e-Newsletter                         January 29, 2019

Weddings and Romance
This has definitely been the month for Bridal Shows. My favorite part is seeing excited couples making their first life plans together! My second favorite part is hearing brides-to- be say, "Countryside? You did my prom flowers!" Or a mom's "Oh, Countryside, we get all our plants from you!"
Betty McKillip and the McKillip daughters are a perfect example. Not only have we helped the McKillips with their landscaping over the years but we were fortunate enough to design the wedding flowers for all five of their daughters!
Mary Andreas
 
"The first one to marry was daughter #1, in 1980, Mary (Andreas).
Countryside didn't even have a Garden Center back then."


Theresa Stupar
"In 1986, #2 daughter, Theresa (Stupar) was married." 

"#3 daughter, Ann (Clifford) married in 1988. Notice in this picture that she also wore my wedding dress!"

"Susan (Stiegman), #4 daughter was married in 1991 and daughter #5 Marti (Jarosz) was married in 1994."
Susan Stiegman
Marti Jarosz
"They are all still happily married and all stayed local. Indianapolis is the furthest, otherwise Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights, West Dundee and Mary and her husband are in Woodstock, owners of Woodstock Power."

Wowza! What an honor it has been to be a part of so many milestones in the McKillip family! Thank you for letting Countryside be a part of your lives from the plants in your yard to the flowers at each of your daughters' weddings and now letting us share your story with our other customers - Thank you!

I'm so proud of the creative folks I work with and how happy they keep all of you, our customers!
As Betty and I finished scanning pictures, the snow falling, she reminded me that spring will be here soon, and she looks forward to our landscape department coming out for her spring cleanup!

Come meet our wedding designers at the upcoming Wedding on the Lakes Bridal Fair, February 16 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Crystal Lake Main Beach. Click here to register. 
Marcy L Cronin
"I hate that I received those beautiful flowers!" Said no one ever!
"Sweet Tart"
This Valentine's Day surprise your loved one with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, plush animals and chocolates!
"Crazy for You"
Express your love with a fragrant, bright, blooming gift from Countryside!
"Pure Love"

***FREE***
LOCAL DELIVERY CHARGE
of Valentine's Orders $50 and up delivered on
February 11 or 12
mention promo code
ENEWSFREE

The Greenhouse is refreshing this time of year! Green and blooming plants arranged in baskets are a great gift for the plant lover in your house!

Add fresh air and beat the winter blues with tropical houseplants !

40% Off Houseplant
Sale Ends
Tuesday, February 12
Houseplant sale does not include citrus, blooming plants, blooming baskets or dish gardens.

Click here  for helpful houseplant information thanks to Peggy, Greenhouse Sales Associate!

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Spring is on the way!
This week the greenhouse staff is sowing onion and leek seeds!

We've started our ivy geraniums, spikes, vinca-vine and cineraria as well!

Perennial pots are priced and ready for planting!
Thank you to all those who were able to attend our Bird Seminars on Saturday - we had a hoot!

Due to the extreme cold, we want to be sure everyone is able to keep their feathered friends fed we are extending our Birdseed Sale for another week!

Stock up now while seed is on sale.
Too cold or icy for you to come out? We can come to you! Delivery is available - Call the Garden Center today!
Countryside offers over 15 varieties of seed and suet.
Stock up with our
Bird Seed Sale
Now thru February 5

Save 20% on all feeders, houses and accessories.

Try a different seed!
Buy three 10# bags,
save 20% Off the 4th one!

$3 off
40# and 50# Bags of Seed

  Be sure to get a
Frequent Flier Card to earn FREE Bird Seed!


Speaking of seeds and spring...

Our seeds are in!

New for 2019:
"Urban Gardening, Plants in Small Spaces" is a specific line of seed for container and small space gardening!

Sign up for our Free  Seminars on March 9 so you too can start thinking SPRING!
Know a couple getting married this year or celebrating a special anniversary?

Consider a gift that will last for generations to come... a living tree!

The Nursery is happy to offer all trees and shrubs as gifts! Have their special tree delivered and planted. Perhaps something spring blooming in white, Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry or an Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac, Bridal Wreath Spirea or a Wedding Gown or Wedding Ring Hydrangea!

Be sure we know it is a wedding or anniversary gift so that we can include our "Giving A Living Tree" Certificate of Authenticity along with a decorative bow to dress it up for the occasion.
A most unique gift with long lasting memories!
 

Newlyweds moving into a new home?
A great gift for a new home owner, is a late spring consultation.

Countryside offers site visits to help new homeowners identify the trees, shrubs, perennials and vines growing on their property.

Learning the proper care for your landscape is critical to keeping it healthy and looking it's best year round.

Get settled in and call us for a site visit or bring in pictures and meet with us here, at Countryside!   

Click here to see how our landscape consultation processes happens.

Call or e-mail to set up meeting with one of Countryside's Landscape Designers.

 
Join us for the 2019 Chicago Flower and Garden Show, "Flowertales", Wednesday, March 20!
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, "Best New Plants for 2019" while on the bus.
Coach bus will leave Countryside at 8:30 a.m. for the show, and will depart from the show at 3:30 p.m. to return to Countryside.
For more details, email or call Marcy  at 815-459-8130


Recently Engaged? Come meet us at the  Weddings on the Lake Bridal Fair  at Crystal Lake Main Beach, Saturday, February 16 from  2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Click on the red link above to register!
Last call for Pre-lit Tree repairs!

Have your tree or garlands in by January 31 or mark your calendar to bring it in November 1.
Countryside
Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center
5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
815-459-8130
Open Daily 9-6, Sunday 10 -5
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