Fall 2020

Every Blooming Thing

The cooler temperatures and increased rainfall of the coming months make this an ideal time to plant hardy trees and shrubs. Another perfect addition to your garden: hardy herbs, especially those that languish in our hot summer months. Dill, fennel, parsley and cilantro transplants will be returning to our tables, as these cool-season favorites tend to bolt (go to flower and seed) and die when temperatures climb. They’re

staples for culinary herb enthusiasts, look great in mixed containers with cool-season flowers, and are important pollinator host plants. Hardy, shrubbier herbs such as rosemary and lavender also do double duty, serving as important herbs for cooking as well as providing structure and interest to fall and winter landscapes and containers—particularly when trimmed into attractive topiary shapes.

Our grower partner company, Blue Label Farms, provides us with our Certified Organic herb transplants. Guests will find these by their distinctive Blue Label tag. Grown locally in Wylie, just northeast of Dallas, our fresh herb transplants are incredibly popular with NHG patrons, with an average of more than 45,000 4-inch containers going through our doors each year.

Fresh Herbs from

Welcome Inside Our New Tropical Greenhouse

Among the first major milestones in our ongoing rebuild is the opening of our new tropical greenhouse, where guests will find our interior, novelty and collectors’ plants. With the surge of interest in indoor gardening, our greenhouse has become a destination for local enthusiasts and collectors of all ages and skill levels. For those familiar with NHG as it was, you’ll notice the new greenhouse is in a different location—occupying the space that we once referred to as ‘sun shrubs’ just adjacent to the west office. The new structure itself is a vast improvement over the old one—its high ceilings and broad, east-facing windows

offer both an open, airy feel and grand views across the nursery. The tinted siding gives it a unique aesthetic appeal far beyond the plain polyvinyl siding, and the table layout allows for easier access and browsability. And look for our “Care Tip” brochures, available for several of our most popular indoor plants, to get plants off to a great start in your home. We search from California to Florida to Canada to find the highest quality, most unique plants with which to fill the greenhouse. Currently trending: ‘String of ’ plants…such as ‘String of Hearts’ (Ceropegia), ‘String of Turtles’ (Peperomia) and ‘String of Pearls/Dolphins/etc. (Senecio). Also a craze: any of the Aroid

group, particularly Monstera, Philodendron, and unique varieties of Anthurium. Plants sporting variegation in their foliage are priorities among enthusiasts, especially those with bright whites and soft pinks. The trick is finding them—demand nationally has far outpaced the ability of many small growers to produce mature crops, and competition among online sellers and retail buyers alike is fierce. We have orders arriving almost weekly during the year, so visit the greenhouse often to catch the latest arrivals! As always, if you’re hunting for something special and can’t find it, email feedback@nhg.com and our buyers will try to source it for you.

Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii)

String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata)

String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)

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The fall season brings us many things to get excited about: the respite from grueling summer heat turns into cool nights, and seasonal rains stir up the earthy smell that we all love. One of our favorite fall rituals is the transformation of the landscape from green to glowing burgundy, gold and orange. You can get the full range of color even without fall flowers, and here are some we love at NHG – some traditional favorites and some you may not expect:Trees The kings of fall color in a shady garden are Japanese maples. No matter which variety you choose, you will never be disappointed in the fall foliage. The

sun-loving Shumard red oaks put on a show with leaves ranging from deep burgundy to a crisp apple-red.Shrubs & Perennials Flameleaf sumac, Virginia sweetspire and oakleaf hydrangeas begin their color transformation in early fall right through early winter. They offer amazing orange-red foliage before losing their leaves. Shade-loving perennials like coral bells (Heuchera varieties) make it easy to incorporate chartreuse green, deep purple and vibrant reds and golds to a bed or pot, and the colorful foliage lasts year-round.Grasses Did you know that many native,

ornamental grasses turn gold and burgundy in fall? Little bluestem, Indian grass and others begin as a steely-blue accent in the garden then morph into mounds of gold and bronze in fall. Other grasses like pink Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) begin blooming with a cloud of rich pink plumes in fall. Vegetables Bloody sorrel, lettuce varieties, Swiss chard, bull’s blood beets, ornamental cabbage, kale and mustard are some items that not only love the cool fall air, but will give planters and garden beds pops of color, even without flowers. Another perk is that you can eat them!

Favorite Fall Foliage L to R: Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis), autumn leaves, Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’), Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)

L to R: ornamental cabbage, bloody sorrel, Swiss chard

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Favorite Fall Foliage

Grow With Us This SeasonReady, Set... Sow!

