DECEMBER 2010 / JANUARY 2011 Serving You Since 1955 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA • www.aldenlane.com • (925) 447-0280 Announcements • Watch the Valley Gardener on TV30 for great gardening tips with host Jacquie Williams-Courtright at 7:30 am and 1:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and repeated on Saturday at 7:30 am, 11:00 am, and 4:00 pm & Sunday at 7:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 4 pm, or catch her on TV30.org. • On Sunday, December 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Soroptimist Annual Holiday Home Tour begins at Alden Lane Nursery. For tickets contact Denise at 443-5897 or Charlotte at 449-4079. • Looking for the perfect living Christmas tree? Consider the classic Colorado Blue Spruce and sheared Redwoods for indoors and Dwarf Alberta Spruce for the porch or patio. Drop in to see our beautiful selection. We will provide all the helpful hints to keep your living Christmas tree healthy & happy. • The Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club will meet Thursday, January 13th, at 7 pm at the Alisal Elementary School, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Kathy Echols, horticulture instructor at DVC teaching classes on plant propagation, will speak on "Plant Genetics Made Simple." Visitors welcome. For more information visit: www.lavgc.org. • The Mt. Diablo Rose Society meets the second Wed. of the month, 7:30 pm at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Call for details 829-4929. • Give the gift of a local author’s works. We offer four of Anne M. Homan’s works. The Morning Side of Mount Diablo, the history of the Morgan Territory area; Historic Livermore, California, A-Z; Vasco’s Livermore, 1910; and the latest San Francisco Bay Area Nature Guide and Saijiki. This history book combines local natural history and haiku poetry. It is a beautifully illustrated with photographs that relate to each season depicting local landscapes, human events, native plants and animals. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas &Happy New Year to all of our customers and their families. We hope you all enjoy this special time with family and friends. Warm Winter Wishes for the Holiday Season from Our Home to Yours! Saturday, December 4th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm Bring the kids and pets…Santa and his sleigh will be stopping in for a photo opportunity. We will provide the perfect setting for a photo opportunity while you provide the camera. Saturday & Sunday, December 11th & 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This is a Cocoa dream weekend. Celebrating warm winter wishes we want to offer you a cup of hot chocolate while you do your last minute shopping. If you come in your pajamas or really comfortable sweats we will offer you 20% OFF shopping spree in the Christmas Shop. Fuzzy slippers are optional! Orchids Under the Oaks A “Secret Garden of Orchid Delights”! Saturday and Sunday, January 8th and 9th Alden Lane’s Fifth Orchid Show is just around the corner! It promises to be a very special show indeed, so come and join us January 8th and 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to experience the magic of orchids as they transform ‘Winter into Wonderful’ as you enter a “Secret Garden” filled with topiaries, fountains, and, of course, ORCHIDS from around the world! We will feature our knowledgeable orchid vendors from throughout California, bringing you top quality and selection of fantastic orchids in our marketplace venue. The “Orchid Doctor” is on call during the show, and four separate free seminars on orchid culture throughout the weekend will help you keep your orchids in tip top shape (see our website for details). Free admission & parking! Our venue is all indoors, keeping you warm and cozy. Delight your senses and defeat those winter blues with this fabulous Orchid Extravaganza, and make this a must see in your January calendar.
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DECEMBER 2010 / JANUARY 2011Serving You Since 1955
981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA • www.aldenlane.com • (925) 447-0280
Announcements• Watch the Valley GardeneronTV30forgreatgardeningtipswithhostJacquieWilliams-Courtrightat7:30amand1:30p.m.Monday-FridayandrepeatedonSaturdayat7:30am,11:00am,and4:00pm&Sundayat7:30am,11am,1pm&4pm,orcatchheronTV30.org.
• OnSunday,December5thfrom11a.m.to3p.m.,theSoroptimist Annual Holiday Home TourbeginsatAldenLaneNursery.ForticketscontactDeniseat443-5897orCharlotteat449-4079.
• Looking for the perfect living Christmas tree?ConsidertheclassicColoradoBlueSpruceandshearedRedwoodsforindoorsandDwarfAlbertaSprucefortheporchorpatio.Dropintoseeourbeautifulselection.WewillprovideallthehelpfulhintstokeepyourlivingChristmastreehealthy&happy.
• TheLivermore Amador Valley Garden ClubwillmeetThursday,January13th,at7pmattheAlisalElementarySchool,1454SantaRitaRoad,Pleasanton.KathyEchols,horticultureinstructoratDVCteachingclassesonplantpropagation,willspeakon"PlantGeneticsMadeSimple."Visitorswelcome.Formoreinformationvisit:www.lavgc.org.
• TheMt. Diablo Rose Society meetsthesecondWed.ofthemonth,7:30pmattheDublinLibrary,200CivicPlaza,Dublin.Callfordetails829-4929.
