Archive for June, 2010

     To help kick-off the summer season Redmond Greenhouse would like to offer you an Apple special! Just mention this notification to anyone of our sales staff and you will get an apple tree for half price (offer good through the month of June so hurry in) Our selection is quite fantastic if I do say so myself. All trees are semi-dwarf and grafted on very hardy rootstock. Many will bear fruit by next year. Take advantage of this special and the harvest will be yours. It is a GREAT time of the year to plant our containerized trees. Amend the soil with Black Gold Compost/Soil Conditioner and about 15 cups of our blended “Cold Climate” organic fertilizer………. Happy First days of Summer….. Doug

     Oh my, how the season engulfs my time. Seems like only yesterday we were deep in the late months of winter, and now look where we are.. Heading towards summer and all it has to offer.

     For timely tips…. (very short) look to the Redmond Greenhouse “Facebook”

     Meanwhile out in the garden and lanscape…. Deep water to encourage strong roots and healthy plants. Feed with the organic fertilizer “Cold Climate”. Healthy plants are far more resistant to insects and disease plus I do believe you will almost gain a zone of hardiness by using this type of fertilizer in conjunction with lots of organic compost…….

     If you are having problems setting out your plants…. Try using a “light” floatiing row cover to protect against sun and wind…… It realy will make a difference………

     Try to keep weeds under control as they allow many insects and disease to lurk close by your valuable plants.

     Control ants in the garden as they will contribute to spread of aphids………… There are many great organic products on the market to help control this early spring and summer pests…..

     So sorry for all you folks that lost so many plants, trees and shrubs this past winter……….. The worst loss year I have seen in the thirty some years I have been involved in this business……….. Dang!!!!!       The cause…. mild winter but DRAMATIC spikes in temperatures……. Just blew the bark right off the trees…. so to say….

      Happy Spring……… have fun planting…. and don’t forget to smile across the fence……… Feels good….. Doug