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 January 2010

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As I write this, the sun is shining and it another gorgeous day to be outdoors in Tucson!  


At The Contained Gardener, we look forward to a very exciting 2010. Our new Potted Garden Gifts were a big hit over the holiday season and with our Living Color and Get Potted Lite Collections, we now feel we have the perfect mix of offerings for every potted garden budget!
 
We are also pleased to announce the Potted Garden Workshop series (see details below).  Workshops will take place in our new Get Potted Studio, conveniently located on Ft Lowell just east of Tucson Boulevard. Even though we do not have a retail store, we encourage you to call and stop by to see what's new and in season!
 
 

Here's to lots more Tucson Outdoor Living in 2010!

Marylee

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Monthly GET POTTED Workshops
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Getting Potted has never been so much fun!  Beginning on Saturday, January 23rd , Marylee will launch an exciting new series of monthly gardening workshops. 

 

Most will be free demonstration programs.  Other occasional "hands on" opportunities will include fees to cover materials. Limited to 15 people each, the workshops will take place at our Get PottedStudio located at the main office at 2522 E. Ft Lowell Road Bldg#2.

 
Each session will cover seasonal container garden issues and will include a short 10 minute presentation on how to correctly plant up a potted garden at the end of the session.
RSVP:  Class size is limited. Please call 733-3359 to reserve your space or email
office@thecontainedgardener.com
 
Enter to Win a Door Prize at each class!
 
Jan 23 ...9 - 10:30am~Let's Talk Roses 
Careful pruning and fertilizing can make all the difference in the healthy growth of your roses. We'll show you how to deep prune and prepare the soil for optimum growth this season.
 
February 27...9 - 10:30am ~Citrus in Pots
 
March 27  ...9 - 10:30am ~ Extend the life of your Winter Blooms
 
 
April 24...9 - 10:30am ~Get Ready for Summer Blooms 
 
May 22...9 - 11:00am ~  Get Potted!
 This is a hands on class where you will design and plant your very own potted garden.  The $100 class fee includes one of TCG's 14" Madison pots from the Get Potted Lite collection, a planting liner, soil and a choice of plants.
 

Please call with your credit card to reserve your space by April 15. 520.733.3359

 
For a details on all classes, check out our website.
 
Potted Garden Care in January
 

Winter Garden
 
 


 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
  1. Monitor your watering - do not overwater!
  2. Keep up your fertilizing schedule
  3. Cover tender annuals when there is danger of frost.
  4. Deadhead your flowers weekly.
 
 
 Rose Care for January
 
Rose Care from Tucson's Rose Society
 
  1. Do not fertilize your roses this month.
  2. Continue to water your roses, once or twice a week depending on the daytime temperatures. Be sure you are deep watering to a depth of 18 - 24 inches.
  3. Roses in pots typically need to be watered more often than roses in the ground.
  4. The most important task to start in January is pruning your roses. Attend our class on January 23 to get up close and personal with this task.
  5. After pruning and de-leafing your roses, clean up all debris and throw it in the trash (not the compost heap.)
  6. Purchase and plant miniature roses to get them established before the summer heat.
  7. Check your roses in pots to see if they need to be repotted. If the soil has become too compacted, the tiny hair roots can't get the oxygen they need.
 
 

 
No matter what the job is - large or small, seasonal or year round call us if there is any way we can help you. Our goal is to create your special oasis of color with unique potted gardens providing you with beauty, peace and pride 365 days a year.
 
 
Get Potted with Us!
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The Contained Gardener
 

2522 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.

Tucson Arizona 85716
T: (520) 733-3359
F: (520) 571-2000 
 

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