We hope to see you at the 8th
Annual
Tucson Culinary Festival!
It's four fabulous
days of fun
presented by the
Tucson Originals
October 28th - 31st!
Chef Landeen 2009 Grand
Tasting
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Dessert Offerings from
Maynards
Reserve Tasting 2009
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You will
love this locally grown celebration of Tucson's vibrant
culinary scene - where you can enjoy world class
margaritas at the World Margarita Championship, fabulous
wines, spirits and food at the Reserve and Grand Tastings,
and exciting chef action at the Copper Chef Challenge and
barbecue!!!
Get the
details and purchase your tickets today
or call
334-1112.
Help support our
beneficiaries - Diamond Children's Medical Center and New
Beginnings for Women and Children.
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Free
Guide for
New Homeowners!
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Do you know someone who is
moving into a new home? Whether they are new to Tucson or
are just moving to a new neighborhood, our potted
gardening guide is a must- with tips on how to create the
best outdoor living areas appropriate for their home site.
Go to our
website for the Quick Tip Guide for new Tucson
Homeowners ~ Creating and caring for your outdoor living
areas and landscapes.
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Stop throwing dead
plants into the compost pile. See the results in our
late season photos!
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Greetings!
 This
time of year presents us with quite the conundrum. With
temperatures still in the 87 - 95+ range it still is a
little too early to plant winter flowers with any success
and yet you will find local nurseries overflowing with
them! I'm sure you are tired of your summer flowers (and
they for sure are tired themselves), but to save you the
agony of losing new plants before their time, please wait,
wait, wait!!!
The
ideal time for planting winter plants (both flowering
plants and vegetables) is when the night time temperatures
continue in the low 60's or even the 50's,especially for
delicate plants like Pansies and Violas. We want your
winter flowers to last at least until next May which is 6
- 7 months. Trying to get any more out of them is asking a
lot! If you absolutely cannot wait, start with heartier
plants like Snap Dragons and Petunias. We like to think of
them as 'shoulder plants' that can help us cross over
seasons.
As
we approach these cooler evenings which are coming soon I
promise, we've begun to schedule re-pottings for our
clients but we do have a few openings left if you would
like to get on our list. Give us a call or shoot me an
email and we will provide you with a potted garden that is
absolute instant gratification!!
Here's to a spectacular fall and plenty of Oktoberfest
activities!!!
Marylee
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Free October Classes!
Be entered to win a gift
certificate for a Tucson Originals Restaurant!
Promise yourself
No More Bad Pots!
Saturday, October 16
9:00 AM Potted Gardens - Best pot, Best plants
Learn the ins and outs of choosing that "perfect
pot" and how to go about selecting plants so they
do not end up in the compost heap.
10:30 AM Successful
Planting in Pots
Learn our tried and true techniques to
successful potted gardens
Benefits of attending our classes:
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Classes are held in our climate controlled studio
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Receive expert information and
problem solving with Marylee
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Be entered to win a certificate to a Tucson
Original Restaurant.
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Classes are Free! But you must register
as space is limited.
Workshops will take place at our Get Potted Studio
2522 E Ft. Lowell Road Bldg#2 (in the back)
Please call to reserve your space
Save the Date!
11/13 9:00 am Purposeful Pot Placement &Garden
Design
10:30 am Cool Season Potted Gardens
12/11 9:00 am Creating Living Holiday
Gifts (fee)
10:30 am Holiday
Centerpieces (fee)
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October in the
Garden
Plant, Plant, Plant!!!
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Wildflower seeds - you will want to
get these in the ground ASAP
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Bedding annuals
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New Trees (including citrus) and
shrubs
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Cool Season veggie crops including
leafy greens (lettuce, kale, spinach, etc)
cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, onions, fennel,
carrots, radishes, and much more.
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Winter herbs including parsley,
cilantro, chives, thyme, catnip, mint, dill,
tarragon, and more
Information
provided by the
Tucson Rose Society
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Fall grooming should be done
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Start decreasing the frequency
that you water as temperatures cool but be sure
you are still deep watering them.
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Start your bi-weekly liquid
fertilizing program if you have not already.
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Keep a watchful eye for powdery
mildew. At the first signs of mildew on your
roses, spray with a fungicide or wash your roses
off with water daily.
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Spider mites are still a
possibility, so to blast your roses with your
water wand two or three times a week.
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No matter what the job is
- large or small, seasonal or year round, give us a call
and lets see how we can help. 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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 Marylee
The Contained Gardener
2522 E Ft Lowell Rd
Tucson Arizona 85716
T: (520) 733-3359
F: (520) 571-2000
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