• Givethegiftofalocalauthor’sworks.We offer four of Anne M. Homan’s works.The Morning Side of Mount Diablo,thehistoryoftheMorganTerritoryarea;Historic Livermore, California, A-Z;Vasco’s Livermore, 1910;andthelatestSan Francisco Bay Area Nature Guide and Saijiki.Thishistorybookcombineslocalnaturalhistoryandhaikupoetry.Itisabeautifullyillustratedwithphotographsthatrelatetoeachseasondepictinglocallandscapes,humanevents,nativeplantsandanimals.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas &Happy New Year to all of our customers and their families. We hope you
all enjoy this special time with family and friends.
Warm Winter Wishes for the Holiday Season from Our
Home to Yours!Saturday, December 4th, 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Bring the kids and pets…Santa and his sleigh will be stopping in for a photo opportunity.Wewillprovidetheperfectsettingforaphotoopportunitywhileyouprovidethecamera.
Saturday & Sunday, December 11th & 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmThisisaCocoadreamweekend.Celebratingwarmwinterwisheswewantto
offeryouacupofhotchocolatewhileyoudoyourlastminuteshopping.If you come in your pajamas or really comfortable sweats we will offer you 20% OFF shopping spree in the Christmas Shop. Fuzzy slippers are optional!
Orchids Under the OaksA “Secret Garden of Orchid Delights”!Saturday and Sunday, January 8th and 9th
California,bringingyoutopqualityandselectionoffantasticorchidsinourmarketplacevenue.The“OrchidDoctor”isoncallduringtheshow,andfour separate free seminarsonorchidculturethroughouttheweekendwillhelpyoukeepyourorchidsintiptopshape(see our website for details).
Please call ahead to reserve a seat for these FREE informative classes.
ä Saturday, Jan. 15th at 10 a.m., & Sunday, Jan. 16th from 1-2:30 p.m.JoinusforoureverpopularRose Care and Pruning SeminarswithAllAmericanRoseSelections(AARS)consultingrosariansDavid Lowell and Ken & Judy Jones. DavidwillpresentonSaturday,andKen&JudyonSunday.Theywillspeakaboutproperpruningtechniques,feeding,andgeneralcareaswellasthebestvarietiesfortheValley.Call(925)447-0280formoreinformation.
ä Saturday, Jan. 30th at 11:00 a.m.Last Pruning Basics Class.Learnthebasicstoshapedeciduoustreesandshrubs,prunefruittreesproperly,orgetanyofyourownpruningquestionsanswered.
Concannon VineyardDon't miss these wonderful free
Rose & Grape Pruning Demonstrations on January 22nd at
Concannon Vineyard 4950 Tesla Rd., Livermore
ä January 22nd from 11:00 am - 12:45 pmRosepruningandcarewithconsultingrosariansKen & Judy Jones.
ä January 22nd from 1:00 to 3:00 pmGrapecareandpruningwithJim Ryan of Concannon Vineyards.
Las Positas ClassesLasPositasCollegeHorticulturealongwith
Felco brand pruning shears are the highest qualitypruningshearsweareawareof,worldwide.TheyareimportedfromSwitzerlandandarebuiltwithsuchqualitytheyhavebeenknowntolastfordecades.Weinviteyoutoplaceapairinyourhandsandcomparethefeelandfittootherpruners.Wehaveahands-ondisplaytohelpyouexploreyouroptions.Afteryousampleapairwethinkyouwillwanttoaddthesetoyourownwishlist.Oryoumaywanttobuyapairforanothergardenerinyourhomewhowon’tmindifyouborrowtheprunersfromtimetotimeforyourownuse.
January is Pruning MonthAsthetemperatureshavetypicallydropped
andheldlowforafewweeksbymidJanuary,mostdeciduoustreesandshrubsarereadyfortheir annual pruning.AldenLaneNurseryhasafewhelpfulresourcesforassistingyouinthissometimeoverwhelmingsubject.Firstof all, please take advantage of anumber of pruning classesscheduled over thenextmonth or so.We also have a greatselectionoftoolsandglovesandhelpfulpruningbooks.Ourwebpagealsoincludespruningdiagramsforguidance.Forpruningfruittrees,pickupacopyofaveryhandypruning
booktitled,“How to Prune Fruit Trees”byRobertSanfordMartin.Thisbookpacksawealthofinformationintoits90pages,coveringvirtuallyeverytypeoffruittreeandfruitingvinehomegardenerswillencounter.Thebookillustratesandexplainsinabriefformathoweachtypeoftreeproducesfruitandwhatpruningisrequiredtohelp,nothinderfruitproduction.Everyfruittreeownershouldhaveacopy.Finally, in the lineup of pruning aids,what canbemore
helpful thana goodpair of gardeninggloves?West County Gloves offers anice collection ofwell-made gloves that arecomfortableandengineeredtowearwell.TheirWork Glove,styledlikeabikingglove,isourbestsellingglove.WestCountyGlovesalsoproduces theamazing“American
Beauty”Gauntlet Rose Glove.Testedhereat thenursery,thisglovewillallowyoutothrustyourhandsintorosepruningchoreswithoutfearofthornstearingupyourhands.Wehavefoundthesyntheticsuedeclothcompletelystopsthornsbeforereachingtheskin.Wewouldbehappytoshowyouapair.
