Our Blog is Moving!

Hello Thyme With a Green Thumb Followers!

We wanted to let you know we are always trying to update and improve, and so have decided to move our blog hosting to Wordpress.  The new blog's address is: www.vanputte.wordpress.com and we would so appreciate you heading over and following us there!  All you need to do is click that link, input your email address into the "Follow Us" box, and click "Follow" and then you'll get all the new Van Putte updates.  All of our past blogs, archives and comments have been transferred so you won't miss a thing -- instead you'll get a more streamlined reading experience, and we'll have the opportunity for even more photos, links and informative posts!

We appreciate your support over the past few years on the blog and hope to see you over at www.vanputte.wordpress.com soon, liking and commenting on our new blog!

Best,
Green Thumb Staff

By the Numbers: Civic Center Garage Green Roof

The roof of the Civic Center Parking Garage after Van Putte got done with it!

Another view of the green roof of the
Civic Center Parking Garage with some of
the new stone, sod and trees we installed.

We're very happy to say that after three summers of work, the Civic Center Parking Garage has a new park on its roof, completed by our landscape division!  And, we won an award to boot!  The NYS Nursery and Landscape Association awarded Van Putte Landscape the NYS Environmental Beautification Award for excellence in landscape design and construction this month.  Green roofs are a really neat method of re-purposing old, broken or under-utilized space in cities, while saving money and energy over the long term.  The roof is now a 3.5-acre public park, so the next time you're downtown, check it out!




Some of the 10,000 original granite
pavers on the roof of the Civic Center
that Van Putte removed.

Now, for the project "by-the-numbers" :)


• Installed 75,000 square feet of sod, sedum, trees and shrubs = 8.25 Olympic-sized swimming pools
• Installed 2,500 cubic yards of lightweight growth material = over 31 full semi trucks or 250 Van Putte dump trucks
• Installed 160,000 square feet of drainage board = about 3 football fields
• Installed 6,500 tons of new stone = weight of 5,200 Honda Civics
• And.... removed 10,000 4-ft by 4-ft granite pavers, which if you laid them end-to-end, would be the same distance as climbing up and down Mt. Marcy (highest point in NYS) 4 times!

Wow! (...and whew! :) )


Pallet Planters -- Add Color and Height to Your Garden!

A pallet planter is a great way to add height and
visual interest to your garden.  We think the brightly-
colored coleus is just stunning in this version!

Bursts of color from overflowing hanging baskets and annuals in flower beds will be seen around town soon enough.  We love flowers in all shapes and sizes, but when we come across something unique, it's even better.  Re-purposing an old pallet is a great way to dress up a less-than-perfect fence or wall, save space, and give some flowering height to your garden all at the same time!  You can use almost any flowering plants you like, and as a bonus you won't be weeding every day :)

Tools You'll Need:
Drill and hammer (only if there are broken spots in your pallet)
Paintbrush (if you want to paint your pallet)
Staple gun
Scissors
Shovel


Materials You'll Need:
Nails (only if there are broken spots in your pallet)
Pallet
Waterproof paint (if you want to paint your pallet)
Landscape fabric
Staple gun staples
Potting soil (around 3-4 cubic feet)
Flowering annuals or other small-leafed plants
Water and sun!

LET'S GET STARTED!

Step 3: Staple the landscape fabric to your pallet.

1. Use your drill to make starter holes and then hammer in nails to fix any broken spots on your pallet.  We recommend using a drill to prevent further splitting of the slats.
2. Paint your pallet with the waterproof paint if you want to -- otherwise you can move on to step three and keep a natural color.
3. Cut and then staple the landscape fabric to the back and bottom of the pallet (see picture), leaving the top open for more plants and watering if you're going to display your garden vertically.  If you are going to leave it horizontal on the ground, staple the fabric over both ends, leaving just the top open.

   

   Step 4: You cannot overstaple this project!  Make sure to
   pull the landscape fabric tight so that the soil won't escape.

