Mar 09
Are you pumped at the idea of tackling your yard this Spring but hesitating on where to start? Want to be more self reliant in lawn, irrigation, tree and shrub diagnosis, repair and installation? Then come join me on March 13th, at 10 a.m. for an exciting Homeowner’s Seminar I like to call ‘Yard Revival’. Even if you’re an expert green thumb and just want to spend the morning outside we would be delighted to have you.
See you soon!
~Jesse
Feb 03
Today is such a beautiful day and we have had a few lately, but don’t let it fool you! It is still only February 2nd and the groundhog saw his shadow today. Which means 6 more weeks of winter.
So veggie and flower gardeners don’t get too excited and plant too early. Tomato growers should wait too. Even when tomatoes are first planted be sure to protect them thoroughly. I like to use a Season Starter that is like a mini greenhouse where the walls are filled with water. This can be left on until the end of April or beginning of May to ensure a good early crop.
So enjoy the weather while it is nice and imagine the beautiful weather to come!
-Adria
Jan 12
For those who enjoy birding but don’t always get a chance to do it, I observed something the other day that may be consoling.
Since my pregnancy with twins began, I became increasingly unable to do things, even simple ones like refill my birdfeeder. I was also unable to do any fall cleanup in my yard but had already planted all my summer flowers and vegetables before I had to retreat to the house. Last week I was sitting in my dining room and happened to notice lots of sparrows hopping around in the weeds in my backyard. I sat there and watched them a minute and realized that they were enjoying the seeds from the weeds that I hadn’t pulled. Oh, that made me feel so much better knowing that my laziness resulted in some food for my feathered friends.
Well, a few days later I heard the goldfinches in my backyard. Knowing I didn’t have anything out there for them I watched them to see where they were and what they were doing. Well, much to my surprise, they were flitting around in my neglected herb bed eating the seeds from my dead and overgrown basil! Ah, another triumph in the name of laziness!! It was interesting that the finches wanted nothing to do with the weed seeds and the sparrows wanted nothing to do with the basil seeds. Hmmm, the wonder of nature. This week the sparrows are still working on the weed seeds and I have seen the finches come in a few times but they are never both there at the same time.
I wanted to share this with you so hopefully for those who were too busy this winter or were unable, like me, to conciously feed the birds take solace in knowing that neglect isn’t always a bad thing! I definitely will remember this next fall when my twin girls keep me so busy that I bet I won’t be able to do any fall clean up again!
-Adria
Jan 12
On February 20th, at 10 a.m., The Greenery will be offering the first ever Fruit Tree Seminar. Come see how easy it is to grow fresh fruit in your own backyard. Jay will be teaching about pruning, selecting and planting fruit trees. Sign up for this free seminar on our Calendar of Events page, or click here.
Jan 12
For those who are passionate about roses or feel you are clueless and want to learn more, check out this free seminar. Rick of The Greenery will be teaching all about pruning, spraying and other maintenance that is important in the winter. Rick is very knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to roses. Just ask him how many he has in his yard!
We look forward to seeing you there!
-Adria
Nov 15
This was our first class on creating a Christmas Colorbowl. Even though we did it in November, the colorbowl will continue to last well into the spring until it gets warm. Most of the plants used are even perennials and will grow on. The cyclamen, in the spring, can be removed and potted into containers alone then set aside in a cool shady location and watered occasionally. The following September start fertilizing them and watering them regularly (but don’t overwater) and they will come out and bloom again for the winter!
Here are some pictures of this fun event.
This is a great opportunity to do something with the whole family.
Samples of what the finished colorbowl could look like.
Picking out the elements for their colorbowl.
Beginning to assemble their masterpiece.
Decisions, decisions.
John adding a timed release fertilizer to the soil for carefree color.
Hope all had a great time. It sure looks like it.
-Adria
Nov 08
Thanks to all who attended our Christmas Open House on November 7th. I had found it hard lately to get into the holiday spirit but the evening was definitely of the Christmas spirit. The magic of the season was in the air, the weather was perfect and I was surrounded by loved ones. Here are some pictures of the evening.
This is one of my favorite displays in the gift shop right now. It is just so snowy and magical feeling.
The gift shop was definitely glowing that evening.
There is the old fire truck that gave rides back and forth between The Greenery and the First Street businesses that participated. Oh and Santa was there as well!
It doesn't look like Christmas but this display is so cute. I hope it helped give someone some unique ideas for children's Christmas gifts.
The front counter was all decked out and ready for guests. There were lots of goodies to eat and wonderful coffee and cider to drink.
The back room of the gift shop was decorated like a forest of glistening Christmas trees. It is hard not to find something fun here!
As I mentioned, the weather was perfect, just nippy enough to feel like the holiday season but not too cold and it didn't rain!
Well, I hope everyone had a great time, I definitely did. I love how the nursery looks when it is lit up at night. If you have any comments on the evening I would love to hear them!
-Adria
Oct 26
This year we decided to host a Harvest Festival at The Greenery. We wanted it to be a fun day for the entire family full of drawings, kids activities and a Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin contest. We also had our Pumpkin Planter Seminar that day too. We think it was a success, just check out the pictures!
Our face painter, Tiffany.
Tiffany also made all kinds of animal balloons!
One of the kids activities was to decorate a pumpkin like this.
The kids could also decorate a pot then plant a flower in it.
Thanks to the parents who let us take such adorable pictures of the kids. If you would like to have your picture or your children’s picture removed, just let us know.
I think the pictures were all too cute. Thanks to all who attended. It seemed like everybody had a great time!
Oct 25
The fourth seminar this fall is our Shade Tree Seminar, taught by Cam of The Greenery. He will share his passion about trees as he discusses selection, planting and care of shade trees in our valley. Here is a little about him.
Cameron, “Cam”, brings two decades of experience teaching math and science to his position at The Greenery. He is very good at answering questions about plants and explaining products to the customer. Cam’s particular interest in plants is centered on trees, implementing his degree in Forest Management and experience with the USDA Forest Service. When Cam is not working in his garden, he enjoys making carvings out of stone, wood or bone.
Here are some pictures from our seminar.
Thanks to all who attended our Shade Tree Seminar! It sounds like lots was learned. Let me know what you thought!
Oct 25
This seminar is the third in our Fall Seminars at The Greenery. We hosted it on the same day as our Harvest Festival. The weather was perfect and everybody had a great time.
The empty pumpkins, ready for planting.
Seminar participants worked their magic to create a fun fall planter.
This was a perfect activity with your children or grandchildren.
Their fall masterpieces
A finished Pumpkin Planter. It is easy and fun to add different accents like this concrete mouse or gourd.
Another finished pumpkin planter.
Thank you for all those who attended, it was a fun day!
-Adria
