Division of Spring Valley Greenhouse, Inc.Your Best Source for Annuals • Perennials • Bulbs • Specialty Plants

3242 Daansen Road • PO Box 552 • Walworth, NY 14568-0552 • 315-597-9816 • Fax 315-597-27043100 County Road 10 • Canandaigua, NY 14424 • 585-396-1460 • Fax 585-396-1461www.springvalleygreenhouse.com • email: info@springvalleygreenhouse.com

Spring 2015

Sneak preview 2015

Welcome to our 2015 newsletter. This is our 40th year in business and we will be celebrating it throughout the season with several promotions and educational seminars. Make sure you check our calendar of events as we have packed this year’s spring season with lots of events and promotions to save our customers money. We are continuing our full flat specials of annuals for people who have large areas they like to plant. We are also offering the 12” Memorial Day planters at a really good price. Our Lady’s Night

Out was such a success last year, we’ve now expanded it to two nights. We are combining Arbor Day and Earth Day and offering a tree planting deal for the last two weeks in April. New this season - we are having an orphan plant sale where we will be selling odds and ends and not -so - perfect plants at really good prices. Also new this year, we will feature our Top 40 Picks for plants that perform well in this area, are easy to grow, and have season long interest. These picks will be throughout the nursery and marked with signage. Be sure to look for them

when you are shopping at our Garden Centers. Over the last 40 years our mission has been to bring the best plants and products to our customers at fair prices and offer the knowledge to help customers to be successful with their purchases. Thank you for supporting us over all these years.

James P. VanLaeken (President) Spring Valley Greenhouse, Inc.

Please reserve Saturday, April 11, 9:00am-5:00pm to attend our exclusive Sneak Preview only at the Canandaigua Spring Valley Gardens. You will have the opportunity to discover what’s new for the gardening season–including beautiful new plant varieties and products. As a Preferred Customer, you will have this opportunity to browse and

shop before we officially open our doors to the general public. You are welcome to bring a friend. We are delighted to present a free seminar at 11:00AM that day entitled, “Feeding the Bees and Butterflies”. We will discuss the importance of bees and butterflies in our environment. You will be surprised to learn how

large the number of native plants there are in order to help accomplish this. This seminar will be given by James Van Laeken, President of Spring Valley Gardens, who has over 40 years of pro-fessional experience in horticulture. Grandson, James Van Laeken, who also has a degree in horticulture will be assisting.

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About Us ......................................... 2Schedule of Events .......................... 2Clematis of the Year ........................ 3Seminars ........................................ 3Gardening Calendar ..................... 4-5Perennial Plant of 2015 ................... 6Orphan Plant Sale ........................... 6Perennial Favorites ......................... 7Ten Reasons to Garden .................... 7New Varieties for 2015 .................... 7

Celebrating Our 40th anniversary

CLematiS of the Year: pink Delight

2015 Schedule of eventS

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Seminar programs 2015

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about us Spring Valley has been a family owned business since 1975. The VanLaeken family, plus fifty dedicated employees work each day to provide our customers with the best quality, healthiest plants available. Our large, modern growing facility and two - acre test gardens enable us to bring you the best plants for our local area.Our pledge Since 1975, our mission has been to bring to the gardeners of our community the newest and best varieties from breeders all over the world and to provide a shopping environment that is stress free, clean, and exciting. Our knowledgeable staff strives to help make your gardening experience enjoyable and successful.

Jim and Irene VanLaeken

We are celebrating our 40th Anniver-sary with a new introduction of Clema-tis - Pink Delight. Pink Delight is 4-6’ tall with clusters of 4-6” blooms of dark pink centers fading to a light pink with white edges. The bloom time for Pink Delight is May and it re-blooms in the Fall. Be sure to add this beautiful Clem-atis, which we hybridized ourselves, to your landscape.

