Inspirations' Magazine Holiday 2018 by Homestead Gardens

INSPIRATIONS Holiday 2018

HOMESTEAD for the Holidays

Ultimate Gift Ideas | Page 18 Poinsettia: The Quintessential Holiday Flower | Page 26 A Fresh Cut Above | Page 22 Calendar of Events | Page 30

Homestead Gardens was founded in 1973 by Don Riddle, Jr. Homestead Gardens landmark garden center and nursery is nestled among the rolling countryside of Davidsonville, Maryland and is the largest enclosed garden center in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Creative Director: Molly Zlokovitz Graphic Design: Joyce Boos Digital Marketing Specialist: Laura Phenicie Education Coordinator: Heather Wheatley Advertising Sales: molly@homesteadgardens.com

INSPIRATIONS Holiday 2018

Welcome to “Homestead for the Holidays” here at Homestead Gardens.

Brian Riddle

President & CEO, Homestead Gardens

Homestead for the Holidays encompasses all the things we cherish about this season that we share with our families and friends. Over the years, we have proven to be rooted in tradition while embracing change and setting trends. Since we opened our first store in 1973, our founding commitment to be the garden destination for you, your family and friends, and generations to come, remains our core.

When you enter our stores, you will be greeted with life-sized snowmen who are helping us welcome in the season. We have over twenty-five theme trees with ornaments, lights, bows and decorations from around the world, created by artisans that will help transform your home into a world filled with the excitement of the holiday. For over forty-five years, we have been the destination for families to create special memories when they come to see our model trains that run through tunnels and along hillsides. It brings great joy to the staff and to me to see the wide-eyed expression on the face of young and old as the engine passes along the track and gives its signature toot-toot and a puff of steam. Another place of excitement is the outdoor Christmas Tree forest where families can choose the perfect tree. Big or small, fat or thin, you will find the one that’s just right for the special place your family needs. What makes selecting a tree more special is a fresh cup of cocoa and the smoky scent of a yule-log, all a part of the Homestead for the Holiday’s experience. Looking forward to seeing you this season at one of the many special events we have in our stores. From our family to yours, Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas. Holiday Preview Party | Fri., Nov. 2nd | 6-9pm | Davidsonville & Severna Park Girls Night Out | Thurs., Nov. 15th | 6-9pm | Davidsonville Grand Illumination | Sat., Nov. 17th | 6pm | Davidsonville Girls Night Out | Thurs., Nov. 29th | 6-9pm | Severna Park

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HOMESTEAD for the Holidays

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that Homestead Gardens has one of the finest holiday model train displays inÂ the region and is one of our most cherished traditions. On display through December.

2018 will be Homestead Gardens' 6th year participating in the Trees for Troops program. We are proud to say that through the support of our customers, last year we were able to donate 425 Christmas trees. This year our goal is 450 and with your help we think we can do even better. We’ve made it easier than ever to donate a tree by accepting donations in all of our stores, online, and over the phone.

This holiday season, you can help make a wish come true for a child living with a chronic medical condition.

DONATE TODAY Hang your star on our Make-A-Wish Tree and make a life better for the “wish kids” in our community. Donations taken at checkout. Thank you!

Our commitment to inspire you begins the moment you walk through our doors. You will find it our effort to provide you expert advice, exceptional plant material, and state-of-art garden supplies. True to our founding mission, we have invested in the HG Garden Academy - an educational program to empower YOU, our inspired gardener! The lectures cover todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relevant topics ranging from pollinators and edibles to patios and grilling. The acclaim of our educational program has already brought in well-known garden writers, regional authors, university professors, and industry celebrities such as Martha Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardener, Ryan McCallister. Keep a keen eye on our calendar for announcements; We have quite a few surprises in store for you. We are as committed to growing gardeners as you are to growing your gardens.

