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Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter July

Happy 4th of July!
June 30 - 6
Annual Sale
2", 4", and pack annuals and vegetables, including annual herbs, as well as plants that bloom until frost including begonias, impatiens, geraniums, lobelia, and specialty annuals, plus all annual hanging baskets, 4-inch tomatoes, and strawberries!
25% off
& Lemon Sale
ugly plants with beautiful futures - trees, shrubs, and perennials
50-70% off
July 7 - 13
Hydrangeas
our huge selection of summer-blooming favorites
including hortensias, lacecaps, oakleaf, and peegee tree forms
15% off
July 14 - July 31
Summer Herbs
basil, lavender, oregano, parsley, sage,
rosemary, and thyme and more
15% off
July Class
Creating Succulent Containers
July 2nd
11 a.m. - Noon
reservations required
class fee: $50
call 360-466-3821 to register
please check into Garden Store before class
Elevate the look of your tabletop or patio with our stunning year-round succulent planter. Laura Campbell will guide you in combining the beauty of "Hen and Chicks" with a pinch of sedum to create a unique snowcone effect that will bring you joy year-round. We will provide the 8" white clay pot that will complement any decor, and combined with the sedums, add a touch of green to your space. These succulents are easy to care for and will thrive outdoors. It's the perfect gift for plant lovers or a treat for yourself!
Skagit Valley Farmers Market
Visit The Skagit Valley Farmers Market Every Sunday!
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through October
Our mission at the Skagit Valley Farmers Market is to build lasting connections between our community’s residents and the stewards of our farmland, as well as showcase local cultural arts. We strive for a cooperative and family-friendly atmosphere that promotes mutually beneficial interactions among the producers and local residents.
This season we will continue to showcase the bounty of Skagit-grown fruits, veggies, and handmade crafts of local farmers and artisans. Visitors are welcome to take a seat inside the Vinery and enjoy market sweets and good conversation while observing local photographs on pea vining. We hope the Skagit Valley Farmer’s Market offers a space for experienced and new farmers to share their wisdom, their harvest, and their joy of farming with the locals, as well as out-of-town visitors.
Consider the Skagit Valley Farmers Market to be your new Sunday morning ritual. The Market is located just north of Christianson's Nursery and takes place around the Vinery on Sundays through October, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Interested in selling with us? Contact Market Manager, Kathryn Shiohira for more information at SkagitValleyFarmersMarket@gmail.com.
As we swiftly move into the Summer season, we are enjoying rearranging and bringing in new gifts, diverse vintage and antique finds, and home goods into the shop. We are very excited to bring in a curated collection from our dear friends at Bitters & Co, who happen to have their shop right down the road from us - talk about local!
Elevate your dining and living spaces with the latest addition to our collection - the stunning one-of-a-kind ceramic dishes, cups, and candle holders. Each piece is carefully crafted by skilled artisans working alongside the owners, Amy and Katie Carson. Their commitment to quality is evident in the intricate details and unique designs that add a bit of Spanish flare to your home. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or a complete set, we have something for everyone. Shop now and experience the beauty of handcrafted housewares.
We are so excited to share the new summer look with you and hope to see you soon!
Growing Cool Season Crops
Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest are lucky enough to be able to grow vegetables all winter long. Early planning and planting are essential for having an abundant harvest in the winter. With a little bit of planning ahead, you can have a great winter garden and be eating home-grown veggies all year long!
Saving space in your garden when you are planting in spring is one way to ensure space is available when it is time to plant your fall and winter crops. When you start thinking about your garden as a year-round space it may change what you choose to plant and when. For example, many gardeners wait and plant their broccoli and Brussels sprouts in fall rather than spring because the starches turn to sugar after a hard frost so the veggies taste better. Many crops do well in cooler weather or even prefer it. Spinach, lettuce, kale, broccoli, carrots and garlic are among the most common vegetables that succeed in the PNW winters. Arugula, collards, leeks, and radishes are among the less-common vegetables that thrive in cooler weather. The crops that do not succeed in winter are the traditional summer garden crops: beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, squash, and tomatoes.
Keep in mind that each winter is different, and so is each winter’s harvest.
Keep Your Annuals Blooming
Continual bloomers, such as petunias, marigolds, and African daisies require continual deadheading. This time of year, it is important to remove dead flowers so the plant can push new growth and energy toward new flowers. Now is also a great time to boost your container plantings with a fertilizer such as E.B. Stone Rose and Flower Food, Osmacote, or Fish Fertilizer. Keeping on top of watering on our warmer days also ensures your plants remain healthy and stress-free.
Congratulations to our 'Rosy Day Out' Community Rose Display winners!
Best in Show: Stephen Smith with 'Over the Moon'
Most Fragrant: Jintara Primacio 'Scarlett Knight'
Best Floral Display: Zhanna mixed 'Honey Dijon', 'Koko Loko' in a watering can
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