Announcements• Watch the Valley GardeneronTV30forgreatgardeningtipswithhostJacquieWilliams-Courtrightat7:30amand1:30p.m.Monday-FridayandrepeatedonSaturdayat7:30&11:00am,and1:30pm&Sundayat7:30&11:00am,and1:00&4:00pm.Viewonlineattv30.org.

• TheLivermore-Amador Valley Garden ClubwillholditsJunemeetingonThursday,June 14th.Linda Jensen willshowherphotographsalongwithotherswhotraveledtotheSantaBarbaraGardenTour.TheclubmeetsinPleasanton’sAlisalElementarySchool,1454SantaRitaRd.from7to9p.m.Allarewelcome!Visitwww.lavgc.orgformoreinformation.

• TheMt. Diablo Rose Society meetsonthe2ndWednesdayofeachmonthexceptJulyandAugust.JoinusonJune 13th tohearabout“BatsinOurArea”byDawn Sole.ThemeetingsareintheDublinLibrary,200CivicPlaza,Dublin.Allmeetingsarefreeandopentothepublic.Visitmtdiablorosesociety.orgformoredetails.

• Fremont Garden Clubmeetsthe3rdWednesdayofeachmonthFebruary–October.Guestspeakers,fieldtrips,annualgardentea.Formoreinformationphone510-401-0138oremailfremontgardenclub1@yahoo.com.

• PlantoattendtheAlameda County Fair “Hello Summer” – June 15 to July 8.The fair is open Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 4thofJuly11a.m.to6p.m.gateswillcloseat3p.m.Logonformoreinformation:www.alamedacountyfair.com.Advancesaleticketsareavailable.

JUNE 2018Serving You Since 1955

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SAVE THE DATE!!!Join us for Art Under the Oaks on

July 21 & 22 from 11-4 p.m.Theeventshowcasesmanytalentedartists,

musiciansandwinemakers.Artistswillbeonhand,spreadthroughoutthespaciousnursery,exhibitingtheirworkaswellasdemonstratingtheirskillsforeveryonetosee.Pleasemarkyourcalendarandplantocomeandsupportyourlocalcommunity!

Bonsai Show & Berry Festival Father’s Day Weekend

Saturday & Sunday • June 16th & 17thBringthewholefamilytoAldenLaneNursery

forourBerryFestivalWeekend.We’llhavejams,andsyrupsmadefromlocalberriesforsale.WearebringinginpiesfromNature’s

Country Pies! Youcanbuypiebythesliceduringthisweekend.Pre-orderyourpie,(freshorfrozen)in

advancetoenjoywithyourBBQ.Thecostis$14.95perpieandmustbeorderedbyMonday,June11th.Choose from: Boysenberry•BlackberryMixedBerry•

Blueberry•BoysenberryCobbler•CherryCobbler•PeachCobblerandStrawberryRhubarb.PiesareavailableforpickuponSaturday,

June 16th at 8:30 a.m.Comecheckoutthemanyberryvarieties

youcangrowinyourgarden.TheFestivalrunsbothSaturdayANDSunday,sobringDadoutforaglassofBlackberryTea.Whileyou’reherebesuretoenjoythe

10th Annual Bonsai ShowheldbytheValley Bonsai SocietyonSaturday,June 16thandSunday,June 17thfrom10:00 am to 4:00 pmeachday.At1:00eachday,watchabonsaibeingcreated;withatreetoberaffledoffattheendofthedemonstration.Therewillbeamembersalestable.Admissionisfree.Foradditionalinformation,contactCharlesHarderatbonsainut@comcast.net.

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Planting in the SummerPlantsplantedintheheatofsummerfacemorechallengesthananyothertimeof

theyear;butyoucanavoidsomecommonpitfallsandkeepyourplantshealthyandhappydespiteourvalleyheatbyusingthechecklist:

å  Plant Soon: Plantyournewplantassoonasispractical(bettertopostponeplantingafewdaysiftheweatherisextremelyhot).Ifyoucan’tplantitrightaway,keepyournewplantsinashadylocationandkeeptheirrootsmoist.Unplantedplantsmayrequiretwice-a-day-watering.

å  Monitor Frequently: Checkinonyournewplantsfrequently.Youmayonlyneedtowatereveryotherdayorso,buttakingthetimetolookattheplantsdailyandfeeltherootballformoisturewillprovidecluesthatwillhelpyournewplantssurviveaheatspell.Water by the weather – not the calendar!

