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Spring 2008
 Now is
the time to start planting annuals like petunias,
impatiens, zinnias,
begonia and much
more. Be sure to mix in perennials like nemesia,
bacopa, African daisies and verbena.
In about a month we should also have vinca in stock as well as
outdoor hydrangeas. Check out our Blooming
Plants list for more ideas.
At Sheridan
Gardens we have a large selection of vegetables and herbs to
get your Spring garden going. Get herbs like basil, thyme,
oregano and cilantro for your home cooking. With over a dozen
different varieties of tomatoes we have just about everything
you’re looking for. Plant your own peppers and eggplant;
cucumbers and melons. We also have a large variety of organic
seeds if you want to grow your veggies and herbs yourself.
Our fruit
trees are well stocked, many already bearing fruit, you can
see our selection in the The
Fruit Tree section.
Also our roses
are in bloom and looking great. Our wide selection of teas and
floribunda roses make choosing the right rose a lot of fun.
Check out our Rose List for
more ideas.
Spring time is
also when aphids and other pests hatch. Aphids are especially
common around roses. The little green bugs can completely
cover the rose buds and damage the bloom. There are a few ways
in which to deal with the pest.
 The most eco
friendly way is by introducing to your garden the beneficial
insect, Coccinellidae, the ladybug. They will eat the aphids and generally
remain in your area until the infestation is gone before
moving off. It is best to keep the ladybugs in their packaging
cool (refrigerate them) and then at night open the package at
the base of the afflicted rose allowing them to climb up and
feed.
Another eco
friendly tool is the Dr. Earth rose and flower Ready-to-Use
spray. By using all natural oils this product provides the
home gardener with a successful alterative to chemical
insecticides.
For fast
acting and effective results use the Green Light Rose Defense,
available in RTU and concentrate for large infestations. This
product is a three in one, an insecticide, fungicide and
miticide that not only will solve the aphid problem but will
also prevent and eliminate black spot and mildew.
As always we
carry organic solutions to including fertilizers, weed and
insect killers. We also have another great product by Dr.
Earth, all organic, for your houseplants if they are afflicted
with bugs.
With Earth Day
around the corner we have a special going on with our beanpod
candles. In celebration of Earth Day, Soy Basics has released
three new special jars Earthy Bonsai
Tree, Eucalyptus Lavender, and the always popular
Earthly Embrace. At Sheridan Gardens if you purchase a 16oz.
Earth Day fragrance during the entire month of April you will
get a free 4.5oz of your choice.
 Manufactured
by Soy Basics beanpod candles are 100% American soy. These
biodegradable, non-toxic, clean burning and great smelling
candles make a great addition to any room. Visit www.beanpodcandle.com
for more information.
As
always, we are open seven days a week from 9:00 – 5:30 and
Sunday until 5pm.
Happy
gardening!
Tom Waldron
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