Christianson’s Nursery Garden Notes Newsletter, June 2022

Open Daily

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Pruning: Rose leaves develop in sets of three, five, even seven or nine leaflets. Notice the five leaflet leaves; these are where you'll want to prune. Cut just above a five-leaflet leaf, leaving at least two sets of leaflets on the stem from which you're cutting.

Fertilizing: While most rose gardeners fertilize in the spring when growth begins, midsummer feeding is equally as important. Roses use a lot of energy to produce all those large, magnificent blooms and fertilizing ensures they remain strong and healthy through the summer and fall. You can use granular, liquid, organic or slow-release. While each formula has its advantages, keep in mind that roses prefer a fairly balanced fertilizer where the N-P-K (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) ratios are fairly even ( 15-15-15 or 5-10-5).

Watering: Roses like a good, deep soak to promote deep rooting and they will develop drought tolerance if established this way. Frequent light waterings promote shallow roots that will depend on frequent watering. Applying the water slowly with soaker hoses or drip irrigation allows the water to soak in rather than running off, keeps water off the foliage and keeps fungal diseases at bay. Mulching helps by reducing evaporation and retaining moisture. (Jackson & Perkins, 2022, https://www.jacksonandperkins.com/summer-care-of-roses/a/515/).

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June 19th

We have a great selection of Father's Day cards and unique gifts, including interesting books, hiking guides, walking sticks, binoculars, BBQ supplies, yummy treats, and so much more! If you need ideas, please ask! We are happy to help you find the perfect gifts for the dads in your life.

Our Primrose team has made some big changes to the shop in recent weeks. We've been cleaning, rearranging, and setting up fresh displays with many new items for summer. We have also brought in some very special antiques, including larger pieces of beautiful furniture. It's an exciting time and we hope you'll visit soon to see what we've been up to!

Who knew carrying clothing would be so fun? Earlier this spring we brought in a small selection of women's clothing and the response has been fabulous! We so enjoy helping you find the perfect item and learning about your upcoming trips and special celebrations. We also love hearing the laughter and oohs & aahs coming from the clothing area and dressing room. Given the positive response, we will continue to bring in more clothing in the months to come.

Summer Gatherings

Our selection of culinary goodies continues to expand, so much so that we are now jokingly referring to our food area as 'Angie's Pantry', named after our fabulous food buyer, Angie. For starters, we have a wide assortment of delicious items for charcuterie boards, including tasty dips, specialty crackers, peach bourbon jam, honeycomb, tapenade, mustards, finishing salts, as well as boards, bowls, spreading knives, and so much more! Many of our food items are from local sources, such as Girl Meets Dirt, Cedar Spring Farm, and San Juan Island Sea Salt.

Toni and John Christianson’s home garden will be on this year’s Skagit Symphony Tour, June 26th, 10 am- 4 pm. Explore the beauty of Pacific Northwest gardens while enjoying live music provided by musicians from Skagit Symphony.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here in the Nursery (CASH OR CHECK ONLY).

Tickets are also available online* by credit card at Brown Paper Tickets: HERE or by calling their office at 360.848.9336.

A note from the Symphony — “Skagit Symphony's Garden Tour is about more than just flowers. It is our premier community fundraiser, so if you are able, please go to www.skagitsymphony.com/donate to make a donation in support of bringing the gift of music to Skagit Valley”.

Sunday, June 26th

9 am- 6 pm

“A Rosy Day Out” includes a community rose display and competition in the Schoolhouse, an ice cream social in between morning and afternoon speakers, and sitting together with like-minded gardeners in the Schoolhouse Rose Garden while listening to keynote speakers. Last year, with the hot weather, the rose garden looked incredible with all the garden roses showing off their colors and enchanting us with their fragrances.

This year, we will celebrate garden roses, showcase a community rose display and rose competition (judged by the Tri-Valley Rose Society), and of course, offer tips, tricks, and experienced knowledge on rose care. And who doesn’t love to hear our favorite “Rose Buds” Ciscoe and John enthusiastically share their favorite rose companions…and give away plants too!

Pictured is John Christianson with his granddaughter Maeve.

Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Stay Tuned! We will be hosting a Vintage Flea and Farmers Market on the third Sunday of each month.

“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.”

— Gertrude Jekyll

Christianson's Nursery | 360-466-3821 | 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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