April Newsletter 2020

This is certainly a unique spring season to say the least. February was the driest we’ve seen and then March made up for it a bit. April has started out fairly wet but it looks as though it is going to be seasonal for the next couple of weeks at least. And of course their is the whole Covid-19 issue. A reminder that we have changed our hours for the month of April at least during the current situation Open Tuesday – Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. Closed Mondays. As soon as things get back to normal, so will our hours. Many things are needing to be done in the landscape during April. Rhododendrons should have the flower trusses that are spent snapped off at the base as soon as they fade. Don’t wait until all the flowers have finished blooming to remove them because the plant will expend energy making seeds that would be better used to add new foliage when it has completed the bloom cycle. Fertilize them right after flowering with a rhododendron azalea camellia fertilizer now and then again in 30 days and a final time 30 days after that. The same treatment applies to azaleas when …

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We are open. We are adjusting hours during the current situation.

Effective April 1st, our temporary hours will be, Open Tuesday – Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. Closed Monday. We are an essential business and will remain open. We have vegetable starts available now and restock them weekly and will continue to do so all the way through the spring. Also fully stocked with all our plants. We are disinfecting and cleaning regularly throughout the day. We are asking everyone to maintain 6 feet distance at all times. We are also allowing one customer in the office at a time. We are adjusting our hours temporarily, Open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday’s, until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. Due to reduced staffing levels during the stay at home directives, we need to have one day of the week closed. Thank You for your understanding and your continued support. Jeff Rice

WE ARE OPEN OUR REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

We are open our regular hours. Monday through Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. WE WILL STAY OPEN OUR REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS. I have been getting lots of phone calls asking if we are open or adjusting our hours. WE ARE NOT CHANGING OUR HOURS. WE WILL REMAIN OPEN OUR NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. We have lots of open space which lends itself to social distancing, we are in a rural setting without crowds. We are cleaning and sanitizing areas daily and multiple times a day for carts, door knobs and all other frequently used surfaces. We have hand sanitizer available at the checkout. We can write up orders outside and customers will never have to enter the building if that is their preference. We have vegetable starts in now, citrus trees are fully stocked now, fruit trees are available in pots, and our nursery is full with all kinds of plants for your spring gardening. We appreciate your business and truly hope to see you soon. Jeff 530-743-4856

MARCH 2020 NEWSLETTER

After a dry February and dry start to March, it looks like things are starting to change to a bit more wet at least for the next few days. Very good news. Looks like a good soaking rain for the weekend which will keep the grass green and help with all newly planted and established plants as well. It is now time to get ready to start fertilizing soon. As soon as deciduous trees and shrubs have their full set of leaves, you should give them their first fertilizing of the year. A balanced fertilizer works well for most things. Use a rhododendron, camellia, azalea fertilizer for your acid loving plants. Fertilize azaleas and rhododendrons after they are done blooming. Same thing for camellias. Citrus should use a citrus fertilizer. Seed potatoes are now available. We have Red, Russet, and Kenebec. They sell for $2.50 a pound. If you’ve never grown seed potatoes, they are very easy to do. And the potatoes you get when you grow your own are much better than the ones you buy at the store. To plant them, cut them into pieces with two eyes per piece. Let the pieces you cut dry enough to …

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February 2020 Newsletter

Bare root season continues through February. The selection of bare root fruit trees and roses is still very good. The rain this year has been spaced out nicely so the ground is not soggy and the weather has stayed cool for the most part, to keep the trees dormant, so it is an excellent time to plant bare root fruit trees. At the end of the month we pot up what has not been sold bare root and then the price goes up. Take advantage of bare root prices and selection and get your fruit trees in now. Final Dormant Spraying is Due This Month The third and final dormant spraying to prevent leaf curl is due this month. Don’t delay. Get it done before the trees bloom. I spray all the deciduous trees in the orchard. It prevents leaf curl and also helps to prevent fireblight on pears and apples, although not completely, and greatly reduces the aphid and insect problems on all the trees. The third and final spraying is the most important one. You should have done two applications already and the final one should be done before flowers come out. We will be spraying the nursery …

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FREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC SATURDAY THE 1st, BARE ROOT SEASON CONTINUES

THE THIRD AND LAST OF THREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINICS WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, AT 10 AM IN THE NURSERY ORCHARD. FREE OF CHARGE. NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. LAST ONE OF THE SEASON. LEARN HOW TO PRUNE YOUR FRUIT TREES. WE WILL COVER PEACHES, NECTARINES, PEARS, PLUOTS, APPLES, PLUMS, APRICOTS, CHERRIES. WE WILL HOLD THE CLASS IN OUR ORCHARD HERE AT THE NURSERY SO PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY. DRESS FOR DAMP GROUND AND COOL WEATHER. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. FREE COFFEE, TEA, AND HOT CHOCOLATE DURING THE CLINICS. We will also cover rose pruning, dormant spraying, and planting bare root trees and answer any questions you may have. Bare Root season continues through the end of February. Great selection of bare root fruit trees and roses and shade trees. Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, all available now as well and onion starter plants. Strawberries and rhubarb and asparagus just arrived. Also horseradish. Large Selection of Bare Root Fruit Trees Hours: 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday, 10-4 Sunday. 530-743-4856 Hope to see you soon.

FREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC SATURDAY THE 25TH, BARE ROOT SEASON CONTINUES

THE SECOND OF THREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINICS WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH, AT 10 AM IN THE NURSERY ORCHARD. OUR THIRD WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, AT 10 AM. FREE OF CHARGE. NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. IF RAINING ON ANY OF THE SCHEDULED DAYS, WE WILL RESCHEDULE. TWO MORE CHANCES TO ATTEND THE PRUNING CLINICS. SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK INTO ALL SCHEDULES. CLINICS ARE THE SAME, SO PICK ONE THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE, OR ATTEND MORE THAN ONE. LEARN HOW TO PRUNE YOUR FRUIT TREES. WE WILL COVER PEACHES, NECTARINES, PEARS, PLUOTS, APPLES, PLUMS, APRICOTS, CHERRIES. WE WILL HOLD THE CLASSES IN OUR ORCHARD HERE AT THE NURSERY SO PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY. DRESS FOR DAMP GROUND AND COOL WEATHER. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. FREE COFFEE, TEA, AND HOT CHOCOLATE DURING THE CLINICS. We will also cover rose pruning, dormant spraying, and planting bare root trees and answer any questions you may have. Bare Root season continues through the end of February. Great selection of bare root fruit trees and roses and shade trees. Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, all available now as well and onion starter plants. Strawberries and rhubarb and asparagus just arrived. Also horseradish. Hours: 9 to 5 …

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FREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINICS – JANUARY 18TH AND 25TH AND FEBRUARY 1ST. 10AM

THE FIRST OF THREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINICS WILL BE SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH AT 10 AM IN THE NURSERY ORCHARD. SECOND ONE IS SATURDAY THE 25TH AT 10 AM. OUR THIRD WILL BE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1ST AT 10 AM. ALL ARE FREE OF CHARGE. NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. IF RAINING ON ANY OF THE SCHEDULED DAYS, WE WILL RESCHEDULE. THREE CHANCES TO ATTEND THE PRUNING CLINICS. SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK INTO ALL SCHEDULES. CLINICS ARE ALL THE SAME, SO PICK ONE THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE, OR ATTEND MORE THAN ONE. LEARN HOW TO PRUNE YOUR FRUIT TREES. WE WILL COVER PEACHES, NECTARINES, PEARS, PLUOTS, APPLES, PLUMS, APRICOTS, CHERRIES. WE WILL HOLD THE CLASSES IN OUR ORCHARD HERE AT THE NURSERY SO PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY. DRESS FOR DAMP GROUND AND COOL WEATHER. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. FREE COFFEE, TEA, AND HOT CHOCOLATE DURING THE CLINICS. We will also cover rose pruning, dormant spraying, and planting bare root trees and answer any questions you may have. Bare Root season continues through the end of February. Great selection of bare root fruit trees and roses and shade trees. Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, all available now as well and onion starter plants.

January 2020 Newsletter, Fruit Tree Pruning Classes

Bare root season is now in full swing. We have our fruit trees in stock now and are selling briskly. Bare root shade trees will be in within a couple of weeks and a few more miscellaneous fruit trees. Blueberries, cane berries, figs, and pomegranates in pots are in as well. Most standard sized fruit trees and semi-dwarf fruit trees are $25.00. There are exceptions. Complete price lists for bare root fruit trees and bare root shade trees are available at the nursery or via email by request. Bare root season goes now through the end of February. The selection of fruit trees is very large, but don’t wait till the end of the season to shop. Once a variety is sold out, it is gone until next year’s bare root season. At the end of February, the trees that are left, which should be few, are potted up and sold later in the year and the price is higher after we pot them. We also still have our full regular inventory for whatever you might need.Bare root roses are now available as well. We have a large selection of roses to choose from. We sell them bare root until …

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Bare Root Fruit Trees Are In

Our bare root fruit trees just arrived. We are heeling in the standard size today and will be working on the semi-dwarf tomorrow. Shop early for the best selection. If you would like a price list, email me and I can send one to you via email. It’s an excellent time to get your fruit trees in. The selection is great right now. We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open 9-5 Monday Through Saturday, 10-4 Sunday. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. 530-743-4856

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