4. Don't be afraid of overdoing the staples... you'll want plenty of support for the soil and plants and definitely don't want the fabric to come loose halfway through the season!  Staple everywhere you think soil could fall out of the pallet -- every two inches is a good bet.
5. Bring the pallet near its final destination (it will be heavy to move after filling with soil and plants.)
6. Fill the pallet with potting soil.
7. Plant flowers and plants tightly into the spaces so that the soil will remain where it belongs.
8. Leave your pallet horizontal for about 3 weeks, watering it just after planting and

   

   Step 6: Fill your pallet with potting soil.

   then deeply watering every few days, so that the plants can take root.
9. 3 weeks later, lift the pallet up vertically and enjoy your dressed up fence for the rest of the season!

Tips:

• To find a pallet, think garden centers and other large retailers -- places that get large, heavy deliveries!  Give us a call at (585) 225-7770 and we'll let you know if we have any.
• Remember if you're using a recycled pallet that you want a heat-treated one -- it will have HT stamped on it -- rather than a chemically treated one.  Your flowers will grow better without a chemically-treated home.
• Unfortunately, we don't recommend growing herbs or veggies in your pallet planter because you never know what was transported on it before it arrived in your garden (lots of pallets are reused over and over by different companies in different places), and if they are left outside in damp weather there can be bacteria and mold within.  Then again, if you can find a new pallet to buy (check online) then you could mix some veggies and herbs into your pallet garden too!

Try painting your pallet garden for an even more unique look.

Welcoming Spring with the Kids Grow Club – It’s Germination Time!

The Kids Grow Club members prepare their "pets" for germination.
They'll need lots of water and sunlight in order to sprout!

It’s hard to believe that the Kids Grow Club is in its 18th year this year... the original members must be graduated from high school and possibly even college by now!  For a business whose owners both have young kids (and who used to run around the garden center themselves), seeing kids interested and engaged with plants is just plain awesome.  Sue started the Kids Grow Club to encourage a love of gardening in the youngest part of our population, and we had 21 members attend our April 6 meeting.  Sadly, Beth, who had taken point on the Grow Club in the past, is moving to Maine and wasn’t able to run this meeting.  On the other hand, it gave Holly and Sue the chance to channel their “inner-green-thumbs” and lead the meeting!

Bobo, the Garden Center's pet,
has some pretty lustrous locks.

Without getting too corny, germination is always something of a miracle – through the snow and mud of late winter (finally) come the springtime shoots of bright green – and we covered the basics from seed to seedling.  The kids examined the inside of a seed, and toured the greenhouse to check out seeds, shoots and plants in all the early stages of germination and growth.  Then they created what will soon be a gorgeous planter by each ever-so-carefully planting a seedling.  We've got the planter on display so they (and you!) can visit it over the summer as it blooms and grows.

Audrey and Puss, just a couple of
weeks after the Grow Club meeting!

Then the kids learned how to take care of their new "pets," whose heads have already germinated and are starting to sprout a thick crop of grass "hair.”  Audrey clearly remembered the basics of germination (water and sunlight!); check out the picture of her and her pet “Puss” to the left!  For as loud as they were determining what pet to take care of (will it be the dog or cat, or a little more unconventional with the pig or monkey?) and what color markers to use on their germination worksheets, you can't imagine how careful the kids were with the fragile seedlings at planting time.  They all seemed to have a laser-sharp focus on being as gentle as possible with the fragile little sprouts.  And they were excited to use Grandpa Van Putte’s antique dibble to plant their seedlings.  The next meeting is in July at the Greece Public Library and we’ll be learning all about butterflies… our busy season is just starting to ramp up at the garden center and lots will happen between now and then, but we’re all looking forward to seeing the little Green Thumbs in action again in a couple months!

The Grow Club seedlings are coming along nicely!

Grandpa Van Putte's antique dibble
(a planting tool).

(If you know a child age 5-12 who would like to join the Kids Grow Club, membership is free and they can join by visiting Van Putte Garden Center and asking a member of the staff, or by downloading the application here and dropping it off or emailing it to Sue.)

                          “Timing is everything”

As usual, we are subject to the whims of Mother Nature when it comes to our gardening efforts.  Last year we experienced unseasonably warm weather in March which allowed us to get a jump start earlier.  This year we have just the opposite situation and are getting unseasonably cold weather.  That cold weather which has prolonged Winter(much to our dismay) hasn’t stopped us from anxiously wanting to get outside to prepare for the coming season, but wait—“timing is everything!”  Many of the preventative and treatment products we use for our lawns, trees, shrubs and gardens are temperature-sensitive and will not be effective if applied too early  while it’s still cold outside.  So, although the calendar says Spring is here, we must curb our enthusiasm somewhat and be hopeful that Old Man Winter will soon lose his grip!

