Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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Friday, March 12, 2010
What's happening...
Here's a look at our latest e-newsletter:
March Gardening Calendar
What to do in the garden now
Spring is going to be here before we know it. Take advantage of these milder days and get outside in the fresh air. Below are a few things that you can do to get started on rewarding chores.
* If you haven't done so please take down all outdoor Christmas decorations. Your neighbors will be happy you did.
*Clean out all the debris (dead leaves and branches) from your gardens. This will help prevent the start of disease.
* Prune foliage from evergreens that have a burnt appearance. Hollies, Daphnes, Leucothoes, and Sarcococcas are just some of the shrubs that may have been affected by this past winter.
* Prune summer-blooming shrubs, removing any dead wood and any branches that are not desirable. Spring blooming shrubs will also respond best to pruning now, but you will have to sacrifice some blooms. They can be pruned after they flower, but shrubs do not have as many accumulated reserves as they do right after winter. If rosebushes and perennials were not pruned in the fall, now is the time to prune those as well.
* Add the appropriate soil amendments based on your particular garden’s needs. Our Coast of Maine Compost & Peat Moss improves any soil. Do not work the soil until it is dry enough to crumble when you squeeze a handful, and do not walk on your wet garden; compaction will occur.
* Begin fertilizing your houseplants now that their dormancy has ended.
* Garden perennials will benefit from an early feeding of a complete slow-release fertilizer, like Plant~tone, which is 100% organic.
* Adjust guy wires on trees. Check for girdling, which stunts growth.
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March 5, 2010
March Gardening Calendar
What to do in the garden now
March Workshops at McArdle's
Living Succulent Wreaths
Start Your Vegetables Indoors
Composting 101
Seed Starting
Sewing Seeds Indoors
Pruning
Ornamental Grasses and gray leaved perennials
Lenten Rose Hellebores
McArdle's Centennial
Boys and Girls Club Tree Planting
We Make House Calls!
Small Projects at your home
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center
Adding Color To Your Life, Inside And Out, Since 1910
48 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-5600 | www.mcardles.com
March Gardening Calendar
What to do in the garden now
Spring is going to be here before we know it. Take advantage of these milder days and get outside in the fresh air. Below are a few things that you can do to get started on rewarding chores.
* If you haven't done so please take down all outdoor Christmas decorations. Your neighbors will be happy you did.
*Clean out all the debris (dead leaves and branches) from your gardens. This will help prevent the start of disease.
* Prune foliage from evergreens that have a burnt appearance. Hollies, Daphnes, Leucothoes, and Sarcococcas are just some of the shrubs that may have been affected by this past winter.
* Prune summer-blooming shrubs, removing any dead wood and any branches that are not desirable. Spring blooming shrubs will also respond best to pruning now, but you will have to sacrifice some blooms. They can be pruned after they flower, but shrubs do not have as many accumulated reserves as they do right after winter. If rosebushes and perennials were not pruned in the fall, now is the time to prune those as well.
* Add the appropriate soil amendments based on your particular garden’s needs. Our Coast of Maine Compost & Peat Moss improves any soil. Do not work the soil until it is dry enough to crumble when you squeeze a handful, and do not walk on your wet garden; compaction will occur.
* Begin fertilizing your houseplants now that their dormancy has ended.
* Garden perennials will benefit from an early feeding of a complete slow-release fertilizer, like Plant~tone, which is 100% organic.
* Adjust guy wires on trees. Check for girdling, which stunts growth.
[ return to top ]
March 5, 2010
March Gardening Calendar
What to do in the garden now
March Workshops at McArdle's
Living Succulent Wreaths
Start Your Vegetables Indoors
Composting 101
Seed Starting
Sewing Seeds Indoors
Pruning
Ornamental Grasses and gray leaved perennials
Lenten Rose Hellebores
McArdle's Centennial
Boys and Girls Club Tree Planting
We Make House Calls!
Small Projects at your home
McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center
Adding Color To Your Life, Inside And Out, Since 1910
48 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 661-5600 | www.mcardles.com
Monday, February 8, 2010
More on the meaning of roses...
