01/25/2012                                                      

 THE BEAUTY OF BARE ROOT FRUIT TREES:

Our new shipment of bare root fruit trees arrived January 20th. We're waiting for the snow to melt before we can row them out in sawdust for display. We should have them in place by the coming weekend.

We have a great selection this year, including many varieties that are new to us. These trees must be potted or permanently planted by around the 1st week in April (when they break dormancy), so shop soon for the best selection!

Once the trees are potted, their price goes up by 30%. By purchasing your trees bare root, in addition to the savings, you have easy handling, transporting and no huge planting holes required! Early planting allows developing roots to take hold before spring growth begins. Click Here for our inventory and more information.

YOU CAN HAVE COLOR IN WINTER!:

Hellebores (Lenten Rose), and primroses can add a lot to an otherwise drab winter landscape. Combine them with colorful foliage plants like Heuchera and Euphorbia in an entryway planting or container. (New stock coming this week)

Sarcoccoca (Himalayan Sweetbox) is in full bloom right now, with evergreen foliage, and intense, sweet fragrance! Great, hardy choice for a shady or partly shaded entry where its heavenly essence can be enjoyed.

We have three "flavors" of Witch Hazel in full bloom right now. These well-structured small tree/ shrubs don't miss a beat with their delicate-looking yellow, orange or red blossoms persisting through the rigors of winter!

Of Course there's more!

AMAZING BARK!:

The tree trunks shown in the slideshow above, from left to right are: Acer tegmentosum 'White Tigress' (stripe-bark maple), Acer griseum (paper bark maple), Betula jaquemontii (Himalayan white birch), and Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese Stewartia).

All four varieties obviously have incredibly beautiful bark that makes a bold statement in the winter landscape. These trees are always among the top choices of landscape designers and architects.

We have more trees with interesting bark; Quaking Aspen, Coral-bark Japanese Maple, Green-bark Japanese Maple, Franz Fontaine Hornbean, just to name a few.

COOL CONIFERS!:

We have noticed an increase in our specialty conifer sales over the past few seasons. I think this may be due in part to customers seeking alternatives to some of the broadleaf evergreen shrubs that have suffered casualties in recent harsh winters. The conifers may not have flashy flowers, but the foliage color, textures and plant forms are very diverse. Plant sizes vary from miniature (growing from less than 1 to 3" per season), all the way up to the Giant Sequoia, and everything in between. Weeping, crawling, columnar, fat, skinny, blue, gold or green; you can build an entire, unique and enduring landscape using just conifers.

We love them, and our selection and quality is among the best in the area. Our 2012 stock is beginning to flow in, and is ever-changing throughout the entire growing season.

PRIMULA BELERINA:

What can I say.....? Click Here for a link to more information on Belerina primroses from our grower.

WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2012 SEASON

January Hours:        10:00 AM - 4:30 PM DAILY