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March 23, 2014

Spring is Here

And, “We’re so excited, we wet our plants.”  How many times have you seen this silly comment?  It’s true. We’re VERY excited and ordering new plants weekly.
Frost Warning!  We are still getting frosts.  There will be plants available at many stores (even Commonwealth) that may suffer from frost.  So use caution when selecting plants.  Our kiwis even got burned because their new growth was too tender.  It didn’t kill them and Geraniums aren’t happy but they will be o.k., too.  (Granny’s had wonderful Wave Petunias live through 28*’s but they will grow slowly until the days get warmer. Yes – we have them!
You will see tomatoes for sale and customers are asking for them.  Do NOT put them outside.  
On April 1st, Granny Organic will plant a tomato in a bag of Harvest Supreme and put a ‘wall o’ water’ over it.  It should do just fine with the extra protection.  Come on in and check on it and see what a ‘wall o’ water’ is. Smile  They can also be used for pepper plants, melons & summer squashes, etc.
It is safe to plant peas, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and all greens outside now.
 
We have an excellent selection of hardy perennials and hardy groundcovers (stepables) that will return in your garden year after year.  Lots of bee, hummingbird & butterfly friendly plants. Smile
Yup, Granny’s happy.
What else do we have? potatoes, blueberries, asparagus, strawberries, grapes, blackberries and.......  Looking for a fig tree? we have them.
 
Do you want to know when & how much to plant?  Come on in and get free schedule provided by Douglas County Master Gardeners.  This schedule also shows how far apart to plant things.
 
Workshop news: 
Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m. will be a workshop to create a live grass Easter Basket or planter.  $5.00 covers instruction.  Cost of materials will be extra depending on how simple or elaborate your creation is.  The grass needs to be planted soon to be ready for Easter which is April 20 and that’s just 4 weeks away.
Tuesday, April 15, 1 p.m. will be a workshop to create a living Easter Basket for a gift or centerpiece.  Learn tips on arranging plants in a basket and adding decorations. $5.00 for instruction and Cost of materials will be extra depending on how simple or elaborate your creation is.  Feel welcome to bring a favorite basket as long as it is at least 12” across & 4”-6” deep.  Or choose one of ours. Let your imagination go wild. 
Now open Sundays 10-4.
Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
452 N. Main St.
Canyonville, Or. 97429
(541) 839-6067