Cyclamen for Winter ColorBrighten your winter garden with the colorful cyclamen!
Miniature Series:Thesecyclamengrow8to10inches
tall and wide. They are fragrant,perfectforafocalpoint,asaborderand are ideal for containers. Theycome in the following colors:white,red,rose,purple,pinkandflame.Flame Series: A large floweringbloom thathas
amust have for the garden. It haswhite flowers that are beautifullycrownedinvioletormagenta.Leavesareshadedwithsilvermarblingwhichcontrastswithunique flower shapeandcoloring.
Cyclamen prefer bright shade tomorning sun and like to be on thedrysidebeforetheyarewatered.Pickfaded flowers to encourage a longerblooming season.Enjoy flowers allwinterintospring.
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Comeonbythenurseryandpickupa gift cardforyourfavoritegardeningpal,thepostalcarrierorthebaby-sitter.It’sagiftsuretopleaseanybodyandeverybodyonyourshoppinglist.
Prevent Peach Leaf Curl! Protect fruit trees anddeciduousshadetreesfromoverwinteringdiseasesandpests.UseMonterey Liqui-Cop, orBonide Liquid Copper Spray now,(evenbeforeleafdrop.)
FREE pruning workshops:Callaheadtoreservespace!Sunday, December 5th andSaturday, December 11that1p.m.Planonattendingoneoftheseinformativeseminars and find out the pruning basics includinghow to shape deciduous trees and shrubs, prune fruittreesproperlyorgetanyofyourownpruningquestionsanswered.CallaheadtoregisteronSaturday,December18th at 11 a.m. Joshwill lead a specialFruit Tree Specific Pruning class.Dresswarmlythisisanoutdoordemonstrationclass.
Poinsettias and cyclamenmakewonderfulhostessgiftsandthankyou’stoworkassociates.Anddon’tforgettotreatyourselfanddecoratethehometoo.
Take care of gift plantsbyplacingtheminacomfort-able,well-litareaofthehome.Punchahole inthefoilcoveringfordrainage.Placeawayfromdrafts.
Move your living tree outdoors.Careforotherholidaygiftplantssuchasazaleas&camelliasbyplacingthemoutsidealsowherethey’llthriveincoolertemperatures.
Prune most fruit trees, roses and other leafless trees and shrubs fromDecember through January.WARNING:Donot prune springblooming shrubs andtreessuchaslilac,quince,floweringcherryetc.untilthebloomingperiodisover.
Keep up your New Year’s Resolution…join theLivermore-AmadorValleyGardenClub (www.lavgc.org)andtheMt.DiabloRoseSociety(829-4929).
Think Strawberry shortcake! This is themonth toplant perennial vegetables and fruits.You can set ourstrawberries, rhubarb, raspberry, blackberry andmanyothercanefruits.
If you likeasparagus, horseradish and artichokeswehavestartsforthosetoo.Comebyandletushelpyouchooseyourfavorites.
RememberSeed Potatoes are availablebymidJanuary.Choosered,whiteandrusset,purpleandyellowvarieties.
Feedthelawnmonthlyevenduringcoldwintermonths.Thismaintainsitsgreencolorandminimizesrustdisease.Masters Fall and Winter Lawn Fertilizerisespeciallyformulatedforourareaandtheseason.
Prevent Crabgrass now! Crabgrass has pale green-yellow foliage that spreads through your darker greenlawncrowdingoutthegoodgrass.Crabgrassdieswiththeonsetoncoldweather,leavingseedsthatwillsproutasthespringweatherwarmsthesoil.ApplyingMaster’s Lawn Fertilizer Plus Crabgrass Controlnowwillpreventcrabgrassseedsfromsprouting.
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Christmas Tree Recycling In Livermore: •Boy Scout Tree pickup.Foranominaldonationtrees
ValleyCare AuxiliaryHelpus pay tribute to thememory of a
greatcustomer!Petey Pehrsonpassedawaythis fall. Shewas the ultimateValleyCareAuxiliary volunteer having served as itspresident,agreatgardener,devotedwifeandmother,friendtomany,decoratorandpartygiver.Shewouldstepbehindthecounterandhelpusmakebows.What a gal! HerfamilyofferedusPetey’sribbonand
Do you love shopping for deals? Then our Progressive Christmas Sale is perfect for you!!AllregularlypricedornamentsandChristmasmerchandiseareincluded.Saleislimitedtostockonhandand,sorry,noholdscanbeplacedonsalemerchandise.Allsalesarefinalondiscountedmerchandiseandcannotbecombinedwithotheroffers.
