DECEMBER 2007Serving You Since 1955

981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA • www.aldenlane.com • (925) 447-0280

Announcements• Watch the Valley Gardener

onCTV30forgreatgardeningtipswithhostJacquieWilliams-Courtrightat7:30ameveryday,repeatedonSaturday&Sundayat11am.

• Livermore-Almador Valley Garden ClubmeetsonTuesday,December4thatAlisalElementarySchoolmultipurposeroom,1454SantaRitaRoad,Pleasanton.ThespeakerisRose LevelfromMorning Sun Farms, Sacramento.Hertopicis“Herbs and Gifts from the Garden”.

OnJanuary8thjoinBobbi Feyerabend,ofFeyerabend and Madden,alandscapearchitecturefirmtalkingaboutgardenstructures.Visitorsarewelcome.ThelocationthismonthistheWalnutGroveElementarySchool,1999HarvestRoad,Pleasanton.Formoreinformationcall925-417-8809.

• OnSunday,December2ndfrom11a.m.to3p.m.,theSoroptimist Annual Holiday Home TourbeginsatAldenLaneNursery.ForticketsandmoreinformationdropbythenurseryorcontactDeniseat443-5897orCharlotteat449-4079.

• Mt. Diablo Rose SocietymeetsthesecondWednesdayofthemonth,7:30p.m.attheDublinLibrary,200CivicPlaza,Dublin.Callfordetails829-4929.

• Master Composter Training Programisacceptingapplicat-ionsfor2008.Stopwaste.orgisofferinga4monthtrainingandeducationalprogramtopromoterecyclingoforganicmaterials.Ifinterestedvisitthewebsiteatwww.BayFriendly.orgtoapplyon-lineordownloadanapplication.

• Anddon’tforgettoaddsomezingtoyourcooking.Garlic starts are here.PlantgarlicnowthroughearlyJanuaryforthebestresults.

Alden Lane’s Pre-Season Rose Special!!Save 20% – Order through December 15th

StopbythenurseryandpickupourFREE2008 Alden Lane Rose Handbook.Over300varietiesarefeaturedandweprovidelotsofinfor-

mationonfragrance,size,colorandbloomfrequency.Wealsohavespecialhandoutspertainingtothefollowingtopics:ExceptionalFragrance,Cutting,DiseaseResistance,andAldenLane’sEmployeesFavoriteVarieties.Youcan

alsoaccesstheselistsbygoingtoourwebsite:http://www.aldenlane.com.

Happy Holidays! Welcome to Alden Lane’s celebration of the winter

season. We’ve decked the halls and everywhere else too!

Bring the Fragrance of Christmas Indoors!

Decoratethehousewithfragrantholidaygreens.Boughsoffir,cedar,pineandsprucearegreatgarnishfortabletopsandmantels.Ourfreshcutsupplyishere.Allthesegreensarewonderfulelementstomakegarlands,swagsandwreaths.Stopinandpickupfreshpre-madepiecesthatarereadyforyoutocustomizewithyourfavoritebows,cones,berriesandornamentsorleavethegarnishtous.

Don’tforgettodecorateyourporch,patioorgardenwithcolorfulbloomingplants.Sasanquacamelliasareintheirglory.Eachhasadifferentflowerformandgrowthhabit.Brightred“YuleTide”isaseaonalfavorite.

Cyclamenareinfullbudandbloom.Thesecoolseasonloversaregreatbrightshade/morningsunperformers.Choosefromred,white,pink,roseandlavendershades.

ConsiderEnglishprimrosesaswell.Theycomeinred,white,rose,pink,yellowandblue.

Alden Lane’s Holiday HoursF ChristmasEveclosingat4p.m.F ClosedChristmasDay,December25,2007F OpenDecember26th,8:30am-5pmforourAnnual Christmas 1/2 Off Sale!F ClosedDecember27ththroughJanuary1stHappyNewYear!F OpenJanuary2nd–8:30to5p.m.

Amaryllis bulbs were a seasonal favorite of mygrandmother’s and their instant results and hugeflowersmakethemaholidayfavoritestilltoday.Sim-plyplantthelargebulbsindoorsinapotofsoil,waterthem and watch them bloom within 4 weeks. Theyare so easy, sometimes theyevenbloombefore theyareplanted!Theymakeanicehousewarminggiftorselectoneforyourself.

