Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Fabulous
fall- Florida’s second planting season
Fall is a wonderful time to plant. The key is to plant “cool” tolerant
plants. Although the colors of crotons,
Hawaiian Ti, and copper leaf plants may seduce you with their beautiful autumn
foliage, they are considered tropical and should be used in containers so they
can be protected in a frost. However,
when it comes to “cold- hardy, Florida Friendly” landscaping plants, such as
ligustrum, pineapple guava, and juniper- now is a great time to plant
them. Try to get them in by end of
October- to get them “hardened off” for the winter.
What
is “hardening off” and why is it important to prepare my yard for winter
cold? Hardening off is the process of a cell that changes permeability to
seep into its intracellular voids. The cells store large amounts of food
which also decreases the freezing point. Sign up for our pruning class
demonstration for proper pruning methods in your North Florida garden.
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· Dianthus, perennial,
in the carnation family, therefore loves cooler temperatures. Zone 3-9, comes in a variety of colors- red,
pink, purple, and white, single or double blooms and are fragrant. Stays clumping and compact 6”-36” tall and
wide. Great for containers, planting
beds, cut flowers and butterfly gardens.
Likes sandy or clay well-drained soil.
Full sun to partial. Be careful
not to cover the plant with mulch- it can be susceptible to stem rot. Deer resistant!
· Dusty Miller, Jacobaea maritime, perennial with silver, felt-like
leaves. Heat, drought and salt-tolerant. Zone 8-10, full sun to shade, 18”-24” tall
and wide. Pinch yellow stem to prevent
leggyness. Deer do not usually eat!
· Onamental Cabbage & Kale, Brassica oleracea, perennial and annual that is
extremely cold-tolerant (as low as 5 degrees).
It has showy ornamental ruffled rosette leaves, available in white, red,
pink and purple. Full sun to partial, best
time to plant is in early fall in moist rich soil. Will “bolt” when warm weather arrives. Salt tolerant.
· Snapdragon, Antirrhium majus, a hardy perennial, comes in pink,
crimson, yellow and white colors. The
dwarf variety (Tom Thumb) is more compact and 12” in height, compared to the
tall-growing variety which can reach 3 feet tall. Full sun to partial, more blooms in sun.
· Pansy and viola, Viola x wittrockiana, most popular cool weather annual with
heart-shaped bright colored flowers that are edible (if free of
pesticides). Zone 7- 11, full sun to
partial shade. Compact growing; 6”-12”
height and width, great for edging borders or in containers. Not very heat
tolerant but may re-seed themselves.
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Fall is a great time to plant annuals and
perennials such as: begonias, shasta
daisy, marigolds, pansy, petunia, snap dragon, verbena, dianthus, flowering
kale & cabbage and violas. There is
no better time to plant your gardenias, azaleas, camellias and all deciduous
and evergreen trees and shrubs. Sub
Tropical and Tropical plants should not be planted now, unless in a container
that can be moved to a sheltered spot.
September: Fertilize azaleas, bougainvilleas, and poinsettias with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize fruits such as pears, grapes, and figs with a slow release fertilizer.
September– Mid-October: Fertilize Lawns, Citrus, and Palms no later than the second week in October.
September: Fertilize azaleas, bougainvilleas, and poinsettias with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize fruits such as pears, grapes, and figs with a slow release fertilizer.
September– Mid-October: Fertilize Lawns, Citrus, and Palms no later than the second week in October.
Fall is a great time to freshen up your
mulch. Apply up to 2 inches of mulch,
but remember not to get too close to the trunk of your plants and trees with
the mulch– leave 2”-4” around the trunk free of mulch.
To make your
fall garden look spectacular now:
Mums the word…
To welcome the arrival of autumn we have
garden mums. Don’t forget to check out our wide assortment of colors at a
beautiful price!
I know you
are all anxious and ready for some fall color.
