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Manhattan KS 66503

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November 2020Garden Store Newsletter*Just a reminder that we do offer delivery for anadditional fee, if you are uncomfortable getting out inthese uncertain times.

Katie's KornerHappy Holidays!

We are thankful for the customers thisyear and continued business. We hopeyou all have a blessed Thanksgiving, asthe holiday season continues to unfold.

The garden store will be a good place forgift shopping this season. We’ve beenworking on adding more variety andunique items to the store the last coupleof years. A shopper can find somethingfor everyone. Also, gift cards are

available in any amount.

New lines in the store for the holidays include Louisburg Cider products, AlmaCreamery, Hampton Farms, Schlaegel Popcorn and Neighbor’s Coffee. TheChristmas trees are up in the store, and the atmosphere is festive, as we continueto set up for the holiday season.

The garden store may be the best place to shop for Christmas treeornaments this year. We’ve got some fun ones decorating the trees.

Amaryllis are now set up in thestore. We have a lot ofdifferent colors this year forfun and a new one called awaxed amaryllis! Amaryllis arean indoor bulb with a stunning flower.Get one soon, and get it set up, so itwill bloom for you by Christmas. Hereis a handout on amarylliscare: https://hnr.k-state.edu/doc/garden-center-

culture-guides/Amaryllis08.pdf

Paperwhites are also available in the store. They areanother indoor bulb that gives a person a little something toenjoy during the winter months. Get them started, and watchthem grow. When they are done flowering, toss the bulbs andstart over. They are simple and easy. It is a good project withkids too.

Maintenance Tasks

Fall leaf clean-up is underway and some maintenance tasks to get ready forwinter. Now that it is getting cold outside make sure tree wrap is on trees thatare getting southwest exposure to protect them from sunscald. Tree wrap needs to

be on now and left on until March. We have plenty available at the store to coveryour needs!

With the five step lawn program we reach the final step withferti·lome Winterizer around Thanksgiving time on well-establishedgrass. The bag recommends to activate it with water.

Fall Soil Prep

It’s important to clean-up the vegetable gardens this time of year.Removing debris is a necessary step in reducing insect anddisease problems that over winter and create problems thefollowing year. While cleaning out the area, consider mappingout where you planted stuff this year to help rotate vegetablecrops for the next year. After the area is cleaned out consideradding organic matter to the area with composts like CottonBurr Compost, Cattle Manure, Chicken Manure or

Natures Blend to begin prepping the soil for the spring season. Applyingorganic matter in the fall will allow it more time to break down and improve soilcomposition before spring planting. Till these products in to work up the soil.Think about having soil tests done on the area at this time of year to allow moretime for them to be done and analyzed. Adding products to the soil now will allowyou to start planting without delay next spring. Contact the Riley CountyExtension Service for Soil Testing or the K-State Soil Testing Lab. Thefollowing is a link to find more contact information: https://www.riley.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/soil-testing-fertilizing/index.html

The gardening and landscaping seasons do not come to anend when it gets cold outside. The garden store is openyear-round and continues to have plenty going on duringthe cooler months of the year. The store transforms withthe holidays and continues to carry a surplus of gift givingitems for the next couple of months. Make sure to pop-inthrough November and December.

TTyler's Tipsyler's TipsHouseplants

As winter approaches and our outside landscapes go dormant, we begin to searchfor ways to brighten up our living spaces. Houseplants are a great solution to that.Not only are houseplants a great way to brighten up a room and add color to yourhome, they also work wonders for purifying the air. However, just like us, differenthouseplants have different needs in order to survive and thrive well.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)

ZZ plants are great houseplants for beginners as theypractically thrive on neglect. Green and glossy, ovalshaped leaves, set on long stretching stems give thisplant a unique and modern look. While it prefersbright, indirect light, it will grow just fine with lowlight. Water it occasionally and you'll be sure to havesuccess. All parts of this plant are toxic however, sobe sure it's out of reach of children, pets and anyother curious creatures living in your house.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese Evergreen is a sure way to add some fun andunique color to your home. Coming in many varieties, youcan find them in all sorts of colors, shapes and patterns.Some are more broad leafed while some are narrow. Somehave a fairly solid leaf pattern while some are morespeckled. Some have white, some have green and somehave a pinkish-red tint to them. Place your ChineseEvergreen in a low-bright (indirect) light area. Allow thepotting soil to dry out about an inch between watering.Make sure not to let it get so dry that it wilts.

