OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE SPRING 2015

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1 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE SPRING 2015

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4 contents 9 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 Hyacinths, Paperwhites, & Amaryllis NEEDS UPDATING 24 A Seed by Any Other Name 28 Welcome Home for the Holidays This publication may not be reproduced, all or in part, without written consent from the publisher and DeGroot s Nurseries. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all content in the publication, however, the publisher will not be held accountable for omissions or errors. Note that products may vary between retailers and regions, and supplies may be limited. Pricing is subject to change and is not valid with any other offer. Home & Garden Showplace is a registered trade mark for use by its members, of which the Garden Centre Group Co-Op is an alliance member. 4 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE OAKRIDGEGARDENCENTRE.COM

5 FROM THE Owner I agree with Mirabel Osler when she said there can be no occupation like gardening in which if you were to creep up behind someone at their work you would find them smiling. In my gardening job I also often find myself smiling as I go about my tasks during the early spring and summer months at the greenhouse. In the morning, in March, while most of Manitoba is still dealing with parkas, snow shovels and icy northern winds we walk into a warm, and most days sunny, greenhouse that smells of damp soil and the fantastically fresh aroma that growing plants give off. At Oakridge we grow about 95% of all our annuals and perennials which gives us the flexibility to carry a wide and diverse selection of plants. It also means we can control the quality of our plants, since quality is really only about attention to all the details. Our aim is to fill our greenhouses with healthy, vigorous and beautiful plants. We are a full service garden centre so our tree/shrub yard is well stocked with prairie-hardy plants as well as varieties that need winter protection. Striving, also, to be a destination spot we opened a café, gift store and in the last year have added a fashion boutique. With everything we do we never want to lose sight of our primary goal, which is excellent customer service. You, our customers, have given us great support over the years and we feel many of you have become our friends, and for that we are very grateful. Our children, Megan and Pierre, have joined us as partners at Oakridge and so the story continues. Thank you, T erry & Erna * #59 WINNIPEG #1 #12 Oakridge Garden Centre HWY 52 West, Steinbach, MB #52 * STEINBACH SPRING

6 The SHOPPING EXPERIENCE ANNUALS Foliage & Flowering There is such an amazing variety of wonderful bedding and container plants we grow that our greenhouses are chock full each spring. FOUNTAINS, STATUARY & TOOLS PLUS all the rest of your gardening needs and wishes. Vegetables & HERBS Cafe Join us for a lite breakfast, lunch or one of our fantastic desserts or specialty coffees. You might even be able to find a seat on our patio or verandah and who can resist eating outside on a beautiful spring day. Growing their own fragrant and flavorful herbs as well as fresh garden vegetables is a very satisfying and delicious experience for many of our customers. 6 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE OAKRIDGEGARDENCENTRE.COM

7 Trees, Shrubs & Evergreens Whether you want to add privacy, shade or beauty to your yard Oakridge has a great selection to choose from. Patio Containers & Baskets We ll custom create containers for you or stop in to choose from one of the many our staff has planted. Fashion Oakridge is fairly new to the clothing business but it s been a lot of fun filling our boutique. We carry Neon Buddha, Papillon, Soya Concepts and many more lines. Perennials We love growing perennials and it shows in our healthy, vigorous plants. Your perennial gardening success starts at Oakridge. SPRING