Submitted By Hope Fox

It's that time to think seed starting :)

Seed starting isn’t really all that difficult, once you know some basic information and tips. We could go on for a long time about this subject but for now let’s keep it brief. In seed starting there is a plethora of equipment and tools you can buy, you can go super thrifty or extremely professional, but you really just need a few basics.

A. Trays- Black plastic trays are simple to keep water from ruining your furniture and floors. This will also hold in heat and contain your plants. If you try to use something too flimsy or with sides not high enough, they tend to fall over and get damaged.

B. Watering- 2 items are ideal, a spray bottle and a watering can with a small spout. This way you can mist the soil surfaces and water seedlings without damaging young plants. The small spout watering can allows controlling the flow and not knocking over tender plants.

C. Seeds- Good quality seeds will yield good quality plants. Organic seeds and Heirloom seeds are also available

Thats all there is to it, now it's time to have some fun in the dirt :)

 

Posted by Ian Stillman

Spring Garden Color Revival

                                                 Spring Garden Color Revival

Now is the time to get a jump start on having that early Spring burst of color in your garden.

Initially, with the first bout of warm weather after a long, cold winter, many of us are itching to get outside and “scratch that itch” by buying and planting annuals for color.  Unfortunately, that warm weather can easily be followed by a killing frost or two or three—Mother Nature can be so cruel!  It’s best to hold off on those annuals and get your color fix with Spring bulbs that you plant in the Fall of the previous year.

Tulips, daffodils, crocus and hyacinths are just some of the bulb choices you have.  Plant them in clusters for maximum effect, add some Bulb-tone fertilizer, and you will be rewarded in Spring with a riot of color.

Written By Hope Fox

Seed Saving

Are you looking for a fall activity that’s free and lots of fun?  SEED SAVING is a great way to get outside and enjoy the cooler, sunny  weather.

This Fall, grab some clippers, paper envelopes and your favorite flowers  and get started!

Select the plants you want to save seeds from. These plants should be healthy and have abundant flowers. (Zinnias, marigolds, and sunflowers produce large seeds, so are good plants for beginners.)

 Instead of deadheading, allow some of the flower heads to stay on the plant;  seeds will begin to form . On a sunny day,  harvest the seeds when the seed heads are dry to the touch and brown. Gather seed pods by hand or with clippers into a basket or cardboard box-even a cookie sheet will do.

 After harvesting, place the seeds where they can dry thoroughly-the top of a water heater works well!  Allow to dry thoroughly-this could take a full week. 

Store your seeds either in their protective pods or shake them free and store loose in paper envelopes.  Remember to label each envelope with seed variety and date collected.  Use a waterproof pen.

Place your labeled envelope into an air-tight container-a mason jar works well, as does a large manila envelope.  Store in a cool, dry  location until next planting season. Seeds should be planted the following season to remain viable.  Now, wasn’t that easy?!

( Remember ! Do not propagate licensed or illegal plants! )

 

Blog by Beth Warren

               

It's been one sizzling summer!

People have spent most of their summer carrying watering cans and hoses around to maintain their plants and lawns. There have been some record high temps this year, it may be the first time we wish for an early fall.

Keep positive soon enough it will be mum time and we will all be happy to switch out those tired annal planters and get some fresh fall color.

Until then my friends stay cool and water, water, water :)


Posted By Jodi Avery

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Everywhere

                        *Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Everywhere*

If  April showers brought May flowers, can summer be just around the corner?  Let’s hope so! With the warmer weather at our doorstep, there are some things to do to care for your garden this time of year:

-plant, keeping in mind sunlight requirements

-fertilize regularly

-mulch landscaped beds

-water as needed

-prune and deadhead as needed

-examine your plantings regularly for disease and insect problems and treat, if recommended

-finally, walk around and take the time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells

Follow these simple steps to ensure your gardening efforts pay off and keep everything, as the song goes:  “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Everywhere!”

Posted by Hope Fox

It's a Bug's Life

Yes, that sounds like movie title from back in the late 1990's.  But in reality, it actually is the Spring of 2012 here in our area.