Sue Haak

Our doors will open once again on April 13 at both locations. We’re celebrating our 40th year anniversary at our Walworth location, and 13th year at our Canandaigua Garden Center. To commemorate our 40th anniversary in Walworth, special events will be held throughout the season. April hours for both locations will be Monday-Sunday 9am-6pm. Starting May 1st, hours will change to Monday-Friday 9am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm.Our greenhouses will be full of spectacular plants, trees and shrubs to add color and excitement to your home and garden; including hard- to- find items, old- time favorites, as well as the newest varieties for 2015. Spring Valley Gardens strives to provide a great selection for you. Start your garden planning and shopping right from the comfort of your own home by visiting our updated website: www.springvalleygreenhouse.com. Click on retail locations for our specials and other details. You can also find us on Facebook. 40 Tips for 40 Years! To kick off our 40th anniversary year, we are going to provide you with some great hints, and, also a list of, what we feel are 40 great plants to buy and grow. Starting April 27, you will be able to view the gardening and landscaping “hint of the day”. So visit our Website daily at www.springvalleygreenhouse.com, or find us on Facebook. Orphan Plant Sale- Available at both the Walworth Open House on May 2 and May3, as well as the Cananandaigua Open House on May 9 and May 10. Each year we accumulate quality plants that may have lost their identification tag, be a little pot bound, or just happen to be a variety we don’t offer any longer. These plants need a home and will flourish with just a little patience and care. We decided to offer these “orphaned” plants at both our Open Houses. They will be grouped together in an area and sell up to 70% off their original price! This is a great opportunity for someone who needs to replant or fill in an area and save.Senior Citizens’ Day - is every Wednesday during the 2015 season. Anyone age 65 and older receives 10% discount on their purchase. (Discounts do not apply to special orders or sale items).

Sneak Preview - Feeding the Bees and Butterflies; Also Featuring - What’s New for the Gardening SeasonSaturday, April 11, 11:00amFree at our Canandaigua location only. (585-396-1460). We will discuss the importance of bees and butterflies in our environment. The Big Bag Theory - Container GardeningSaturday, April 18, 11:00am Free at our Canandaigua location only. Call for reservations (585-396-1460). Seminar given by Melanie Jarvis. Melanie will demonstrate how to maximize small space in the confines of limited time, reduce watering and harvest fresh produce using containers and raised beds during the time frame of April to November. Pairing vegetables, herbs, and flowers will brighten your space.How to Grow Clematis SuccessfullySaturday, April 25, 11:00am Free at our Canandaigua location only. Call for reservations (585-396-1460). Seminar given by Bob Hegeman. You will learn how to successfully grow Clematis in your yard, which varieties are easier to grow, how and when to trim them. We will give you a few samples that grow in the shade, and provide tips that will help them bloom year after year.Home Garden Discussion With Vegetables Saturday, May 2, 11:00am Free at our Canandaigua location only. Call for reservations (585-396-1460). Seminar given by Jim Ballerstein, who has worked for Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva for 24 years. Jim is a graduate of Alfred University and Cornell. Power Point presentation will focus on home garden basics including spacing, soil, light, and water requirements, common

weeds, diseases, insects, and methods to control pests. Herbs for Everyday Uses Saturday, May 2, 10:30am Free at our Walworth Spring Festival Open House only (315-597-9816). Seminar given by Melanie Jarvis. Discussion will cover culinary, medicinal, and edible herbs that provide flavor, health benefits, and soothing qualities for everyday use. Learn how to grow, preserve, and make your own products for daily use. Recipes and handouts will be provided.How to Grow Clematis SuccessfullySaturday, May 2, 11:30am Free at our Walworth location only. Call for reservations (315-597-9816). See seminar description on April 25 listing.Ladies Night Out Planting PartyWednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 at 6:00pm Free at our Canandaigua location only. Limit 20 people per night please. Call for reservations (585-396-1460). This is our 4th annual planting party. As this event has become so popular, we are featuring it two nights instead of one in order to give you the extended personal attention that you deserve.