ThisyearwearefeaturingacollectionofthelargestamaryllisbulbsIhaveeverseen.Theseareenormous44cmbulbs.Youhavetoseethemtobelievehowbigthey are – as big as coconuts. We have them in the

traditionalred,theelegantwhiteandnicecombinationred&white.Alsothisyear,we have included in ourcollectionabeautiful,deepburgundycoloredamaryllis(amoreconservative34cm)thecolorissuchadarkredI’m sure it will be a showstopper.

After your amaryllisblooms, remove the spentstembutnurturetheleaveswithregularcareandfeed-ing.Placethepotoutdoorsafterdangeroffrostpassesand keep it watered whilethe long, strap-like leavesreplenishthebulb.Atsum-mers end, lay the pot onits side so it receives nowater, allow the leaves towither and just as winterapproaches, pick the potup,cleanitupbyremovingallthefoliage,thenbegintowateritagain,itwillbloomforyouyearafteryear.

Add Fragrance to your Holidays with Blooming Paperwhites

Special Notice!!1/2OFF

AllSpringFlowering

Bulbs(exceptforAmaryllis

andPaperwhites)

Paperwhitesmakeawonderful,simple,livinggifttowarmaheartandahome.Plantabunchofbulbsinalowcontainerfilledwithpebbles.Waterandwatchthemgrowindoors.Theywillbloomwithinsixweeks.Whenfinishedblooming,theycanbeplantedpermanentlyoutdoors.

Createanicegiftbyfillingastandard6”terracottapotwithsoilandbulbsandinvertingaclaysauceroverthetopforalid.Tieitalltogetherwitharaffiabow.Oncewatered,thispotfullofbulbswillbegintogrowandifkeptindoors,willbloominabout6weeks.

Enormous Amaryllis

2nd Annual Orchids

Under the Oaks

January 12th & 13th

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Don’tmissourOrchid Alley Marketplacefeaturingorchidvendorsfromthrough-outCalifornia.Visittheinformativeeducationalexhibits,ourFREEOrchidworkshopsandourmustseegreen-houseexhibitdisplayinghundredsoffantasticorchid‘Gems of the Jungle’inalltheircolorfulsplendor.Allthisandmore...held in our heated indoor spaces.Youwon’twanttomissthetropicshereinyourownBayArea.

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Comeonbythenurseryandpickupagiftcardforyourfavoritegardeningpal,thepostalcarrierorthebaby-sitter.It’sagiftsuretopleaseanybodyandeverybodyonyourshoppinglist.

Protectfruittreesanddeciduousshadetreesfrompeach-leaf curl and other destructive diseases and pests. UseCopperDormantSprayplusMasterNurserySprayGrip.

Protectfrosttenderplantswhenfrostsareexpected.Spraywith Cloud Cover, use Fast Start Plant Blanket Fabricorcardboardboxestocover.Trynot to let thecoveringmaterialrestontheplant.Uncovertheplantduringthedayunlessusingtheplantblanket.StringChristmastreelightsonyourfrosttenderplantswhenafreezeisexpected.Thewarmthfromthebulbswillprovideanothermeasureofprotection.

PruningworkshopswillbeheldDecember8that1p.m.and December 9th at 1 p.m. Plan on attending one ofthese informative seminars and find out the pruningbasicsincludinghowtoshapedeciduoustreesandshrubs,prunefruittreesproperlyorgetanyofyourownpruningquestionsanswered.A $10 class fee will be returned to you in a coupon plus you’ll receive a gift pack.Callaheadtoregisterandprepayforthisverypopularclass.

Poinsettiasandcyclamenmakewonderfulhostessgiftsandthankyou’stoworkassociates.Anddon’tforgettotreatyourselfanddecoratethehometoo.

Holidaygreetings!Manythanksforyourpatronage.ThestaffofAldenLaneNurserywishesyouaprosperousandhealthynewyear.

Takecareofgiftplantsbyplacingtheminacomfortable,well-litareaofthehome.Punchaholeinthefoilcoveringfordrainage.Placeawayfromdrafts.

Moveyourlivingtreeoutdoorsrightaftertheholiday.Careforgiftplantssuchasazaleas&camelliasbyplacingthemoutsidealsowherethey’llthriveincoolertemperatures.

