spring 2015 - Home and Garden Showcase

SPRING 2015
SUNSET NURSERY
NATIONAL ADS
NATIONAL ADS
contents
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Growing your Herbs Indoors this Winter
10
5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
12
Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners
14
Fashions are in Full Bloom
16
Sparkling Table Settings for the Holidays
18
The Forgotten Helper
20
A Festive Trifle
22
Hyacinths, Paperwhites, & Amaryllis
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4
A Seed by Any Other Name
28
Welcome Home for the Holidays
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NEEDS UPDATING
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FROM THE
Owner
W
elcome
to the
Spring
Edition of Sunset
Nursery Home &
Garden Showplace
Magazine. With
the long and cold
winter behind us
we are all looking
forward to getting
back to working in
our gardens. Spring
represents a fresh
start to try new varieties, resurrect old forgotten projects and
renew our commitment to creating the yards we can all be
proud of.
Our team at Sunset Nursery work all year to bring you the latest
products and newest varieties to help you be successful. We
research the latest varieties and products to ensure you achieve
optimal results in your garden.
Our greenhouses and newly renovated landscape area are
bursting with new ideas of colour and a complete selection
of fresh annuals, trees, shrubs, fruit and perennials to choose
from. Our greenhouse growers are ready to share helpful
hints on how to be successful with the quality plants they have
raised in our own state of the art greenhouses.
Our experts are here to assist you whether it’s a pest problem
or you need help creating a custom planter. Our designers love
to help you create the yard that dreams are made of.
Last April we opened our new Karisma Fashion Boutique
inside Sunset Nursery, complete with change rooms. Ladies
are thrilled that we now have a facility in Pembroke that stocks
ladies clothing and fashion accessories that are both trendy
and affordable.
Check out our new Kitchen Department full of helpful gadgets,
loose teas and preserves – something for every discerning
cook.
We sincerely hope that your visits with us will inspire you and
help you achieve your dreams for your home and garden.
Have a wonderful spring.
Ross
© Stephen Head
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spring at Sunset 2015
KIWANIS CLUB OF PEMBROKE SPRING
INTO FASHION SHOW KARISMA FASHION
BOUTIQUE
Tues. April 14, 2015 at 6:30 pm, At Sunset Nursery
Join us for a night of fashion and fun as we welcome the Spring season.
Hors d’oeurves, refreshments and wine bar available. Silent auction,
raffle and door prizes. Receive 15% off regularly priced fashion items.
Tickets $20.00
KIDS PLANTER CONTEST
Sat. May 23 at 2 pm
Young gardeners aged 6 to 12, get creative and come plant a patio planter.
On July 15, take a picture of your planter and send it in to us. We will
select a 1st and 2nd place winner who will receive a $50 and $25 gift card
from Sunset Nursery. We supply all the materials. Take your creation home
and leave the mess behind.
Please call 613-638-4107 to register in advance. Cost $25.00
MINIATURE GARDEN WORKSHOPS
PATIO PLANTER WORKSHOP
Our instructor will show you several inspiring themes, then work with you
to create your own miniature masterpiece. Fee includes soil and instruction.
Containers available for purchase (or bring your own). All plants and
miniature accents are extra. Sorry, no outside supplies other than container.
Please pre-book your space for your preferred date. Cost $10.00
Learn how to create a beautiful patio planter to add colour and creativity to
your space. Includes four 3½” plants, soil and instruction. Pots available
for purchase or bring your own. Please call 613-638-4107 to register in
advance. Cost $25.00
Sat. May 2 at 12:30 pm & Sat., June 13 at 12:30 pm
Wed. June 3 at 7:00 pm
FATHER’S DAY TREE & SHRUB FESTIVAL
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Fri., Sat. & Sun., June 19, 20 & 21
Fri., Sat. & Sun., April 24, 25 & 26
We’ll discuss several types of herbs, show great combinations for cooking
and share tips for keeping them looking great! Our experts will even help
you design your own containers!
TIP: Pick herbs in the morning before their essential oils are released by the
heat of the day! Many in-store promotions!