Earth Day April 22/Arbor Day April 24 Sale – Sale dates: April 20 - until April 30. To celebrate both Green days, we will offer a special to promote the planting of any container grown shade or flowering tree for $150.00. We will plant, mulch, stake and include your choice of any container tree at our Garden Centers (under $100.00) . Free Seminar – Saturday, April 18 at 11:00am - Canandaigua location only. The Big Bag Theory - Container Gardening with Melanie Jarvis. Call 585-396-1460 to rsvp.Free Seminar - Saturday, April 25 at 11:00am - Canandaigua location only. How to grow Clematis Successfully - given by Bob Hegeman. Please refer to page 3 for more details on seminar programs. Call 585-396-1460 to rsvp.Free Seminar – Saturday, May 2 at 11:00am - Canandaigua location only. Home Garden Discussion with Vegetables (followed by questions and answers) -given by Jim Ballerstein. Jim has worked professionally with vegetables for 24 years at Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. Call 585-396-1460 to rsvp.Walworth Spring Festival Open House Weekend – Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 10am -5pm each day. Two free seminars on Saturday May 2. The first at 10:30AM – Herbs for Everyday Use, given by Melanie Jarvis. The second at 11:30AM –How to Grow Clematis Successfully, given by Bob Hegeman. Call 315-597-9816 to rsvp. The bounce house will be here on Saturday, May 2 only from 10AM-5PM. Children will be fully supervised. Join us Saturday for cake and coffee to celebrate our 40th year Anniversary. The first 40 people (both days - May2 and 3 at Walworth only) will receive a coupon worth 10% discount to be used at either location during the 2015 season (on one total purchase only). Hots and refreshments will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 2, 11AM-4PM. All proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts. On Sunday, May 3 10 -11AM, coffee and donuts will be served ( while they last). Use the coupon in this newsletter to receive your free clematis plant (valued at $6.98). No purchased required. Must be 18 years old. One per family, please. Remember to sign up for our drawing. Canandaigua Spring Festival Open House Weekend – Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 10am-5pm each day (585-

396-1460). The Bounce House will be here on Saturday, May 9 only from 10AM-5PM. Children will be fully supervised. Hots and refreshments will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 9 only between 11AM – 4PM. All proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts. Coffee and Donuts will be served Saturday and Sunday May 9 and May 10 from 10AM –til (while supplies last). Use the coupon in the Newsletter to receive your free Clematis (valued at $6.98). No purchase is required. Must be 18 years old. One per family please. Remember to sign up for our drawing.Mother’s Day Weekend - Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Our popular Mother’s Day hanging basket special is back! Prices start at just $9.99 (while supplies last this weekend only). To help celebrate this special weekend as well as our 40th anniversary, we will give away a free hanging basket (valued at $24.99) to one special mom (May 9 and May 10 weekend only at both locations). So remember mom and sign up for our drawing each day. The winners will be called at the end of each day. Children under 12, when accompanied by mom or dad, will receive a free plant .

Schedule of Events continued from page 2

Special of the week - May 7-10 - Jumbo flat of 48 petunia plants for $14.99 (regular $19.99). Available in rose, blue, and mixed colors (while they last). Please no mixing of colors.Special of the week – May 14-17 - Jumbo flat of 48 marigold plants for $14.99 (regular $19.99). Available in orange, yellow, mixed and bicolor (while they last). Please no mixing of colors.Special of the week- May 21-25 - Jumbo flat of 48 waxed leaf Begonias for $15.99 (regular $19.99). Available in rose, white, scarlet and mixed colors. Also available - New Guinea Impatiens - Jumbo flat of 32 plants for $15.99 (regular $24.99). Mixture of colors (while they last). Please no mixing of colors. Ladies’ Night Out Planting Party - Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 at 6pm (both nights) at our Canandaigua location only. Limit 20 people per night

please. Call for reservations (585-396-1460). This is our 4th annual planting party. As this event has become so popular, we are featuring it two nights instead of one in order to give you the extended personal attention that you deserve. Bring your own container and we will give you 10% off your plants and any container you purchase this evening only. We will provide the soil, planting secrets, design tips and refreshments. Remember to bring a friend.

