Another amazing growing season comes to a close in North Idaho, and with anticipation, we planted our bulbs, and we are working on winterizing the last shrubs and perennials in all our gardens, knowing that Spring will come again soon, and our gardens will erupt with color once again!
Don’t be fooled by our minimalist aesthetic! While we are clearing out the nursery in preparation for Christmas trees, please know that we are still open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. We are accepting bulk orders and offering deliveries, and you can still find some awesome trees and shrubs on sale! While you’re in the nursery, take a look at the mums, kale and pansies to add some color to your front steps—it’s all on sale and going quick! All the fall goodies are on sale in the nursery and in the barn too. Look at these beautiful wreaths, just waiting to be hung on your door, gate, or over the fireplace! This is just a small sampling of what we have. Come find the one that has your name on it!
What Causes a Tree to Enter Dormancy?
Have you ever stopped to wonder what makes a tree lose its leaves in the fall and flower in the spring? Here in the Inland Northwest, a lot of trees and shrubs experience a process called dormancy. When a tree goes dormant, it’s the time in which the tree is alive, but not actively growing. It is during this time that the inner workings of a tree slow down and pause until conditions change to allow for productive growth.
Unlike evergreen tree species which can retain their foliage on account of adaptations, deciduous trees enter into dormancy to prevent the loss of water and nutrients, and to avoid the damage cold temperatures can produce. It’s important to note that dormancy helps trees—it ultimately keeps the tree alive, both in the short- and long-term. The lifespan of a tree or plant is dramatically decreased if the tree isn't allowed to go dormant for a few months. Just as bears use hibernation to survive without their usual resources in warmer months, trees use dormancy to protect themselves so they can grow again in the warmer months.
If you’re curious about the science behind the beginning stages of dormancy, you can watch this video from New Leaf Nursery Plant Specialist Jen, where she explains why leaves change color in the fall—a common side effect of the tree entering dormancy.
CALLING ALL SEED REWARDS MEMBERS!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 10th from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM as we celebrate you, our most loyal customers, and invite you to attend a “sneak peek” event on our First Winter Night Celebration at the nursery! Come say hello, enjoy some delicious eats and holiday cheer, and shop our exclusive holiday collection! Earn DOUBLE POINTS ON ALL YOUR PURCHASES, including live trees, ornaments, wreaths, garlands and poinsettias. Our garden center barn will be fully decorated for Christmas, and Seed Rewards Members will get 25% off one Christmas décor item.
This is an opportunity for you and a friend to come visit the garden center that has been transformed into a Winter dream! Dazzling trees laden with beautiful holiday ornaments, enticing fragrances of the season and unique home decor elements curated by our team of in house designers and nursery owners.
This exclusive event is for Seed Reward Members and their guest only. Sign up today and watch those rewards grow from holiday gifts into free merchandise from New Leaf Nursery in the Spring of 2024! Special door prizes, gifts and rewards to members will be given at the Sneak Peek Event.
If you would like to be a part of this intimate event and you are not yet a Seed Rewards Member, you can sign up to be one on the bottom of our homepage. It’s free and easy, and the benefits keep coming!
Get Spruced Up — Christmas Trees Are Coming!
What's Christmas without a Christmas tree? Our tree lot at the Nursery will be open for the season on November 24th. We will offer fresh cut trees from the Pacific Northwest in various heights and shapes on our tree lot at the Nursery. Flocking services will again be available on any fresh cut tree, along with living trees that can later become part of your landscape! It’s never too early to dream of Christmas! And yes, we really do have spinning Christmas trees on display! Come see for yourself!
As with everything else, fresh cut trees are in great demand, so be sure you come in early to get that perfect family tree!
The Perfect Tree for
the Perfect Holiday
Are you wanting a tree between 10-20 feet tall? We can help! You can pre-order one by filling out a custom order form on our website, or you can come into the Nursery to pick the perfect one! Make sure to keep an eye on our website and social media outlets for more information on our fresh cut trees!
Cue the Twinkly Lights!
Once again, we are providing all the live holiday trees to the Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane. If you’re looking for an afternoon of fun this holiday season, plan a trip to the hotel where you can see our 17’ tree in their lobby!
Loaded Mashed Potatoes—The Perfect Holiday Dish!
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year when we gather with friends and family over delicious home cooked meals. Some things are just meant to be together—peanut butter and jelly, surf and turf, salt and pepper, and…Loaded Mashed Potatoes! Good mashed potatoes really are one of the great luxuries of life. This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole by Chef Savvy is to die for and is sure to be a hit with friends and family this Holiday season!
The Magic Behind New Leaf Nursery
Behind every great business is a strong leadership team. New Leaf Nursery Owners Eric and Elaine Christen, and General Manager Ben Christen are a key piece of the puzzle that make New Leaf Nursery such an amazing place to work and shop! If you’ve ever visited New Leaf, you can find all three of them walking the nursery grounds frequently, authentically inspiring customers through their gardening journey. They take great pride in their business and it reflects throughout the community. Next time you’re at the Nursery, make sure to say hello! And don’t forget to snag up a copy of the ‘Hayden Lake Neighbors’ November issue where you can learn all about the Christens!
UPCOMING CLASSES AT NEW LEAF NURSERY
Preparing Your Gardens for Winter
and Planning for Spring with Cassie Hardy
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Cassie Hardy, landscape designer at New Leaf Nursery, will share with you what it takes to prepare your garden beds for the winter months ahead, and the things you should, and should not do to prepare them for Spring. Cassie will also discuss planning for designs for Spring.
All of the class participants will receive a 10% discount certificate on a single bag of composting material in the outdoor Nursery! This class will be held in the white building by the south entry to the Nursery. You can find parking on the west side of the building.
Holiday Wreath with Kathy Wright
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Resident designer Kathy Wright will show you how to create a vine wreath adorned with twigs, branches and clusters of vibrant red berries. Enhanced with fresh pine and magnolia, pine cones and lichen mosses, this wreath is the perfect addition to your holiday decor. Store this wreath outdoors, in a covered space, or add it to your holiday decorations inside or out!
Don’t forget to check out our events page to learn more about other classes coming in November, and make sure to register early!
