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| e-Newsletter February 23, 2016 |
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In the midst of a summer day, one might not notice the color green. Instead we look for color from an array of blooms throughout the garden, in our landscape or along the road-side. But in winter, GREEN is a wonderful color that breaks up the overwhelming white and grey tones that seem to surround our everyday lives. It gives us hope for spring!
Karen Campney (KC), Nursery Manager at Countryside appreciates her
 Norway Spruce most in the winter months. 'We enjoy seeing green in winter and can greater appreciate the arching structure of this beautiful specimen when we are not distracted by our spring and summer blooming flowers. A few of our biggest selling shrubs are boxwood and yews. People enjoy seeing the contrasting green hues against the stark white snow of winter
. In spring and summer, green lends itself to balance all the other wonderful colors we see.
Green
reminds us of life, growth, renewal and nature. We anticipate more colorful seasons coming! From a psychological perspective, green balances the heart and the emotions, creates equilibrium between the head and the heart. How are you feeling now?
Take time to notice the fabulous color of green in your surround
ings. Better yet, stop in our greenhouses and feel how good green can be!
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Keep the 'green' in your yard in its best shape or add something new. Now is the time to call for your estimate for a spring cleanup!
Barb
or
Grace can meet with you to help you decide the best horticultural practices for your unique 'green' space!
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Evergreens come in so many different shades and textures, there is sure to be several perfect choices for your landscape!
Look at your yard and take notice of areas that look dull at this time of year. What would bring that area to life? Green or even blue evergreens like the Colorado Blue Spruce or perhaps a nice hedge of Boxwood to frame your walkways or highlight your picture window.
Plant Azaelas for their attractive broad-leaves all winter and in spring enjoy their bright beautiful blooms!
Search our
Plant Finder
to create a list of evergreens perfect for winter interest. Print it and bring it with you, your next time in and let's talk 'green'!
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Try hanging a bundle of eucalyptus in your shower to start the day off on the right foot or to end the day in a relaxing manner. The heat and steam help to activate the herb's essential oils which can ease congestion, relieve stress, and bring you mental clarity.
Tie the bundle with natural garden twine (sold here in the Garden Center) on the shower head, away from the spray of the water. Natural garden twine works best as it is more resistant to water than cotton string. Enjoy the therapeutic scent for a few weeks as you take a hot shower!
Get this variety of spiral eucalyptus and many others in the Flower Shop at $3.99 per bundle!
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Are you green with envy when you get to Countryside in spring and our most popular items are sold out?
This year, Pam Teepe, ICN-Perennial Pro, Countryside Greenhouse Specialist, put together an Early Order form of our most popular, and frequently sold out spring items. Ordering is simple,
Print This Form and bring it with you on your next visit. Enjoy the green and feel the tropics in our greenhouses while checking out all the new spring products! Or simply give us a call and ask for 'Greenhouse'. Our staff will be happy to assist you with your order.
All orders must be placed and paid in full by March 17.
We will call you as soon as your items are ready for pickup and you will
save 10% off your early order!
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Got a green-thumb? Start your gardens from seed. Our largest selection of seeds is now available in the Garden Center. Olds, Ferry Morris, My Seed Traders, Seed Savers Exchange, Burpee, Livingston, and Bentley's NON G.M.O. Seeds are here and ready to grow!
Mark your calendar to attend our Free Seminar Saturday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. Starting Your Gardens from Seed with Michael Fedoran, Container Garden Guru and Gardening Coach.
Email to let us know you'll be attending to be entered into our prize drawing!
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The count down is on - have you purchased your tickets for
the Chicago Flower and Garden Show?
Join your friends at Countryside Flower Shop and Nursery for a fun and exciting trip to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show on Thursday, March 17th!
Stop in the store to purchase your tickets. The cost is $35 per person and includes your ticket to get into the Show, round-trip transportation in a coach bus and an educational seminar on the bus.
Coach bus will leave Countryside at 9:30 a.m. for the Show, and will depart from the Show at 4:00 p.m. to return to Countryside.
For more details, email or call
Marcy
at 815-459-8130
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
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5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
815-459-8130
Open
Daily 9-6, Sunday 10 -5
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