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Where did the summer go? We consider our first year of opening full time
for the planting season a success and we hope you feel the same way about
us and your garden. We are already making plans for what we can do better
next year. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we can negotiate with
our landlord to expand our space. We have already ordered some exciting
new plants and are searching for even more. We want to expand our native
plants, shrubs, and high altitude selections as well as continuing to
offer new and/or unusual plants that catch our eye. We are so excited
about some of the plants we ordered that we will have pictures of them at
the Labor Day Weekend sale. Some of them are in such limited supply that
we are not even guaranteed to receive all that we ordered. We continue to
be grateful for the continued support and patronage of our long time
customers as well as our new gardening friends that have discovered our
greenhouse this year. No amount of advertising is as worthwhile as one of
your recommendations to your friends and family. This winter, we hope to
get a web site up and running in addition to working on our catalog and
plants. Sorry, we will not have any tree specials this year. We hope to
see you Labor Day Weekend. John and Mary |
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2004 PLANT SELECT LIST
Digitalis obscura (Sunset Foxglove)
Scutellaria suffratescens (Cherry
Skullcap)
Origanum libanotieum (Ornamental
Oregano)
Ephredra equisetina (Horsetail Joint
Fir)
Artemisia versicolor (Sea Foam
Artemisia)
Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Flower)
Phlomis cashmeriana (Cashmere Sage)
2004 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE
YEAR
Japanese Painted Fern
Gardening requires lots
of water - most of it in the form of perspiration. Lou Erickson
NEW PERENNIALS (Native
Plants)
Fendler's Sundrops (Calylophus)
Angelita Daisy (Hymenoxys)
Blue Flax (Linum lewisii)
BOOK REVIEW Native
Plants for High-Elevation Western Gardens This book is as beautiful as
it is informative. It is for western gardeners who live at 5,000' and
above. It contains not only a full color picture of the plant in bloom, it
describes the plants native range and characteristics; bloom season;
culture; usefulness in the landscape; wildlife attracted; and any
historical or current uses of the plant. As a bonus, it recommends
companion plantings. Written by Janice Busco & Nancy Morin in partnership
with The Arboretum at Flagstaff.
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NEW SHRUBS
Since the last newletter, we have found
a Colorado source for the following additions to our shrubs:
Siberian Peashrub
Ivory Halo Dogwood
Bailey Redtwig Dogwood
Carol Mackie Daphne
Cliff Fendlebush
Diabolo Ninebark
Potentilla, Prairie Snow
Potentilla, Pink Beauty
Gwen's Buffalo Currant
Coyote Willow
Spirea, Snowmound
Spirea, Fairy Queen
White Snowberry
Lilac, Arch McKean,
French Lilac,Mme. Lemoine,
French Lilac, Minuet,
Canadian Lilac, Miss Canada,
Canadian Lilac, Noctourne,
Canadian Lilac, Palabin,
Dwarf Korean Lilac,
Miss Kim Lilac,
Cheyenne Red Burning Bush,
Dwarf Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany
Horsetail Joint Fir
Forsythia Northern Gold
Antelope Bitterbrush
Thompson Yucca
Sand Sage
Prairie Sagebrush
Cliff Rose
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There's
one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your
neighbor's. - Clyde Moore
Fall Is Ideal For
Planting! (From 'Welcome Home Magazine' of Denver, summer 2003) If
you’re a newcomer to our state (or just a new gardener), you may not be
aware that fall can be an excellent time to plant a variety of trees and
plants. In fact, for many plants, the fall season is preferable to spring!
Throughout most of Colorado, our fall planting season will last until
mid-Oct. The soils are generally warmer during this period than they are
in the spring, because they have been retaining residual heat all summer.
Warm soils, cool temperatures and lower water needs all contribute to good
growing conditions, and will help your new plants gain a natural head
start next spring. Most trees and shrubs actually perform better when
planted during the fall. During this time of the year, they naturally put
energy into root development instead of top growth. Because a healthy root
system means a healthy plant, fall starts usually have a jump on spring
plantings. Winter Survival Tips When plants die during the winter, it is
often caused by lack of water rather than cold temperatures. Even dormant
plants need water. Colorado winters are unusually dry, and the lack of
humidity causes the plants to use water at a more rapid rate. Without
winter watering, the root systems can dry out and kill your plants. You
should check the soil moisture regularly, and unless your area gets more
than six inches of snow each month during the winter, you should water at
least once a month. Proper preparation for winter is also important to
your plants’ survival. Mound up soil or mulch around rosebushes, and apply
anti- transpirants to broadleaf evergreens. By using good organic mulch,
you can moderate temperatures around the roots and help retain moisture.
During the winter, you should break up crusted snow on the south side of
ever- greens, especially Austrian, Ponderosa and Pinon pines. Young trees
should be wrapped to protect their tender bark against winter sunburn, but
be sure to remove the wrap in the spring. All plants should be given a
late fertilization for root growth. Excessive fertilizer burn, drying, or
the stress of insect infestation should be carefully avoided late in the
growing season.. Plant Now For Spring Blooms Fall is the recommended
planting time for most spring– blooming perennials. Most garden centers
and nurseries have a good selection of well-established plants that will
provide large, healthy blooms next year. Remember to plan your flower
plots, taking into account that plants grow and expand over the years.
Whether planted in spring or fall, most plants need extra care for the
first two years after transplanting. Buy from a reputable source and
obtain all the information you need to provide proper care.
Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding
up until your back gets used to it. - Anonymous
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Ute
Trail Greenhouse