August 2024

Hello August

Oh it's been a hot one hasn't it. it is hard to believe that we are already in the Dog Days of Summer and the kids are getting ready to return to school.

As usual this time of year we are starving for moisture and August rarely offers us any relief. If this month follows suit, remember to keep up with your own watering schedule. Check out Pine Lane's Steps for Success to learn more about how much water your new plant materials need for success. If you are having pest control issues, come in with pictures and we will help you find the optimal solution.

August Hours:

Monday - Friday 8-6 - Saturday 8-5 - Sunday 9-4

What's Happening This Month at PLN?

Get ready to DIY!

Did you know that there is an intricate art to infusing oils and vinegars? Did you also know it doesn’t have to be intricate at all? Whether you are an aspiring chef or just a cooking enthusiast, our next DIY will not disappoint.

On Saturday August 17th @ 12pm, Bon Jolie will walk us through her years of experience creating savory and sweet combinations, some of which you would never dream of. This workshop will allow you to create an infused bottle of oil and another of vinegar to take home. You will also sample plenty of tastings and receive a detailed handout to inspire you well beyond this class. Space is limited so register soon.

What to Expect:

Step-by-step guidance on selecting the best herbs and ingredients.
Techniques for proper infusion and storage.
Tips on how to use your infused oils and vinegars in various recipes.

Materials Provided:

A variety of fresh herbs.
High-quality oils and vinegars.
Bottles for your creations.

Note: This workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Come prepared to get creative and have fun! We look forward to seeing you!

$45 - Register Here!

Custom Container Service

Are your summer pots a little tired looking?

Are you planning to refresh them with fall flowers?

Our Custom Container Program can come to your business or home and swap out the old for the new one time or all year 'round. In Fall we will replant your summer pots with cold hardy fall flowers that will last throughout autumn. Click Here for more detail. This is a popular service so call soon to secure your spot in the rotation.

Mark Your Calendar!

Please join us in appreciating YOU on Saturday, September 7th!

Watch for details soon but plan for a fun day meant to thank you for all of your support of our small business throughout the year(s).

We will have a special sale, raffle, food, drinks and more! Stay tuned!

Garden Thymes

August Edition

"Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers

in our hair" ~ Susan Polis Schultz

General Landscaping

Let wild flowers go to seed
If houseplants need repotting, now is the time to do it
Watch for powdery mildew on susceptible plants like squash, pumpkins, & garden phlox
Prepare lawn for reseeding bare spots
Fertilize the lawn with a formula with an emphasis on Nitrogen, Iron, and Sulfur, like Jirdon Greenmaster Fertilizer formulated for Rocky Mountain soils.

Shrubs, Perennials & Bulbs

Plan for fall bulb planting for spring flowers (tulips, daffodils, hyacinth...)
Cut back spent flowers and prune for shape
Continue to monitor for pests & disease
Mid-August is the last feeding time for roses.
Weed on a regular basis- remember a weed pulled today means less weeds to pull next summer
Fertilize perennials, shrubs & trees with an all-purpose, slow release granular fertilizer

Veggies, Fruit & Herbs

Continue to harvest ripe veggies
Pick herbs and dry them for winter use (parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, chives, etc...)
Plant cool season crops (peas, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, lettuce)
If you haven't harvested your garlic do so now and prepare a bed for fall garlic planting
As areas in your veggie beds become empty, consider planting a cover crop to improve your soil

Annuals

Continue to fertilize on a weekly basis
Time to plant late season annuals for Fall color (mums, flowering cabbage)
Continue to deadhead to extend your bloom time
Pull tired or dead plants from your baskets and replace with fresh plants to keep them pretty

Insect Watch

Aphids & spider mites
Grasshoppers
Slugs
Zimmerman pine moth

Quote of the month:

"August is like the Sunday of summer"

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