Blooming Notes and News

Opening March 1st - Limited hours until April
Mon-Tue by appt Wed - Sat 11-5, Closed on Sundays

Hello Everyone:

Garden Tips: now is a great time to prune oak and pine trees. Since most they are dormant and the insect and disease factor are low as long as the temperatures are under 50F.
Below is a great reference for your pruning techniques: (copy link and paste in browser)
http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/Publications/Tree_Pruning_brochure_Color.pdf

According to the Master Gardner Calendar: You can start your seeds for leeks, onions, tomato, pepper, broccoli, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, lettuce and parsley. And in Late March, prune your grapes and old canes of climbing roses.

We have seeds and grower kits to start them for your garden. We reopen on March 1st-NEW this year: SEEDS Lots to choose from heirloom and organic to the great varieties you've come to love. Check out our new seed selection at: www.gardenexpressions.blogspot.com/ – click on SEEDS on the right side on the blog or the list is at the end of this email.

SEEDS are in! Grow your own food: get your peppers, tomatoes and herbs growing. Save 10% on orders $10 or more. 20% for $20 or more and Free Shipping over $25. Email me for more info. We also have seed growing kits ready for your bedding plants to start growing for $2. Just plant your seeds and start growing your own food. Mention in this email and get a free grower kit with any purchase of $10 or more. Limit one per customer. While supplies last and valid through April 1st. Consider growing your own greens – lettuce, mesclun or spinach in pots. Plant them seven to ten days apart for a steady supply of fresh salad. Order your seeds now and I can mail them to you. See the list of Seeds at the bottom. The seeds are from Livingston and Lake Valley. Comparing prices to Jung’s and Burpee: more seed for less money.

We also have fruit and bareroot trees coming in too! Keep us in mind for all your garden needs. These will be available when the ground has thawed!

Do you have pots or baskets you would like replanted? Drop them off, I’ll plant them as you like, and pick them up in full bloom anytime after May 10th.

Do you want to plant your own baskets and leave them here until the danger of frost is passed? Email or give me a call. 715-246-0257 Set up a planting party with your friends or family. Available after April 1st

Besides news from the gardens and planting tips, with the store not quite open (March 1st),I’ve added Community Connections with local news and items of interest. Check it out and let me know what you think:

Community Connections:

Garden “U” Sponsored by the St Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association. Sunday March 20th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Valley House , located between Houlton and Hudson on WI-35. Registration begins at 8:30. Speakers include: Mr. Lawn – George Dege, David Zlesak, PhD. (northern rose specialist) and Dr. Death – Brian Hudelson, PhD plant pathologist. Lunch on site is included in the $30 fee payable to SCVMGA.

Bittersweet ˜ Boutique: NEW shop open in Deer Park, 101 Main St. Heather Langness has opened a fun shop full of Antiques, Furniture, Gifts, New and Used Kids clothing. She is open the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month: Thurs - Sat 9-6 and Sun 11-2 or by appointment 715-381-8827

A Gathering of Owls at the Carpenter SCV Nature Center: Learn and see some fascinating owls from around the world. Sunday Mar 7th Make your reservation at 651 437 4359 or carpenternaturecenter.org There are 3 shows each lasting an hour each starting at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Seats cost $8, reservations only.

Careful of Printing this – it’s LONG!


Technical difficulties with the seed order form on the blog. The email has it listed on the bottom of it. If you didn't receive the email and would like to - please request one at: thegardens@frontiernet.net