Archive for the ‘Spring’ Category

We have just received a shipment of mason bees and supplies…………. Now is the time to set up a house for these necessary garden insects. We have multiple houses for you to choose from… so easy and so fun. We also have the nesting straws for older houses…. Swing on by and see what we have…. Happy Spring… Doug

and here comes Springtime with all the goodies and all the excitement    

It’s ready and it’s time to plant:

Walla Walla Onions

Gourmet and Fingerling certified organic potato sets

Veggie starts of lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Mustard Greens

Veggie starts of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts

Small fruits and Berries: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Elderberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Grapes, Hops, Horseradish, Asparagus, Blueberries

Fruit trees grafted onto hardy rootstock: Apples, Pears, Prunes. Plums, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Asian Pears, Almonds, Walnuts

And for you rock garden enthusiasts……………… our perennial house is filling with locally grown tough and hardy favorites like Candy tuft, Lupine, Columbine, Rock Cress, Basket of Gold, Peonies, Catmint, Bearded & Siberian Iris, Veronica, and so many more………….. the time is perfect and ours are hardened off for immediate planting…….

and back in our greenhouse our crew has been busy building early hanging baskets and patio planters filled with “Spring Delights” like fragrant violas, smiling pansies, ornamental grasses, creeping phlox, and tough little accent plants………….. oh they look so fine………….

     We at Redmond Greenhouse hope you can swing by and share our excitement for this spectacular time of the year………… lots of NEW plants and NEW products that should bring a smile to your face Happy Spring and Happy Planting………    Doug

     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

     Redmond Greenhouse, in celebration of Earth Week and Arbor day will be giving away FREE seedling Ash trees……… and don’t forget to bring in your kids……… we will share with them how to plant and how to care for them………… Happy Wednesday…………. Doug

     We will offer these trees until they are all gone………    Redmond Greenhouse…. Proudly serving local gardeners and landscapers since the 1950’s………….   Thanks for supporting this family owned business

And hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee comees spring

I do believe it is time to plant onions, leaf crops, cabbage, broccoli, peas, and other hardy root crops. Make sure to soak peas for a few hours before sowing……….. Treat with legume inoculants for improved yields! If you have problems with root maggots in the past you my want to try Hi-Yield’s Garden dust………… It is the only product that I know of that has a label listing for that nasty garden pest.

            There is still time to spray Copper spray on you peaches, lilacs, and pears. Reports have been good if you have had disease problems…….. Sure helps with poor performing lilac buds and blooms.

            If you are in need of a little early spring color we have lots of pansies, violas, and other hardy flowering perennials. Our selection of summer flowering bulbs will be in next week. We will as in past years be offering some of the “Biltmore Estate” collection….. Some real dandies!

            Speaking of dandies this crop of Walla Walla onions has been the best I have seen in some years. Make sure to plant in raised beds for best results. Working in additional manure free compost plus an application of our “Cold Climate” blended organic fertilizer will be an additional plus. The microbes and mycorrhizae we have added to both our garden/landscape, as well as our lawn fertilizer should aid in optimum results. And speaking of results (if I may brag on our lawn fertilizer) my son Luke’s lawn really shows the difference between organic and chemical fertilizers. His lawn abuts his neighbors and there is a DISTINCT line between the two… It is amazing! I will try to get a pic and post it for all to see.

            If you are looking to add more greatness to you garden beds may I suggest you take a look at “Humic Acid” as a soil amendment. I have talked to and read more about this amazing product and I think it is very exciting………… Tomato growers you may have another organic product to add into your soil….. Keep me posted on your results.

            I suppose I better not let this go on to long………… we only have so many hours in a day. Just like to keep in touch…… Hope all is well as you prepare for another GREAT growing season…………. Happy Tilling…………. Doug

      The season is warming and the days are getting longer…………. That said if you have fruit trees, roses, cane berries, or other leafy plants that have had insect problems in the past season it is time to spray an organic spray of “Dormant Spray”. This application will “help” prevent pesky insect infestations as the spring season turns to the warmer days of summer. No guarantees but better than doing nothing. Combine that with a spray of Spinosad at 80% flower petal fall and you should be looking pretty darn good, See Redmond Greenhouse for additional details.

     In regards to pond care…………… the Algae bloom in on it’s way.  Our Microbe Lift Algae 5.4 is a great tool. Make sure to get your barley bales, pellets, or liquid in the pond at the same time to help prevent a burst of “green”. If you are wanting to help reduce the amount of sludge in the bottom of you pond you might want to try our “Sludge Buster” application. The targeted microb will help with this problem.

     If you are interested in early starts of heirloom tomatoes and peppers, plus other hardened off veggies…………… Now is the time. We have lots of organic starts to get your garden into the growing season……………… Happy planting… Doug