Buy a tree or shrub and spin the wheel to win a prize or percentage off your
purchase*. Everyone’s a winner! A gift card is always the perfect gift! (*Valid
only on purchase of trees and shrubs)
KARISMA FASHION BOUTIQUE
BIG SAVINGS EVENT
Fri., Sat. & Sun., July 3, 4 & 5
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Buy one regular priced piece of women’s clothing and get one piece of
equal or lesser value at 50% off!
Fri., Sat. & Sun., May 8, 9 & 10
Enhance Mom’s indoor and outdoor spaces with tasteful and stylish home
and garden gifts. This weekend only buy one ladies accessory and get one
of equal or lesser value at 50% off (includes watches, jewelry, scarves and
hand bags)!
SUNSET VEGETABLE GARDENING FESTIVAL
Fri., Sat. & Sun., May 29, 30 & 31
Participants will learn the ins and outs of vegetable gardening, including
what to do, when to do it, and solutions for pests and other garden
problems. Consider growing an extra row of vegetables for your local food
bank or neighbour! We also have asparagus, rhubarb, seed potatoes,
strawberries, blueberries, gooseberries, raspberries, Goji berries and more!
PERENNIALS, TREES AND SHRUBS
Weekly specials throughout July and August.
Check website for specials.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS
Sat. & Sun., Aug 8 & 9
As our way of saying “thanks for your support” everything on the property
is 30% off! *Excludes new Fall Crocs
FALL IS GREAT FOR PLANTING
WATCH FOR CHRISTMAS DREAMS BARN
OPENING OCTOBER 2014
Sept 1-30
All Perennials Buy One get One Free. Large selection of Trees and Shrubs
on Sale. New Autumn Decor, Mums, Fall Bulbs, Fall Planters, Women’s
Clothing and New Crocs.
Check our Facebook and website for more detailed information on events.
www.sunsetnursery.on.ca
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Spring Featured Products
SOLMATES
Whimsical and mismatched socks for all ages!
Knit in the USA with recycled cotton yarn these
are the most comfortable year-round socks you
will ever find! Available in a variety of colours
there’s a solemate for everyone. Because life’s too
short for matching socks!
POTATO PLANTER
Perfect for gardeners with limited space! These
reusable planters are ideal for balconies, patios
and small gardens. Produce high yields of
potatoes in a fraction of the space! Plant them at
the top and harvest out the bottom!
TURF MAIZE
Bio-Weed N’ Feed
Check out our huge line of kitchen
gadgets, gourmet foods and loose leaf
teas - perfect for new and practiced
cooks of all ages. With specialty peelers,
slushie and popsicle makers, portable
drink containers with built in juicers for
fruits and citrus, salad dressing mixers,
lettuce storage bags, cutting boards and
garlic choppers to name a few, we’ve got
everything you need to make cooking
both fun and easy!
Are you struggling
with pesky
dandelions,
white clover
and crabgrass?
Prevent them with
this revolutionary
product. By
applying in the
Spring before the first sign of these
weeds, this product will inhibit the
germination of their seeds while
fertilizing at the same time. You’ll be
left with a lush green, weed-free lawn!
#Tap_That
GARDENING GLOVES
Touchscreen friendly
gloves with conductive
coating on the palm
and fingers so you can
use your touchscreen
device without taking
your gloves off. Popular
with landscapers and
homeowners who are doing jobs that
aren’t too dirty. Tough enough to do
hard jobs but light enough to keep your
hands cool.
KNEELOS
SAVE YOUR
KNEES AND BACK
WITH KNEELO®
KNEE PADS AND
KNEELERS.
At their core there is a luxurious
cushioning layer of memory foam
encased in waterproof, durable neoprene
with a quick dry, wipe clean, nylon
coating. An essential for everything from
gardening to cleaning. Use a Kneelo and
your knees will thank you.
Therapik
This product is truly amazing! Based on a very simple, scientifically proven principle
that most insect venom is sensitive to heat, Therapik’s patented technology delivers
heat in the specific temperature range necessary to neutralize the venom from over
20,000 different species of insects and sea creatures. It relieves pain and itch in 30
seconds, provides instant relief from wasp, bee and hornet stings and stops itching
and irritations due to flea and mosquito bites. We have tried it and it works!
