February 4, 2012
FLOWER FARM & NURSERY NEWS
The latest from Amador Flower Farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley
What’s up at the Farm this Month?
New Year’s Resolutions #1 and #2: Buy local and plant more edibles!
We heard from many of you through our survey that these are very important goals to you for 2012, and your goals are our goals! We can and will help you keep these resolutions. Right now we have bare root fruit trees and heirloom and hybrid seeds on hand so you can get started. As we mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we will have a full selection of heirloom and hybrid veggies and herbs as soon as it is planting time in our area.
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Take a look at our “New for 2012” daylilies HERE!
We start shipping 2012 bare root daylily orders on March 6th (read our shipping information HERE) |
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We will also continue to add to our deer resistant plant selection.
And due to the dry (but oh so sunny and lovely!) winter we’ve had so far, we will maintain our cold-hardy collection of new and unusual succulents and cacti as well as add to our drought tolerant shrubs and perennials. |
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We’ve added a new line of high-end hand tools!
Each tool has a comfort grip ergonomically shaped handle. The tools are made of durable stainless steel for outstanding strength. There are six tools to add to your collection: cultivator, transplanter, serrated trowel, culti-hoe, weeder and fan rake. They’re affordably priced at just $9.99 each. |
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Valentine’s Day is almost here!
We have a fresh delivery of indoor tropical plants (grown locally). Come see our selection of unusual bromeliads, anthuriums, dracenas (up to 6’ tall), rubber plants (ficus) and seldom found hanging tri-color hoyas (wax plant)! We’ll be happy to add Valentine’s decorations to your purchase free of charge for a true “living gift” for your sweetheart.
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Just in time for pruning....Special Purchase!
We have a set of precision drop forged pruners that includes one 8" bypass pruner and one 8" floral shears. A 5 year factory warranty is included.
Price is $15.99 for the set with Free Shipping! Order HERE |
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Seasoned Oak available at Amador Flower Farm!
Looks like the winter weather may finally reach us next week. Are you ready? We have seasoned oak loaded on pallets for $159 each. They equal approx .38 cord. Need more? Give us a call at (209)245-6660. This is the same wood that was previously available at Plymouth Hardware. |
Featured Plant of the Month: Primrose
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What bedding plant can match the bright and colorful early spring display of the venerated Primrose? It surely tops our list. This perennial plant (sometimes grown as an annual in hot climates) enjoys a well-drained soil rich in organic matter. In hot weather climates they do best in partial or dappled shade, but in cool costal climates they can take full sun. Primroses are ideal flowering plants massed in containers and as well as in flower beds.
There are a number of varieties to choose from but let’s focus on the Polyanthus Primrose or Primula polyanthus. These will withstand the worst of winter winds and frost. The two best proven performers are the “Pacific Giant” strain and the newer “Harlequin Mix”. The Pacific Giants produce multiple blooms on a single spike about 6 inches above the leaves. The flowers are in solid colors of yellow, red, white, blue, and pink. The Harlequin strain produces a mass of flowers just above the leaves but have striking flowers that are bi-colored. Both varieties respond well to dead-heading to promote a longer bloom period. Finally, protect the plants from snails and slugs.
The proven Primrose can brighten up your garden on even the dreariest of winter days. Both Harlequin and Polyanthus primrose are available now in 4” pots in our nursery. |
Timely Tips
It's very important to remember NOT to till wet soil. Soil texture should be crumbly and not sticky before you dig. Tilling wet soil destroys its structure.
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- Now is the time to prune dormant, deciduous plants such as flowering shrubs, vines and shade trees. Some examples are lavenders, barberry, rockrose, cotoneaster and fruit trees. Roses in warmer areas can be pruned now, followed by dormant oil spraying. If you're in a colder upcountry area you should wait until at least March to prune, again followed by dormant oil spray. Dormant sprays for roses help combat black spot and smother overwintered insect pests.
- DO NOT prune spring flowering plants such as lilac, wisteria or viburnum (Japanese snowball bush), because you will be cutting off the spring-flowering wood (prune these after they finish their spring flowering).
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Manager’s Weekly Special Update
We highlight one plant, product or product line every week in the nursery. You can see what this week’s “Manager’s Special” is HERE but you’ve got to come see us to take advantage of the sale!
During our “winter hours” of Dec-Feb, the weekly specials will run from Thursday mornings at 9am to Sunday afternoons at 4pm. |
A message from our family winery: |
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Passion for Ports
Looking for something different and special to do this Valentine’s? |
Join Deaver Vineyards for our semi-annual Port tasting and pairing event, Saturday February 11th. We’ll open eight of our spectacular ports for tasting! Details and ticket prices HERE
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8th.
We’re open daily 10:30am-5:00pm offering complimentary wine tasting and would love to have you join us! |
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Amador Flower Farm's Winter Hours: OPEN 9am - 4pm, Thursday through Sunday
December through February |
Sorry but pets are not allowed at the flower farm.
Questions? Give us a call at (209)245-6660, send us a note at daylilies@daylilyfarm.comor visit our website: amadorflowerfarm.com. Thanks for reading- we hope to see you out at the farm and winery very soon!
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