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Home January-February 2002 Newsletter
   The Gardener's Gift Corner
    by Betty Hargrave
 

 

Now that the holidays are over, take a few quiet moments to relax and enjoy dreaming of gifts to come for the year 2002. Consider creating a container garden of herbs to enhance a sunny spot on a window sill or garden room. Brighten a patio or front entryway with a container planted with winter-blooming plants such as cyclamen, primrose, or pansies. Summer-blooming bulbs will arriving soon - a basket of bulbs, gloves, bulb food, and a trowel makes a great "chase the winter blahs away" gift for any gardening enthusiast.

The Spring collection of ceramic containers is always exciting with the bright new colors and sizes. Our blue and white collection continues to be one of the most popular in the store. An outstanding collection of wrought iron crosses and artifacts in many beautiful designs creates a special effect to patio décor - the designs are Celtic, Spanish and early European. Consider a slate outdoor clock to keep track of time while in the garden.

January and February are perfect months to plan changes in the garden's design. Our large selection of books will offer choices for planning, selection, and care of native and drought-tolerant plants that are well-adapted plants for our climate. Perhaps a visit to our tropical greenhouse with the choice of an orchid, begonia, bromeliad, or another one of the many varieties of tropicals will add a touch of color to a cloudy winter day. For the gardener who has everything, a compact, easy-to-operate, rotating compost bin is great to tuck away in a corner of the garden. If you cannot decide, a North Haven gift certificate is always a welcome gift for any gardener during the coming year!



  Valentine's Day is Every Day!
 

Brighten someone's day with fresh flowers created in an arrangement especially for that special person. You don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to show your appreciation. Our floral designers are extremely imaginative and can design something unique so that the wishes you send with a floral gift will always be remembered. Contact our Floral Designers at 214-691-6751 to create a unique floral gift for the people who are special in your life.

 

  The Book Corner
 
Japanese Maple lovers will thoroughly enjoy J. D. Vertrees book "Japanese Maples" with its beautiful pictures and excellent information, including pests and propagation. The Southern Living Garden Guide: "Vegetables" is a complete guide to planning, planting, and caring for a vegetable garden, harvesting and storing tips, and recommended selections for specific growing conditions. For Your Garden: "Pots & Containers" by Warren Schultz is a bounty of beautiful ideas that can easily be recreated in your own home, patio, and garden areas. Come peruse the many other new titles also!