Prunefruittrees,rosesandotherleaflesstreesandshrubsfromDecemberthroughJanuary.WARNING:Donotprunespring blooming shrubs and trees such as lilac, quince,floweringcherryetc.untilthebloomingperiodisover.

KeepupyourNewYear’sResolution…jointheLivermore-AmadorValleyGardenClub(417-8809)andtheMt.DiabloRose Society (829-4929). Call to join and check comingevents.

Think Strawberry shortcake! This is the month toplant perennial vegetables and fruits. Think about it–blackberrycobbler,rhubarbpies,andfreshfruitforyourcereal–yumyum!Youcansetourstrawberries,rhubarb,raspberry,blackberryandmanyothercanefruits.Ifyoulikeasparagusandartichokeswehavestartsforthosetoo.Comebyandletushelpyouchooseyourfavorites.

Everygardenneedsarose.It’sthequeenofthegarden,notedforbothitsbeautyandfragrance.JoinusforourannualrosecarecliniconSaturdayandSunday,January19thand20th,2008at10a.m.onSaturdayand1p.m.onSunday.

Setoutwinterbloomingannualsforagardenfilledwithbloomingcolor.Chooseprimroses,pansies,Icelandpoppiesandmore.Checkwiththestaff.

THANK YOU! For Making Fall

Festival A HUGE Success!!!

• TheZollarsforKidsTours,Hayridesandgoodybags!• HarveyBumbleforbeingourFallFestivalAmbassador!• TheVanArklesandHoleFamiliesforthewonderfulantiquefarmequipmentdemonstration–JoshandJacobweregreat!• StaceyYoungforhergreatponies&pettingzoo.• CarolRidingsforcoordinatingtheGirlScouts• AHUGETHANKYOU!!!!toalltheScouttroopswhocameouttohelpwithourgamesandactivities.• Congratulationstoallofourpumpkingrowers,scarecrowmakers,andcoloringcontestentrants!

Hailey's Comments

HappyHollyDayfromthecanineworldofAldenLane.IamHailey,theresidentnurserydog.I’mcountingdownthe“12 Dogs of Christmas”waitingforthePhoto Shoot with Santa.December1stand2ndSantahimself,dressed

inhisRedFauxFurCoat,willbewaitingforyourpetsandyouoryourtykestoascendintotheornatelydecoratedjollysleighwithSanta.Dog-U-mentyourpreciouslitterforyourannualnewsletterwiththisuniquephotoopshowingoffyourpedigree(benefittingValleyHumaneSociety).Nuzzleyourwayunderthetoytrain,suspendedabovethespecialtytreesdecoratedforyourteacher,favoritepetortealover.Avoidtheembarrassmentofthedoghousebyfindingtheperfectgiftforthegardener,birder,chocolatelover,orseamstress.Freshgreensfordecoratingyourkennelhearthorformakingawreatharesoldbytheyard.Maythisseasonallowyoutoreunitewithyourownpack.

PawsforReflection:Rememberasyoupawaroundthemalls:“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.”—AndyRooney

Come and Join us for a Tuscan Vineyard Christmas!

December 1st & 2nd. Celebrating Animals weekend!• Pet Photos with Santa, Birds of a Feather & Lords A Leaping. (You know those regal frogs!)Don’tmisshavingyourpetsphototakenwithSanta.ThisValleyHumaneFundraiserisfrom10a.m.to2p.m.bothdays.Youwillreceivetwo4"x6"photosforyourdonation.Enjoy a 10% discount on all Bones and Tuna tree ornaments, Birds of a Feather tree ornaments

and Lords a leaping tree ornaments.• Birds and Nests and Skullsisa

specialprogramofferedat1p.m.onSaturday,December1stbylocalnaturalist,JohnMottashed.Bringthekidstolearnaboutlocalbirdsandanimals.Call ahead to reserve a spot in this special FREE program.• Bird classonSaturdayDecember1stat 2:30pm–Hummingbirds & Butterflies–Learnhowtoattract

hummingbirdsandbutterfliestoyourbackyard!Whattoplantandhowtogardentosupporttheflutteringbeauties.

• Saturday & Sunday Kids Club Project–MakeyourownBirdSeedFeedertofeedthebirdsinyourbackyard!Thisisanongoingeventfrom11:00to4:00.

