Container Gardening ~ i I ~ This place is just packed with plants

We have the best selection of Perennials that

we have had in years We have thousands available

right now with more coming ready every day

Whether you if e starting a new garden or just

need to fill some empty spaces we can certainly

help you Wehave perennials for sun or shade wet

or dry We grow all of the plants so they are not

blooming out of season like the some shipped from

the south Stop in and see the largest selection of

perennials in the area We can certainly help you find some plants to brighten up your garden

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Annual flowers amp Hanging Baskets I know a lot of you are trying to go to mostly perennials

but annuals still have their place They are still the best thing to put in containers and hanging baskets They are also good where you need a pop of color Annuals cal Igte used in perennial beds to carry them through times when there isnt enough color

We have a tremendous selection of annuals and hanging baskets - both tlle common and the unusual Try something different this year You dont need to plant the same things year after year aome in and let us help you find a nice combination of things to plant

Its finally time t9 start planting vegetables Contrary to what many thinly late May is still the best time to put in vegetable plants The soil is still too cold earlier in the month This can cause damage to the roots of these tender plants We have an even better selection Of

veggle plants than we have had in the past We have 41 varieties of tomatoes both heirloom and newer kinds We have 10 types of peppers from sweet to very hot There are 7 types of lettuce 3 of zucchini 3 of cucumbers and 2 eggplant We also have watermelon acom amp butternUt squash and cantaloupe Many of these are bush types to save room in your garden or to grow in pots There iSialso cauliflower broccoli cabbage( kale kohlrabi and Brussel sprouts We grow all of them here so there is no chance of the blight problems as with the plants from ~he big box retailers Everyone in over the weekend was raving over how nice the veggie plants look Stop in an~ get some to add to your garden or if you are a novi~ veggie gardener let us help you get started

Rhubarb Asparagus Slacka Red Raspberries 3 Types of Seedless Grapes

If you have never really grown a lot of things in pots give it a try There are a couple of key things to growing in pots Use good soil Dont buy that black stuff in 20 or 40 bags That doesnt even usually qualify as soil Buy a good peat-based soil mix And change the soil in the pots every year Dont skimp on pot size Tomatoes need a to 16 pot minimum A full-grown basil plant would need a 10to 12 pot You can plant many plants in one pot such as with herbs and annuals Each individual plant may not get as big as they would if planted alone but they will do fine The biggest mi~take made by gardeners is watering and fettilizing You are growing a lot of plant in a small space They will need ample water and fertilizer to do well Many containers will need watered at least once a day and possibly twice as they get bigger Adequate fertilizer is a must Liquid feeding when you th~nk of it is not sufficient They need a constant supply of food to thrive The type of container you use is up to you Clay plastic fiberglass wood or cement will all work The most important thing is that they have drainage holes in the bottom Also dont put pots in saucers The water must be ab~e to drain or the plants may rot Herbs work well in pots Put them in an accessible place so you will use them Every vegetable that can be grown in this area with the exception of pumpkins can be grown in pots Grow salad greens in window boxes tomatoes and neppers in pots and herbs in hanging baskets Try anything that will work for you The following items will help you achieve the best results when growing in containers Osmocote Fertilizer - This is a slow-release food that will deliver constant fQrtilizing for 3-4 months AppliEd when you plant it is the only food the plants need all season Soil Moist - These granules are mixed in the soil They absorb water so that it is available to the plants as the soil becomes dry It can reduce your watering by half Soil-less mixes - We carry Miracle-gro potting mix which is a good soil for containers But our commercial potting mix that we use is a great soil and very ecqnomical A 28 cuft bag is only $2200 We sell lots of these during the planting season

Fairy or Miniature Gardening Our customers have fallen in love with miniature gardening I

thought it was kind of silly at first but this stuff is just so darn cute You can make a garden as simple or elaborate as you like They can be made in pots plimters or terrariums They can be made with artij](ial plants and kept in the house You can even take a corner ofYlur garden and turn it into a fairy retreat We have houses furniture stepping stones flower pots hanging baskets pets and so much more There is still more coming from other companies

You can make them with all kinds of plants We have qJade them with perennials annuals and herbs You car Jgte houseplants for indoor gardens or terrariums These are a great project to do withdaughters or granddaughters You can keep adding new things to expand the garden We even have holiday items that you can add Come to the class and find out how to make your own

Herbs and Scented Geraniums

We have our usual fantastic selection of herbs and scented geraniums St)P in and pick up some of your old favorites and maybe try something new Herbs are easy to grow either in a garden or in pots Give them good soil and plenty of sun and you should be able to harvest plenty of herbs all summer There should also be enough to freeze or dry for winter use They are really Interesting or experiment with in cooking The grilling season is a great time to try herbs in different ways

