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OCTOBER |
MR. ED’S TIPS:
Saving Plant Labels
Too often a gardener comes in with a sprig and says she needs three more cell packs to finish a border. When we ask "Which lobelia is it?" we are told, "the blue one." There are twelve different lobelias, seven of which are blue--so we have a potential problem.
There is always a descriptive label of the plant in the cell pack or tied to a branch of the tree or shrub. Save the label and push it in the ground near the plant where it is hidden by the foliage. Next time when you need 18 white-eyed lobelias or an ever blooming gardenia, bring your pot label to be sure you get the right one. However, it's perfectly OK to have your gardener discard the price tag from rose bush or fruit tree after he plants it. Just save the name tag!
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Contact Information:
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Telephone:
(650) 368-5908
Address:
492 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
Hours:
Sundays
8 am to 5 pm
Mon-Sat
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Gardeners love to learn from other gardeners "over the fence". We would love to include a tour and/or an article from one of our readers! |
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FEATURED QUOTE :
"If you are not killing plants, you are not really stretching yourself as a gardener."
~J. C. Raulston
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A recent article in a horticultural journal stated that university results rated planting bare root trees as the best method for ensuring fastest new and uniform growth. This is because a bare root plant goes into the ground surrounded by native soil and a small amount of amendment, with its roots and top trimmed to proper proportions and all disfigurements cut out so that new roots move in proper directions.
Besides giving the fastest most uniform growth, bare roots offer a much wider selection of plants. Below are links to the scores of varieties of Bare Root Fruit Trees, Flowering Trees, Roses, Espaliered Fruit Trees, Berries, Grapes and other types of bare roots Wegman’s has ordered for 2009.
 For rose lovers--bare root is the most economical method to add to your collection. Wegman’s has all of the AARS Winners available in bare root as well as many other roses. Our 2009 Rose List is arranged by color so it’s easier to choose that perfect addition to your garden. The Rose Gallery link will bring you to pictures and information about each individual rose to help you in choosing the perfect rose.
All of bare roots are 10% off if you pre-order and pre-pay by November 30. This gives you the greatest selection and assures that your choices will be available as soon as bare root stock arrives from our growers early in 2009.
Additionally, our First Pick Program offers immense varietal choices beyond what Wegman’s will carry in stock for 2009. In conjunction with Dave Wilson Wholesale Nursery, Wegman’s is offering Dave Wilson’s complete listing of bare root fruit and nut tree stock. Dave Wilson’s inventory covers various root stocks, hard to find and heirloom varieties of fruit and nut trees. Open the First Pick link and you will be amazed at the vast selection. First Pick orders must be placed by November 10; sorry, no pre order discounts apply.
The bottom line is that bare root fruit trees and roses are more economical than other packaged plant types; they provide a wider choice of plant varieties and have the greatest survival rate when compared to B and B, canned or other packaged plants.
Check out all of the links below and the Care Guides and then order your bare roots for 2009!
Bare Root Berries, Grapes and More
Bare Root Fruit Trees
Flowering Bare Roots
Multi-Fruit Bare Roots
Bare Root Roses
First Pick Program--Hard to find and heirloom varieties of fruit and nut trees
Planting Bare Root Trees and Roses
Rose Gallery
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It’s starting to feel like fall with the cooler mornings. Have some fun and decorate for fall--here are some fun and easy ideas.
For your front porch or entry way. . .
Create a fall stage with clusters of corn stalks, chubby pumpkins and colorful containers of chrysanthemums. You could add a bale of hay and a scarecrow for extra drama. All of your supplies are here at Wegman’s Pumpkin Patch.
On your patio, in your window boxes. . .
Try cyclamen or garden mums teamed with ornamental kale or cabbage in pots or window boxes for something a bit different. Arrange the pots with decorative squash for added texture and color. Need some extra seating this fall on your patio? Try a bale of hay! Or use the bale of hay to create a focal point with containers of fall colors with pumpkins, squash and gourds.
Accessorize your home. . .
Create a table runner with mini pumpkins. Fill a large basket with a treasure of gourds, squash, pumpkins and Indian corn. Use an open weave plant stand and fill it with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors. Check out our Giftware area for other Fall Accents--bring along the coupon below and get 20% off!
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Iceland Poppies provide gay spring color for borders, containers and bouquets. They thrive in ordinary, well-drained soil. Feed lightly with Formula 49 until established. When using poppies as cut flowers, sear cut stem ends in a flame before placing them in water. The Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) is native to sub-arctic regions. The plant grows to about 6 inches across and the blue-green divided leaves are coarsely hairy. The hairy one to two foot stalks bear cup-shaped, papery, slightly fragrant flowers to 3 inches across. The colors are vivid yellow, orange, salmon, rose, pink, cream and white. Set out your plants now for bloom in the spring. To prolong flowering, pick and enjoy the flowers freely!
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| Prepare your garden for winter with mulch. Mulch keeps the ground warmer over the winter and the moisture in to save water. So remember Mr. Ed’s favorite phrase is “Mulch, mulch, mulch.” So here are some products to choose from: |
Forest Bark
Forest Bark is 100% fir bark and it conserves soil moisture while inhibiting weed growth. Forest Bark insulates your plant’s roots from heat or cold. It also serves as an attractive ground cover or mulch that is easy to install. Available in 2 cubic foot bags for $9.99. Buy 3 or more bags for $9.49.
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Shredded Red Cedar Bark
Shredded Red Cedar Bark is an attractive, aromatic shredded bark from 100% western red cedar and makes an excellent, inexpensive ground cover and mulch that retains soil moisture, inhibits weeds, and insulates roots from heat and cold. The Cedar also has the added benefit that it helps repel fleas. Available in 3 cubic foot bags for $10.99. Buy 3 or more bags for $10.49.
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The Original Mulch Block™ Premium Grade Coir Mulch
The Original Mulch Block™ Premium Grade Coir Mulch is a 100% organic, biodegradable, renewable resource made of coir. It provides a thermal blanket for your entire garden keeping soil cool in summer, warm in winter, and moist all year round. In addition to saving water and insulating the garden, this premium ground cover looks great as a decorative top-dressing for pots and baskets. Lasts up to two years. The Original Mulch Block is unique in that its compressed size is only about 12 inches square but it expands to the same size as a 2 cubic foot bag of mulch so it is easy to transport. Only $9.99 for the large block. |
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- 3 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 (49.5 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Step by Step:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour a thin layer of water in a baking dish, or a cookie sheet with sides.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on the dish.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh.
- Cool slightly, then remove the peel. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, leek and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes, until tender.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Add the potatoes, and bring to a boil.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft.
- Add the squash, and mash with the potatoes until chunks are small.
- Use an immersible hand blender to purée the soup, or transfer to a blender or food processor in batches, and purée until smooth. Return to the pot.
- Season the soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper, then stir in the sherry and half-and-half cream.
- Heat through, but do not boil.
- Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.
Yield: 8 servings
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