December 8th & 9th. “Dig It Weekend”. Celebrate the gardeners in your life.10% off of the Dig It Tree Ornaments – Gardening Tree

• SaturdayandSunday,December8th&9th11:00–4:00:Learn how to create a gardeners giftforyourspecialgardener.IsyourgardeneraBonsaiorOrchidenthusiast?Howaboutabuddinggardenerorafullbloomgardener?Whatevertheinterest,wecanhelptoputtogetherafabulousgift.Thisisanon-goingdemonstration,justdropbytolearnaboutgiftpossibilities.• Don’t Forget Santa!VisitSantaatAldenLaneonDecember8thfrom11a.m.to1p.m.Makeyourplansandyourwishlistsforyourvisitwiththehappiestguyoftheholidayseason.• Bulb Planting Workshop,Saturday&Sunday,

December8th&9th.Dropinbetween11:00and4:00toplantupapotofbulbs.Bringinyourownpotorselectonehere.Wewillhelpyoupickanassortmentofbulbs,layertheminapotwithpottingsoilandtopthemoffwithwinterannualcolor.Pricedependsonquantity.Service is free, soil is free.

December 15th & 16th. Iced Chocolate Weekend10% off Iced Chocolate Tree Ornaments• Saturday&Sunday11:00–4:00:Comeinandenjoythewonderfultasteofchocolatebydippingsometreatsintoourchocolate fountain.• KimFullerwillbeheresellingherfabulous Marshmallow treats.ChocolatecoveredmarshmallowswouldbeadelightforanyoneonyourChristmaslist.Don’tmissheronSaturdayandSundayfrom11a.m.to4p.m.• Delightinthescentofchocolatebytryingthe Mint Chocolate Body Butter from Bonny Doon Botanicals.• Enter to winaMenus&Music“ChocolateBliss”recipeandmusiccollection.WinnertobeannouncedSunday,December16that4:00.

Santa Claus is

Coming to Alden Lane Nursery!

Hey Kids! GrabyourMomorDadandheadforAldenLane

NurseryonDecember8thfrom11a.m.to1p.m.togetyourChristmasphototaken

withSanta!WehaveabeautifulsleighforyouandSantatositin.Andwhilewe’resnapping

yourphotoyoucantellSantaeverythingthat’sonyourwishlist!See

youthere!Don’tforget!

Get A Photo of Your Favorite Pet

Sittin’ With SantaDecember 1st & 2nd

10 am to 2 pmSponsored by the Valley

Humane Society and Alden Lane Nursery

Bringyourfavoritefriendlypet(dogsonleashesandcatsintravelcarriers)foraspecialphotooppor-tunitywithSanta.Foranominalfeeof$20,ValleyHumaneSociety’sprofessionalphotographerwilltake(2) high quality 4 x 6 photos ofyour furry or feathered angel foryoutotreasure.AldenLanewillbedonatingtheproceedstotheValleyHumaneSociety.

And while you’re here withFidoandPollystopbyandseeourBones and Tuna Treefilledwithdogandcatornaments.

Ourclassicconiferselectionsforwinterarehere,andnowisagreattimetoplant.Theserugged,coldhardytreesandshrubshaveaplaceineverygarden.Therearemanynewselectionsofdwarfconifersforthoselookingforelegantlowmaintenanceinasmallspaceorcontainergarden.Theblue-ishhueof

Japanese White PineorthebrightgoldofGolden Hinoki Cypressaresuretobringlifetoadormantwintergarden.ColumnarconiferssuchasEmerald Green Arborvitae,Harrington’s Plum Yew,orColumnar Mugo Pineallmakegreatanchorsforperennialbeds.WealsohaveafewoptionsorlivingChristmastreesincludingtheclassicColorado Blue SpruceandshearedRedwoodsforindoorholidayaccent.Dwarf Alberta Spruce isanexcellentpottedlivingChristmastreefortheporchorpatio.

HerearesomehelpfulhintstokeepyourlivingChristmastreehealthyandhappy.Thisisahardone-trytominimizeitsindoortime.Aweektotendaysisagoodmaximumtobeinthehouse.Chooseawelllitareaawayfromtheheatofafireplaceorfurnace.Protectthefloorwithacorktrivettoppedwithalargesaucertocatchthewateringwater.Inbetweendeepwaterings(helpfulhint-use

aturkeybastertorelieveexcesswaterfromthesauceraftertheplanthashadanhourorsotoreabsorbit)wateryourplantwithicecubesthatslowlymelt.Decoratewithsmalllightsandlightweightornaments.

