DON’T BLINK
Fall finally showed up...did you catch it?
For the last two months, we were all waiting for the weather to catch up with the calendar. It was way too warm for fall, wasn’t it?
But finally, it arrived.
The last couple of weeks have given us the fall we hadn’t seen yet...frosty mornings and lots of changing leaf color.
It seemed like it was never going to arrive, and now, it’s all but gone. Did you catch any of it?!
Fall color, like so many things in our gardens, doesn’t just wait around until you have time to enjoy it. So often, like this year, it comes and goes quickly, all the changes compressed into a few short weeks. If you don’t pay attention, you can miss it!
I spend a lot of time staring out our windows. My wife can attest to this! I love looking out onto our gardens and taking it all in. I love seeing what’s new, what’s different. It may be emerging growth in the spring, flowers through the season, or this time of the year, fall colors finally arriving. Staring out the window, a cup of coffee in my hand, and just enjoying the view...I’m in my happy place!
I also like looking for cool things. I detour through neighborhoods I don’t live in, I alter my routes to take me down streets I don’t normally travel, and I’m always for cool plants...especially this time of the year. My wife makes fun of me for “gawking”, but what can I say? I just like to enjoy the world around us! I never know what I’ll discover or how I’ll be rewarded...and what’s wrong with that?!
There’s a lot out there to be enjoyed if you get out there and if you give yourself the opportunity. That’s the key. Take new routes, explore new neighborhoods, walk around your own, and spend lots of time staring out your windows...the coffee is optional!
Cameron Rees, General Manager
We still have trees to plant if you’re interested in adding some fall color to your own landscape, and planting conditions are still prime. Don’t let that last little cold snap scare you. The fall planting season is done when the ground is too cold to plant, and that’s still a long way away. Take advantage of this planting opportunity!
When you come out, besides finding lots of great trees to choose from...many reduced in price...you also discover we’re pushing into the front end of our winter season. Winter greens, winter porch pots, Christmas trees, and Holiday décor have taken over the greenhouse. We’re in a season of transition, one foot in fall and another in winter. Let us know which one we can help you with!
—Cameron
WINTER PORCH POT WEEKEND: THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET SIGNED UP!
Can you believe this year is almost over? The warmer temperatures overstayed their welcome, in my opinion.
Cooler temperatures are here now, and November is right around the corner! With November comes Christmas trees, fresh greens, and, of course, Porch Pot Classes!
If you haven’t attended one before, it’s basically a class where we provide you with everything you need to make a Winter Porch Pot (for a fee) with fresh greens to put on the deck or patio and enjoy all winter long.
Can’t make it to one of the classes or prefer to do yours at home? We will have everything you need in a take-away kit!
If you are interested, please give us a call or email us to get signed up.
Call us today at 785-233-9657 or email Misty at mistyb@skinnergardenstore.com.
Winter Porch Pot Workshops:
Friday, November 21st, 1 pm & 3 pm
Saturday, November 22nd, 11 am, 1pm & 3 pm
Sunday, November 23rd, 12 pm & 2 pm
Christmas Trees Are In!
Nothing beats the smell of a fresh Christmas Tree!
We just received our delivery of trees from our grower in Wisconsin. Fresh Fir trees from 5’ to 11’ and all sizes in between.
We display them in our greenhouse, under cover and out of the weather, all standing upright in a stand, making them easy to see.
You’re invited to come check them out!
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