Many combinations are also displayed as part of our unique “Mannequin System” that shows shoppers a finished combination planter displayed next to all the plants that were used in that combination, plus our simple to follow “recipe cards” so home gardeners can create the same look in their own containers or gardens.   All Garden Elements plants are easy-to-grow, beautiful and have been grown by premium growers, so home gardeners can buy them with confidence. Every year there are new varieties added to the Garden Elements line and some new combination baskets. Look for the distinctive lime green pots and lime green bench tape that identifies the Garden Elements brand.   The Garden Shop Nursery is proud to be a Master Nursery Garden Center and happy to bring you the best products and services for all of your gardening needs.

Reusable Yellow Jacket Trap The exclusive RESCUE!® Attractant replicates the sex pheromone of the yellow jackets to draw them inside the trap. The yellow jackets enter the trap through the holes on the bottom section, and then fly up through the interior cone into the clear yellow catch chamber. Unique features and benefits Catches multiple species Attractant lasts for weeks without daily maintenance Attractant refills available, including the RESCUE!® 10-week Attractant Cartridge for even longer lasting performance Won't trap beneficial honeybees Double-chambered design prevents yellow jackets from escaping Durable plastic holds up in sunlight for seasons of use Used and recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture as well as major U.S. zoos, parks, campgrounds, resorts and school districts Clear plastic tube allows the user to see the yellow jacket "body count" GARDNER & BLOOME® NATURAL & ORGANIC BUD & BLOOM FERTILIZER Gardner and Bloome is ideal for all blooming plants, inside and outside. This fertilizer is made from 100% natural & organic ingredients & is high in phosphorous to promote larger, healthier blooms. It will feed your blooming plants for several months. Available Sizes: 4 lbs 12 lbs 25 lbs Rabbit Repellent Liquid fence is an advanced dual-repellency formula for persistent/high-density rabbit problems and difficult to repel baby rabbits. This product repels with scent and taste, it is long lasting, rain resistant and family and earth friendly. Super Bloom Super Bloom is a fertilizer that makes plants want to bloom. It contains chelated iron for quicker plant growth and rich color in leaves, and its non-staining color aids in application. Super Bloom is instantly soluble for all applications - it won't clog sprayers, and it contains a special wetting agent to help improve penetration of all plant nutrients. You can use Super Bloom for foliar or soil feeding. Where to use it: Flowers, vegetables, ornamentals and all blooming plants.

June in the Garden

The dedicated gardener knows that a garden is never finished. That is why the Garden Shop Nursery wants to help you keep up with all those never-ending chores. Each month we will provide you with a checklist that will help you successfully maintain a beautiful and productive garden from start to finish. This month we are dedicating this section to tree planting.

June Plant Picks
Sun and Shade Loving

Roses for Sun

In June, roses are the showstopper in our area. There are many different types of roses, and I will not attempt to be a Rosarian, but knowing some of the differences; between them can be helpful.?

Roses can be divided into two large classifications, heirloom (old roses) and modern. Heirloom roses are those which were in existence before 1867. Since that year, hybrid tea roses were developed, and that began the modern rose category.

HIERLOOM ROSES

These roses tend to include categories of roses, such as Damasks, Gallicas, Albas

Bourbons, etc. Most of these roses are available online, as most nurseries focus on the easier to grow, more manageable modern roses.

MODERN ROSES

• Hybrid Teas: The most popular type of rose with its long stems producing a large single shapely flower. Good cutting rose.
   
• Floribundas: Medium size rose with several flowers, clustered on the stem.
   
• Grandiflora: Medium to large size plants, with large flowers, clustered on the stem. Good cutting rose.
   
• Climbing/Ramblers: Both groups have long stems with the climbers reaching 14-20', and the ramblers are not quite as long, but have small flowers along the canes.
   
• Landscape Roses: A large group of roses, most effective in mass plantings for a dramatic look.
   
• English Roses: a newly developed category by combing characteristics of old roses (scent, repeat blooming) with modern roses.
   
• Ragusa Roses: A very hardy group of roses, usually thorny, with repeat blossoms.
   
• Ground Cover Roses: Low growing roses, usually no more than 2' high.

For more information on roses, the Reno Rose Society is a very knowledgeable group with monthly meetings. Please look at their website: www.renorosesociety.org

Also, the Rose Garden at Idlewild Park has fabulous display of roses that do well in the Reno area.

Kerria Japonica

Many gardeners anxiously await new and different varieties, and cultivars of well known plants. Some of us look toward the older established, and therefore more reliable, “sustainable” specimens. One of my favorite deciduous shrubs is a little known, but wonderful plant, called Kerria japonica. One of its most appealing features is its arching form – graceful spikes, gently arching forward make a beautiful backdrop to a fence or in my case, an old barn. Once the leaves have come out, the beautiful yellow rose-like flowers appear throughout the entire length of the spike. Kerria is originally from China, and according to one source has been cultivated since 1856. There are two typical cultivars; ‘Golden Guinea' is a single petal flower, while ‘Pleniflora' is double pedaled. Both are beautiful, but they only bloom once and only in the spring. This plant requires a shady moist environment and is a wonderful addition to a cottage garden.

