Tired of waiting years for small trees to grow tall enough to provide shade for more than a mouse? Try investing in a few large trees rather than many small ones. We have loads of 2" and larger caliper trees for sale. Don't wait years for a beautiful landscape!

June 23, 2005

Join us for a wine tasting fundraiser for the May Arboretum Visitor Education Center. 32 wines will be available for tasting, including: BV Estate Cabernet, Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Estate Pinot Noir, Sterling Vintners Chardonnay, Chalone Pinot Noir, Barton & Guestier Vouvray and Merlot, Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Trimbach Reisling.

6-8:30 PM at Moana Lane Nursery — Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Purchase tickets at either store.

On Thursday, July 14th, Moana Nursery will host an Evening of Art from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Meet and mingle with artists Erik Svare, Carol Charlet and Michael Stosic. There will also be a children's flowerpot painting workshop, for which there is a $5 material fee per child.

Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster for Adults 18 and Older. Cost is $15

Saturday, June 18th at our Moana Lane store, from 9-3.

Vince is a certified nurseryman at the Moana Lane store. He began his career caring for plants at the Japanese Tea Gardens and arboretum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and now has over 20 years of gardening experience.

When asked, "If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?" He responded, "Paul McCartney — to say thank you for all the great music."

Come in and say 'hello' to Vince.

Get a sweet smelling deal on fresh flowers every Monday; buy one flower and get the second free, from the florist at Moana Nursery at 1100 W. Moana Lane. Cash and carry on selected flowers. Quantities limited to stock on hand.

There's nothing more beautiful in spring than a flowering pear tree covered in snowy white blooms.

Pyrus calleryana 'Capital': Profuse white blossoms, shiny green foliage with a reddish purple autumn color. It has a columnar form that is especially useful in landscapes. The height is 40' and the width is 10'-15'.

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' (shown in picture): Showy snow-white blossoms in spring. Attractive glossy foliage turns purplish-red in fall. Fast growing. Pyramidal shape. The height is 40' and the width is 30'-40'.

This small tree has deep purple leaves which hold color throughout the summer. The fruit clusters from the flowers produced in early summer give the effect of a cloud of smoke. The tree grows to 15 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. The fall color is usually good and ranges from yellow to orange.

We'd like to wish everyone a very happy Father's Day!

About Father's Day

The driving force behind the establishment of the celebration of Father's Day was Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father, William Smart, was widowed when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself.

Mrs. Dodd was inspired by Anna Jarvis's efforts to establish Mother's Day. Although she initially suggested June 5, the anniversary of her father's death, she did not give the organizers enough time to make arrangements, and the first celebration was deferred to the third Sunday in June (coincidentally, that was June 19th, the same date we celebrate Father's Day this year). Unofficial support for the holiday was immediate and widespread.

Calvin Coolidge recommended it as a national holiday in 1924. The observance of Father's Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956. Lyndon Johnson declared Father's Day an official holiday in 1966. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a permanent U.S. Father's Day to be observed on the third Sunday of June.

Like carnations to be worn on Mother's Day, there is also a flower for Father's Day. Roses are the Father's Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.

We've got some great gifts for Father's Day, including caddies for barbeque and garden tools from Smith & Hawken and a nifty 'Lawn Utility Vehicle' (LUV) cart.

First, a note on summer planting — There are those that think rose planting season is over by now. After all, it's past the first of June; aren't they supposed to be planted in cold weather at bareroot season? Nonsense. You can plant roses in the summer.

Here are a few tips for hot weather planting: Always make sure the rose is well watered before planting; never plant (or fertilize) a dry or wilted plant. Provide lots of water after planting. It's a good idea to trim back some of the top growth so the roots don't have to work so hard. You can safely take off about 1/3 of the top growth. Use lots of planting mix and save some for a top dressing of mulch to help keep the roots cool.

Once they are planted, these simple tips on care can help you keep your roses happy and healthy.

Caring for Your Roses

Watching For Problems:

Remember that prevention by proper care is the best protection against problems. Roses need :
1. A sunny location
2. Rich moist soil
3. Regular feeding

The Most Common Problems Are:

Aphids. Tiny insects found on the tips of new growth and buds.

Bristly rose slug. This is the larva of the sawfly. It is found on the underside of the leaves. It eats leaf tissue, leaving a lace effect. It's not hard to control, but will do a lot of damage if ignored.

Thrips. Tiny insects found on the inside of flowers, thrips cause distorted and stunted blossoms. They usually show up at the end of summer in warm weather.

Powdery mildew. A fungal disease that looks like white dust on the leaves.

Rust. A fungal disease that looks like orange powder on the backs of the leaves. Avoid watering late in the day to help prevent fungal problems.

Neem oil will take care of most problems. It's good to have some on hand to catch problems early.

There is a wealth of information available on rose care. By following the simple basics discussed here, even the beginning gardener should be able to enjoy roses. Just remember — lots of sunshine, lots of water and regular feeding.

The American Rose Society is working on a list of favorite roses for different climates which should be very helpful in our quest to find the best roses for northern Nevada.

Quick Overview of Modern Rose Types

Grandiflora — Tall and similar to Hybrid Teas, a cross between Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. Example — 'Queen Elizabeth'
Polyantha — Compact free flowering plants on compact bushes. Example — 'Margo Koster' and 'China Doll'
Miniatures — Small leaves and flowers. Usually 1-2 feet tall, but can reach 6 feet!
Climbers — A mixed group with long arching canes that need support.