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Landscaping
with
Sunset Nursery is the Ottawa Valley’s largest supplier of
quality trees, shrubs and perennials. Our professionals are
here to help solve all of your gardening dilemmas. Have you
considered adding a water element to your outdoor oasis but
you don’t know where to start? We have all the supplies you
need to build your own pond or water feature to make your
home truly spectacular!
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Whether you’re looking to update existing landscaping or
you’re starting from scratch, we can provide you with solutions
that will suit every budget.
We do complimentary landscape plans too! Come speak with
one of our experts and let us help you create the yard you’ve
always dreamed of. Be sure to ask about our 5 year warranty
on trees and shrubs.
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What’s hot in the
vegetable & fruit world?
Purple
Passion
Asparagus
These burgundywine spears are a
pleasant change
from the average
green asparagus. They have a nutty
flavour when cooked and are sweeter
than most other asparagus varieties.
Provides excellent purple color if added
to salads raw, but turns green when
cooked.
Arugula
These strong
tasting spinachlike greens with a
delicious nutty flavor are very popular in
salads or cooked like spinach. Available
as a seed or in plant form in our
greenhouse.
Black Beauty Eggplant
This variety produces large dark purple
fruits on healthy compact plants with
fruit remaining tender and tart for an
extended period. They pack a variety of
vitamins and minerals and many nutrients
with antioxidant properties.
Jawell
Cucumber
Be Sweet Edible
Soya Bean
More
commonly
referred to
as edamame
and a good
choice for
Northern climates. This early vegetable
soybean is used primarily as a green
shelled bean and has both superior
eating quality and more protein than
lima beans. High-yielding 30 inch plants
produce medium-sized pods that hold 2
to 3 large beans. Pick up your seeds in
our store today and starting feeling the
benefits of this unique plant.
Haskap Berries
Tasting like a cross between blueberry,
raspberry and black currant and high in
antioxidants, vitamins, potassium and
fibre, these hardy berries are sure to be
a hit!
of blueberry, kiwi and grape and are
delicious eaten fresh or in jams and pies.
Easy to care for and providing consistent
harvests with minimal effort.
Blackberries
Why shop for these
at the grocery store
when you can pick them right out of your
own backyard? These delicious berries
ripen early to mid-summer and are the
perfect treat on a hot summer day.
Blueberries
A traditional
favourite,
blueberries are
both delicious and nutritious. It is
recommended that you plant three
different varieties for cross-pollination.
Plant your own and bring them straight
from the bush in the backyard to your
table. It doesn’t get much fresher than
that! These are also easy to freeze for
future use.
Goji
Berries
These are
the most
nutritionally
dense fruits
on Earth. They contain essential amino
acids, the highest concentration of
protein of any fruit, loads of Vitamin C
and more!
These delicious
dark green mini
fruits with nice
ribbing are perfect for hanging baskets
and will produce fruit all season long.
Delicious for snacking. Available planted
in hanging baskets in our greenhouse.
Josta
Berry
This easy to
grow fruit
tastes like a
combination
Cherries
Available in tree or bush form and as
sour or sweet there is a variety to suit
every palate. Hardy and delicious these
are a real treat to grow – and eat!
Apple Trees
We carry over 15 varieties of apples
in our landscape area including 5 in 1
varieties. This means that you get 5
different varieties of apples off of one
tree. How cool is that? Come and ask
our staff about our different varieties and
choose what best suits your needs.
SEE PAGE 29 for more...
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What’s hot in the vegetable & fruit world?
continued...
Pear Trees
Available in an assortment
of varieties - you require two
different types for crosspollination.
Plum Trees
Available in European and
Japanese varieties. Speak
with one of our experts
about the pollination
requirements.
We also carry strawberries,
rhubarb, raspberries and
many more in stock. Come
and browse our selection
and speak with our experts
to find what is right for you!
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SUNSET NURSERY
2177 Greenwood Rd., Pembroke, ON
613-638-4107
www.sunsetnursery.on.ca