This fella seems to have the right idea!
But we gardeners know, that what we really need to do is water, water, water. But when? In the cool of the evening, or in the early morning hours is most water efficient. If you wait until the middle of the day, a lot of that precious water evaporates into the atmosphere instead of settling in the ground!
Check out Jen from our team to see her informational videos on watering! Great info Jen!
What’d I miss?
Hope those of you that attended had a great time at the Summer Festival at the nursery on July 9. Thanks to all of you for coming and enjoying a summer evening of fun, and thank you to all our vendors and suppliers for supporting us in our efforts!
If this looks like fun, mark your calendars! Friday, Oct. 7, Saturday Oct. 8, and Sunday Oct. 9, are the dates for our annual FALL FESTIVAL! More details to come, but it’s sure to be fun! The Petting Zoo is back!!!
What’s new at the Nursery?
Besides our new sign! She’s a great addition to your drive along HWY 95.
And…
Have you been in lately? We have an amazing selection of gorgeous plants. The hydrangea are stellar this year, and we have so many varieties. Come stroll in the shade and find the perfect variety for that blank spot in the garden.
We have hydrangea that love the sun, and some that love the shade AND we have tree hydrangea that are, well, frankly, stunning! Get in this weekend and find yours! Our greenhouses are full, and daily we have new things in the barn. Come on in!
Coming soon…
It’s getting close to the time that we are going to need to cut back perennials. Not quite yet, but it will be upon us soon. Are you not quite sure how or when to cut back your perennials?
We have a class next week, August 3 at 6 p.m. that will help you answer all your questions, taught by our resident plant brainiac Laurie. Sign up here.
Be sure to check out our other upcoming classes we all! The tomatoes are coming in really well this year! And if you’re like everyone else, you’re looking for the perfect way to use them. Chris from our team is teaching a class on Salsa making on Wednesday, August 17! Guarantee you this Salsa is the best!
Shoutout to the team!
If you have been into the nursery, you have met them! They are kind and most willing to help you find just the right shrub, or tree, or flowering perennial. This femme fatale is top notch. A big thanks to the ladies of New Leaf! Not only top notch in service and knowledge, also a fun group for sure!
Q & A
Every week, our customers ask us questions. Here are two of the most frequently asked questions this week:
Q: I’m a new gardener. What should I be doing right now in my garden?
A: As the summer goes along, we’d like to share a checklist of what tasks should be done in August:
Deadheading flowers which will allow plants to use energy reserves for a final flower display.
Some perennial flowers will start to go dormant this month. Marking their location with a painted popsicle stick or drawing out a map of your bed is helpful come spring so you don’t forget where things are.
Seeds can again be sown for a late crop of leaf lettuce, mustard greens, Swiss chard and spinach.
Remove old plants which have stopped producing to eliminate a shelter for insects and disease organisms.
Every weed that produces seed means more trouble next year. Control weeds before they go to seed.
Harvest onions and garlic as the tops dry and fall over. Braid garlic tops and hang in a cool, dry place. Cut onion tops back to 1" and dry thoroughly before storing. Use any damaged produce immediately.
And be sure to do your bug removal pest damage inspections! Remove and treat as needed.
Q: I need color in my garden. What are some suggestions for flowers to plant now?
A: Check out the many plants in bloom now. Here are a few you’ll find at New Leaf this week:
And so…In the good ol’ summer time, we gardeners have lots to do! We look forward to seeing you all at the nursery soon! Remember to sign up for Seeds Rewards and earn rewards on every purchase! Sign up information is at the bottom of the home page on our website.
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