Jan Loverin, M.S.
ISA Certified Arborist
UNR Certified Nurserywoman Master Nursery Certified

June 5th
Aaron and Paula from A&P landscape have added a feature to there list of services that needs some investing; so I have invited them on the show to help with synlawn, a new product that be just what you need.

June 12th
This will be a show that will bring gardening full circle; how to prepare your flowers for a flower show. Richard Harris from the Reno Rose Society will join me and for a discussion from plant choice to care and presentation for showing your flowers. With this we will cover what to plant for winter interest.

June 19th
Tom Blount, from Nevada Naturals, will be here to talk about your options for extending the growing season in your back yard. He will discuss the advantages of extending your growing season and address any concerns you may have.

June 26th
Trees and Permaculture; its time to check in with Neil Bertrando on how his permaculture landscape is coming along, and just what we need to do now. I have also scheduled Nancy from J. Frank Schmidt, she will talk about there trees and how they grow them.


Marnie can also be seen most Friday mornings on Channel 4 KRNV morning news with Melissa Carlson. Join Marnie and Melissa in the 6:00am time slot for timely, interesting and fun gardening topics. For more information go to www.gardenshopnursery.com, click on Garden Coach and go to Channel 4.

Seminar Schedule
June/July/August

All seminars at the Garden Shop Nursery are held at 3636 Mayberry Drive. Seminars will begin at 10:30 am and last for an hour. Classes are taught by the Garden Shop Nursery team or special guest speakers from the gardening community.

June 5th Summer Containers
Join Marnie Brennan and learn how to fill those empty containers with beautiful annuals and perennials for fabulous summer color. Marnie will cover plant selection, planting techniques, and care.

June 12th growing and Showing your Roses and Flowers
If you have ever wanted to learn how to grow your roses and/or flowers for a show, then this is the seminar for you. Anne Marie Harris, President of the Reno Rose Society, will be at the Garden Shop Nursery to talk about growing roses. She will also discuss how to prepare your roses and flowers for show. That’s not all -- Anne Marie will provide our gardeners with information on which plants can be used for winter color.

June 19th Greenhouse and Hoop House management
Tom Blount, from Nevada Naturals, will be here to talk about your options for extending the growing season in your back yard. He will discuss the advantages of extending your growing season and address any concerns you may have.

June 26th Permaculture is sustainable land use design.
Permaculture expert, Neil Bertrando, will be here to answer any questions you might have about growing plants. He will talk about plant selection and also provide information on how to increase yields in your vegetable gardens. There are many edible plants that you may not be aware of, and Neil will address how you can incorporate those plants into your gardens.

July 3rd
There is no class scheduled due to the holiday weekend.

July 10th Summer Garden Help
Stephanie Stika, owner of Your Plant Guru, will be in the Garden Shop Nursery to help keep our gardens on track. Stephanie designs gardens for homeowners that have low water usage, she also builds sustainable gardens by reducing lawns and incorporating edible landscapes. She is an organic gardener and will discuss how to utilize your garden throughout the four seasons.

July 17th Watering in the summer
Watering is one of the most important issues in our gardens. This seminar will deal with the correct watering of all garden plants. Lawns, garden beds, edibles and trees will all be discussed. This may not be the most glamorous class, but it is certainly one of the most important.

July 24th Summer House Plant Care
Michele MacCullum, our resident house plant expert, will be here to help you with all of your house plant issues. Michele will help you make the right plant choice for the right place in your home. She will also discuss a watering and fertilizing schedule, as well as common insects that can be avoided with the proper care of your plant.

July 31st Summer Composting
Ryan Sharrer, our own Garden Shop composting expert, will help get you on the road to building what we call ‘Compost Gold.’ If you haven’t started a compost pile yet or just need some help, Ryan is just the person you need to answer all your questions. You can come by the Garden Shop any time to check out Ryan’s compost pile.

August 7th Seeds: How to save them from Year to Year
Bill Mewaldt, from Mewaldt Organics, will talk about saving seeds. He will explain all the particulars of saving seeds from your garden: from the moment you buy them, to the time when you pack them away for winter, and later, when you bring them out to plant the following spring.

August 14th Lawn Care in the Heat
August lawn care can be frustrating. This class will cover all you need to know about keeping your lawn happy and healthy in the hot summer month of August. We will discuss diseases, pests and any other concerns you might have about lawns.

August 21st Kids Container Gardening
Kids only! The Garden Shop would like to help all the kids plant their very own container. What a fun way to introduce your child to gardening. Not only do they learn about combining plants with the same needs, but they get to take home a beautiful container that they have created.

August 28th Fall Containers
Now is the time to build beautiful containers that will provide fall color for your yard. Fall containers are an excellent way to extend annual and perennial flowers in your yard and can be a focal point for your autumn holiday décor. Join Marnie Brennan and Michele MacCallum at Garden Shop Nursery for a great hands on class. Bring in your container; they will help make it beautiful.