Memorial Day May 25 - we will be open 9am-6pm. Patriotic Planter Special will be available for just $14.99 (regular $19.99).Saturday , June 6 and Sunday, June 7 - Special of the week- Buy one Market Pack at regular price, get the second one free (this weekend only). (Check our ads for prices and sales. Visit our updated website at springvalleygreenhouse.com. Click on retail locations. Also find us on Facebook).

or visit our websitewww.springvalleygreenhouse.com

Click on Retail Locations

Memorial Day Monday, May 25

Open 9:00am-6:00pmBoth LocationsPatriotic Planter Special will be available for just $14.99 (regular $19.99).

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

2 1Time to add plants and fish to water gardens. House plants can be

moved to summer quarters

2 2Prune and shape flowering shrubs that bloomed this

Spring

3Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

2 4Remove

blooms to encourage

more flowers

5Last good week-end for planting

tomatoes

6Saturday and

Sunday June 6 and 7 only.

Buy one Market Pack at reg. price,

Get the second one FREE!

7Saturday and

Sunday June 6 and 7 only.

Buy one Market Pack at reg. price,

Get the second one FREE!

8Walworth

New Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pmSat.-Sun. 9am-5pm

9We carry

Father’s Day gifts & cards!

10Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

11 12 13Ideal time to

plant late cauliflower.

We grow some just for the occasion

14 15 16 17Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

18 19 20Spring Valley Gardens will beautify the

Wayne County Fairgrounds with gorgeous flowers.

Be sure to visit the fair between

Aug. 10-15

21Happy

FatHer’S Day!

Gifts & Cards Available!

22 23 24Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

25 26 27

28 29 30

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1Safe to plant cauliflower, dianthus,

dusty miller, snapdragons, and verbena

Walworth 2Spring Festival

Open House!10am-5pm

Hots - Sat. only 11am-4pmOrphan Plant Sale

Walworth 3Open House!

10am-5pm May 2 &3

First 40th Person in the door receives

10% Coupon

Coffee and Donuts Free Clematis Free DrawingOrphan Sale!

4Cut flower heads off spring bulbs as soon as they

are through blooming.

We have a great selection of

Mother’s Day cards and gifts!

5Time to plant patio plants. Get your urns

filled here

6Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

7It’s a

Pansy Party! Pansies have been known for years

as the flower with a happy face.

Bring a smile to your garden.

8 Canandaigua9Spring Festival

Open House!10am-5pm • 585-396-1460Hots - Sat. only 11am-4pm

Orphan Plant Sale

Bounce House 10am-5pm Free Clematis 10am-5pm

Free Drawing and Refreshments,

Hanging Baskets

Happy 10MOtHer’S

Day!Spring Festival Canandaigua Open House!

10am-5pm Free Clematis

Free Drawing for MomMay 9 & 10

RefreshmentsOrphan Sale!

11Safe to plant

Petunias

1 12 Good time

to apply All Seasons

Grub Control

4

13Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

Ladies Night Out

6:00pm, Canandaigua Only

14Ladies

Night Out planting party

6:00pm, Canandaigua Only

10% Off Your Plants and containers

Call for reservations 585-396-1460.

20 people limit, per night

15A safe time to start planting

Marigolds

16

17 18 19 Senior 20 Citizen’s Day

10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

21 22 23Time to plant New Guinea

Impatiens and Begonias

24

Weather permitting,

start planting cucumbers,

squash, melons

25MeMOriaL

Day! Open 9am-6pmBoth Locations.Memorial Day

planters $14.99(reg. $19.99)

26 Senior 27Citizen’s Day

10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older(not on special orders

or sale items)

28Put tomato

cages on newly planted

tomatoes

29 30

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1Prune roses and clematis. Plant peas early for best results.

2Start planning

your garden strategies for this season.

3Watch your asparagus

grow!

4Time to plant

radishes while it’s still cold.

5Happy easter

6Rake debris from your

lawn.

7Start preparing your soil. Add peat moss or

manure for best finished results.

8April is a good time to think about your gardening

needs.

19This is a great time to give

your trees and lawn a

spring feeding.

10Best time

to plant trees and shrubs.