Now granted, the snow and cold the last 2 days may change a bit of what's happening, but this spring has so far been incredible for the arrival of garden pests  Basically, many pest insects to our landscape plants are also showing up 4 weeks or so early.  Aphids on a Japanese Maple back on April 6,  Boxwood Leaf Minor in the larvae (caterillar) stage in the foliage on April 13,  Juniper Scale in the 'Crawling Stage' (and that is one I've only seen once before in April), and multiple sightings of the dreaded Red Lily leaf beetle, which takes your fantastic Oriental Lily and renders it to look like a grass clipping after mowing.

Reports of Black Flies were heard a week or so ago and then it got cold again.  Even though the temperatures dropped, don't think for a moment that insects and their eggs died.  Nope!  Most just went into a prolonged sleep (sorta like taking a long nap under a heavy afghan blanket in February).

With the mild winter (did it really happen?) we can expect an elevated insect pest situation on our landscape plants.  The best way to prevent issues is to simply monitor your plants and as soon as you see something, bring a sample in to your nearest garden center for a positive identification.  Spraying any insecticide just to spray is not a prudent decision and can actually prove to be environmentally destructive.

Not sure what that 'thing' is on your plant?  Ge it identified and then the correct treatment can be done.  This author is always happy to help. 

Bring me your bugs!

"Not Just a finishing touch"

Why are we seeing so many people walking around with black, brown or red hands, and they aren't even wearing gloves?!! It's probably because Mulch Madness has arrived.
Now that Spring is here, we're all excited about refreshing our landscapes. Although most consider mulch to be the finishing touch, that's not its only benefit.
Mulch also acts as a weed barrier and provides moisture retention around plants. So no matter what color you choose(and its always a personal preference) Don't forget to dress up your landscape with the finishing touch!

Posted By Jodi Avery

Raindrops & Sunshine & Frost! OH MY!

Well, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore...or the Rochester area we know either. Wow, what a roller coaster of weather. Warmer then normal February. A bit cool at beginning of March. Then extreme warmth for the rest of March and now to frosty evenings as we enter April. Many of our plants are basically 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

Are you confused? Think how your plants feel! We were set up for one of the most spectacular blooming seasons for Magnolias and then....BANG!....a 20-25 degree F night and all the flowers didn't just have black spots, they basically completely 'melted' into a yucky brown color. And the touch texture? Like a Hosta in November...Nasty!

But ornamental landscape plants are fairly resilient. Some lilacs were already in a tender stage as well as viburnums, forsythias, flowering pears, and flowering plums. There is burn on the foliage, but the plants will throw more new growth and rebound from the stunting...at least that is what has been the norm in late spring frosts.

But Fruit Farmers are in a bigger plight. Peaches, cherries, apricots, nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, and even plums are well advanced in bloom stage and development. When many flowers are damaged by frost, its not always noticeable as in the case of the Magnolia. In the case of Fruiting Cherries and Peaches, the inner parts (the Pistol and Stamen) of a flower's reproductive system are damaged. If flowers are damaged in their pollination parts, they can't develop fruit. A Fruit Farmer depends on the FRUIT, not the looks of a tree. Bad buds or no flowers = no fruit = no product for sale = no income. Mother nature has a bad side....

So...what does it mean for your plants? I had the chance today to talk to the wife of a man who was essentially my first boss when I was a teen. It was a fruit farm. Great caring family that was grounded and I owe her, her husband, and their sons a great debt of gratitude for their nurturing as I started working with plants 30 years ago. She related to me a response her father-in-law would share, and one she believed in, when someone would ask "So how is your crop this year?". Her father-in-law would respond "I'll let you know when I get paid for it".

Translation - We don't always know the damage that mother nature can cause with extreme temperatures until the season finishes out.

For landscape trees and shrubs, I'm optimistic tho. I still believe a lot of the damage is cosmetic and the plants will recover throughout the season. For the Fruit Farmers....I hope damage is minimal also. We will know as the next couple of months progress.

MARCH MADNESS-2012

Living and working where the male: female ratio is approximately 3:1, I am well aware that we are at the height of college basketball’s March Madness. Buzz words and catch phrases like “bracketology”, “Sweet 16”, and “Final 4” resound from sports stations and enthusiasts everywhere.

