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Huntree Newsletter October 2024

October 15, 2024 7:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Hi There, Well, finally we are getting some fall.  It’s been a very weird year weatherwise.  We’ll just sit tight and see what is coming next. This may be your last chance to pull in your houseplants.   Before you bring them inside, spray them off with the hose or you can give them a spray with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to get any critters that are trying to hitchhike in. Do you have basil growing in your garden yet?   Get out there and harvest it… immediately.  Basil is very sensitive to cold.     I love to bring it in, pick... View Article


Huntree Nursery mid-September Newsletter 2024

September 14, 2024 6:16 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

It’s me again with the same emergency message as last time: PLEASE KEEP WATERING!!!      It is so dry, and getting dryer.  There’s no prediction of rain in the near future.   It is very important to keep plants hydrated in the fall.   Don’t give up.    Even if leaves have dried up and fallen off prematurely it doesn’t mean the plant is dead.   There’s still life in the plant.  It may just sit there looking ‘sticky’ until next spring.  It’s been especially hard on Hydrangeas.  They need plenty of water because of their huge flowers and they’re just not getting enough.   So... View Article


Watering

September 2, 2024 5:14 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Hi there tree lovers, Look around. It looks like FALL but it shouldn’t yet. Trees are getting their fall color and some are turning brown. But it’s a little early and it’s a sign of stress. If you have planted a new tree or shrub this year, please, please, please get out the hose and turn on the water. Deep water! Thoroughly soak your prized possessions. We keep getting just small amounts of rain, but it hasn’t been enough to soak way down into the deep root area. As I drove around today and looked around I am getting a... View Article


Huntree Nursery Newsletter Late August 2024

August 26, 2024 7:01 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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


Huntree Nursery Newsletter Late July 2024

August 26, 2024 6:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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