å  Wait Until After Vacation: Postponeyourwholeplantingprojectifyouarescheduledforavacationduringthehotmonths.Bettertopurchasenewplantsafteryourreturnthanseethemburnedupbyasuddenriseintemperaturewhileyouareaway.

å  Proper Planting Depth: Whenplantinganynewplantsavoidthetemptationtoburyitdeeperthanitwasgrowinginthenurserycontainer.Exceptinthecaseoftomatoes,virtuallyeveryplantwilldiewithinayearifnewsoilisplacedontopoftheoriginalrootball.Seeouronlineplantinginstructionsforanillustration.

å  Evaluate Drip System: Makesureyouevaluatehowyourdripsystemisworking,andmakenecessaryrepairs.Dripsystemscanmakeitdifficulttodetectaproblemuntilit’stoolate.Turnthesystemonandlookateveryemittertobesureit’sfunctioning,andlookforleaks.

å  Add More Drip Emitters: Adddripemitterstosupplyyourplant’sgrowingrootsystem.Atypicalshrubwillneedwaterallaroundittothrive.Atree,byallmeans,willrequireseveraldripemitters.Onedripemitteronanoldertreewillalmostcertainlyresultinasmallrootsystemthatwillnotsupportthetreeinaverticalpositionlongterm.

å  Don’t Fertilizer a Thirsty Plant: Forneworestablishedlandscapes,avoidfertilizingathirstyplant.Fertilizerscanburnonahotday.ThoroughlywateronedayandfertilizethenextdayusingamildfertilizersuchasMaster Nursery Formula 49,orLiquid Gold.

å  Call us with Questions: Ofcoursethischecklistisgeneralizedandbrief,butassummerweatherhits,pleasecallorcomeinwithanyspecificquestionsorconcernsyouhaveaboutyellowingleaves,wiltingleavesorothersymptoms.Oftenwecanreverseadeclinewithsomeevaluationandadvice.

Think of us as partners. We are interested in your success.

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Plant vegetable plants.Remembertoprotectthemfromhungrysnails,bugs,andslugswithorganic Sluggo Plus.

Beforeyourcherriesandothersummerfruitbegintoripenprotect them from hungry birdswithbirdscaretape(shinytapethatmovesinthewind),plasticnetting,andplasticowls.

Guess who’s Coming to Dinner?!!! Tomatohornwormsaswellasgeraniumbudwormsandothercaterpillarsarereadytomunchonyourgarden.ControlthemwithearthfriendlyMonterey B.t. Caterpillar Killer (available inconcentrateorready-to-use).

Beforeyouhavetrouble with blossom end rotinyourtomatoesuse Foli-cal.Blossomendrotcreatesaleatherybrownpatchatthebottomendofatomatoandiscausedbyinsufficientcalcium.

Help the Monarchs! Add beautifulButterfly Weed (Asclepias) to yourgarden.This is a criticalhostplantthatwillprovideneededMonarchhabitat.

Remembertowater plants under eaves andinhiddencorners.Soakhangingbasketsandcontainerplantsduringthesummerheat.

Deep root water trees and shrubs.BegindeepwateringwithaRoss Root Feederorsoakerhosenowandcontinuemonthlythroughthehotsummermonths.

Spruce up the gardenwithpotsofred,whiteandblueflowers!Wehavelotsofcolorfulbloomingplantstomakeholiday parties and barbeques all themore enjoyable.ShopearlybecausethenurserywillbeclosedonJuly4th.

The Alameda County FairopensFriday,June15thandrunsthroughJuly8th.Ticketscanbepurchasedatthenursery.Enteryourprize-winningflowersandvegetablesintotheCountyFairAmateurGardeningCompetition–“Hello Summer”

ENTRY FEE: 1 entry $1.00, 9-19 entries $8.00, 20plusentries$10.00

Enter ONLINE by5pmbefore show!Clickhere toenter:http://alamed.fairwire.com

”Alden Academy 2018”

WelcometotheAlden Academy Series of Gardening Tutorialsfeaturing

wonderful,experiencedgardeningcoaches.Wewillguideyouthroughaseriesofsubjects,visuallymaking

themeasytounderstandandmeanttogiveyouverysatisfyingresultsandhorticulturalsuccess.AsAldenAcademyAttendeesyouwillreceivea10% OFF Coupontobeusedthatdayateachclassattended,anda Door Prize at each seminar willaddtothefun!