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Celebrate Season THE

At Homestead Gardens A visit to Homestead Gardens is more than your average holiday shopping trip – it is an experience that will leave young and old alike in awe. Our Davidsonville and Severna Park stores are brimming with Christmas magic, boasting over 25 holiday themes. In the next few spreads we hope you enjoy just a few of them. From traditional favorites like ‘Deck The Halls’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ to new themes like ‘Joy To The World’ and ‘The Christmas Song’ you are sure to find just the thing you need to match any decor. In our greenhouses you will be greeted by a sea of poinsettias locally grown in Davidsonville, and our nursery yard has been transformed into a fragrant tree farm full of fresh-cut and live Christmas trees. All of us here at Homestead Gardens wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy!

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Joy TO THE

World Celebrate the holidays

with a succulent tree that transforms your space to a desert oasis. No, this isn't a mirage, it can been seen in Davidsonville and Severna Park locations.

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SILVERS, BLUES AND BEARS, Oh My! 'Tis the season for our Nordic inspired tree. Enjoy your own cool winter wonderland from the comforts of your own homestead.

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Peace ON

Earth

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Noise Close your eyes and listen to the Sounds Of the Season. Let yourself compose the perfect prelude to any holiday. The instrumentalist in you, your friend or teacher will love all these ornaments and decor. Mozart, Bach and Beethoven would be notably impressed.

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Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. Showing its tradition with the reds and greens of Old World Ornaments, this tree is sure to make your spirits bright.

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Jingle

Bells

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Twelve Days ULTIMATE GIFT IDEAS FOR HOLIDAYS & HOSTS

1. Orchids

Unique and exotic collections of orchids.

2. Wind Chimes

Wind chimes are enchanting instruments that set music to even the slightest breeze.

3. H G Exclusive Annapolis Heirloom Ornament

1. Orchids

2. Wind Chimes

Our 2018 Homestead Gardens ornament features the iconic Chick and Ruth’s Delly.

4. Amaryllis

A botanical traditon: The genus name Amaryllis comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle.”

5. Gift Card

A gift card lets them choose a gift that reflects their lifestyle.

6. Shooting Star Hydrangea

An gift-worthy indoor plant with a holiday twinkle for your special someone.

7. Barebones Garden Tools

Designed with purpose. Perfected for beauty. Barebones tools are a legacy gift.

8. Les Georgette Jewelry

The original French creation: customize colors to suit your style for any occasion.

5. Gift Cards

9. Leather Halter & Soap

An elegantly crafted leather halter is essential tack for the equestrian in your life. Don’t forget the Fiebing’s Saddle Soap Leather.

10. Air Plant

From the forests of Central and South America, the air plant has complete flexibility in use: no soil and minimal water.

11. Weber Genesis II Gas Grill

The hottest new gift for the grillmaster.

12. Birding

Crafted from repurposed barn wood and farm-found metals, no two houses are alike.

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9. Leather Halter & Soap

10. Air Plants

3. HG Exclusive Annapolis Heirloom Ornament

6. Shooting Star Hydrangea

11. Weber Genesis II Gas Grill

4. Amaryllis

7. Barebones Garden Tools

8. Les Georgette Jewelry

12. Birding

let there be

Light

LED Light Strands The hottest trend in holiday decorating is LED lighting. LED stands for “Light Emitting Diode”, and they produce light through the use of a semiconductor enclosed in an acrylic shell or lens rather than a traditional glass bulb and filament. That sounds complicated, but what that means is that LED lights consume 90% less electricity than miniature lights and about 500% less electricity than C7 and C9 lights. And while the average burn life of top-quality miniature lights, C7s and C9s is about 3,000 hours, the burn life of Seasons 4 LEDs average over 200,000 hours…essentially forever!

Illuminated Lawn Decor Fun… Whimsical… Classic. We have styles ranging from cute animal forms to glimmering trees and glowing candles. No matter your taste, these lighted lawn ornaments are sure to complement your style and add another dimension to your outdoor decorating.