11pre-Season

Show & Sale9am-5pm

Free SeminarCanandaigua only

585-396-1460 Feeding the Bees

and Butterflies11:00am

Refreshments

12Spray empty annual beds

with Round-up to dispose of

perennial weeds.

13OpeN for

the Season!April hours:

Monday-Sunday9am-6pm

14 15Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older

(not on special orders or sale items)

16 17 18Free SeminarCanandaigua only

585-396-1460 The Big Bag

Theory11:00am

19Time to look

for our quality gardening

tools.

20earth & arbor

Day Special promotion

Salefor planting of

shade & flowering trees in containers

Sale runs through April 30

21Put your

peony cages in place.

22eartH Day

Senior Citizen’s Day

10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older

(not on special orders or sale items)

23 24arBOr DayStart thinking

about Mother’s Day cards & gifts!

25Free SeminarCanandaigua only

585-396-1460 How to Grow

Clematis Successfully11:00am

26 27Look for our

40 Tips starting today on our website or on

Facebook

28 29Senior

Citizen’s Day10% DiscountAnyone 65 & older

(not on special orders or sale items)

30

maY 2015

CananDaigua585-396-1460 3100 County Road 10

Canandaigua, NY 14424

waLwOrth315-597-9816

3242 Daansen Rd., PO Box 552 Walworth, NY 14568-0552

We carry Quality Bulk Mulch in 3 different colors! We carry Quality Bulk Mulch in 3 different colors!

We carry Quality Bulk Mulch in 3 different colors!

Visit our updated website at springvalleygreenhouse.comClick on Retail Locations. Also follow us on Facebook!

Visit our updated website at springvalleygreenhouse.comClick on Retail Locations. Also follow us on Facebook!

Open aLL Summer!Both locations will be closed on July 4th

CaNaNDaiGUa: Open 7 Days a Week • WaLWOrtH: Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm

Check our ads for updated hours. Check out our updated website at:

springvalleygreenhouse.comClick on retail Locations. also follow us on Facebook!

Think of Spring Valley Gardens for Landscaping, Consulting Services, and Insurance Estimates.

Think of Spring Valley Gardens for Landscaping, Consulting Services, and Insurance Estimates.

Free Seminars:Bounce House 10am-5pm

Herbs for Everyday Uses 10:30amHow to Grow Clematis 11:30amCanandaigua Only

Home Garden Discussion with Vegetables 11am

May 7-10 Special of the Week - Petunias

May 14-17 Special of the Week - Marigolds

May 21-25 Special of the Week - Begonias and New Guinea Impatiens

CeLeBrating Our

40th anniverSarY!think OF Spring vaLLeY garDenS

for Landscaping, Consulting Services, and insurance estimatesMAY HOURS: Both Walworth and Canandaigua locations

Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat & Sun 9am-6pm

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Our 40th anniverSarY

June 2015apriL 2015CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Spring Valley Gardens

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2015 perenniaL plant of the Year

Ingredients:• 1 lb. fusili or 1 lb. rotini pasta• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 4 cups small zucchini (quartered length-wise and sliced)• 1 garlic clove, minced• 4 cups chopped tomatoes• 1/4 cup white wine (I use veggie stock)• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives• 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram• salt and pepper• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender but as firm as your like; drain and keep hot. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and wine, cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in herbs, simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss sauce with hot pasta. Serve immediately with parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top. Serves 6.

Eva Wade

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Geranium X cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’This is a ground cover perennial that is 6-8” in height with five petal white flower tinged pink at the base with darker pink center stamens and redder sepals. It has aromatic foliage, round leaf edges with medium green, and is a semi evergreen in most climates that spreads by rhizomatous nature. It is zoned for 4-8, requires full sun to part shade, thrives in all soil types, deer and rabbit resistant, works well in woodland shade gardens, cottage, and rock gardens. It does require well drained soil, deadheading spent flowers to look good, and is an attractive mound with scarlet to orange fall color. The geranium doesn’t need to be

cut back till spring of the year and only the parts that have died back. It accents well with maroon, pink flowers, contrast with silver streak in ferns such as Japanese painted ferns.

