March 2021 - Thanks for signing up to receive this e-newsletter. This issue provides updates on gardening classes, garden center news and procedures, and news from the world of gardening. Stay healthy and keep on enjoying your garden! #gardenstrong
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The key to creating a great garden is adding compost. Mark Weathington of the JC Raulston Arboretum says it’s the single best thing you can do to create a healthy garden. LISTEN HERE
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ON SALE NOW!
Special price until March 15. Super-Sod's BigYellowBags of OMRI Listed compost are on sale. Order by March 15 and receive $25 off per BigYellowBag. Normally $199.99, now $174.99. Includes local delivery. The bags are filled with 1 cubic yard of Soil3 organic compost made on Super-Sod's farm. Order online at soil3.com.
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SAVE ON TREE WORK
For your fall tree projects, use these discounts:
$100 OFF Projects Over $700*
$200 OFF Projects Over $1700*
$300 OFF Projects Over $3000*
*not valid with other offers
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GARDEN CONTEST TIME
It’s time for Shrub Madness, the thrilling contest that pits shrub-against-shrub in a fierce single-elimination tournament. Based on the March college basketball playoffs, 64 Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrubs will compete in a no-holds-barred battle for the chance to be crowned National Champion. You decide which plants advance, and along the way, qualify to win prizes! This year, Shrub Madness has partnered with Corona® Tools to create a grand prize that is bigger and better than ever. Learn more and register here!
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GROW IT RIGHT
You are what you grow in. When you set your soil straight, everything else falls into place. Healthier soil produces healthier plants...Healthier plants deliver higher yields, better flavor and better nutrition...And better nutrition means better health...for everyone. At HyR BRIX® we develop fertilizers that feed the soil that feeds your plants. Each of our formulas contains a perfectly balanced blend of essential nutrients, micro-nutrients, and minerals that replenishes the earth and ensures healthier, heartier, more nutrient-dense produce and plants— in just ONE APPLICATION per season. It's a revolution for how you grow. Join us at HyRBRIX.com and use triangle10 for 10% Off!
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SPRING PLANT SALE
Through March 13th. 25% OFF all shrubs, trees, perennials, vines, and groundcovers. Now is a great time to plant hardy plants, and we will have fresh shipments through the sale. Knowledgeable staff to help you select the right plants for your yard. Homewood Nursery & Garden Center. 10809 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC. 919-847-0117. homewoodnursery.com.
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NEW THIS SPRING
New AquaPots are in! Beautiful, self-watering containers. Food Truck Oink & Moo on March 20th and Easter Hoppin' Surprise! We have a food truck planned each month this Spring. SPRING HOURS: OPEN Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (open until 6pm starting March 22nd) | Sat 9am-5pm | Sundays 12-4pm starting March 21st. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina, 919-552-0590. NelsasGardenHut.com.
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Art in Bloom Returns in June
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The popular North Carolina Museum of Art exhibition will take place during two extended weekends in 2021: June 3–6 and June 10–13. Tickets go on sale April 7 for members and April 14 for nonmembers. Additional information will be posted soon at ncartmuseum.org/bloom.
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HELLEBORE FESTIVAL
You Are Invited to the 26th Annual Hellebore Festival at Pine Knot Farms on Fridays and Saturdays, March 5, 6, 12, 13 from 9am ‘til 4pm. 434-252-1990. Just over the NC state line in Clarksville, VA. pineknotfarms.com.
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NOW ON OUR WEBSITE!
Many have asked where they can purchase the books reviewed in Triangle Gardener. Well, good news - you can now buy the books featured in each issue of the publication. These books are available in our Amazon store, both in hard copy and e-books. This is an easy way for you to quickly grab a copy and start reading more about gardening. Click HERE for our Garden Store.
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While online, check out the garden events and tips, plus over 800 stories all about gardening. Just type a topic in the search bar to find the stories. #gardenstrong
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UPDATES ON GARDENING BUSINESSES THAT ARE OPEN:
Market Imports - Open. Check website.
JV Brockwell Landscape Suppliers - Open. Check website.
Raleigh State Farmers Market - Open. Check website.
Ward Landscapes - Open. Email for details.
Camellia Forest Nursery - Open. Check website.
Raleigh Yard Waste Center - Open. Check website.
Pine Knot Farms Hellebores - Open. Check website.
The Garden Refinery - Open. Call 919-239-5006 for details.
Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company - Open. Check website.
Proven Winners Shrubs - Open. Check website.
Logan's Garden Shop - Open. Check website.
I Must Garden Repellents - Open. Check website.
HyR Brix Fertilizers - Open. Check website.
Art in Bloom - Now in June. Check website.
Osmocote Plant Food - Shop now. Check website.
Plantskydd Repellent - 10% off promo TriangleGardener2021. Check website.
HyRBrix Fertilizer - Shop now. Check website.
Homewood Nursery and Garden Center - Open. Check website.
Gardener's of Wake County Azalea Sale - April 8-17. Check website.
Garden Treasures - Open. Check website.
The Garden Hut - Open. Check website.
Atlantic Gardening - Open. Check website.
Macon Gardens - Open. Check website.
French Connections - Open. Check website.
Wild Bird Unlimited Wake Forest and Durham - Open. Check website.
Orange County Mulch Sale - Open. Email for details.
Get Rooted Nursery - Open. Check website.
Up and Doing It Landscaping - Open. Email for details.
Ken's Produce & Garden Center - Open. Check website.
Campbell Road Nursery - Open. Check website.
Country Heritage Nursery - Open. Check Facebook.
National Institute of Environmental Health Services - Medical Trials Now. Check here.
Bobcat Vinnie - Open. Check website.
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden - Open. Check website.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens - Open. Check website.
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Vacation Ideas Filled with Gardens
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Visit our website focused on garden destinations around the world. This month we focus on Tampa, Florida, and its many gardens in bloom.
Photo courtesy of Jo Clark.
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