If you havent grown scented geraniums yet try a couple this year They are really pretty as just annual plants They have interesting foliage and lovely flowers They are nice in pots or hanging baskets You can put them where you can brush their leaves and release their beautiful fragrance The added bonus is that they are herbs that can be used in cooking potpourri and beauty products They also make nice houseplants

Lavender and Geranium potpourri 1 cup dried lavender flowers ~ cup dried rose geranium leaves 14 cup dried rosemary X ounce orris root 4-5 drops lavender essential oil

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a jar or zip bag Age for 1 month Mix it frequently

Scented Geranium Face Cream 1 cup almond oil X cup lanolin 1 cup lemon or rose geranium leaves

Place the almond 011 and lanolin in a saucepan and heat gently stirring Add the leaves stir steep for 30 minutes over very low heat Pressing down on the leaves strain the mixture and pour into small wide-mouthed jars

Rose Geranium Tea Biscuits 12 fresh rose geranium leaves 2 Tbl buttermiddot 2 Tbl brown sugar 1 tube refrigeratld butterJllilk biscuits

Preheat oven to 400 degrees With scissors cut out heavy center veiriofeadhleaf Finely mince leaves Place butteri aQ( ~i(l~h cake pan and let melt in the OVen while preheating Remove pan from oven and stirmiddotlri brb~n sugar Return pan to oven to melt brown sugar until It just begins to bubble RemQveJrom oven and sprinkle leaves overl1llxture Separate biscuits and place over top of mixture Bake 10 minutes or until lightly brown Remove pan from oven and invert over serving platter sugary side up Serve warm

~e carry an eXtensive line oforganic fertilizers and pest controls If you develop a pe~t probJcn there is probably a less toxic way to solve it Stop in and see us before you spray a chemical control Most of the chemical controls are both carcinogens and nerve toxins They not only harm you your family and pets they also kill beneficial insects birds butterflies and bees Give some of the following a try if you develop a problem

Safer Products - Insecticides and fungicides that are both effective and safe Sluggo - Safe slug and snail bait I

Serenade - Biological fungicide for most disease problems in your garden including blight Diatomateous Earth -For ants earwigs and other creepy crawlies Horticultural Oil - Paraffin wax that simply smothers insects and their larva Bt - Safe bacteria that only kills caterpillars Liqui Fence and Deet Scram - Safe deer repelJants

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We also have a safe weed preventer Preen for Vegetables is a corn gluten product that prevents weed seeds from germinatij1g Thoroughly weed your garden and immediately spread Preen It can be used on all edible and ~amental plants Dont confuse this with regular Preen It is a chemical control and cant be used on edible crops or perennials

Do you need help with your yard7 We offer a service called landscape Consultation I will come tJ your house for an hour anti you can pick my brain about anything In your yard Ill help you decide what stays and what goe~ gtuggest plants what and how to pru ne and design bed areas I can also identify plants The fee is $50 for an hour Call me at 724 836-2255

Gardening is a learning process No one started out as an expert gardener It is a process bf trial and error Listen to people who have gardened longer than you Learn from their mistaRes Read books but dont take them as law All gardens are different Have perseverance and patience

Withot these you will narer be a gardener If you fail try something different A beautifPl garden can be yours with it lot of hard work creativity and diligence

By the time you receive this newsletter there is a good chance that we will

finally have a website up and running It will be wwwshadowwood

gardenscom We will have featured plants or products access to

newsletters and our schedule of classes If you know of someone who is not

on our mailing list you can point them to our website for information

We have a really good selection of vines available There are many varieties of clematis and honeysuckle Trumpet vine wisteria sliver lace vine and variegated porcelianberry If you have a spot for a vine we probably have one to put there Remember that vines vine Many get very large and are not suitable for small trellises So choose wisely

When choosing herbs think about the other varieties of the familiar

herbs Ifyou have always grown curly parsley you should give flat or

Italian parsley a try It has more flavor and is good in sauces soups and

green salads Lemon thyme has a distinct lemon-thyme flavor It is good with chicken or fish on vegetables or in pasta or potato salads Garlic

chives have a definite garlicky taste They can be substituted for chives in any dish and they will give a completely different taste Basil is the most diverse herb group Besides sweet basil there is lemon lime anise

cinnamon lettuce and purple leaf They all make good vinegars They can change the taste of any recipe Cinnamon can be used in baking Lemon

and lime are good on chicken and fish The huge leaves of lettuce leafcan

be used in place oflettuce on sandwiches The purple leaved varieties add interest to salads of all types Anise is good in pasta or potato salads Try some new types of herbs to add more pizazz to your cooking

Take some time when you stop in to look around the garden center We have lots of great gardening and gift items We also have lots of pet things too

Herbs and Scented Geraniums

We have our usual fantastic selection of herbs and scented geraniums St)P in and pick up some of your old favorites and maybe try something new Herbs are easy to grow either in a garden or in pots Give them good soil and plenty of sun and you should be able to harvest plenty of herbs all summer There should also be enough to freeze or dry for winter use They are really Interesting or experiment with in cooking The grilling season is a great time to try herbs in different ways

