Tuesday, August 11, 2009

FAIR WEEK

Well, it is Fair week and everyone is anxiously waiting for the results of their entries into the fair.
We would like to thank all of our participants for their entries into our Jam/Jelly and salsa contest. Here are our finalists:
SALSA
1st Place - Joanne Barsby
2nd Place - Maria Unger
3rd Place - Don Stone
Now our entries into the jam and jelly contest prove to be a challenging. So, Dan Sr decided to approach it this way.
1st Place - Marian Fitzgerald for her awesome Lemon Butter.
2nd Place was a tie:
Carolyn Heupel and Audra Hendricks
3rd Place went to three entries
Sherri Thibodeau
Marian Fitzgerald
Linda Bolleli
We thank them for their participation and all of their hardwork. We also gave everyone who did not win got Honorable Mentions and $10.00 gift certificate to use at A to Z.
Once again, Thank you and we hope to see you next year.
Dan, April and DanII

Friday, August 7, 2009

PICTURES OF OUR GUEST AT THE COOL SEASON GARDENING WORKSHOP

Lyn Muth, our Master Gardener conducted the Cool Season Gardening Workshop. Along with Dan Wheat Sr. They had a great time and the group of people asked a great amount of questions and they questioned Dan and Lyn for about an hour and half.















Thursday, August 6, 2009

APPLE MEETING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Last night went well at the APPLE meeting. Met some great people from the Master Food Preservers. Talked for about 10 minutes. Very basic lesson on making jam. We had 21 people at the Cool Season Gardening Class at the nursery. Dan Sr said they had a good time. I will post more information and pictures later.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Finally, they are in their Coop

Lemon and Walnut are happy as can be. They are finally in their home and Mom is happy to have them off the porch.

All the babies finally came out of the large dog carrier we had them in and made themselves right at home. We have named most of them, but a few are just Chick.


This is Walnut, I think! She is happy scratching.


Roaming was the main task last night in their coop.





Tuesday, August 4, 2009

PICTURES OF THE NEW NURSERY PLANTS

New plants have arrived at the nursery. We have been busy this past week resetting everything and giving the nursery a fresh new look. Here are all the Echinaceas, Shasta Daisies and Rudbeckia.
Dogwoods with Lychnis and Lime Green Coral Bells.

Deer Resistant area? We added some Erica, Heathers, Crocosmia, Junipers, Emerald Carpet and other great plants.



This is a picture of Wilbur our new mascot. He is surrounded by our beautiful Maple trees.

Changing up the nursery!

As we get into Fall and school starts we always like to make the nursery look refreshed. So far the summer has not had too many hot days and the plants are doing well. We have added some new items in the nursery in the last week, not only plants but a character or two. His name is Wilbur. So stop and visit Wilbur. Bring your camera and take a picture with him.

April will be doing a demonstration at the monthly APPLE meeting on Wednesday August 5th at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on S Church Street about making jams and jellies.......

Wish her luck~

Sunday, August 2, 2009

BACK TO SCHOOL


Well, school is just around the corner and we have been patiently waiting at the nursery. Alot of Moms, after dropping their kids off at school, come by the nursery for some peace and quiet.
So stop by and see the serenity we are creating in the nursery and get some ideas for your fall planting. We love to have customer stop by just to wander around. It makes our day.
We also like to talk and answer any questions you may have. See ya soon and Good Luck getting ready for Back to school.

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Grass Valley, CA, United States
My name is April. I run the nursery at A to Z Supply. I am Dans' oldest child. I love to garden when I have the time. I picked up on the gardening bug from my dad and Grandfather. I also love to do all kinds of crafts, cook and just hang out. I read when I get the chance. I am an advocate for Type 1 Diabetes. Just locally! I support CSA, and other local farms as much as I can. Stop by and see me at the nursery. I am there almost every day.

Daily Journal of the Garden Center goings on.

Tonight, Tomato Preserving in the Garden Center. Made a batch last night to show and taste for workshopees......

Start dehydrating tomatoes this morning. They will be ready for the workshop.

Yum! Hope to see you there.