Ok, so we already know that what color roses you give sends a message. But did you know that the number of roses presented also has a meaning? Check out this chart I found...
1 Rose Love at the first sight; you are the one
2 Roses Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
3 Roses I love you
6 Roses I wanna be yours
7 Roses I'm infatuated with you
9 Roses An Eternal love, together as long as we live
10 Roses You are perfect
11 Roses You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
12 Roses Be my steady
13 Roses Secret Admirer
15 Roses I am truly sorry, please forgive me
20 Roses Believe me, I am sincere towards you
21 Roses I am devoted to you
24 Roses Can't stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
33 Roses Saying "I love you" with great affection
36 Roses I will remember our romantic moments
40 Roses My love for you is genuine
50 Roses Regretless love, this is
99 Roses I will love you for as long as I live
100 Roses Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
101 Roses You are my one and only love
108 Roses Please marry me!
365 Roses Can't stop thinking about you, each and everyday
999 Roses Everlasting and Eternal love
999 roses? Wow, I'd love to see that arrangement....
1 Rose Love at the first sight; you are the one
2 Roses Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
3 Roses I love you
6 Roses I wanna be yours
7 Roses I'm infatuated with you
9 Roses An Eternal love, together as long as we live
10 Roses You are perfect
11 Roses You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
12 Roses Be my steady
13 Roses Secret Admirer
15 Roses I am truly sorry, please forgive me
20 Roses Believe me, I am sincere towards you
21 Roses I am devoted to you
24 Roses Can't stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
33 Roses Saying "I love you" with great affection
36 Roses I will remember our romantic moments
40 Roses My love for you is genuine
50 Roses Regretless love, this is
99 Roses I will love you for as long as I live
100 Roses Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
101 Roses You are my one and only love
108 Roses Please marry me!
365 Roses Can't stop thinking about you, each and everyday
999 Roses Everlasting and Eternal love
999 roses? Wow, I'd love to see that arrangement....
The language of roses...
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, you may be wondering what to give that special someone. There is nothing more classic than the gift of roses on Febuary
14th. But what color? I found this chart to help you decide...
Red - True love
Blue - Mystery, attaining the impossible
White - Eternal Love, Silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility
Black - Death, hatred, farewell, rejuvenation or rebirth
Yellow - Friendship, or dying love (or platonic love) or jealousy, infidelity, or apology
Pink - Grace
Dark pink - Gratitude
Light pink - Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Burgundy - unconscious Beauty
Coral or orange - Desire, passion
Lavender (violet) - Love at first sight
red and white together - Unity
red and yellow together - Joy, happiness, and excitement
thornless - Love at first sight
Interesting, huh?
But that's not all. Check back in tomorrow for more behind the meaning of roses...
14th. But what color? I found this chart to help you decide...
Red - True love
Blue - Mystery, attaining the impossible
White - Eternal Love, Silence or innocence, wistfulness, virtue, purity, secrecy, reverence and humility
Black - Death, hatred, farewell, rejuvenation or rebirth
Yellow - Friendship, or dying love (or platonic love) or jealousy, infidelity, or apology
Pink - Grace
Dark pink - Gratitude
Light pink - Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Burgundy - unconscious Beauty
Coral or orange - Desire, passion
Lavender (violet) - Love at first sight
red and white together - Unity
red and yellow together - Joy, happiness, and excitement
thornless - Love at first sight
Interesting, huh?
But that's not all. Check back in tomorrow for more behind the meaning of roses...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
New Year, New Workshops
Here's what's happening at McArdle's:
Orchids are for Everyone!
When: Tuesday January 26, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: Free
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Please be our guest in attending McArdle’s 2nd Annual Orchid Forum featuring orchid expert Bill Bianchi of Bianchi Davis Greenhouse. Bill has been growing orchids for over 50 years!
The Art of Hand-Tied Bouquets
When: Tuesday February 2, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: $20.
