Now that the weather is improving, it is safer to plant your vegetable garden. To help you with that we have the cold hardy vegetable starts such as lettuce, broccoli, purple cauliflower, swiss chard, onions (walla walla), red and green cabbage. For those who don’t mind putting the babies to bed during our cold nights we have tomatoes, peppers, and cucumber starts.
Archive for April, 2009
Home Show
| May 1, 2009 12:00 pm | to | May 3, 2009 5:00 pm |
The Spring Home and Garden Show was a great hit. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at the nursery!
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Acid Planting Mix
Avid gardners for every $50.00 purchase of evergreen trees or shrubs receive a free bag of Gardner and Bloome acid planting mix, valued at $7.95. It is important to add a soil amendment every time you plant a new shrub or tree. By combining the acid planting mix and the natural soil, you provide a healthy mix for the new plant. The acid planting mix will help adjust the soil to the condition that is most preferred by the evergreens.
In Central Oregon it is important to provide the plants with added composted matter every year. This helps improve moisture retention while loosing compacted soils and maintaining the pH levels desired by the evergreen plants. If you have left over planting mix you can top dress around established plants for healthy soil maintenance.
When planting evergreen trees or shrubs, add the acid planting mix to provide desired soil conditions for the plants.
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Make you own compost!
Would you like to save money and improve your garden at the same time? Making your own compost can do just that for you.
Moonfire and Sun now has affordable composting bins. The GeoBin composting system is a quick and easy way to compost and can be assembled in minutes. It provides maximum ventilation while retaining heat and moisture, all are key components to making compost. Standing 3 feet tall, the GeoBin is adjustable to 3 feet in diameter and can be shaped for any space.
Here in Central Oregon where our native soil contains minute amounts of organic matter and the wind blows everything away, you should top dress with compost numerous times throughout the year to maintain a healthy soil bed and reduce weeds.There are many benefits of composting. Adding compost to your garden beds is very important for the plants health. Composting your own grass clippings, leaves and vegetable scapes produces a rich soil conditioner to add to you gardens and minimize your need to use store-bought soil conditioners. Pick up your own GeoBin at Moonfire and Sun for only $39.95!
Start composting in just minutes!
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Yes, we’re open!
Spring is upon us in Central Oregon and our nursery is now open! Pick your favorite seeds from our organic seed collection, provided by Botanical Interests. We have everything you need to get your seedlings started right. The Germination station is complete with a hothouse, 7″ Dome, and heat mat. For best results we suggest that you use a sheet of rockwool for starting the seeds. GroDan rockwool promotes healthy root growth by keeping the moisture even with plenty of aeration. See the results in just days!
After the seeds have sprouted you might find that your house doesn’t have adequate lighting. To prevent the seedlings from growing tall and leggy we have grow lights available along with other hydroponic supplies and Fox Farm fertilizers.
Our garden center has many items to brighten your yard. We have a large selection of cold hardy, potted tulips, daffodils and crocus bulbs. The pansies, violas, English daisies, and mixed planters are in full bloom!
Germination Station shown using rockwool.
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Earthbox Special
Looking to grow your own vegetables this year? Do you have limited space? We have just what you need. When you buy an Earthbox, receive for free a bag of premium, Blue Ribbon potting soil from Gardner and Bloom and 2, 4″ vegetable starts! The Earthbox comes equipped with a water reservoir and fill tube, soil screen, Dolomite, fertilizer and casters (wheels) for easy moving.
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Germination Station and Seeds
Avid Gardeners we have a deal for you! To help you get a jump start on spring, when you buy a Germination Station with seeds, (grow light optional), you will receive 20% off.
Anyone can become an Avid Gardener, simply register online, or mention it at check out and we will sign you up so you can enjoy our specials all year!
Our Germination Station & Organic Seeds
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