In the Van Putte greenhouses this week, our buzz works have been “seedlings”, “transplanting”, “sunscreen”, and “shorts.” WHAT?! Shorts? In March? That is definitely March Madness!

The mercury has been climbing to unheard heights this spring. Forsythia is bursting, insects are getting active, and even dandelions have made their appearance.

With this unseasonably warm winter there are many unknowns. Will temperatures continue to rise and summer feel like we live in the south this year? Will the flowers be sharing their pollen when bees need it? Will mosquitoes carry us all off before June?

Some experts are concerned about this mild weather…I believe that all these “problems” will figure themselves out, and nature will eventually get itself back on track.

What I do know for certain is that people around me are LOVing this warm weather. My neighborhood woodwork has burst and is full of dog walkers, cyclists, and skateboarders. Anything that allows us to shake off the cabin fever cobwebs early and puts a smile on our faces can’t be all bad, right??

March Madness-Love it!!!

Happy Spring!

Written by Beth Warren

Not Normal Groundhog Day

Today is Groundhog's Day and I can only think of the movie that starred Bill Murray. In the movie, his character relives February 2nd over and over and over. Well, many times are weather in and around February 2nd is the same each year. Cold, snow, clouds with maybe a quick peak of sunlight.

Not in 2012......

This entire winter has almost bordered on the unbelievable. The winter snowfall total up to the end of January was just over 25". We were on track at point to break the record for the same winter time period in 1941-1942 (just under 18"). So what about the plants?

Well....saw a Fragrant Viburnum trying to bloom in mid January when it was 55 degrees. Buds on Maples and Roses started to swell. It's hard to say whether the recent colder (35 degrees) weather will be a hinder. The longer we stay above 40 degrees, the more likely for plants to start thinking spring. But it's still possible for cold snaps and heavy snows, which could cause damage.

All though snow is a great insulator for plant roots, we have been blessed that we have not had long periods of below 0 windchills. Frigid windchills and no snow has been very detrimental to plants in a few of the past February's. On the flip side, the rain has been beneficial for the plants.

So, as Bill Murray's character relived the same day over and over, this year we have experienced a reprieve from the cold. It will be interesting to see how our landscape plants react this spring. And if Punxsutawney Phil is right that we have another 6 weeks of winter, many of us like THIS winter so far.

Treeous Christmasi 'Plasitca'

The debate that divides co-workers, friends, siblings and even spouses....A lovely real cut Christmas Tree or a 'Made in China' plastic beauty (tongue firmly in cheek). I've been in the Christmas Tree Selling part of the industry for over 20 years and have heard many reasons why for both sides. Here are the key points.

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, by far, have many more redeeming qualities then an artificial tree.

Fresh trees allow you to bring a small part of our great Earth into your home. The fragrance of many varieties are just simply outstanding. From the great evergreen scents from a Fraser or Douglas Fir to the tropical citrus aroma of a Concolor Fir. You can buy the scent in a spray bottle for your your fake, plastic tree, but it smells just that...fake (and it only lasts for a short time).

Fresh trees are a recyclable commodity. The growers replant every year to keep the earth healthy - true sustainability. Once the Christmas Season is over, your tree can be taken to many Garden Centers to be chipped for wood mulch. Ever try to recycle an artificial tree? They don't fit in your bin and with all the processes needed to make it, who knows what type of plastic it is (if it's even plastic). And then there's the wire branches....

I have heard many a spouse say 'it drops needles and makes a mess'. Well, most of us use a vacuum once a week anyways, so that's a non issue. And, just for point, a fake tree 'sheds' too....ever try to glue the needles back on for the next year?

The fresh tree only takes up space in your home for about 4-6 weeks. The artificial tree takes up space in your closet, garage, or attic all 52 weeks a year!

'Real trees cost more and more each year' is another great comment. Stop being a Scrooge. I'm sure your Christmas Gift budget can handle that $30-$50 each year. It's likely you spend that much (at least!) on your favorite beverages each month. And each year the new tree is fluffy and full. I watched my father spend 1-2 hours a year trying to 'fluff' that plastic tree every year for 5 years...and each year the artificial tree started looking more and more like Charlie' Brown's!

Be Green. Love Mother Earth. Keep the tradition of having a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree each year.

Happy Christmas. Todd.

p.s. What does the title of this blog mean? Its the Latin name (all plants, like all living things are classified in Latin) given to Artificial Trees.