Pre-lit Wreaths & Garland Battery-operated pre-lit wreaths and garland are the perfect solution for those areas (think doors and mantels) that don’t have easy access to a wall outlet. And the LED lights on these wreaths and garland use a fraction of the electricity of ordinary incandescent bulbs, which means they are much easier on battery life. Come in and see our large selection!

Nite Lites & Window Candles Nite lites featuring fun, whimsical holiday characters make a wonderful gift for children of all ages! Looking for classic window candles? We’ve got ’em! Available with battery operated, light sensors and other features.

Don’t Stress There never seems to be enough time to get it all done during the holidays, so let us take care of the lights. The experts in Homestead Gardens’ Landscape Division has brought to life the downtown Annapolis Christmas tree for over 20 years, and your home could be next! Learn more online at Landscape.HomesteadGardens.com

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Oh Christmas Tree How lovely are your branches We pride ourselves on bringing you the best quality and selection in our Christmas Tree offering. From holiday classics like Douglas and Fraser Firs to unique varieties like Noble and Nordmann Firs… there’s something for everyone! We carry an amazing selection of variety and price to fit every style and budget. Trees are available from tabletop height (3') to 14 feet.

Fraser Fir The Fraser Fir is known for its good form and needle retention. Fraser fir needles are dark green with blue undersides and have a pleasant scent. A

Noble Fir Known for its beauty and for best needle retention. In addition, its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments. B

Douglas Fir The soft needles of the Douglas Fir are dark green to blue green in color and radiate in all directions from the branch. When crushed, these needles have a sweet fragrance. Douglas Firs are one of the top major Christmas trees in the U.S. C

Nordmann Fir Nordmann fir has lush, full, rich dark green, glossy foliage with needles that grow from symmetrically arranged branches. The branches are very strong, perfect for hanging heavy ornaments. D

Concolor Fir These small, bluish green, narrow needles are around 1 to 1½ inches long and occur in rows. Concolor Fir have good foliage color, good needle retention, and a pleasing shape and aroma. E

Grand Fir New to us this year. Known for its dark green color and exceptional aromatic fragrance. Great needle retention and color. F

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above

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fresh

look

The sense of smell is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. Fragrance has the amazing ability to evoke particular memories...the aroma of fresh greens alone can bring one back to Christmases past, and relieve holiday stress. Stroll through Homestead's outdoor shopping area and find a generous array of fresh greenery to complement your holiday decor. Homestead Gardens designs a variety of unique wreaths each year. From classic to trendy, you are sure to find one to match your holiday style. Each one is handdecorated on location by our very own expert designers.

Our Offerings Assorted Wreaths: Noble, Fraser, Boxwood, Balsam & more! Roping & Garland Mantelpieces Centerpieces Door Swags & much more

Design tip Mixing real with artificial greens is the best of both worlds. To take advantage of the benefits of both, start with an artificial pre-lit garland and add a fresh wreath and porch pot for a stunning entry!

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Timeless appeal

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Poinsettia: The Quintessential Holiday Flower All poinsettias in our Premium Poinsettia Collection are locally grown right here in Davidsonville. This means fresh plants arrive daily to our retail greenhouses. In addition to traditional favorites in red and white our selection includes premium varieties like Red Glitter, Envy, Peppermint Ruffles, Tapestry and many more.

Poinsettia Care Poinsettias prefer a semi-cool and humid location with bright, indirect light. Cold drafts or a cold window can cause damage to their leaves. Poinsettia plants should be watered thoroughly and the soil kept moist, but be sure not to let them sit in water-filled saucers, or they can suffer from root rot.

Holiday Plants The holiday season is full of traditions and living plants have played an important role in celebrations for centuries. While Christmas trees, poinsettias and mistletoe immediately come to mind, they are not alone. There are countless other plants that boast Yuletide.