Once we start to cool a bit (temp. below 90’s) get the “right” flowers
planted and established before the winter and you can have color from fall,
winter, and through the spring! Notice
what held up last winter- Dianthus, dusty miller, ornamental cabbage and kale,
snapdragon, pansies and violas. Check
out my favorite picks for more information and how to save money.
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·
Fall
Container Garden Workshop,with Janine, Sat., Oct. 1st 10-11:30,
Cost $15
- Hands-on workshop. Create your own fall container garden to take home. Cost includes all materials & handouts.
·
Design
Your Own Planting Bed, with Rudy, Sat., Oct. 1st 12:30-2:00,
Cost $10
- Hands-on workshop with guidance from Rudy, you will design your own planting bed. A well landscaped home adds tangible real estate value. Come & learn how to add value through enhancing your planting beds. Cost includes handouts and drafting tools needed.
- If you haven’t tried the “Earth Box,” it is definitely worth the investment. The Earth Box is a complete garden kit which comes with fertilizer and casters. Its water reserve makes it almost ‘fool proof’ when it comes to watering your vegetables or herbs- letting you know when you have enough water. Plants grow faster and you will get 6-8 times the amount of vegetables compared to planting directly in the ground. The Earth Box is a heavy durable plastic available in hunter green or terracotta that will last over 15 years. We carry them in stock. Sign up early for this workshop and receive a coupon toward your Earth Box, vegetable, and soil purchase.
·
Shade
Garden Workshop, with Rudy, Sat.,
Oct. 8th 12:30-2:00, Cost $5
- Ever look at that shady spot in your yard where the grass simply won’t grow and wonder what to do with that spot? Shade gardening can be one of the most rewarding areas of your garden using splashes of color and lots of different textures. Come join our shade gardening class and get excited about that forgotten spot in your yard!
·
Plant,
Prune, & Fertilize 101, Sat., Oct. 15th 10-11:30, Free
- Every time we prune we stimulate new tender growth in our plants. Strategic and proper timing is critical to make sure your plants are hardened off or tough enough to survive winter cold damage. Join us for our pruning demonstration and discover how to root prune when planting, prevent girdling and how to keep those trees and shrubs full and lush.
· Create Your Own Hypertufa Pot, Sat., Oct.15th 12:30-2:00, Cost $25 (plus $2-$6 accent tiles
Design Your Own Planting Bed, Sat., Oct. 22nd 10-11:30, Cost $10
- Create your own hypertufa pot (a light weight– concrete mixture with vermiculite & peat moss). Dress for a mess and prepare to have fun! Cost includes all materials, hypertufa receipe, and a mold to keep.
Design Your Own Planting Bed, Sat., Oct. 22nd 10-11:30, Cost $10
- Hands-on workshop with guidance from Rudy, you will design your own planting bed. A well landscaped home adds tangible real estate value. Come & learn how to add value through enhancing your planting beds. Cost includes handouts and drafting tools needed.
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Columbus
2 Day Sale, Sat., Oct. 8th & Mon., Oct. 10th
All Plants 20%-50% off, Pottery 20%-30% off, Gift Shop Items
10% off
·
Annual
Holiday & Anniversary Sale and Art Show, Sat., Dec. 3rd & Sun., Dec. 4th
Entire stock 10%-25% off, Take a photo with Santa Claus
1:00-3:00, refreshments and homemade cookies, local Arts & Crafts Show, with holiday gifts in mind, kids
activities & workshops
Reminder: VIP punch cards are not valid for redemption on sale items
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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A special thank you goes out to all of our patrons who helped make our "Artists at the Gardens" event on February 26 & 27 so successful. As a result of your support, donations were made to Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, here in Palm Coast, of over $3,800.00.
Thank you so much to all who donated, volunteered and participated.
Community contributions came from:
Dunkin' Donuts, Flagler Fish Company, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Publix Super Markets, The Golden Lion Cafe, Java Joint, Quizno's Subs, Starbuck's Coffee, Bubba & Gianni's, Woody's Barbecue, Martin's Restaurant, Rental Land and JT's Seafood Shack.
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