LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Last month was wedding month.
We attended three in total. We’re used to a wedding here and there, but three in one month...that was a first for us. But they were all fun to be at...beautiful venues, beautiful brides, beautiful ceremonies. They gave me an excuse to dust off the suit and dress up for a change.
Luckily it still fits!
The festivities also gave me a chance to spend some time with some good friends and catch up. There’s nothing ever wrong with that. I’m glad about the connections and reconnections, and happy for all the newlyweds. It was a good month!
So, what does all that have to do with gardening?
Nothing I suppose, but one was at a botanical garden and the last one was at a venue nestled in a large prairie-like setting out in the country, and all had amazing flowers, so horticulture was definitely part of the experiences. I guess that’s my “garden” connection.
Last month, my wife and I also attended a garden center conference down in Dallas. There was lots of time to learn new things, lots of time to renew friendships, lots of time to visit other garden centers, and lots of time to hang out and connect with my wife. That was really nice too.
But now September is behind us and our busy social schedule is calming down. It’s time to relax a little and enjoy the fall.
With the exception of a warm afternoon here and there, recent temps have been pretty nice. Finding a pleasant evening to enjoy on the back patio hasn’t been too difficult. I like that. Some rain would be nice, but I don’t have much control there. I’m still dragging a lot of hoses and setting up a lot of sprinklers. Hopefully, you’re doing the same.
Enjoy the pleasant temps and don’t forget to keep watering things. You want your growing things to wrap up the season as happy as you can make them. Don’t let them get too thirsty!
Now, October is upon us and we’ve geared up for a big month out here! While I’ve been off attending weddings and traveling to garden center meetings, the team here has been busy. They’ve been unloading truck after truck of trees, shrubs, evergreens, grasses, fruit trees, perennials, mums, pumpkins, and a whole lot more. The sales lot is full like it hasn’t been since spring and of course, our new greenhouse is filled to the brim too.
It’s looking great out here!
Cameron Rees, General Manager
Just a reminder... the whole month of October is our Fall Skinner Buck Redemption period, so if you have any of those Bucks burning a hole in your pocket, now is the time to bring them back in to spend. Remember, you can use them to save up to 50% off your purchase!
One last thing...
Next weekend, on Saturday, from 11-3, the guys from the Norsemen Brewing Company will be on hand and serving some of their finest… all on us! We’ve done this fall event for a number of years now and it’s always been fun. This year, they’ll be set up inside the new greenhouse!
We’ll have some other drinks available and we’re also planning on doing a little grilling as well. It should be a fun day, and I hope you can come join us!
—Cameron Rees
what’s new?!
We’ve been busy here at the store! Take a look at the loads of new fall inventory we have on hand. And there is so much more!
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: PLEASE JOIN US!
We appreciate you! Come by this weekend and feel the love at this special event for all of our friends, family, and customers. Food and drinks are on us! We’ll have our greenhouses chock-full of fall favorites, plus new pottery and seasonal decor. See the image for full details! @norsemenbrewingco
“thymely” advice:
THE WINDOW IS CLOSING
Fall is the best time to plant grass seed... despite the dry weather we’ve had to contend with this season! Mid-August to mid-October is the primary target. A quick look at the calendar points out one thing... that window of opportunity is starting to close. So, if you are hoping to get some of those bare spots greened up, you still have time... but you’d better get busy!