Plant For Fall Harvest:

Through October 15:

Broccoli by seed (IN)/(O)

Brussels Sprouts by seed (IN)/(O)

Cabbage by seed (IN)/(O)

Cauliflower by seed (IN)/(O)

Collards by seed (IN)/(O)

Garlic by seed (O)

Lettuce by seed (IN)/(O)

Kale by seed (IN)/(O)

Kohlrabi by seed (IN)/(O)

Radish by seed (O)

Spinach by seed (IN)/(O)

Turnips by seed (O)

September 1 - 15:

Cucumber by seed (O)

English/ French Peas by seed (O)

Direct Seed Outdoors (O), Start Seeds Indoors (IN)

September 1 - 30:

Beets by seed (O)

Carrots by seed (O)

Parsnips by seed (O)

September 10 – October 31:

Leeks by seed (IN)

Leeks by transplant (O)

Onion by seed (IN)/(O)

September 1 - Late November

Broccoli transplants

Brussels Sprouts transplants

Cabbage transplants

Cauliflower transplants

Kohlrabi transplants

Lettuce transplants

Spice Things Up

Beginning September 15 – Plant all winter as available:

Collard Greens transplants (O)

Kale transplants (O)

Mustard Greens transplants (O)

Swiss Chard transplants (O)

Spinach transplants (O)

Fall Snapshot

Grow the fruits you love. Apples, peaches, pomegranates & other favorites are best planted in fall.

Nurture pollinators like butterflies, birds & bees with perennials & nectar plants.

Cultivate superfoods such as kale, Brussels sprouts, bok choi & more.

Dream about the spring show to come. Plant daffodils, spider & rain lilies now, then watch them multiply each year.

Easy to grow and use in your favorite recipes!

Plant garlic &

shallots in October. Garlic cloves/Shallot bulbs/Saffron bulbs (O)October 1 - October 31

Fall Fruit Trees & Citrus If you’re growing vegetables and herbs, it’s time to consider ramping up your harvest by adding fruit trees to your home landscape. Texas’ soil and climate make us well known for peaches, plums, and pears, and these are some of the best to try if you’re just starting out. Apples, apricots, nectarines, persimmons, and of course pecans can be grown here successfully, too, with careful attention to their planting, growing, and pruning methods. This fall, we’ll bring in classic varieties of fruit, as well as some newer, more unusual choices. Choosing the right variety is critical to your success, so we select those varieties that perform best in our area and meet the required ‘chill hours’: the total hours that the tree is exposed to temperatures 45 degrees and below, ensuring production (about 750 hours in the DFW area). When you select your tree, make sure you have the room: While

peaches and some others will fruit on their own, two (or more) apples, pears, and plums are best to ensure pollination. Height and width should be considered as well. While the trees can be grown to 10-12’ in height and width and still produce, for best production and ease of harvest, you’ll be pruning them to a smaller stature. If space is lacking, there are dwarf varieties of some fruit species that can be grown in containers, such as ‘Bonfire’ peaches. Citrus trees are also ideal in containers, and this also allows them to be brought indoors during cold weather. We’ll offer small oranges, limes and lemons, such as the dwarf ‘Improved Meyer’. The dwarf Mexican ‘key’ limes may be small, but their round fruits pack a wonderful flavor and aroma. As with all trees, fruit takes time to produce well, typically around 3-5 years. If you’re new to growing fruit, this fall will be a great time to select and get fruit trees going. Once the

weather begins to cool and up until late winter, a wide selection of fruit trees will be available and ready to plant. To find out if we have the variety you’re looking for, just call us. We have more tips for you for planting and maintenance so you’re successful growing these trees. For a quick-reference shopping list of recommended products and tips for success, see our “Fruit Tree Project List” handout at nhg.com.

Garlic cloves/Shallot bulbs/Saffron bulbs (O)

Below, L to R: Hachiya Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Hachiya’), Plum blossoms, Early Golden Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

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Our seasonal pumpkin & gourd selection comes from a local grower in north Texas: The Pyle family, owners of Pumpkin Pyle, have provided us with such excellent quality, selection and value that we’ve more than doubled our volume over the last two years. These beautiful gourds in all shapes and colors are the quickest way to dress your patio or entryway for the season, but they’re

also delicious! Collect yours before they’re gone—we’ll announce in when they arrive on social media and in our weekly email. Sign up for the latest updates at nhg.com.

Fall Beauty — and Flavor!

For recipe inspiration, check out our Pinterest page @nhgdallas, where all of us have

saved our favorite recipes. Here’s to fall!

Our new bulb cooler is being built & Tulipswill arrive in October!

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