Ka Bloom Tribune: May, 2012

Edition 12.18

May, 2012

Gift baskets starting at 19.99
Gift cards--you choose the amount.

Huge gift department...not just blooming baskets, but gifts galore. From the practical to the "just because you love her" gifts.

We have over 50 varieties of different tomatoes for all dining uses from slicing for fresh salads, to sauces, canning, salsas...whatever your desire, there is a perfect tomato here ready for you to plant.

LADIES NIGHT

SAVE THE DATE

June 21st

Gold Leaf members, mark your calendar so you can join us for our 5th annual Ladies' Night.

For the adventuresome gardener:
Ladies Slipper Hardy Orchids
Cypripedium

Caring for Cypripediums

Light: Morning or evening sun is okay, but plants should be shaded in midday. High open shade or the shade of the north side of a building will work very well. Cypripediums do prefer to grow in a cool spot to a warm one!

Soil: Whether your soil is slightly acidic, slightly basic or neutral, whether it is of a largely mineral or a mainly organic composition, the most important factor is that it be well-drained! The soil should not be allowed to dry out completely, especially during the first year as plants are getting established.

Fertilizer: When planted in a good rich soil, fertilizer is not always necessary. However, you may wish to try a yearly spring application of a granular organic fertilizer. If you like to actively fertilize, you can apply a quarter-strength liquid fertilizer every 7 to 10 days from spring until mid-August.

Watering: Please resist all temptation to over-water. These plants like an evenly moist soil. As with all plants, early morning watering is best and they should never be allowed to dry out completely.

CHECK OUT OUR PANTRY

New Food Products Arriving

From Salad Dressings to Mustards

You are the first to hear: Oregon-grown products and Drake's 7 Dees label are rounding out our new Food Product selections just in time for Mother's Day. Many choices of Pepper Jelly, Salad Dressings, Jams, Fruit Jellies, Marinades, Mustards, Bruschettas, Pesto Spreads, Coffee and Dips.

Print Here

Drake's Kids Gardening Program!
We have so much fun.
Join Us.

Sprouts

Don't forget to check out our website and bring your young gardener to join in the fun

View Website

Tune in to Garden Living with Lynn Saturday 1-2, AM 860, for radio fun.

Clinic Schedules:
Tomato Fest May 4-6th
Click Website Details

What You'll Need:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. culinary-grade dried lavender flowers (They have to be natural, not sprayed)
1/2 pound of butter (Use margarine if on a low cholesterol diet)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground rice (or rice flour)
Pinch of salt
Extra sugar and culinary-grade dried lavender flowers for final touch

Directions:

Put the lavender and sugar in a blender, mix until thoroughly combined--approximately 10-12 minutes.
Cream butter and the sugar with a mixer until fluffy (do not overbeat).
Sift together the flour and ground rice (or rice flour) and salt. Put that with the combined butter and stir until small lumps form.
Put the dough on a board and knead it until it forms a smooth ball. Roll into a log shape and wrap in plastic then chill for approximately 1 hour.
Preheat the over to 350 degrees and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
Cut the chilled log into 1/4" slices and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until a nice golden brown.
Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack, sprinkle with extra sugar and lavender flowers, then enjoy!

Portland Weather Sponsor

Contact Information:

E-Mail:
Click to email us.
Telephone:
(503) 256-2223

Locations:

Main office
16519 S.E. Stark Street
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-2223

West Side
5645 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-9121

Hours:
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Sundays 10am - 5pm

Have a Look
Around the Site:

Home Page
Garden Centers
Landscape Services

Subscribe to
Ka Bloom Tribune

Click here to add, remove, or change your email address.

Be a Guest Gardener:

Gardeners love to learn from other gardeners "over the fence." We would love to include a tour and/or an article from one of our readers!

Click to email us.

Plants
Dave Wilson Nursery
Weeks Roses
Monrovia

gifts from Drakes 7 Dees

Tetra Koi® Food--Brilliance, Vibrance, Excellence, Variety, Koi Sticks
Root Candles®
Radko® Ornaments
Pre de Provence® Soap

See you soon!

click here for a printer friendly version of this page

Written content © 2004-2011 Garden Partners LLC, or respective authors. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. All written content contained in this site is protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast without prior written permission of Garden Partners, LLC. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. Would you like a newsletter like this for your nursery or garden center? Please feel free to look at what we have to offer and contact us for your garden center marketing solutions.