Wreaths, Naturally!

My husband tells me I was born 100 years too late. My dream house throws out the notions of a 2-car garage and white picket fence in favor of a lofted barn and 19th century stone wall-like the very 1820 farmhouse of my childhood in Maine, the Pine Tree State.


My parents had eyes for antiques, and our house was designed around furniture and clocks they found in nooks and crannies of New England, and had reupholstered, refinished or restored themselves-with no 2 pieces matching- Early Attic decor, my Mom called it. Mom enjoyed gardening and taught me the basics, using methods which these days would be lauded as "green" or "organic". She just listened to advice from other Maine gardeners and farmers as to what worked and what didn't.

My mother was also a gatherer. Stopping on roadside with her trowel in the trunk she would dig up tansy or yarrow and transplant it to our yard. She and I would start collecting pinecones weeks before the holiday season to make wreaths. "Collect only the short,fat ones, Beth." I remember her neglect of the long,pitchy White Pine cones- I always felt badly for the ugly duckling left-behinds. Then we would scour the woods for anything else natural to use for accent:acorns,butternuts, teasel, milkweed pods, etc.. When all we had was collected then cleaned (heated in a warm oven for 30 minutes or so to kill any tag-along bugs) Mom would patiently wire each cone to a metal ring base for her Christmas wreath or white glue (glue guns are SO appreciated now!)our naturals to Styrofoam cones to form tabletop Christmas trees. The end result, we imagined lookingsimilar to pieces from Sturbridge VIllage or Colonial Williamsburg.

We lost Mom in 1986, but her love of all things simple stays with me , and each Fall as I get geared up for the garden center wreath season I fondly recall those times together with my Mom.

This year, perhaps you too, can create some memories as you design a natural wreath of your own. Start with a plain evergreen base. Then, think cones,grasses,nuts, hollyberries, rose hips, juniper and spruce greens. Dried apple and orange slices, dried yarrow, hydrangea blossoms, and other flower heads: twigs from grapevines, red twigged dogwood or curly willow also add a rustic flair. Either hot glue or florist-wire your items to the wreath. Bows are optional. Your wreath will sport its own personality.

So, this holiday season invite some family and friends over for an afternoon. Gather up some unique naturals, put the kettle on for tea or cocoa and make some good old-fashioned memories. Merry Christmas!

by Beth Warren

What goes up must come down :)

Fall is a great time for long, leisurely drives to leaf-peep and enjoy the natural beauty
of the season. Alas,what goes up must come down, so grab those rakes, pruners
and other garden tools and let's get cracking.

It's a good idea to remove the fallen leaves from the grass to minimize damage to the lawn over the winter. Take those raked up leaves and recycle them into your landscaped beds as mulch to improve soil texture and add nutrients.

While you've got the momentum going, now is the time to cut down, transplant and divide most perennials. Empty out and thoroughly clean any containers of spent annuals. Finally get those spring bulbs in the ground before it freezes.

Once you've taken the time and made the effort to properly put your garden to bed for the winter, relax and enjoy- you'll be glad you did come next Spring.

By Hope Fox

Bird Feeding that turns into wildlife watching....

When the cold weather arrives it always motivates me to

start feeding my feathered friends.

Of course, the plethra of birds is always a joy to watch, but I find that what gives me the most pleasure is the additional wildlife the bird feeder brings in.

The always in a merry-mood chipmunks put a smile on my face

as they scurry along with their frenzy.

The abundant squirrels don't keep my interest for long as they are so ordinary and so monopolizing of the feeder.

The rare specimens seem to put a smile on my face more easily...

such as a family of deer that arrives at dusk for a snack

or the even rarer cackle of the ring neck pheasant

that struts in for a treat.

Tell me, what fun hapens at your feeder?

It's Fall y'all!

Van Putte Gardens is brimming with your favorite autumn decor!

Whether it's stunning mums

pumpkins for carving

cornstalks for your lamppost

smiling scarecrows

berry covered wreaths

or colorful Indian corn...

Van Putte Gardens has what your home needs to add color and creativity to

your Halloween or Thanksgiving.

Plus there is still plenty of time to plant bulbs for a showy spring.

Come in soon for the best selection of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more!

By: Beth Warren