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The Seasonal Gardening Newsletter For The Willamette Valley

September 2009

Planted in this Newsletter!

Fall Color Brings Double Color Dollars!

Fall Specials!

From the "Front" Nursery!

Spring Bulbs Are In...they go fast!

From the "Back" Nursery!

Great Ideas and Reminders!

Fall Lawn Care...the Best!
Important Dates: Great Clinics! Sign Up!

Early Orders For 2010! Thank You!

Double Color Dollar Weekend!

September 12 & 13th Only!

FALL IS FOR PLANTING AND THE BEST IS AT GRAY'S!

Fall colors will soon be on display and that means it’s a great time for planting. Fall planting follows a summer of heat that warms soil temperatures. Plant roots can grow any time soil is 40 degrees or higher. The root system of fall planted specimens becomes more developed so when spring arrives this larger root system can support a full surge of blooms and new growth. Plants also benefit from cooler air temperatures and fall rains.

DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR FALL SPECIALS!

September 11th - 20th

50% OFF - All Roses $20 Trees! - Great Selection! Limited Quantities!

50% OFF - Clematis 30% OFF - All Bambo

30% OFF - Tom Thumb Cotoneaster 30% OFF - My Monet Weigela

30% OFF - Portuguese, English & Schipka Laurel 30% OFF - All Topiary Shrubs

$7.99 - Gray's 2cu Organic Potting Soil 2 For $12 - EB Stone Organic Planting Compost

Cash For Clunkers -- We Can Do That Too!

Old pots, ugly pots, cracked pots, don't like'em pots, we'll take them all and give you 30% off the purchase of a new pot! (Ok, a few rules...must be unbroken glazed or rustic, not terra cotta, plastic or wood.) What a great way to refresh your look and recycle! 30% applies to the entire container purchase with trade in. You'll even get Color Dollars too! (Offer good 9/11/09 - 9/20/09 only)

Simply the Best in "Front" Nursery Stock!

MUMS ARE HERE!

4 sizes starting at only $2.99!

REMINDER! Fresh Veggies for Fall Planting!

Ornamental Grasses to suit! Sun, shade or any combination Gray's has a great selection to choose from.

Great looking ornamental Cabbage & Kale!

Spring Bulbs Are In...and they'll go fast!

Simple Pleasures bulbs are the best bulbs anywhere! At Gray's we carry over 160 varieties. Each variety is carefully selected for quality and performance, and comes with complete planting instructions. Guaranteed to be healthy and true to name or Simple Pleasures will replace it or refund the purchase price!

A ton of Northwest grown daffodils (yep, 2,000 lbs) of bulk bulbs are here and are ready for planting. These giant bulbs produce the classic "Dutch Master" daffodil, a yellow bloom with ruffled edges on 18" stalks. Daffodils naturalize very well and are generally deer resistant.

Here are just a few of the fabulous new offerings for bloom in 2010:

Buckwheat, a re-blooming Iris in a beautiful yellow

Christmas Pearl, a new tulip with a light pink bloom blending into dark pink edges

Margarita, an outstanding double early tulip with a violet purple bloom tinged with streaks of red

BUYER BONUS: A $15.00 BULB PURCHASE ENTITLES YOU TO A 25% DISCOUNT ON YOUR CHOICE OF A 4# BOX OF EB STONE BULB FOOD!

4# DUTCH BULB FOOD OR A 4# BOX OF EB STONE BONE MEAL! (LIMITED TIME OFFER GOOD SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2009)

From the "Back" Nursery

THE BEST IN FALL COLOR!

Red, yellow and orange colors will soon dominate the landscape. It’s time for the fall season and the wonderful changes that come with it. Shorter and cooler days help bring about the vibrant color change hidden in green foliage. Here are some great ideas for brilliant fall color .

SAVE 25% OFF ALL MAPLES

Offer good September 11-20

Red Sunset Maple

Armstrong Maple

October Glory Maple

PLANT WITH COLOR IN MIND!

Treat yourself to the fabulous colors of fall. Here are some great ideas for adding a few new trees and shrubs.

Trees: dogwoods (red), sourwood (orange), birch (yellow), red maples (red), sweetgum (multi) Japanese maples (red), stewartia (orange), and vine maple (multi).

Shrubs: crape myrtle (multi), burning bush (red), blueberry (red) , witch hazel (orange) , and sweetspire (multi).

Evergreen: nandina (red), leucothoe (bronze), William Penn barberry (red), and cryptomeria (bronze).

Berries: crabapple trees (red/orange) , kousa dogwoods (red) , dwarf strawberry bush (red) , pyracantha (red/orange) , beautyberry (purple) , and cotoneaster (red/orange).

We would like to give a special thanks to all that participated in Good Neighbor Day this year!

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GREAT IDEAS & REMINDERS!

Natural and Organic remedies defeat garden pests and diseases

Gray's is pleased to offer remedies that are environmentally conscious, highly effective, non-toxic to the environment and are formulated to combat most common plant problems.

EB STONE EARTHWORM CASTINGS

Scientific studies show that earthworm castings improve soil texture and are a natural source for nitrogen, potassium and phosporous. Plants mulched with earthworm castings have a natural immunity to sucking, chewing insects like aphids and mites. A 1 cu bag spread in your rose garden can yield significant results.

Item #200599 $14.99

EB STONE ROSE GROW

Got Roses? You need EB Stone Rose Grow as an Autumn mulch.

When spread liberally at the base of roses this fall you blanket them against winter cold, restore your soil and replace needed nutrients for a robust start next spring. Rose Grow is a rich blend that looks good as a finishing touch to your fall clean up. Deadheading and light pruning as part of your fall chores can be more pleasant with a sharp pair of shears. Come try out the fit of a Zenport brand pruner, a great value in a quality tool.

