voted Best Nursery in Chico this year. We could never have done it without you! We are more motivated than ever to continue to be the best we can be to inspire and assist you in all of you gardening needs.
|
|
"When to trees their summer splendor
Change to raiment red and gold,
When the summer moon turns mellow,
And the nights are getting cold;
When the squirrels hide their acorns,
And the woodchucks disappear,
Then we know that it is autumn,
Lovliest season of the year."
~Carol L. Riser, Autumn
| | |
|
 | | New Pottery Has Arrived |
|
|
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. The temps begin to cool, and it seems that time slows into the quietude of short Autumnal days.
November is also a time for thanks. Looking back on this past year I am personally so thankful for you, our wonderful customers. Your words of kindness and excitement about our nursery keep us motivated. The Best of Chico was a real topper to another wonderful year. We are so fortunate to live in a community that takes pride and understands the importance of supporting and appreciating local businesses.
 | | Giving Thanks |
This month marks the two year anniversary for our newsletter. Those of you who have been reading over 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
Courtney@MagnoliaGardening.com
| | |
|
"If it is true that one of the greatest pleasures of gardening lies in looking forward, then the planning of next years beds and borders must be one of the most agreeable occupations in the gardener's calendar. This should make October and November particularly pleasant months, for then we may begin to clear our borders, to cut down those sodden and untidy stalks, to dig up and increase our plants, and to move them to other positions where they will show up to greater effect. People who are not gardeners always say that the bare beds of winter are uninteresting; gardeners know better, and take even a certain pleasure in the neatness of the newly dug, bare, brown earth." ~Vita Sackvill-West
| | |
|
Just In!
 | |
Shroomyz! Find them in the Gift Shop!
|
|
|
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.
|
|
It's Almost Copper Time
 | |
Liqui-Cop
|
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.
|
|
|
"Simon Says"
 | | Pug Words of Wisdom |
November To Do List
-Be prepared for the frosty temps. Do you have frost cloth?
-Weeds are still popping up. Make sure to pull before they reseed.
-Apply some Concern Pre-Emergant to avoid new weeds in the spring
-Don't forget to water those plants untouched by the rain
-Apply firmulch to poor soils for some winter restoration
-If you don't have one already now is a great time to start a compost pile
-Divide perennials Agapanthus, Yarrow, Shasta Dasies...
(Simon is one of Chris and Courtney's three dogs. He loves dishing out wisdom he has picked up while spending time in the garden.)
|
|
|
Meet Mike
You may have seen Mike around the nursery out in "The Back Forty" as we call it. He has been growing plants since he has a boy. He has been long retired but, still enjoys working outdoors. We are so happy he is now growing some veggie starts for us!
If you see him be sure to say "Hello" and check out the beautiful organically grown vegetable starts
that are making their way into the nursery.
|
|
|
|
Save the Date!
It's our four year Anniversary/Customer Appreciation Party!
December 2nd
Featuring
The Yule Logs!Come join us for some great music and fun for the whole family and celebrate with us! Music starts at 4:00 PM.
|
|
Peaches gets some attention from a friend visiting the nursery
|
|
|
Sincerely,
Magnolia Gift & Garden
1367 East Ave. Chico, Ca 95926
(530) 894-5410 www.MagnoliaGardening.com
|
|
|
|
|
