Keith Farrand
Contact: info@farrandfarms.com
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Happy Plants for the Holidays!
Keith
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Monday, December 21, 2009
It's so easy to keep your poinsettias healthy and happy for the entire season.
Each spring many of our customers let us know their poinsettias are still looking great. Here's a few tips to help:
1. Water thoroughly and completely. Over 90% of the problems we encounter are water related. Many folks just get the soil surface wet, that's not good enough - don't forget there are roots at the bottom of the pot too! Simply fill the pot to the top of the rim when watering. In most homes, this is once every 5 to 7 days!
2. Fertilize with an easy to use liquid food once a month.
3. That's it! Simple, quick and easy.
Most seasonal plants require exactly the same minimal care. Christmas and Thanksgiving Cactus require almost no watering this time of year. Once a month keeps them prospering and very happy.
At Farrand Farms we are maintaining a great selection of Christmas color. We've got beautiful Amaryllis, Paperwhites, Cyclamen and Kalanchoe that enhance just about any setting.
The poinsettias are exceptional this season and we purposely grow lots so you'll still have a great selection right up until we close on Christmas Eve at 1:00 pm.
Mention that you've read my blog and you'll get your tabletop poinsettia for only $1.99 (reg.$3.99). You'll appreciate how nicely they complete your table settings as family and guests arrive to celebrate and share the season.
I'll be back in early February.
Until then I wish you all a very Merry Christmas filled with the spirit of love and sharing.
Keith
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