March 2020 Newsletter Spring is happening, and we are back to 9-5 on fair weather days starting Feb 29. Driest February on record. It looks like we are headed for a drought year unless things change drastically. The weather has been beautiful, although disconcerting. Fruit trees are
Read more →February Newsletter A few updates, Weeks Roses are in stock, here is our 2020 rose list. We have re-stocked the seed racks and stocked up on all soils. Bare-root trees are here, and you can find the link to our tree selection at Dave Wilson. We have a
Read more →Rose List 2020 Here is a list of the roses we are supposed to get in a couple of weeks. Bare root roses are coming on the first of February. Here is what we have ordered. If you want bare-root place your order now or ask that
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January & February Newsletter Happy New Year, one and all. Back to our regular winter hours starting Jan 17th, 10-4 pm, 7 days a week weather permitting. We have re-stocked the seed racks and stocked up on all soils. Bare-root trees are here, and roses are due
Read more →Plant varieties ordered from Dave Wilson Nursery for 2020: Empire Apple Sweet and juicy with sprightly flavor, a cross of McIntosh and Red Delicious. McIntosh-type apple for hot summer climates. Heavy bearing tree. Early fall harvest. Good pollenizer for Mutsu, Gravenstein, Winesap, Jonagold. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
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December Newsletter It’s finally raining but oh so cold. It will take a little time to adjust to the cold, and I am a bit concerned that our plants did not get that gradual hardening off period and will suffer some too. Unfortunately, this is becoming a
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November Newsletter I am looking forward to better times than we have experienced in October. The weather has seen many perfect fall days of clear blue skies and perfect temperatures, but that is not what we are going to remember. Blackouts, business closed, fires, and wind have
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October Newsletter 2019 We have had a few nights of temperatures into the 30’s so I am officially saying fall is here. Last week went from 100 to not being able to take our jackets off. If you think you’re not acclimated yet, neither are the plants.
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September 2019 Newsletter Summer has rocketed by and Labor Day weekend is upon us. Darn though, we are still seeing some very hot days. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year due to the golden hues of the light and fall foliage colors.
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August Newsletter As more and more of the natural landscape is being developed for housing and agriculture, it is becoming vital that we create and maintain natural and healthy living spaces in our own yards. A lot of you have been concentrating on bees and butterflies and
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