Succulents

Succulents are probably one of the most popular types of plants out there rightnow. They come in such a wide variety of styles, textures and colors, it's easy toget obsessed and want to collect as many as you can find. Succulents love it hotand dry. They thrive in bright, sunny areas and hardly need any water at all.

Things to Keep in Mind

As the seasons change with yourhouseplants, there are specific careadaptations that need to be considered.

Make sure to keep an eye out forbugs during the winter months.With drier air, certain pests, suchas spider mites, are more prone toshow up. Try adding a humidifierto the room or misting the plantsdaily to help ward them off. Youcan also apply Bonide SystemicHouseplant Insect Controlgranules. This will last for 8weeks.Houseplants are also less activelygrowing during the wintermonths. This means they areusing less resources. Cut back onwatering your houseplants andmake sure you only water themjust enough to keep them fromdrying out. You should also avoidfertilizing houseplants during thewinter as they will not be puttingout much growth.

JJayce's Journalayce's JournalPreparing for Winter

With the arrival of November comes cooler temps and many tasks to be doneto prepare your yard for the coming winter. Many tasks can be done this month tohelp improve your lawn and gardens. Doing these tasks now will make the onsetof winter easier and this coming spring more fruitful for your home.

November is usually the month where you will mow for the last time of theyear. You will want to leave a higher cut than normal. Also, once you’redone, it’s a good idea to thoroughly clean underneath the deck of yourmower and check the oil. Removing any remaining gas from the tank andtaking off blades and sharpening them will help when you go to use it againnext spring.November is also the ideal time to lay down ferti·lome Winterizerfertilizer on your lawn. You will want to do this in mid-November and thiswill help maintain your lawn over the winter months and result in ahealthier lawn in the spring.Cleaning leaves out of your gutters and removing them from the lawn andlandscape beds.Tilling up vegetable garden beds and adding soil amendments such ascotton burr compost, peat moss, or manure.Top dressing mulch on landscaped areas and around trees.Putting tree guards or wraps on trees to prevent against sun scald andanimals.Now is also a good time to start visualizing next year’s goals for your yardand vegetable gardens. Getting an idea of what you want to plant for nextyear will help when spring rolls around.Now is still a great time to plant trees and shrubs. As long as the ground isnot frozen you can still plant. Blueville still has a wide selection of deciduousand evergreen trees as well as shrub selections. So make sure to stop in!!!

What To DoKeep on planting trees & shrubsApply fertilome Winterizer fertilizer to coolseason turf lawnsAdd compost to vegetable gardens inpreparation for springMulch strawberries, roses, crapemyrtle andbutterfly bush by ThanksgivingShop for bird feeders and birdbath de-icersWrap young tree trunks to protect from sunscaldPrune trees after leaves have fallenLive Christmas trees, fresh greens andpoinsettias arrive around Thanksgiving!Pot up paperwhites and amaryllis for Christmasfun

November EventsKeep watch on our Facebook for sales andevents

What's New?!AmaryllisPaperwhitesPoinsettiasChristmas treesChristmas decor and ornamentsCoffee travel mugsNeighbors Coffee & Gourmet teaLouisburg Cider products expandedAlma Creamery productsSchlaegel PopcornEarth Right Super Stufffertilome Succulent Potting MixRedi-Earth Professional GrowingMix

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Blueville NurseryPhone: 785-539-2217Address: 4539 Anderson Ave,Manhattan, KS 66503Website: bluevillenursery.com

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