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Learn a few different techniques of creating hand-tied bouquets; including the traditional European style. Hand tying is a great way to make your bouquets look professional! All materials are included; please bring a pair of scissors.
With our own award-winning designer Michael Derouin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA
Workshop: Terrariums – A Living Microcosm
When: Thursday February 4, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: $75
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Terrariums are a wonderful way to have a little bit of heaven in your home. A properly designed terrarium is relatively easy to make using simple-to-find materials, and can add a distinctive flair to an otherwise plain room. Terrariums inherently evoke a peaceful, meditational element and are guaranteed to sooth the soul. Plants grown in a glass-enclosed chamber tend to stay happy and healthy with little care. Even those with a “brown thumb” will quickly realize how easy plant-care can be!
Come join John Horn---one of the leading horticulturalists in the area---and learn the basics of terrarium building and care. You will leave with a beautiful piece of living art in an 8” diameter x 14” tall glass cylinder. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face!
Orchids are for Everyone!
When: Tuesday January 26, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: Free
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Please be our guest in attending McArdle’s 2nd Annual Orchid Forum featuring orchid expert Bill Bianchi of Bianchi Davis Greenhouse. Bill has been growing orchids for over 50 years!
The Art of Hand-Tied Bouquets
When: Tuesday February 2, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: $20.
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Learn a few different techniques of creating hand-tied bouquets; including the traditional European style. Hand tying is a great way to make your bouquets look professional! All materials are included; please bring a pair of scissors.
With our own award-winning designer Michael Derouin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA
Workshop: Terrariums – A Living Microcosm
When: Thursday February 4, 10:30 to 12:00
Cost: $75
RSVP: yourfriends@mcardles.com
Terrariums are a wonderful way to have a little bit of heaven in your home. A properly designed terrarium is relatively easy to make using simple-to-find materials, and can add a distinctive flair to an otherwise plain room. Terrariums inherently evoke a peaceful, meditational element and are guaranteed to sooth the soul. Plants grown in a glass-enclosed chamber tend to stay happy and healthy with little care. Even those with a “brown thumb” will quickly realize how easy plant-care can be!
Come join John Horn---one of the leading horticulturalists in the area---and learn the basics of terrarium building and care. You will leave with a beautiful piece of living art in an 8” diameter x 14” tall glass cylinder. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Happy New Year!
This will be my last blog for the year 2009. I can't believe another year has flown by so quickly....
2010 is going to be a special year. McArdle's Florist and Garden Center is celebrating 100 years in business! How should we celebrate?
See you next year!!
H
2010 is going to be a special year. McArdle's Florist and Garden Center is celebrating 100 years in business! How should we celebrate?
See you next year!!
H
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The calm after the storm...
It's a few days post-holiday, and it's below freezing outside. The decorations are coming down, and it feels...bare. Now that the winter festivities are just about over we start getting that itch for warmer weather and long, sunny days. But a walk around the greenhouse is a perfect way to lift your spirits. Already, I'm seeing primroses, helleborus, and hyacinths. It's very encouraging!
One way I like to perk up my indoor surroundings once the last of the decorations are carefully packed away is by adopting some new plants. There's nothing like a new peace lily or basket of primroses to brighten up even the dreariest of winter days. And did you know that houseplants aren't just lovely to look at but they purify the air?
I also find myself buying more cut flowers this time of year. Sure they may not be growing outside just yet, but you can always find cut tulips, lilies, and roses at your local florist. Tulips are a reminder of sunnier days ahead. Roses and lilies are so fragrant. It's amazing what a bouquet of flowers can do.
H
One way I like to perk up my indoor surroundings once the last of the decorations are carefully packed away is by adopting some new plants. There's nothing like a new peace lily or basket of primroses to brighten up even the dreariest of winter days. And did you know that houseplants aren't just lovely to look at but they purify the air?
I also find myself buying more cut flowers this time of year. Sure they may not be growing outside just yet, but you can always find cut tulips, lilies, and roses at your local florist. Tulips are a reminder of sunnier days ahead. Roses and lilies are so fragrant. It's amazing what a bouquet of flowers can do.
H
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