Now is the Time,
Kerby's is the Place
February 6, 2014
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Now is the Time, |
February 6, 2014 |
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In This Issue
New Shipment of Tropical Fruit Trees
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Below is a little
information on starting veggies from seeds. If you want to get a headstart
on the upcoming veggie season, this is a great way to go. Plus Kerby's has
lots of seeds in stock from Botanical Interests with lots of great organic
selections, and all seeds are certified GMO free.
Plant Seeds Properly - That seems obvious doesn't it . . . but two things are critical when planting veggie seeds. Plant seeds at the correct time of year and at the correct depth. Planting seeds when it is too cold or too hot will result in poor germination and weak plants. Additionally, each type of veggie has a different planting depth. Radishes (pictured at right), for instance, should be planted at a depth of about a half inch, whereas most lettuces are planted at a quarter of an inch. Planting too deep means a seedling can't find the sun as soon as it needs to and results in a weak plant, or no plant at all. The University of Florida has a great Vegetable Gardening Guide with tables of detailed information for lots of veggies.
Water seeds properly
- Seeds don't need a whole lot to get started. A little sunlight and
moderate moisture is all that they need. Avoid over-saturating the
soil that you are starting seeds in, as this can lead to disease issues and
poor growth of seedlings. As seedlings grow larger, increase the amount of
water they receive.
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Workshop:
Growing Cold-Hardy Fruit Trees There is nothing better than picking fresh fruit from your backyard tree. And it's even better when it is a cold-hardy tree and you can sit back and relax during the winter. From apples, peaches and nectarines to persimmons and figs, we'll talk about delicious fruits that are easy to grow and are hardy too.
Workshop:
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Healthier, tastier vegetables are easy to grow, and in this workshop, you'll get all the information you need to get your vegetable garden going this spring.
Miniature Gardening
Come learn all about creating a cool mini garden. They are easy and fun for everyone. This workshop will be part learning and part demonstration. Kerby's has a variety of pots, mini-plants and accessories for sale, as well as mini-gardening planting kits. So, if you'd like to create a garden of your own, come a little early to pick out plants, pots and accessories and then you can plant it during the workshop, with help from Kerby's.
Spring Fling
Spring is the time for getting out in the garden and Kerby's wants to celebrate.
Join us for our annual spring fling, where the blooming flowers of spring are the stars.
From 10 to 4 on the hour, we'll have gardening
mini-workshops on some of your favorite topics to give you a
refresher on everything you may have forgotten over the
winter. Come on out, learn a little, stroll the boardwalk
and enjoy the beauty of spring.
Workshop:
Hardy, Low-maintenance Landscaping
Come out and learn
how to create a gorgeous landscape design. It's easier than you think! We'll
talk about tough plants, easy plants and beautiful plants. Plus we'll show
you how to add accents and pottery to give your garden the extra spark.
Workshop:
Growing Tropical Fruit Trees
There are so many amazing tropical fruit trees that can be grown in central Florida. At this workshop, we'll give you
our best tips and tricks for growing and caring for tropical fruit trees. We'll also show you all of the amazing variety
available in our area. After the workshop, we'll sample a few so that you can see how delicious they really are.
Workshop:
Butterfly Gardening
Bring on the butterflies! Butterfly gardening is a fun way
to get everyone involved in the garden. Plus the plants that
butterflies love are beautiful to us too. Come out to this
workshop and learn the best way to attract butterflies to
your garden.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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Start Seeds in Pots or Trays
- Some seeds, like lettuce, spinach, radishes and carrots are easier to
start right in garden beds. But some veggies like collards, broccoli,
tomatoes and peppers are easier to start in individual pots or trays. We
like to use old egg cartons with holes poked in them as our seed-starting
trays. This allows you to start a number of seeds and then select the
strongest plants for your garden. When starting seeds in pots or trays, use
a very light soil. Mix a little perlite or vermiculite into your garden soil
to lighten it, or use a mix designed specifically for seeds. A dense, heavy
soil can be tough for a little seedling to push through.