8 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE UPCOMING EVENTS FAIRY GARDENING Saturday April 25th, 10:30 AM and Tuesday April 28th, 6:30 PM SUCCULENT CONTAINER WORKSHOP Saturday March 14th, 2:00 PM & Saturday March 28th, 2:00 PM Learn how to design, plant and maintain a container of these hugely popular plants Cost is $ Includes all supplies. Contact us to register. SPRING KICK OFF PARTY Saturday April 18th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Get inspired by fairy lore while you plant your own container with pintsized plants and enchanted fairy accessories. With no age limitation, fairy gardens delight the young and old alike, so build your fairy a garden to live in. Great as Grandma/grandchild outings, we ask for no more than 2 children per adult. Cost is plants and materials used. Contact us to register. This is the day we officially announce spring has sprung - and we don t care what the weather is like outside. So join us for our salute to spring with a day of sales on giftware, patio pots, garden décor and much more. Sheldon Gissell from Dirt N Grow will be here to explain organic fertilizers and pesticides, we ll sample some very fine appetizers made with our fresh herbs and we ll give you tips on growing and storing them. This is also the only day we sell our extra plugs and seedlings. We would love to have you welcome spring with us on our kick off. JUNIOR GARDENERS Saturday April 11th, 10:30 AM and May 9th, 10:30 AM Bring your sprout in to learn about gardening and have fun getting their hands dirty. It s a great way to learn some plant science, seed, plant and do a few crafts. This class is open to all children ages 5 to 10 - if your child is hesitant we do ask that a caregiver stay on the premises. Cost is $10.00 per child - We supply all plants, soil and pots. Contact us to register your child. POT PARTIES (NO - THERE WILL BE NOTHING TO SMOKE, BUT YOU CAN PICK UP A GREAT COFFEE!) Every Wednesday from April 1st to May 13th, 6:30 PM Get your creative juices flowing, bring your patio containers with you, get your hands dirty but then leave the mess behind. We have staff here to teach you about designing your container and help you with selecting your plants. For an extra fee we can also grow them till the weather is cooperative enough for you to take them home. We ask that your pots be empty of soil when you bring them. This is very popular for groups - like corporate outings, ladies night out, church outings or even date night. If you have a group of 6 or more we can host you most days. Cost is plants and soil used. Contact us to register HWY 52 West, Steinbach, MB OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE OAKRIDGEGARDENCENTRE.COM

9 Fashion Available at Love how you feel. From capris, to boot cuts, skinnies, flares and straights, you ll find your perfect fit at From the office to the beach to the party. French Dressing Fit Clinic RSVP now! or FASHION BOUTIQUE $10 OFF Your purchase of $60 or More in our Fashion Boutique! Disclaimers: Valid for regular priced items only. FASHION BOUTIQUE Buy 1 Piece of Jewelry, receive a 2nd at 50% OFF Disclaimers: Valid for regular priced items only. Expires May 31, Expires May 31, SPRING

10 Cafe Cafe BUY 1 SPECIALTY COFFEE, GET ONE FREE Expires May 31, 2015 We opened our doors on November. 6, 2007, and have, since then, served many a fine latte, frappucino, London fog, and hot chocolate. We pride ourselves on tamping and pouring a perfect espresso and our baristas can create any drink to suit your fancy. Our bakers and cooks provide us with a great selection of cheesecakes, pies, cakes and cinnamon buns. On the savory side, we also serve a light breakfast of quiche, scones, muffins and baked oatmeal. Lunch service consists of a choice of soup, sandwiches and salads paired with cheddar scones or a sausage biscuit. Our selections change with the seasons and we feel our atmosphere can t be beat! 26 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE OAKRIDGEGARDENCENTRE.COM

11 Services Plant Selection We know it can be daunting for many of you, our customers, to choose the best plants for their yards and we would love to help with that task. With a basic sketch of your area and a few digital pictures we can better help you with choices when you stop in. Custom Containers & Baskets Bring us your empty patio pots or baskets, we ll design and plant them to your wishes. Your pots will be lovingly grown in the greenhouse until the weather permits you to take them home. Contact us to book an appointment with Cindy, Sheryl or Erna. Landscape DESIGN From a whole new yard to a bed renovation in an established yard we can design it for you. We have the knowledge and experience to create beautiful outdoor spaces with our great selection of prairie-hardy plants. Contact us to book an appointment for a 2 hour consult or a full working design. Landscape INSTALLATION Whatever your dreams for your outdoor living space are, we can build it for you. From small to large projects we have the skills and experience to start and finish your plan. SPRING

12 4 FAVORITE PERENNIALS 2015 Dolce Brazen Raisin Heuchera (Coral Bells) We fell in love with this new varieties deep purple foliage and hot pink blooms. This versatile compact plant grows in full sun to full shade. Coral Charm Peony This is a collector peony. Its stunning large semi-double bright coral flowers with yellow stamens adorn its beautiful green foliage. Save this one for a place where you want to make a statement. Sun King Aralia (Japaese Spikenard) I (Reena) and Erna both love this plant! This tropical looking shrub like perennial is a great way to add some contrast to your landscape with its bright lime green foliage. We tried it in full sun, which is best, as well as part to full-shade. Bonus, deer will not touch it. Cherry Pops Monarda (Bee Balm) Sturdy stems with bright cherry red flowers will add a pop of color to your garden. Has great disease resistance. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. 28 OAKRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE OAKRIDGEGARDENCENTRE.COM

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