Classic Conifers for the Holidays and Your Garden!

Livermore Recycles Christmas Trees 3 Ways BoyScoutsofAmericaAnnualFund-Raiser: TREE PICKuP DAy Saturday, January 5, 2008. Foranominaldonation,localBoyScoutswillpickupChristmastreesonSaturday,January5th.CallnolaterthanDecember30toscheduleyourpickup.Youcanvisitthemonlineatwww.begreen.tvorcall373-7815.

Special One-Time Tree Pickup–WeekofJanuary7,2008.Onyourregularserviceday,aspecialtruckwillpassdownyourstreetandpickupChristmastreesatthecurb.Treesmustbeatthecurbnolaterthan6:00a.m.Pleaseadheretotheserestrictions:• Onlycleantreesareacceptable(noflocking,tinsel,ortreestands) • Treesmustbecutto6'orless • IfyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontactWasteManagement447-1300.

using your Green Waste Cart:UseyourGreenWastecarttorecycleChristmastreesanytimeaftertheholidaywiththefollowingrestrictions:• Onlycleantreesareacceptable(noflocking,tinsel,ortreestands) • Treesmustbecutintolengthsthatwillallowthelidorcarttoeasilyandcompletelyclose • Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecall447-1300.

In Pleasanton call Pleasanton Garbage Service at 846-2042 or your local Boy Scout Troop for details.

Progressive Christmas Sale

Doyouloveshoppingfordeals?ThenwehaveourPro-gressiveChristmasSalethisyearjustforyou!AllregularlypricedornamentsandChrist-masmerchandiseareincluded.Saleislimitedtostockonhandand,sorry,noholdscanbeplacedonsalemerchandise.Allsalesarefinalondiscountedmerchandise.

December21st10% OFFDecember22nd20% OFFDecember23rd30% OFFDecember24th40% OFFDecember26th50% OFF

Redeem Holiday Cash Thanksgiving til December

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Poinsettias Are Great Christmas Gifts

Didyouknowthatpoin-settiasarenativetoMexico?TheywerefirstintroducedbyJoelRobertPoinsett,theU.S.AmbassadortoMexico.OvertheyearstheyhavegrowninpopularitybyselectivehybridizingandhavebecomethetraditionalChristmasplantfortheholidayseason.Comeseeallthenewvarietiesfor2007!Chooseanicebrightandwarmspotforyourpoinsettiatoliveawayfromdrafts.Poinsettiasarenotgoodporchplantsastheyarenotcoldhardy.Redcyclamenareagreatoutdoordecoratingalternative.

From the GreenhouseOurgreenhouseisstockedwithbeautifulbloomingPoinsettias,alongwithNorfolkIslandPines,andbeautifulRedFloweringAmaryllis.Justaskusandwe’dbehappytoplantupabeautifulgardenforyourhostessgift!

Roses Make Great GiftsThisDecemberchoosefromourselectionofrosesfor

giftsforyourgardeningfriends.We’llhaveallthenewAARSwinners,thenewrosesfor2008,oldfavorites,climbers,bush,treeandmanymore.WearedelightedtooffertheNEWApril in Paris rosethisyear.Andtomakeitmorefestive,we’lladdabowandfoilwrap.

Gifts For All SeasonsWewanttomakeyourshoppingeasier!

• “Free Plantsitting”:WewilltakecareofyourplantpurchaseuntilDecember24th.• “Special Orders”:Can’tfindit?Wecanoftenspecialorderitforyou.• “Delivery”:Askaboutdeliveringthatlargeorspecialitem:chargesaremodest,withaminimumpurchase.

Stocking StuffersAldenLaneisanidealshop

forstockingstuffers.Wehavealargeselectionof“How-To”books,gloves,tools,seedpackets,andgiftideasforyourfavoritegardener.

For The Person Who Has Everything

Somegreatideasforthat“hardtoshopfor”personinclude:• Rainchains,Raingauges,Birdfeedersandseedforthebirdlover• CharmingSundialstomeasuretimewellspentinyourgarden!• Adecorativehosefaucet,anherborbonsaibook• AnAfricanVioletPotwillbeawelcomegiftforanyfriend• AldenLaneGiftCardsforanythingfromtoolstotulipstotreasuresfromourgiftdepartment.

