Archive for March, 2011

     Ahhhhhhhhhh you  just have to love Spring in the High Desert………. A wondeful mix of snow, rain, wind, gapple, and of course our ever reliable sunshine….As the days of March arrive on our calendar our garden center is beginning to fill up….. Walla Walla onions, garlic, shallots, pansies, violas, hardy rock garden perennials as well as some early geraniums and “Pocketbook” plants……….. Oh……….. and did I mention our spectacular selection of gourmet organic “seed” potatoes. It may be a little early but if we don’t get some of our goodies in now WE WON’T GET THEM…….. Dang…………. We also just received over 300 fruit trees from one of our local Oregon growers…….. Oh dang oh dang……….. Now is the time and our selection if fantastic…. Grafted onto semi-dwarf HARDY rootstock with varieties that should do well in our region.Oh, I may have mentioned it before but we are back in stock with our organic ”BULK” potting soil as well as a NEW compressed bale of Black Gold “Hi-Porosity” organic potting soil… We are stocked up on our fabled Cold Climate organic fertilizer, Humic Acid, and organic compost…………. here comes spring and Redmond Greenhouse is ready to go…. Thanks for visiting and Happy March… Hope to see ou soon……… Doug

Saturday Morning in the Garden                                                                                                        A series of educational classes designed to strengthen your skills and brighten your Early Spring Season 

Seating is limited so we ask that you call (548-5418), e-mail (info@redmondgreenhouse.com), or stop by and place your name on the list of the classes you would like to attend.

The classes are for garden enthusiasts of all ages and usually last about an hour. They are FREE of charge.

We do offer supplemental Hand-Outs and Pamphlets which we ask for a donation to offset costs of paper and copying.

   March 19^th        

                        Starting plants from seed…….. Tips, techniques, and products       

March 26^th

                        Fruit trees…… Varieties, planting, and maintenance

April 2^nd

                        Small Fruits and Berries….. This will be a very tasty class

April 9^th

                        Composting….. Create great soils… Great ideas and tips

April 16^th

                        Veggie Gardens….. Raised beds and a whole lot more

April 23^rd

                        Lawns…… Lets get the green growing plus maintenance tips

April 30^th

                        Organic gardens and landscapes…. Tips, suggestions, and products

  All classes will start at 11:00 am and end around noon. Due to limited indoor space it is advisable to call (541-548-5418) or email info@redmondgreenhouse.com for reserved seating Classes will be on site at Redmond Greenhouse 4101 S. Hwy. 97  www.redmondgreenhouse.com

     Our first class will be Saturday March 19th from 11:00 - 12:00…….. Starting plants from seed…… Please call or email to reserve your seat……. Class is FREE….. It will be a fun and informative class with lots of tips to help you be a more successful gardener.I will repost the entire class lister in the very near future….. Happy March…. Doug (Redmond Greenhouse  4101 S. Hwy. 97 Redmond   541-548-5418    info@redmondgreenhouse.com

     Time to dust off the shovel and think spring……….. We have lots of spring colors in our greenhouse that are just waiting to adorn you kitchen table or the entrance to your home….. Spring color just does a body good………. mind and soul……….. Not really a bad winter but when March rolls onto the calendar gardeners are just ready to go…

     Lots of new and exciting garden seed in plus we were able to secure a big seed rack from Seed Savers Exchange……. Heirloom Seeds……. wow.   I think you will be happy if you are an organic veggie and herb grower. I might advise that you get in early to secure your picks so as not to be dissapointed during the rush of the season… We will try to keep it re-stocked…. On a related note we have also secured several varieties of Oregon’s own… Nickols Seed… dang…… They also provide organic, natural, and heirloom seed.

     Looks to me that this will be another year of the “edibles”. Fruit trees, small berries, veggies, and lots of garden fresh herbs……… Oh my…. Our garden center is already loaded with many items with more on the way……we are ready for your visit… It is a GREAT time to plant with all this wonderful weather.

     Don’t forget that we still carry bulk potting soil as well as our popular organic compost….. Our selection of organic products is second to none……. Growing natural is our way

     Keep watching for and email concerning upcoming classes …. should be starting on March 19th….. 11:00-12:00… our Saturday morning in the garden series…. FREE of charge… call for details if you need and reserve seating.

     Happy March and hope to see you soon……… I’m down on my knees out in the garden… Praying for a wonderful spring……. Thanks for your time… Doug

Redmond Greenhouse      4101 S. Hwy. 97 Redmond Or 97756    541-548-5418