If you havent grown scented geraniums yet try a couple this year They are really pretty as just annual plants They have interesting foliage and lovely flowers They are nice in pots or hanging baskets You can put them where you can brush their leaves and release their beautiful fragrance The added bonus is that they are herbs that can be used in cooking potpourri and beauty products They also make nice houseplants

Lavender and Geranium potpourri 1 cup dried lavender flowers ~ cup dried rose geranium leaves 14 cup dried rosemary X ounce orris root 4-5 drops lavender essential oil

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a jar or zip bag Age for 1 month Mix it frequently

Scented Geranium Face Cream 1 cup almond oil X cup lanolin 1 cup lemon or rose geranium leaves

Place the almond 011 and lanolin in a saucepan and heat gently stirring Add the leaves stir steep for 30 minutes over very low heat Pressing down on the leaves strain the mixture and pour into small wide-mouthed jars

Rose Geranium Tea Biscuits 12 fresh rose geranium leaves 2 Tbl buttermiddot 2 Tbl brown sugar 1 tube refrigeratld butterJllilk biscuits

Preheat oven to 400 degrees With scissors cut out heavy center veiriofeadhleaf Finely mince leaves Place butteri aQ( ~i(l~h cake pan and let melt in the OVen while preheating Remove pan from oven and stirmiddotlri brb~n sugar Return pan to oven to melt brown sugar until It just begins to bubble RemQveJrom oven and sprinkle leaves overl1llxture Separate biscuits and place over top of mixture Bake 10 minutes or until lightly brown Remove pan from oven and invert over serving platter sugary side up Serve warm

~e carry an eXtensive line oforganic fertilizers and pest controls If you develop a pe~t probJcn there is probably a less toxic way to solve it Stop in and see us before you spray a chemical control Most of the chemical controls are both carcinogens and nerve toxins They not only harm you your family and pets they also kill beneficial insects birds butterflies and bees Give some of the following a try if you develop a problem

Safer Products - Insecticides and fungicides that are both effective and safe Sluggo - Safe slug and snail bait I

Serenade - Biological fungicide for most disease problems in your garden including blight Diatomateous Earth -For ants earwigs and other creepy crawlies Horticultural Oil - Paraffin wax that simply smothers insects and their larva Bt - Safe bacteria that only kills caterpillars Liqui Fence and Deet Scram - Safe deer repelJants

I

We also have a safe weed preventer Preen for Vegetables is a corn gluten product that prevents weed seeds from germinatij1g Thoroughly weed your garden and immediately spread Preen It can be used on all edible and ~amental plants Dont confuse this with regular Preen It is a chemical control and cant be used on edible crops or perennials

Do you need help with your yard7 We offer a service called landscape Consultation I will come tJ your house for an hour anti you can pick my brain about anything In your yard Ill help you decide what stays and what goe~ gtuggest plants what and how to pru ne and design bed areas I can also identify plants The fee is $50 for an hour Call me at 724 836-2255

Gardening is a learning process No one started out as an expert gardener It is a process bf trial and error Listen to people who have gardened longer than you Learn from their mistaRes Read books but dont take them as law All gardens are different Have perseverance and patience

Withot these you will narer be a gardener If you fail try something different A beautifPl garden can be yours with it lot of hard work creativity and diligence

By the time you receive this newsletter there is a good chance that we will

finally have a website up and running It will be wwwshadowwood

gardenscom We will have featured plants or products access to

newsletters and our schedule of classes If you know of someone who is not

on our mailing list you can point them to our website for information

We have a really good selection of vines available There are many varieties of clematis and honeysuckle Trumpet vine wisteria sliver lace vine and variegated porcelianberry If you have a spot for a vine we probably have one to put there Remember that vines vine Many get very large and are not suitable for small trellises So choose wisely

When choosing herbs think about the other varieties of the familiar

herbs Ifyou have always grown curly parsley you should give flat or

Italian parsley a try It has more flavor and is good in sauces soups and

green salads Lemon thyme has a distinct lemon-thyme flavor It is good with chicken or fish on vegetables or in pasta or potato salads Garlic

chives have a definite garlicky taste They can be substituted for chives in any dish and they will give a completely different taste Basil is the most diverse herb group Besides sweet basil there is lemon lime anise

cinnamon lettuce and purple leaf They all make good vinegars They can change the taste of any recipe Cinnamon can be used in baking Lemon

and lime are good on chicken and fish The huge leaves of lettuce leafcan

be used in place oflettuce on sandwiches The purple leaved varieties add interest to salads of all types Anise is good in pasta or potato salads Try some new types of herbs to add more pizazz to your cooking

Take some time when you stop in to look around the garden center We have lots of great gardening and gift items We also have lots of pet things too