December21st20% OFFDecember22nd30% OFFDecember23rd40% OFFDecember24th50% OFFDecember26th60% OFF
Join us for an all- inclusive three-part seminar on everything you need to know to grow great fresh fruit in your backyard. Each class will be 3 hours with a lunch provided and will cost $30 for individuals or $40 for couples . . . so bring a friend. Classes run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As always we will provide expertise, hands-on demonstrations & prizes!
Other Fruit Class Opportunities
March 19: CITRUS CLASS.OnehourfreeclassonEverything CitrusduringourCitrusTastingEvent.
June 18: BERRIES CLASS.Aspartofthe “Black and Blueberry” Festivalafreeonehourclassonberries.
Planting Class – January 15• VarietySelection–crosspollination,diseaseresistance,chill,rootstocks,ripening,etc.
An Evening of Wine and OrchidsSaturday, January 8th, 6:00 p.m.
To Benefit Open Heart KitchenYouhavespecialinvitationtojoinusJanuary8thfrom6to8pmforafabulouseveningeventatAldenLane.ComeandstrollthroughourdelightfulOrchidShowvenuefeaturingour“Secret Garden of Orchid Delights” -acharm-
seethetemptingbeautiestheyhaveforsale,andtakehomeapotfullofeleganceforyourhome.Don’tmissourwonderfulraffleoforchidarrangementsandotherfunbasketsduringtheeveningfestivities.Allproceedsfromthisexcitingeventwillbenefit theOpenHeartKitchenhere inLivermore, servinghealthymealstoanyoneinneedintheTriValleyarea.Theydoafabulousjob,andtheirsolemeansofsupportarewonderfulfolkslikeyou.Tickets canbe purchased in advance for $10.00 each at
We have hundreds to chose from – Here’s what’s NEW!New from Week’s Roses: AARSWinner-‘Dick Clark’-acream&pinkgrandiflorasuretorockyourworld!Otherstolookforare‘Colorific’ablendofsalmonpeachandcoral.Thisfloribundaisashowstopper!‘White Licorice’ whichisafloribundawithlemoncreamflowersandasweetlicoriceandlemonfragrancethatwillmakeyoutinglewithdelight.‘Grande Dame’isarosepinkhybridteawithbigbountifulbloomswitholdroseromance,styleandfragrance. ‘Be My Baby’isaminiaturerosewithshapelyredbudsthatopentoluminousrichpinkblossoms.Beautiful!‘Purple Splash’isanewclimberwithclustersoflargewinepurpleflowers,stripedbrightwhitewithasweetapplefragrance.Yum!Yum!
New from Star Roses: ‘Adobe Sunrise’isacompactfloribundawithlargesalmon-orangeflowers,bloomscontinuouslywhileself-cleaning,greatforcontainers.‘Girls Night Out’aduskypinkhybridteawithavigorousuprighthabit,hasaboveaveragediseaseresistance.‘Pink Flamingo’isabeautifulgrandiflorawithanuprightbushyhabit,haslargenon-fadingdeeppinkblooms,excellentwinterhardinessanddiseaseresistance.‘Silicon Valley Diamond’isatrueminiaturewithpearlwhitesinglepetalblossomswhichcontrastsnicelywithitsdarkgreenfoliage.Alwaysinbloom,perfectforcontainersandcombinationplanters.‘Smiley Face’isatrueyellowclimbingrose,excellentrepeatbloomer,veryresistanttomildewandrust.Thesearejustoffewofournewroseselectionsfor2011.Comeinandget
• Ina6-8"glassdish,or terra cotta cactusdish, (preferablywithout a drainage hole,covertheholewithscreenifneedbe.)Place5to7paperwhitebulbspointedsideupoveralayerofsoil,sand,pebbles,orflorist’smarbles.(Place enough sand, pebbles or etc. under the bulbs so that the shoulders of the bulbs are just below the rim of the dish.)• Cover thebulbswith an additional layerofsand,pebblesoretc.andwaterthebulbsin.Maintain thewater level just below the
bottomofthebulbssotheyarenotsoggywet,justmoist.• Keepthebulbs inacoolplace (55° -60°)foracoupleofweeks,until thesproutsareabout4"tall,thenbringthemintothelightandwarmth of yourhomewhere theywillcontinuetogrowandbloom.Pinchoffspentblooms so you can continue to enjoy theunfurlingbeauty.Comeseeourselectionofadditionalbulbswhichmaybeforcedtobloomindoors.
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