Timeless TreasuresChoosegazingballsin

festivecolorsofblue,silver,redandgoldtolivenupthegarden,Windchimestoshare

themelodyofthebreeze,andthermometers.

Shopping for Kids...isfunatAldenLane’sgardenstore.Don’tmissthe

funkneepadsandglovesinladybugorfrogprints!You’llfindbugcatchingkits,birdhousekits,steppingstonekitsandmuchmore.

From the Gift ShoppeDidyouknowourChristmasShoppefeaturesahuge

selectionofornaments?Wefeatureawidevarietyofstylesandtypes.Thereissomethingfortheoutdooradventurer,andanimallover.Wealsohaveornamentsfortheteadrinker,quilter,Irishmanandwinelovers.Wait‘tilyouseeourcollections!

Looking for a little something to perk up your home during the holiday season? Or maybe something to soothe your holiday hassled body? A way to say thank you to special helpers? We have lots of suggestions! Alden Lane Nursery is a great place to pick up those last minute holiday gifts. Think of it ‘a quality shopping experience’ — No lines, close in parking, sales staff that has time to help and free gift wrapping. When in doubt a gift card is always well received. Consider adding a little inspiration to the gift card with a box of fruit or a bouquet of flowers.

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Alden Lane Pruning DemonstrationsPleasecallaheadtoreserveaseatfortheseinformativeclasses.

ä Saturday, December 8th & Sunday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. - Pruning BasicsPlanonattendingoneoftheseinformativeworkshopsandlearnthetricksofthetradetoshapedeciduoustreesandshrubs,prunefruittreesproperlyorgetanyofyourownpruningques-tionsanswered.A $10 class fee will be returned to you in a coupon, plus you’ll receive a gift pack.Callaheadtoregisterandprepayforthisverypopularclass.

ä Saturday and Sunday, January 19th & 20th: 10 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.JoinusforoureverpopularRose Care and Pruning SeminarsledbyAllAmericanRoseSelections(AARS)ConsultingrosarianDavid LowellwillpresentonSaturday;anda member of the Mt. Diablo Rose SocietyonSunday.Theywillspeakaboutproperpruningtechniques,feeding,generalcareaswellasthebestvarietiesfortheValley.Call(925)447-0280formoreinformation.

ä January 26th: Don’t Miss These Great Classes at Concannon Vineyard. Roses & GrapesTheexpertsatConcannonVineyard,4950TeslaRoad,willhostbothroseandgrapepruningdemonstrationsonSaturday,January26th.RosepruningandcarewithconsultingrosariansKen and Judy Joneswilltakeplacefrom11a.m.to12:45p.m.followedbytheGrapepruningdemonstration1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.withConcannonexpert Jim Ryan.

Las Positas College Horticulture ClassesCallnowforregistrationinformationforgreathorticulture

classes–373-5800.ThespringsemesterbeginsJanuary22nd.Youcanlogonwww.laspositascollege.edu.Registernow!InadditiontogreatHorticulturalofferingscheckintotheViticultureandWineryTechnologyclasses.

Choose Some of The Best Pruning Shears

Felco brand pruning shears are the highestqualitypruningshearsweareawareof,worldwide.TheyareimportedfromSwitzerlandandarebuiltwithsuchqualitytheyhavebeenknowntolastfordecades.Weinviteyoutoplaceapairinyourhandsandcomparethefeelandfittootherpruners.Wehaveahands-ondisplaytohelpyouexploreyouroptions.Afteryousampleapairwethinkyouwillwanttoaddthesetoyourownwishlist.Oryoumaywant tobuyapair foranothergardener inyourhomewhowon’tmindifyouborrowtheprunersfromtimetotimeforyourownuse.

Don’t Miss Out on the Kids Stepping Stone Class!

Saturday, December 8th at 10:30 Wemakethemess,yourkidsgettobeascreativeastheywish,andwecleanitup.Always

apopulargiftyouknowwillbetreasuredandenjoyedyearsfromnow.Asteppingstonedecoratedbyachildwithlittlepiecesormemorabiliaandahandprint

withadatewillcaptureamomentinstonetobeenjoyedmoreandmorewiththepassageoftime.

Wewillhave9"x9"stonespouredandreadytodecorate.Bringyourowndecorations,oruseourcollectionofstones,beachglassandpottery.Callaheadtoregisterandpre-pay.Costis$20perstone.

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