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The Lawn & Garden Department at The Grange SupplyMichael Aguilar Manages Lawn & Garden.
From Wikipedia - Horticulture, the free encyclopedia : "Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology. The work basically involves fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. Horticulturists work to improve crop yield, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. Horticulture usually refers to gardening on a smaller scale, while agriculture refers to the large-scale cultivation of crops. The word is composite, from two words, horti, meaning grass, originating in the Greek, meaning the same (grass) and the word "culture"." From Wikipedia - Diatomaceous Earth, the free encyclopedia : Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as cat litter, and as an activator in blood clotting studies. As it is also heat-resistant, it can be used as a thermal insulator. Containing our enthusiasumby michael aguilarJune 9th, 2010 This has been a very strange year, weather wise. I’ve had numerous customers who have had problems getting their veggie garden started due to the rain and cold. If you happen to be one of these poor souls yearning for a good vine ripened tomato don’t despair, help is on the way. Ever thought about growing your veggies in a container? I know, I know we’re currently growing our potatoes and herbs in pots but there is no limit to what you can grow in a container. The way this year has turned out, it isn’t a bad idea to put things in pots. the soil will warm faster, the nutrients are more directly available to the plant and the majority of vegetable plants make attractive additions to your deck or patio. You can get creative with your planting. In a large pot you can plant an indeterminate tomato in the middle and cucumbers trailing down the side of the pot. Another option would be to put herbs around the tomato and have your own spaghetti sauce planter! You can plant carrots an inch and a half deep and radishes a half inch deep in the same pot. By the time your radishes are ready to eat, the carrots will be poking their heads up. Another option I like is to plant about 4 or 5 pole beans in each of two staked pots and use pea twine to connect the two stakes. the beans will climb up the stakes and across the twine giving you more plant for beans to develop. In this same vein you can place two stakes in the pot and connect them with trellis netting for peas or cucumbers to climb. We just received some really nice looking pots here at the Grange and have all the materials you might need including plants, soil, fertilizer and the accessories like stakes and trellis netting. Don’t forget that we also carry a nice selection of colorful annuals and perennials that look great in a container and will bloom all summer. Come on out and talk to our garden experts for ideas on container gardening.  Grow your veggies in a container! New Plant Intros!Last year we started carrying a broader spectrum of plants which appeal to the home gardener and this year is no exception. This mild winter has brought out the farmer in all of us and we at the Grange Supply are continuing to offer the plants, accessories, and know how to make sure you’re a success in the garden.One of the most popular items we started carrying last year was the Columnar Apple. This is an apple tree that leaves and fruits on a central leader without lateral branching! These grow great in pots on your deck. You will need two different varieties to assure pollination. We currently offer three types to choose from. The Northpole, (red) the Scarlet Sentinel, (red streaked) and the golden Sentinel, ( gold). The other exciting plant we had last year is the Camellia sinensis, or tea plant. Yes, this is the plant that green and black teas are made from and you can actually process and brew your own. We’re offering a good selection of seedless table grapes and even a chardonnay for that home viticulturist. We also have two varieties of figs, pineapple guava, (yes, it’s hardy) and a self-fertile kiwi vine that produces fruit in clusters about the size of your thumb. Right now we have a great selection of seed potatoes and coming very soon are the onion transplants, strawberries, raspberries, and asparagus roots. LET THE SPRING BEGIN…. Seed potatoes and onion sets are in! Come in to the Lawn & Garden department and learn how easy it is to grow your own healthy, delicious spuds. Whether in the ground or in a container we have the supplies and the knowledge to get you started Coming soon; Walla Walla and Ailsa Craig bundled onion transplants. We now have Mason Bees and accessories in stock!
Continuing our environmental concern we have dedicated an entire section to “green” gardening, including a wide array of organic fertilizers and herbicides as well as numerous other natural eco-friendly products. We have also increased our living plant sales by bringing in a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and most importantly vegetable starts, for the home gardener. Throughout the year we offer timely workshops and seminars conducted by our staff, (we currently have a Master Gardener and a Certified Professional Horticulturist) and such local celebrities as Ed Hume, and Ciscoe Morris. Our Lawn and Garden Vendors at The Grange Supply
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