Now is the Time,
Kerby's is the Place
January 16, 2014
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Now is the Time, |
January 16, 2014 |
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When you love plants, it is always sad to see a tree reach the end of its life. This week at the nursery we had to cut down the old fig tree that was
on the corner of the store. It was planted many years ago by Kim and Mark's
Grandpa Kerby. The fig tree saw a lot of changes at the nursery over the years and
it always managed to hold strong. It even survived the removal of the old
house that it used to be planted next to. The past couple of
years it has provided us with two huge harvests of figs each season, but
this fall it seemed like it was finally reaching the end of its life.
Fortunately, we made some cuttings from it, so we'll continue to have
Grandpa Kerby figs in the future. It's amazing the memories that certain
plants can make, and we were sad to see this one go. Maybe we'll have
Larry (the new Grandpa Kerby) plant something in its place along with
the new generation of Kerby's so that Abigail, Tally,
Nathan and Madeleine can talk about the day they helped plant a tree
together with Grandpa at the nursery.
Even though mother nature can't seem to decide if it is really winter or not, we're getting ready for gardening like it
is spring. A
new
shipment of spring flowering trees arrived (see the article below for
more info).
This time of year, while these trees are dormant, is the perfect time to plant. They go through less transplant shock and are ready to
flower and grow when
spring arrives. A new shipment of low-chill fruit trees (peaches, apples,
pears, plums and nectarines) also arrived. In both cases, the
trees are cold-hardy and in fact, they need the cold weather. So even if
we get cold again, you won't have to worry about them. Enjoy the cooler
weather while we have it, and find a spot for a beautiful tree in your
garden. Who knows what kind of memories you will create.
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In This Issue
New Shipment of Camellias
Roses are Cold-Hardy
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Nothing adds shade, color and style to a landscape like a flowering tree.
Many different varieties of flowering trees grow well in our area, and some
of our favorites are listed below. During the winter, most of these trees
are dormant, making the winter and spring the ideal time for planting. See
Kerby's
planting instructions for information on planting trees correctly.
Redbud - Brilliant
pink blooms cover this medium
sized tree in spring time, signaling the end of winter. The heart-shaped
leaves emerge after the spectacular flower show is over, providing soft
shade.
White
Flowering Dogwood - No noisy barking, no biting the
postman, just beautiful white flowers
in springtime. It will need food and water though!
The dogwood is a classic spring flowering tree that is native to Florida.
Japanese Magnolia - Also called the tulip tree, because of the large tulip-like flowers that emerge in spring, this flowering tree puts on a show that is bound to get a standing ovation. As the tree ages, the flowers become a darker pink color.
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Workshop:
Growing Cold-Hardy Fruit Trees There is nothing better than picking fresh fruit from your backyard tree. And it's even better when it is a cold-hardy tree and you can sit back and relax during the winter. From apples, peaches and nectarines to persimmons and figs, we'll talk about delicious fruits that are easy to grow and are hardy too.
Workshop:
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Healthier, tastier vegetables are easy to grow, and in this workshop, you'll get all the information you need to get your vegetable garden going this spring.
Miniature Gardening
Come learn how to make a cool mini garden. We may make this a hands-on workshop so that you can build your own and take a lovely mini-garden home with you. More details coming soon.
Spring Fling
Spring is the time for getting out in the garden and Kerby's wants to celebrate.
Join us for our annual spring fling, where the blooming flowers of spring are the stars. Plus, we'll have some fun activities for kids,
special gardening workshops and more. Check back soon for more details.
Workshop:
Hardy, Low-maintenance Landscaping
Come out and learn
how to create a gorgeous landscape design. It's easier than you think! We'll
talk about tough plants, easy plants and beautiful plants. Plus we'll show
you how to add accents and pottery to give your garden the extra spark.
Workshop:
Growing Tropical Fruit Trees
There are so many amazing tropical fruit trees that can be grown in central Florida. At this workshop, we'll give you
our best tips and tricks for growing and caring for tropical fruit trees. We'll also show you all of the amazing variety
available in our area. After the workshop, we'll sample a few so that you can see how delicious they really are.
Workshop:
Butterfly Gardening
Bring on the butterflies! Butterfly gardening is a fun way
to get everyone involved in the garden. Plus the plants that
butterflies love are beautiful to us too. Come out to this
workshop and learn the best way to attract butterflies to
your garden.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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