â  Life is a Bowl of BERRIES! Saturday,June9from9a.m.to10a.m.intheSeasonsBuilding-$10.00.Nothingsweeterthangoingouttoyourbackyardtopickberriesforyourbreakfast!BerryexpertJeffOasewillguideyouthroughthebushesandthicketsofsomeofoursweetestberrypicksfor2018. Joinustounderstandtheberrygrowingbasics,fromplantingtoharvest.Howmany,whatvarieties,methodsofstaking,diseasesandsolutions–yourwholeberrybasketfullofquestionsanswered!SignupwithourAldenLaneCashierstoday!Cost:$10.00.

Fairy Door FunJune 2 • 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Fairies love secret doors . . . & this is your opportunity to make a

very special one! Invitemagicalfairiesintoyourrealmbywayofyourhandcraftedspecialportals.Weprovideahandcraftedwoodendoorframeanddoor(2pieces,approximately8"x6")personalinstruction,paint,woodenlasercut-outs,buttons,roofmaterial,mosses,andboxesandboxesoftrinketstoonumeroustonameforspectacularembellishmentstoinspiretheultimateFairyDoorforyourhomeorgarden.Thisprojectisappropriateforkids5andup,

andadultsloveittoo!Ifyouwanttomakeonewithachild,itjustcountsasoneFairyDoor.Thecostis$28.00plustaxperperson.Itisa1-1/2houractivity(wearoldclothesorbringasmockforpainting).

We’re happy to help select and provide complimentary gift wrap.

June is a Month of CelebrationsEnd of the School Year!Remember your favorite teacherswithabloomingplantorspecialtreasurefromourgiftshop.

Graduations & WeddingsThisJunegiveyourfavoritebrideand

groomorgraduateagiftthatwillkeepgivingthroughtheyears.AldenLanehasagreatselectionofgiftgivingideas.Dropbyandletusshowyousomeofthefollowing:• Ahouseplantfornewapartmentordorm.•Gift basketsforthenewgardenfilledwithseeds,glovesandgardeningtoolsofallkinds!•Accessoriesforthehomeandgarden•Give a tree tocommemoratetheoccasion• Apieceofgarden statuarythatwillimprovewiththepassageoftime.•A flowering plant thatwillbeareminderoftheoccasionwhenitbloomsontheanniversaryeachyear.• Slateheartstepping stonesyoucanpersonalizewithoursidewalkchalk.• Wallmountedmetal butterfly heart,symbolizingheart-feltwishestakingflight.

Remember Dad – It’s Father’s Day – June 17th ComebythenurseryforgreatgiftsuggestionsforDad!

• Shiny new toolsforhisgardeningcollection• Plantacitrus treefordad.It’sagiftthatgivesmoreeachyear.• Statuary benches, arbors, garden artandmoretocreatethefeelofanoutdoorroomforrelaxing.• Cheerfulcolorbowls.• Lush houseplantsforhisofficethatwillbeautifyandcleantheair.•Decorative containerstofillwithplantsofhischoicefordeckandpatio.• Hisownorchardoffruit filled trees.• AgiftboxofDutch House Sea Salt Carmels.• AtabletopAquaflame Candle fountain forhisdesk

Gearing up for June! Thinking of Dads and

All the Men Who Make our Lives Better! •Duke Cannonhasnewbatchofgearinmanly

scented bath and body products for Dad.“Cold Shower Cooling Soap Cubes”containmintandmentholforacoldblastintheshoweronahotday.“News Anchor 2 in 1 Hair Wash”isalsoavailableforthemanwhowantsgreatsmellinghair.Big Bricks of Soapcomeinfabulousfragrancessuchas“Victory”, “Productivity” and

“Accomplishment”!DukeCannonmakesagreatpresentforthemanwhohaseverything.

• OthergreatgiftideasforDadincludegardening books, hats, and bonsai plants.Pruningtoolsandglovesarealwaysappreciatedbythegardener.

• BackinstockisawideselectionofbeautifullycutHaitian steel oil drum artwork.Theartisansstartwithdesigns

inspiredbynatureandculture.Fromcardboardpatterns,theytracetheirdesignwithchalkontheflattenedmetalfromtorn-downoildrums.Withchiselsandhammers,theycarefullycutanddecoratethemetalbyhand.Each

pieceisshapedandsmoothed,thentheartistsboldlyandproudlychiseltheirnameontothemetalsculpture.Thesepiecesarebeautifulforwallsindoorsorout.

• NewincontainergardeningareTarter Galvanized tanks andraised beds.Theymakeanexcellentwaytogardeninasmallspace.Justremembertodrillholesinthetanksforgooddrainageandplantwithpottingsoil.Letthegrowingbegin!