2014 perennial - Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ - Full sun, zoned 4-10, native grass to North America2013 perennial - Polygonatum ordoratum ‘Varigatium Solomons Seal’ - Part shade to shade, zoned 4-82012 Perennial - Bunnera ‘Jack Frost’ – Shade, zoned 4-82011 Perennial - Amsonia hubrichti’ -Blue Star’ - Full Sun - Part Shade, Zoned 4-92010 Perennial - Baptisia australis’ Blue False Indigo’ - Full Sun, Zoned 4-82009 Perennial - Hakonechloa macra’Aureola’ - Part Shade-Shade, Zoned 4-82008 Perennial - Geranium ‘Rozannae’ cranesbill - Full Sun-Part Shade, Zoned 4-82007 Perennial - Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’ - Full Sun, Zones 3-82006 Perennial - Dianthus gratianopolitanus ’Feuerhexe’ (Firewitch dianthuis) - Full Sun, Zoned 3-8

Starting April 27, to kick off our 40th Anniversary year, we are going to give you some great gardening, planting, and landscaping hints. In addition, we’ll provide a list of what we feel are the 40 best plants to buy and grow. These picks and tips will be throughout the nursery and marked with signage. We will cover all kinds of plants and trees that we feel are easy to grow and will do well in this area; including details regarding sun or shade and any special care. Follow us on our website www.springvalleygreenhouse.com or check us out on Facebook.

Bob Hegeman

40top picks &helpful tips

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LanDSCaping Services We have a complete landscape design and installation service available. In addition to plantings, we install walks, walls, and patios, and perform

Spring and Fall cleanup and mulching. If you are looking for someone to plant just one tree or do a whole landscape renovation, call us for a free quote.

Orphan pLant SaLeEach year we accumulate plants that happen to be considered odds and ends and not quite perfect to sell. They may have lost their identification tag, be a little odd shaped, be a little pot bound, or just be a variety we don’t offer anymore because of low availability. Whatever the reason, we just keep them. They are in need of a home and will flourish with just a little patience and care. They will be available at both our Open House Festivals, grouped together in an area and sell for up to 70% off their original price. This is a great opportunity for someone who needs to replant their foundation or has limited resources and wants to beautify their home and get a great deal. Be sure to check out the selection when you come our Open House weekends.

ten reaSOnS tO garDen1. The #1 reason to garden is to

reconnect us with nature and the environment. It takes us back to our roots. We all come from the earth and someday will return to it.

2. Gardening relieves stress. It’s been shown that physical activity reduces stress in our lives.

3. Gardening is good exercise. As we get older and get arthritis in our joints, it’s been shown that if we keep those joints moving, it reduces the effects of the disease and can give us a higher quality of life in our later years.

4. Gardening, especially vegetable gardening, gives us a sense of self- sustainability.

5. Home grown vegetables can be harvested right before use; therefore, they taste better and are higher in nutrients.

6. Planting flowers and trees around our homes helps create a sanctuary from the big hectic world.

7. Planting trees and shrubs can create a microclimate around our homes resulting in lower energy bills. Windbreaks can help us save energy in winter and trees are like giant air conditioners in summer, reducing air temperatures by as much as 15 degrees.

8. Trees, shrubs and flowers can draw desirable wildlife such as butterflies and hummingbirds to our patios and porches. Watching these beautiful creatures do their thing is very entertaining.

9. Trees, shrubs and plants in general are natural air purifiers. They filter the air we breathe from dusts and other pollutants. They help to reduce the carbon dioxide concentrations due to burning fossil fuels.

10. Landscaping our properties increases the values of our homes by as much as 20%. Homes that are well-landscaped sell faster and for more money than homes that are not.