Buy 2 Bags of EB Stone Rose Grow and get 20% off Zenport 7" Pruning Shear (#800105) Regular $16.99 or

Zenport 8.5" Deluxe Pruning Shear (#800185) Regular $29.99.

THE BEST FALL LAWN CARE!

Our Fall formula for a healthy lawn is effective and easy. Gray's Premium 20-12-8 Lawn Food, Calpril Lime, Soil Activator and if Crane Fly or weeds are a problem, Grub Free Zone and Turf & Ornamental Weed and Grass Stopper. A couple of hours, bada-bing you're done until spring. As always, you can borrow our spreader for free with any lawn food purchase from Grays.
You'll be so proud of our lawn care program and its results, we guarantee it!

Gray's Great Dates!

Sign Up, Limited Space Available!

September 12th

Eugene - 10:00am - Reserve Your Seat!

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PRUNING

Improve the value and appearance of your property by learning techniques for pruning ornamental trees, evergreens, and deciduous shrubs. Learn what, how, and when to prune your garden favorites.
Fruit trees and berries included. Also review proper selections for new trees and shrubs. Special discount on trees and tools offered at clinic.

September 12th

Eugene - 2:00pm -Reserve Your Seat!

PREPARING YOUR ROSES FOR WINTER

You’ll learn how to prepare your roses for winter in order to have the healthiest, most beautiful, and disease resistant roses for next year. You’ll get pruning tips and other great information plus a look at next year's roses. Special discount for 2010 rose preorders.

September 19th

Springfield - 10:00am - Reserve Your Seat!

COLOR YOUR YARD THIS FALL

Learn exciting color combinations of plants and trees. Get tips on landscape ideas that will add interest in your yard year round. See plants that are available in only fall and winter. Learn which plants work well in different shapes and sizes for any yard. Special discount on shrubs offered at clinic.

September 20th
Eugene - 1pm - Reserve Your Seat!

NEW CONTAINER ARRANGEMENTS FOR FALL AND WINTER

Learn color combinations that bring new life into containers. Add instant color to any porch or patio with a design styled just for you. From grasses, to perennials, and conifers to bulbs your selection is easy.

Special discount for containers and potting soil offered at clinic.

September 20th
Eugene - 1pm - Reserve Your Seat!

FALL LAWN CARE CLINIC

Learn how to provide the best care for your lawn, going into winter. Get tips on how to tackle the basics with fall lawn challenges. See how we can help you get the best out of your lawn in the fall/winter months.

Special discount for lawn products offered at clinic.

EARLY ORDERS FOR 2010

Now is the time to pre-order roses for the 2010 growing season. There are several new varieties to choose from, plus lots of your old favorites. All pre-ordered roses are pruned, potted and ready for pick-up in mid February. All pre-ordered roses will receive $5.00 off the retail price. You can view catalogs at both Gray’s locations.

Pre-orders for bare root fruit trees are now available. Ready for pick-up in February bare root fruit trees are 5/6’ tall with several branches and mature enough to start bearing fruit. All pre-orders will receive $5.00 off the retail price. We offer over 60 varieties to choose from.

Thank You GPG Members!

Fall Color Brings Double Color Dollars!	Fall Specials!
From the "Front" Nursery!	Spring Bulbs Are In...they go fast!
From the "Back" Nursery!	Great Ideas and Reminders!
Fall Lawn Care...the Best!	Important Dates: Great Clinics! Sign Up!
Early Orders For 2010!	Thank You!

50% OFF - All Roses	$20 Trees! - Great Selection! Limited Quantities!
50% OFF - Clematis	30% OFF - All Bambo
30% OFF - Tom Thumb Cotoneaster	30% OFF - My Monet Weigela
30% OFF - Portuguese, English & Schipka Laurel	30% OFF - All Topiary Shrubs
$7.99 - Gray's 2cu Organic Potting Soil	2 For $12 - EB Stone Organic Planting Compost

September 12th	Eugene - 10:00am - Reserve Your Seat! THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PRUNING Improve the value and appearance of your property by learning techniques for pruning ornamental trees, evergreens, and deciduous shrubs. Learn what, how, and when to prune your garden favorites. Fruit trees and berries included. Also review proper selections for new trees and shrubs. Special discount on trees and tools offered at clinic.
September 12th	Eugene - 2:00pm -Reserve Your Seat! PREPARING YOUR ROSES FOR WINTER You’ll learn how to prepare your roses for winter in order to have the healthiest, most beautiful, and disease resistant roses for next year. You’ll get pruning tips and other great information plus a look at next year's roses. Special discount for 2010 rose preorders.
September 19th	Springfield - 10:00am - Reserve Your Seat! COLOR YOUR YARD THIS FALL Learn exciting color combinations of plants and trees. Get tips on landscape ideas that will add interest in your yard year round. See plants that are available in only fall and winter. Learn which plants work well in different shapes and sizes for any yard. Special discount on shrubs offered at clinic.
September 20th	Eugene - 1pm - Reserve Your Seat! NEW CONTAINER ARRANGEMENTS FOR FALL AND WINTER Learn color combinations that bring new life into containers. Add instant color to any porch or patio with a design styled just for you. From grasses, to perennials, and conifers to bulbs your selection is easy. Special discount for containers and potting soil offered at clinic.
September 20th	Eugene - 1pm - Reserve Your Seat! FALL LAWN CARE CLINIC Learn how to provide the best care for your lawn, going into winter. Get tips on how to tackle the basics with fall lawn challenges. See how we can help you get the best out of your lawn in the fall/winter months. Special discount for lawn products offered at clinic.