Happy New Year!

January, 2010 …

Moana Nursery’s

Lisa says …

For successful high desert gardening… (and dreaming about spring)

Now is the time to…

Early 2010 Seminars Listed Below:

Popular Seminars Listed Below

1100 W. Moana Lane 11301 S. Virginia St. 7655 Pyramid Hwy.

775-825-0600 775-853-1319 775-425-4300

Just Opened!

(Now … new Wild Birds Unlimited … three Stores-in-a-Store)

General Garden & Lawn Care:

• Continue to supply birds with fresh water and birdseed. Moana Nursery recommends high quality Wild Birds Unlimited seed now stocked all three locations.
• Avoid using salt-based, de-icing products in or around garden areas for snow removal. Moana recommends Melt Down which is friendly to the environment and plants.
• Mulch perennial beds and roses with 2-4 inches of Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost if not yet done.
• Distribute snow loads on both shrubs and garden beds when clearing driveways or shoveling walks.
• Regularly check plants for signs of damage from ice, snow, wind or animals.
• Remove any broken or fallen branches from the yard. If small plants have heaved out of the ground, gently press them back with your hands. Retie any vines that might have been torn from their supports.
• Plan for this year’s vegetable and fruit crop. Examine your garden notes to see which plants produced best for you. Check for fruit tree availability with Moana Green Goods buyers now, to find out if certain varieties will be available in spring.

Tree and Shrub Care:

• Apply Bonide’s All Seasons Horticultural and Dormant Oil Spray to trees and shrubs to prevent insects & bacteria. Use according to directions.

• Selectively prune branches from flowering trees and shrubs later this month and bring them indoors to force blooming. Choose branches with plenty of fat flower buds. Cut branches at least 1 foot long when temperature is above freezing. Lay them in a bathtub filled with room-temperature water overnight. Arrange them in a bucket or vase and keep them in a 60 degree room out of direct sunlight; changing water every other day. When buds swell or color up, make final arrangements and bring into a cool room, out of direct sun. Good choices include forsythia, crabapple, flowering quince, serviceberry, magnolia, apple, flowering pear & cherry, spring-flowering witch hazel. flowering pear & cherry and redbud.

• Water existing trees and shrubs, especially evergreens when there has been no precipitation for three weeks and there is a thaw.
• Light pruning of deciduous trees and shrubs can be done this month. Wait until late winter or very early spring before buds break to do heavy pruning. Immediately prune back any branches damaged by snow and ice.
• Remove heavy snow loads from evergreen branches by gently sweeping snow off with a broom. If branches have been anchored to the ground, gently lift them from underneath with a broom. Avoid beating tree branches with any heavy tools.
• Allow any ice that accumulates on tree branches melt. Cracking ice with heavy objects should be avoided.

Indoor Plant Care:

• Most houseplants require less water and much less, if any, fertilizer, because they slow their growth during their semi-dormant winter period. Indoor fruit trees and orchids are the exceptions.

• Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed due to insufficient light, overheated rooms or improper watering and fertilizing techniques. Isolate new houseplants or gift plants before adding to your existing plants. Pests to look for include spider mites, scale, mealybugs, whitefly and fungus gnats. Moana recommends Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control and Dr. Earth Fruit & Vegetable Insect Spray; use according to their labels.
• Start seeds for early spring annuals requiring a long lead time before being set out in the garden.

Did you know that we can do the following for you?

· Design & install holiday lighting )

· Tune up your landscape and irrigation system )

· Add a water feature )

· Design and install a new landscape )

· Upgrade an existing landscape ) call Joan at 825-0602, x134 for more information.

· Install a driveway, patio and other hardscapes )

· Install FieldTurf artificial putting greens, )

lawns, dog runs & play areas )

· Have a healthier landscape this year – Make an appointment for an at-your site consultation; call our Plant Doctors: Jon Bruyn at 825-0600 x 118 or jonb@moananursery.com

Steve Packer at 233-5113 or stevep@moananursery.com

2010 Seminars

January 9th - Houseplants - Your Indoor 'Air Cleaners'!
Julie Mulhilly, Moana Nursery Greenhouse Manager and Master Gardener
Learn the proper care of houseplants, including their requirements for light, water, fertilizer, potting and temperatures. Julie will answer questions regarding plant care and make recommendations for plants that will be suitable for your house.

January 16th - Learn to Compost!
Lisa Braginton, Moana Nursery General Manager & Master Gardener
Good composting isn't only about building a good bin and correctly mixing the compost. You will learn composting basics, like how to reduce, reuse & recycle the many things you throw away.

January 23 - Late Winter Pruning & Fertilizing
Jim Stanton, Pyramid Hwy. General Manager, Professional Gardner
The middle of winter is the perfect time to evaluate your landscape so that you're ready for spring. Pruning and fertilizing will be discussed, along with other tips for a beautiful spring landscape.

January 29, 30th and 31st - Weekend Orchid Show and Seminars
Sean Abbott, Ph. D., President, Orchid Society of northern Nevada
Learn about the many varieties of orchids and how to care for them. Members of the Orchid Society will be exhibiting some of their rare and exotic plants at the show - you don't want to miss it!

Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Orchid Show - Moana Lane Garden Center
Friday, January 29 - Noon - 5 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 31 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Orchid Seminars
Friday, January 29 - 10 a.m
Saturday, January 30 - 10 a.m.

February 6th– Pruning Fruit and Shade Trees

Jon Bruyn, Moana Nursery Plant Doctor and Certified Arborist

Proper pruning is an important step in ensuring healthy, strong fruit and shade trees. Improperly pruned or neglected trees are more subject to disease organisms and breakage from fruit loads and storms. Jon will explain and demonstrate proper pruning – you won’t want to miss this seminar!

February 13th – (For Bird Lovers!) Who’s that stranger in my yard?

Alan Gubanich, Vice President, Lahontan Autobahn Society

Alan will explain how to identify birds in your yard. You will also learn different ways to attract, feed and create shelters for them.

February 20th – Herbs for Everyone

Michelle Deetken, Master Gardener and Nutritionist

Do you want herbs year-round? Many herbs can be grown successfully in containers on the deck or patio. Plant an indoor, winter herb garden. Michelle will explain how to grow and maintain a healthy herb garden, and how to incorporate new plantings into your garden in the spring.

February 27th – Learn the Art of Beautiful Garden Photography

Sally Hanrahan, Moana Nursery Landscape Designer and Amateur Photographer

Sally is a self-taught photographer and outdoor and gardening enthusiast. She will discuss the basics of outdoor nature photography for beginning students. You’ll learn to focus your artistic expression and enjoy the experience of photographing the unique wildlife and outdoors subjects. Everyone who is interested in gardening photography is invited to attend.

All seminars are free and held at Moana Nursery, 1190 W. Moana Lane in our Landscape & Design Center, adjacent to the Moana Lane garden center. Seminars begin promptly at 10 a.m. and last one hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as seating is limited to 60 and is first come, first served.

Visit www.moananursery.com or call

(775) 825-0600 for more information.

2010 Moana Nursery Seminar Schedule … coming!

All seminars are free and held at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane in our landscape design center. Seminars begin promptly at 10 a.m. and last one hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as seating is limited to 60 and is first come, first served. Visit www.moananursery.com or call (775) 825-0600 for more information.

All seminars are at held at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane in Reno.

Seminars are located in our new landscape design building.

Seminars are FREE and begin at 10 a.m., lasting about one hour. Seating is first come, first served.

Call (775) 825-0600 for more information.