A rainbow of blooms - 4" plant display | Photo: JA |
When we think of May, we think: FLOWERS! From Achillea to Zephyranthes, the nursery is awash in color, fragrance, and the exuberance of new life.
In this month's newsletter, we're all about flowers, from bouquet-worthy garden blooms, to roses that will stop you in your tracks, to helpful tips for making the most out of your late-spring flower gardens and landscapes.
We are busier than ever this season, so please plan ahead and get your orders in early. You can email us for a quote, order via phone for will-call or delivery, or come visit us and pick out your plants in person (we highly recommend this option - see why in this month's "Behind the Scenes" feature below!).
We are grateful for your business and look forward to seeing you again soon - please let us know what we can do to help you find the plants you need, when you need them.
Wishing you a vibrant, healthy, colorful spring,
Jane
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It's May, and everything is blooming! Like us, you're likely tempted to gather the flowers while ye may, and create lush, life-affirming bouquets - whether for the home, for loved ones, or living bouquets that flourish for years in your garden or landscape. It's hard to choose, but below are just a few inspired options for getting started: |
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Cheerful, multi-colored blooms atop tall stems - wonderful for bright gardens, borders, cut flowers and more (1-gallon).
- Sun or light shade
- Hardy; grow year-round
- Flowers spring to fall
- Pet & disease resistant
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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Pink' - Pink Rice Flower ☀️🐝
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Eye-catching, pink & white flower clusters top long branches on this small shrub (1-gallon).
- Lovely for flower arrangements as complement to showier blooms
- Prefers full sun
- Aromatic, linear leaves
- Attracts bees and butterflies
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Large, vibrant pink flowers adorn this 3-6 ft shrub against light green, fuzzy leaves (5-gallon).
- Drought-tolerant
- Prefers full sun
- 3-6 ft shrub
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Beds, borders, containers
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Huge, dome shaped, bright yellow pincushion flowers can be the highlight of your spring-summer landscape (5-gallon).
- Blooms spring to summer
- Prized for arrangements
- Grows up to 5 ft x 8 ft
- Attracts birds
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Dianthus 'Georgia Peach Pie' ☀️🦋🐝
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Pale peach, ruffled petals with vibrant coral centers (1-gallon).
- Long-lasting cut flowers
- Bred for fragrance and garden performance
- Compact, free-flowering
- Rock gardens, borders, containers, cut flowers
! Toxic to dogs, cats, horses
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Kariña and Brandon stop and smell the roses! | Photos: JA |
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Working with plants all day, it's hard not to appreciate the many wonderful scents that pervade the nursery - and even though we work hard, we love to stop and smell the roses! Above, you can see Kariña and Brandon getting to know Rosa hybrida 'Cinco De Mayo' (our favorite rose this month) and Rosa floribunda 'Gingersnap' with its vibrant, eye-catching orange petals. Of course, roses also make wonderful cut flowers - add yours to a bouquet with this month's featured flowers, or bundle solo or in combination with other rose varieties.
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Love working with plants? Interested in joining a team of talented nursery workers and horticulturists? We are now hiring for multiple nursery worker positions. To apply, please send a resume to cwnemployment@gmail.com or call (408) 239-0589 and ask to speak to Gail or Robert.
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Here in San Jose, we are lucky to enjoy a mild climate and diverse ecosystems that constitute an ideal environment for a wide variety of flowers. Whether you’ve been landscaping with flowers for many years or are just starting out, there is always more to learn about the art and science of crafting a beautiful, climate-appropriate flower garden. In our latest article, we're sharing some helpful tips for landscaping with flowers to help you make the most of your spring garden.
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Landscape Plants That Create Stunning Bouquets - Outdoor ...
Whether it's for a game day party, a chili cook off, or just a run of the mill Tuesday, we recommend kicking your chili up a notch by making it outdoors. In this article we provide all of the tips you need to prepare chili on your grill or smoker.
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Landscaping with flowers: 11 ways to create a floral feast
Knowing where to start when landscaping with flowers is not always an easy thing. Thinking about where to position your flowers, which flowers to choose and how to combine them in a cohesive way takes some research on your part.
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Pollinator Week 2023: Self-Guided & Volunteer BioBlitz...
Eventbrite - Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge presents Pollinator Week 2023: Self-Guided & Volunteer BioBlitz at the Refuge - Monday, June 19, 2023 | Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge...
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Learn to Use CalScape & WUCOLS Create a Customized...
Saturday, May 27 - If you tried to figure out a planting palette and been frustrated by inconsistent information and seemingly conflicting advice, this talk is for you. With all the sources of information available, developing a planting palette ...
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Flower Design Workshop & Tea (family-friendly)
Barbara Gordon is a lead restoration leader for the Rengstorff House garden and has contributed thousands of volunteer hours to serve as a consultant for the planning and care of its plant life, especially the roses. As an expert rosarian,...
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Sustainable Gardening Series: Summer 2023
Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Series - Summer 2023 June 10th, 17th and 24th - Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. Cost: $30 for the full three-part series, and receive a $10 gift card at each workshop.
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Master Gardeners Series Edible Flowers with Pamela Austin
Master Gardeners Series Edible Flowers with Pamela Austin Learn the basics of growing, harvesting and using edible flowers May 27th, 10:00-11:00 Dougherty Station Library Summer is here! As you pick flowers for arrangements and harvest vegetables ...
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You Design It
We Deliver It
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With our extensive inventory and trusted nursery partners, CWN is your one source for plants and planting supplies. The nursery is brimming with a wide variety of colors, textures, and sizes. We have in stock a complete mix to accommodate larger quantities of our best sellers, making it even easier to complete your orders more quickly.
Here is a brief summary of what we can do for you:
· Assemble orders for “will call” or delivery, usually the same day
· Always use the best and most consistent materials available
· Contact you immediately if there is a quality or available issue
· Order out-of-stock or specialty materials using all available resources
· Guarantee that CWN materials will meet or exceed your expectations
Contact Information
(408) 239-0589
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