Alden After Hours!!! Summer Art Series

It’sanOUTDOOR PAINT PARTY!OursubjectforJuneis“Cherry

Blossoms”.SamplesoftheartworkaredisplayedatAldenLane.

Noartistictalentneeded–justaspirittotryandtheabilitytohavefun!

JoinusThursday, June 7th from 6 - 8 p.m.attheoutdoorinspirationalstudioofAldenLaneNursery.Createabeautiful18"x20"acrylicpaintingsuitabletodisplayinyourgarden,fenceorpatio.Youwillreceiveaspeciallyconstructedcementboard“canvas”,acrylicsandexpertinstructiontoblossomintoyourinnerartist.Comeandhaveagreattimewithfriendsandgohomewithacustompieceofhardyoutdoorartworthyto

bragabout!AND – There will be snacks, a glass of wine (soda or water

available) and music to paint by!Pleasebringyourself,yourfriends,andwearclothesyoucanget

painton.Thecostis$49.00plustaxperperson.Youmustbe21yearsyoung.

PleasecontactourAldenLaneCashierstoreserveyourspace(925)447-0280.ReservationstakenuptoJune4th.Spaceislimited.

Back by popular demand! Our Crafternoon for June is a

Botanical Impressions Workshop

Saturday, June 16, 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Createyourownplastercastingofamazingbotanicalsthroughthisfun,easy,andrewardingprocess.Wetclayisusedtoimpressflowers,stemsand/orleaves,

thenthephysicalplantsareremovedandplasterispouredintothe8"x10"mold.Ahangerisplacedontheback.Onceitsets(20-30minutes),theclayistakenawayandwhatisrevealedisastunningpieceoforiginalartworkdesignedbyYOU!Itcanbeleftinitsoriginalformorlaterpaintedor

stainedwhenithascured–andthoseprocesseswillbediscussed.Allmaterialsandinstruction(bothverbalandwritten)areincludedforthecasts.Comeandcreateamasterpiece!Thecostis$45.00plustaxandyoucanreserveyourspace

withourAldenLanecashiers.Signuptoday,asspaceislimitedandthisisaverypopularclass!

Recipe for Good Garden Soil!Good Garden Soil Starts Here!!For each 100 square feet add:

10 cubic ft. of soil conditioner: Master Gold Rush or Bumper Crop ® (5 - 8 bags). 5 lbs. Iron Sulfate to acidify and add iron. 10 lbs. Master Vegetable Food or Master Flower Food, Master Formula 49 can be used for ground covers. 50 lbs. Gypsum. It loosens hard soils as it adds sulfur & calcium. (An excellent addition in our heavy soil.)

Mix well with your soil to an 8" depth and water well.

Ifyouarepreparingavegetableorflowergardenbedhere’satriedandtruesoilpreparationrecipethatworkswonders.Itlightensourheavysoil,nourishesitandbuffersthepHtomakeit‘justright’forthesuccessofyourvegetable,andflower.

Protect your Japanese Maples

JapaneseMaplesareperfectlycomfortableinPortland,Oregonwherethesummerskyissoftenedwithbillowycloudsandanoccasionalshower.Thevalley’sdrysummerclimateontheotherhandcallsforabitofspecialprotection.Ourhot,dryandsometimeswindysummerscanturntheleafedgesofJapaneseMaplescrispy.Onecreativecustomerthreadeddripirrigationtubingtoppedwithamistheadupintothemaple’scanopy.Whenturnedonhotdaysitprovidesthecooling“MontereyEffect”.Feed Dyna-Gro Protektforadditionalprotection.

It’s Not TOO late! Plant Your Summer Vegetable Gardening

Juneisagreatmonthtoplantavegetablegarden.AldenLanehasagoodselectionofonegallonvegetablesthatwillhelpyouwithgrowingtime.Stopbythenurseryandletusgetyougrowingthisseason!ForthosegardenerswhohaveplantedtheirvegetablegardenskeepthemgrowingandproducingwithmonthlyapplicationsofMaster’s Tomato

and Vegetable Food.Rememberit’sbettertounderratherthanoverfertilize.Makesuretowaterthegardenthoroughlythedaybeforefeeding.Waterestablishedtomatoplantsdeeplyandlessfrequently.These

plantshavedeeprootsandfrequentwateringencouragesplantgrowthwithoutmuchfruitproduction.Cucumbersontheother

handneedtobekeptevenlymoisttohelppreventthemfrombeingbitter.

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