Turkey, Pumpkin Pie and... Caliche?
I’ve got a collection of tools I consider essential for my gardening activities. I’m sure my wife thinks I have too many, but I’m pretty sure I don’t. In fact, I’m quite certain I have just the right amount! I have everything a passionate gardener could ever need... at least I thought I did... until last week.
I was in sunny Arizona, visiting family and celebrating Thanksgiving. It just so happened, at the same time, there was a landscape project wrapping up in their back yard. Of course, I was interested in everything that was going on. It being a landscape project, I was in my happy place!
Yup, that’s right... jack hammer!
You see, the ground is so hard down there, it’s almost impossible digging a hole with just a shovel. They call it caliche, and trust me, it’s hard... like concrete hard. And this is where the jack hammer comes in. It’s so hard, sometimes you must use a jackhammer to dig in it, just like in this video. Click here.
How’s that for tough soil conditions?!!!?
Through the years, I’ve dug around in some pretty dismal soiI conditions, but I’ve never had to resort to a jack hammer, and I hope I never do! It makes me appreciate the soil I get to sink my shovel into in my own backyard.
Cameron Rees, General Manager
I’m always on the lookout for that next gardening tool I can’t live without. I wonder what my wife would say to seeing a jack hammer hanging in the garage???
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Coming back home to the cold has been a shock to my system, but the snow has been a nice wintery treat and makes it feel a little more like the Holiday Season we’ve just entered into. I like it.
We’re in the thick of the Holiday Season out here at the garden center, too. We lean hard on “fresh and green”... think Christmas trees, winter porch pots, and more. If you could use a little “fresh and green” for your home, give us a visit. We’ve got Holiday spirit on hand!
—Cameron
what’s new?
LOCAL honey
Did you know daily consumption of honey has a beneficial effect on the level of antioxidant compounds in the body that can fight excess cholesterol? All I know is that it sure tastes amazing! Put it in your morning coffee, enjoy it with a nice cup of tea, or even just dive right into it by the spoonful. However you enjoy your honey, there really isn’t a wrong way.
When it’s cold and flu season, this golden heaven can be an effective cough suppressant. With the winter weather now upon us, we all could use a little help with that! Honey may provide anti-depressant or anti-anxiety benefits, as well (extra help with the Winter Blues). Honey has so many great benefits, who doesn’t want to always have some handy?
At Skinner Garden Store, we are proud to bring you some of (in my opinion!) the best tasting honey around. Produced, packaged, and sold by our very own local honey business T-Creek Honey. We have 1lb, 3lb, creamed, and even honeycomb honey available in our store year-round.
Stop in today and grab some of your very own!
—Melissa Anderson
“thymely” advice:
let amaryllis lighten up your holidays!
It’s the time of year we all love. Time to gather family, decorate the tree, and of course, get those Amaryllis planted.
Amaryllis in Greek means “sparkly.” It’s very in keeping with this time of year, when we throw glitter at literally everything!
Makes sense that these big, beautiful flowers are the best holiday bulbs. These stunning flowers are believed to represent pride, strength, and determination, as they stand tall above all other winter blooms.
Typically, these beautiful bulbs bloom in 6-8 short weeks, and flower for 2-3 weeks. This makes November the absolute best time to plant these bulbs. Timing allows for them to bloom and stay gorgeous throughout the holiday season, which is why they make great Christmas gifts.
Caring for Amaryllis is easy! Just follow these 5 simple steps:
Find a sunny, warm, indoor home for your plant.
Water your Amaryllis on a regular, weekly basis.
Keep the soil moist.
Turn the pot occasionally, to ensure the stem stays straight.
Wait for the bloom!
Whether you chose red Amaryllis, which can represent passion and love, or orange Amaryllis, which can represent good health and positive energy, we’ve got the variety just right for you or your loved ones.
Come on in and let our friendly staff find you exactly what you need. And as always, happy planting!
—Melissa Anderson
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Come see us, we’d love to help!
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