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
Published by MHarrison9
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
August 30, 2023 5:22 pm
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Hi there fellow gardeners! How can summer be over already???? It’s just not fair! Oh, but we do love the fall season. Time to get excited for change. That’s always invigorating. Mums, ornamental cabbage and kale, ornamental peppers, Montauk Daisies, etc. will be here tomorrow, and the daffodil and tulip bulbs, etc. are heading this way in a week or so (as soon as they get off the boat from the Netherlands, literally). It’s like Christmas when they arrive! Store hours: For Labor Day weekend, we will be open our usual Saturday (9:00–5:00) and Sunday (10:00-4:00) hours. ... View Article
June 28, 2023 6:43 pm
Published by MHarrison9
Happy Summer Solstice to You! Hi there, fellow gardeners! It’s June… and it’s hot! LETS ALL DO A RAIN DANCE!!!! This is a CRAZY and highly unusual June. Mother Nature is very stingy with the water and this drought makes us very nervous. Here are top watering tips for you: • Please get out your hoses and soak your precious plants…even your established ones… Daily for new plantings. • Oscillating sprinklers work great because they cover a larger surface. Watering 20-30 minutes at a time is a good idea to give the plants a chance to drink. • Remember that... View Article
