August 26, 2024 7:01 pm
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Hi there everyone! Just a little note to keep you up to date with what’s happening at Huntree. We are getting lots of samples in baggies coming across our counter every day. It’s late summer and plants are beginning to show signs of fall. Fungus is a big thing right now. Powdery mildew, tar spot, rust etc., etc., etc. It’s not a big concern this late in the season. It won’t affect the health of your plants. You can spray with a fungicide if it makes you feel better. Spraying won’t clear up the present damage but may prevent spreadage. ... View Article
August 26, 2024 6:58 pm
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Hi there everyone! We are excited to have Janice speak to us about her passion, Monarchs and pollinators. Please come and join us this Saturday at 10:00 in Jan’s backyard. You can park on the south side of the store under the trees. Learn about POCKET PRAIRIES Saturday, July 27 10:00 – 11:00 At HUNTREE NURSERY 2346 Blue Star Highway, Fennville, MI 269-543-3761 Presented by Janice Wicks, the Monarch Lady You too can create a small environment for Pollinators and Butterflies Learn what nectar and pollen producing plants provide excellent nourishment What to plant for spring, summer and fall Get an update on the... View Article
August 26, 2024 6:47 pm
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HUNTREE NURSERY NEWSLETTER MID JUNE 2024 We’re trudging through June. We made it through the awful heat and dryness. Whew! Congratulations to us all. A few plants did not fare so well. We have been getting sad pics of plant casualties. It was a stressful time and some just ran out of water and turned brown. Others had some browning of leaves. Chances are it may not be fatal. So don’t be hasty to put them on the brush pile. They may push out new leaf buds so encourage them with extra water and loving care. Make sure those challenged... View Article
August 26, 2024 6:33 pm
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Huntree Nursery May 2024 Newsletter It’s May! And what a beautiful start! Warm days, cool nights, and sun on top of that! Super! Lots of things are happening here. Our gorgeous Rhododendrons are popping into bloom in all their glory. Perennials are coming in weekly, and our sweet quart perennials will be here momentarily. The Dogwoods are gorgeously in bloom. There are plenty of fruit trees of all varieties available, so you can start your orchard any time now. At last, it’s time to begin planning your veggie garden. Tomato plants (including Heirlooms) will be here by tomorrow afternoon, along... View Article
August 26, 2024 5:41 pm
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HUNTREE NURSERY APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER Hi there, everyone! It’s SPRING! Little green leaves are popping up all over! Trucks are bringing us lots of great plants! We are excited! We just received a boat load of perennials! Our first shipment of Rhododendrons has arrived. And, of course, they are gorgeous and locally grown… sure to serve up a super splash of color this spring. Remember that they need nice, loose, loamy moist organic soil, and need a sheltered location out of the wind and afternoon sun. They cannot tolerate heavy clay soil. ... View Article
