Keith Farrand
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Knock Your Socks Off!
Keith
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Have you driven by Farrand Farms lately? You really should. The greenhouses are becoming absolutely more beautiful by the day with Knock Your Socks Off color! Now is the time to witness the change and become inspired.
The third and fourth weeks of November are the perfect time to bring the family and take that special photograph to send to your loved ones for the Holidays. Our 13,000 poinsettias will set up an awesome background. We've even set up a special photo area where it is easy to take advantage of our color. It's yours for the taking!
It's a great time to start your amaryllis and paperwhites, too. The selection is good and the bulbs are perfect! Start them now for Christmas or give them as gifts to plant later and cheer up those late January wintery days. Older adults and folks unable to get out especially appreciate these types of gifts.
We'll be getting our fresh Christmas tress soon. I'm told they are exceptionally nice this season because, unlike here, they've had lots of rain in Michigan and Wisconsin. Of course we'll have a great selection of wreaths and fresh cut greens to choose from too. While you are here, be sure to pick up two or three Table Top poinsettias to help you add that special touch to your festive dinner settings.
A few other Tips for early November:
1. Don't trim your roses or perennials back yet. Leave them alone until they have frozen back completely. Begin to mulch them in early December - remember, mulch is not a blanket to keep them warm. It is a cover to keep them dormant (and cold).
2. Yes, you can still plant bulbs like daffodils, tulips and crocus. They can be planted anytime the ground is not yet frozen. Be sure to add a tablespoon of bulb fertilizer or bone meal for each bulb you plant to help get those roots growing. In fact, sprinkle it around all your established beds.
3. Yes, you've missed your opportunity to plant grass this fall, but it is not too late to dormant seed for next spring. The best time to dormant seed the lawn is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Farrand Farms has the seed you'll need.
Here's a great idea:
Plant some spinach, lettuce or radishes in a few of your unused pots and place near a bright, sunny window. What a gift you'll receive in January. It's easy and cost so very little.
Let's face it, we are all experiencing pressures from the current stressful economic conditions. It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom - come on out to Farrand Farms. One walk through our colorful greenhouses will bring you a relaxing smile. The freshness and color will help you remember the good things in life.
Farrand Farms is Knock Your Socks Off beautiful!
Keith
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