1. NEW for 2018 | Leona Red 2. Christmas Joy White 3. Ice Punch 4. Peppermint Ruffles 5. NEW for 2018 | Astro Red

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to add a festive touch to your home decor or a living gift, our collection of Holiday Plants offers unique and colorful alternatives to the traditional poinsettia.

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holiday OFFERS FOR

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Redeem this coupon for 20% OFF one regularly priced tree stand with your purchase of any live tree. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Redeem this coupon for 30% OFF boxed holiday card sets. Applies to regularly priced items only.. See complete offer details at bottom of page or visit www.homesteadgardens.com/offers.

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’ ORNAMENTS

Buy any one Bella's Garden ornament at regular price and get one Bella's Garden ornament of equal or lesser value free. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid only on ornaments with Bella's tag.

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Limit one coupon per customer per transaction. Coupons must be surrendered to cashier at time of purchase. Coupons cannot be combined with any other offer. Discounts apply to regularly priced merchandise only unless otherwise noted. Not applicable towards previous purchases or special orders. $10 OFF a $50 purchase coupons exclude gift cards, grills, pet nutrition and farm feed, bulk materials, firewood, Lignetics pellet fuel, landscape services, nursery planting services, Garden Coach consultation fees, labor and delivery fees or taxes. Additional exclusions and restrictions may apply. Coupons may not be reproduced. No cash value. These coupons are exclusive to Homestead Gardens ‘Garden Rewards’ members. If you are not a ‘Garden Rewards’ member you may sign up for free in store or online. Visit www.homesteadgardens.com/offers for more information.

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2018

holiday events

Sunday, Nov. 4 1pm | Meet Up: White House Christmas | SP

Saturday, Nov. 24 10am | Meet Up: Easy & Elegant Entertaining | DV

Friday, Dec. 7 5-8pm | Santa Paws: Pet Photos with Santa | DV

Thursday, Nov. 8 Custom bows available 11am-4pm every Thu. - Sun.

10-4pm | Santa Claus Visits | DV & SP

Saturday, Dec. 8 10am-4pm | Santa Claus Visits | DV & SP

Saturday, Nov. 10 11am-2pm | Cards for Canines | DV Sunday, Nov. 11 Stock up on Pet Cleaning supplies before all of your Holiday guests arrive Thursday, Nov. 15 6pm | Holiday Girls Night Out | DV

November Friday, Nov. 2 6-9pm | Holiday Preview Party | DV & SP Saturday, Nov. 3 10am | Meet Up: Decorate a Tree Like the Pros | DV Check out the new 2018 Annapolis Ornament

Saturday, Nov. 17 6pm | Grand Illumination | DV 25% OFF Holiday Lighting Sunday, Nov. 18 Holiday Food is not just for you! Make sure to grab your furry or feathered family members a special meal or treat for the holidays Monday, Nov. 19 Fresh cut trees arriving this week Friday, Nov. 23 Black Friday | Watch for special promotions Fresh cut greens now available Fresh Decorated Wreaths Arrive

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Monday, Nov. 26 Look for specialty ornaments to add to your collection

Sunday, Dec. 9 12-4pm | Santa Claus Visits | DV & SP

Thursday, Nov. 29 6pm | Holiday Girls Night Out | SP

1pm | Meet Up: A Fresh Approach to Decorating | SP

Custom patio pots and decorated fresh wreaths available

Monday, Dec. 10 Colorful indoor plants for your holiday decorating

December

Wednesday, Dec. 12 National Poinsettia Day | DV & SP

Saturday, Dec. 1 10am | Meet Up: A Fresh Approach to Decorating | DV 10am-4pm | Santa Claus Visits | DV & SP Time to decorate your home outside with fresh greens Sunday, Dec. 2 12-4pm | Santa Claus Visits | DV & SP Advent calendars available at Homestead Gardens Monday, Dec. 3 Find the perfect holiday gift for your favorite teachers Tuesday, Dec. 4 Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens | DV

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