Hello September, whasup?

September 2023

Hello September

In September, we shift our focus toward fall gardening. It's a time when we offer a variety of plants suitable for autumn planting such as mums, asters, and ornamental kale. It's also a good opportunity to start planting bulbs for beautiful Spring Blooms! Planting trees and shrubs this time of year will give them a big jump on growth come Spring. Come talk to us on advice on preparing your garden for the colder months ahead, including tips on protecting plants from frost and extending the growing season.

September Hours:

Monday - Friday 8-6

Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-4

CLOSED LABOR DAY, 9/4

What's happening at PLN this month?

Fresh Chili Roasting

Is Here!

We have Hatch and Pueblo varieties in Mild, Medium and Hot! Call ahead for same day pick up or order on the spot and enjoy that unmistakable and irreplaceable fresh roasted aroma.

$20 - 1/4 Bushel / $30 - 1/2 Bushel

$45 - Full Bushel

Bulbs Arrive

Later This Month

Is there anything better than planting bulbs in the fall and then reaping the benefit of the earliest signs of Spring? We will have all your favorite varieties of Spring Bloomers available mid-late September. These Bulbs need to be planted late September-early October around here so start thinking about where you want to see Spring welcoming you in your garden.

Ready for a

Container Refresh?

If you are taking advantage of our Custom Container Program, you are likely already on the schedule to transition your outdoor containers from tired summer flowers to fresh new cool weather ones. If you're not in the program already, it's not too late. Just email us to get on the schedule and let us help you spruce up the place in time for autumn.

Garden Thymes with Jackie

September Edition

"September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn. The cricket chirps in the noontide, making the most of what remains of his brief life. The bumblebee is busy among the clover blossoms of the aftermath, and their shrill and dreamy hum hold the outdoor world above the voices of the song birds, now silent or departed."

September Days By Rowland E. Robinson

General Landscaping

If houseplants need repotting, now is the time to do it
Clear any diseased material from your garden (do not add this material to your compost heap)
Core-aerate you lawn after a thorough soaking
Apply Jirdon Winterizer Fertilizer to your lawn after the last mowing for less winter desiccation. Remember to water thoroughly, immediately after application.

Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & Bulbs

To encourage dormancy & improve winter survival, begin limiting water
Divide & transplant summer blooming perennials (iris, daylilies, peonies, ...)
Plant new & replacement perennials for a jump start on next year's garden
Dig up summer-blooming bulbs (gladiola, dahlia) for winter storage
Purchase spring-flowering bulbs for late September planting

Veggies, Fruit & Herbs

Extend your season by freezing, drying, storing, or canning your harvest
Harvest herb seeds for planting next year
Purchase garlic for late September planting
Cut back canes of fall bearing raspberries after harvesting

Annuals

Add pansies, ornamental kale & cabbage, and mums to your gardens for fall color
Harvest wildflower and annual seeds to plant next spring

Average first frost date for our area is September 23rd

Quote of the month:

"For it's a long, long while from May to December, but the days grow short when you reach September." — Maxwell Anderson

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