Low maintenance easy to grow perenniaL FavOriteSBaptisia Blue wild indigo - A tough perennial that tolerates poor dry soils. Takes a little while to establish itself but once established, produces indigo blue flowers in June and lush foliage throughout the summer. Forms a clump 18-24” tall 2-3’ wide.Chelone Pink turtlehead - This is an old fashioned perennial with nice green foliage and pink flowers that bloom in August through October. Compact slow growing plant which grows in full sun to part shade.Echinacea purpurea Kim’s knee high - One of the best and hardiest of the purple coneflowers. Plants are knee high and produce flowers through most of summer. Attracts butterflies and does best in full sun.Eupatorium little Joe - This is a dwarf variety of Joe pye weed. Produces large pink flower clusters from July through September on 3’ tall plants. It tolerates wet soils and does well in rain gardens. Also attracts butterflies.Geranium sang. Alpenglow - This is a compact dwarf variety of perennial geranium. It produces purplish blue flowers from May throughout the summer. Foliage turns orange red in fall. Grows in full sun to part shade and is 8-12” tall.

Hosta Patriot - This is a compact hosta variety with a distinct white variegation which holds throughout the summer. It grows 12-14” tall in full to part shade.Nepeta Felix catmint - This is a more compact low growing variety of catmint with deep blue flowers on aromatic foliage from June to September. It can tolerate hot dry conditions.Panicum Karl forester grass - A nice relatively compact upright grass that grows 3-4’ tall and stays in a compact clump. It works well as a hedge or a backdrop for other perennials. It likes well drained soils and grows in sun or part shade.Phlox pan. David - This is a tall garden phlox with pure white flowers blooming late July through August. It has good mildew resistance unlike some other phlox varieties. It grows 2-2.5’ high and prefers full sun.Physostegia Obedient plant Miss Manners - This plant produces white flowers on 2-3’ tall plants with rich green foliage in August through September. It forms nice neat clumps 1.5-2’ in diameter. There is also a pink variety available. These are ten of the lowest maintenance perennials that we like to use in some of our landscapes.

new varietieS for 2015

Impatient Bounce SeriesThis selection of Impatiens has beautiful, vivid colors that will brighten any area. These plants have a mounding habit of 14” and spread up to 20”. The Bounce series is great for the shade but does well in the sun, too. If watering is occasionally missed, this variety can take it better than other inpatients. Another great thing about them is that they are resistant to the Downy Mildew. So, it’s all good news for Impatient lovers. We will have 5 colors to choose from, so make sure to check them out.

HopsThis Spring we will have 3 varieties of Hops to sell amongst our many Annuals and Perennials. Hops are becoming popular with those who make their own beer. Cascade is one of the most popular varieties in the U.S. craft brewing industry today. Cascade has medium strength of floral/spicy aroma and well balanced bittering potential. Chinook has a highly acceptable beer aroma with smooth bitterness and full flavor. This hops was developed in the U.S.D.A. breeding program in Washington State. The third variety of hops we will have is Galena. Galena is often used in English and American-style ales with balanced bittering and a good aroma. Galena has excellent storage stability. If you would like to make your own beers or ales, talk with us. We’ll be glad to help you.

Sue Haak

Apricot Cream Candy Cream

Summer pasta with herbs and veggies

3100 County Road 10Canandaigua, New York 14424

FREE CLEMATISNo purchase required

Value $6.98

SPRING FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSEWalworth Location: MAY 2 & 3, 2015

Canandaigua Location: MAY 9 & 10, 2015

3242 Daansen Rd.Walworth, NY 14568-0552

Spring Valley Gardens

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y Growers Since 1975

Postmaster: Dated Material, Do Not Delay!Landscaped by Spring Valley

Don’t forget to visit us at www.springvalleygreenhouse.com all season long where you can find all current sales and special events, store hours and other promotions we offer through-out the entire season. You can also ask about the complete landscaping services we offer by clicking on our landscape page and sending us a quick email request with your questions. We’ll answer quickly and have a free estimate should you need one. So if it’s a little too cold, rainy or too hot someday, take a gardening break and come inside and visit us online!

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Left to right: Irene VanLaeken and Sue Haak (Managers of the Walworth store)

Back left to right: James P. VanLaeken and James VanLaeken (Managers of the Canandaigua store); front: Clayton Haak (4th generation of SVG family)