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Welcome... We’re back! …the holiday edition of Picket Fences that is! We took a break last year and published a little “Christmas Look Book” with tons of great ideas for holiday decorating and gift giving. Lots of you thought it was very nice but it was no Picket Fences and I know a bunch of us here at Bucks Country Gardens agreed. It’s a big job to create and publish a magazine in-house, but 17 issues later must mean it’s worth all the hard work. We hope you enjoy it! Within a few weeks, I will celebrate my 60th birthday. A few of my best friends and their families helped me and a bunch of my fraternity brothers celebrate that milestone this summer. Actually, 60 of us spent a week at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia yucking it up and telling stories about the good ol’ days. The main topic of discussion wasn’t politics, identity theft, investment strategy or even Penn State football. It was the “R” word…RETIREMENT. Four are already retired, five are no more than a few years away and the other six might work another five years or so. So where does that leave me? I’ve worked my entire life–from the time I was old enough to ride a bike and pedal greeting cards and vegetable seeds to all my neighbors. I mowed cemeteries before I was out of grade school and worked on a chicken farm to buy my own car at age 16. During college, I worked every summer and every break in a brass
foundry to have spending money. After graduation, I went straight to work, never going home or even attending graduation ceremonies…sorry Mom. With the exception of a winter on unemployment in 1979, I’ve worked every chance I’ve had for almost 50 years.
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Retirement for me will not be a day on the calendar like it is for most of my friends. It will be a transition; one I’ve already begun. I started taking off Saturdays more often a few years ago and I just began scheduling Fridays off for the rest of the year. This winter, I might even take a three-week vacation without a firm return date. In a few years, that might bump up to a couple months. A few years after, that I might take a full month in the summer, too! What I can’t see is the day when I’m fully retired from Bucks Country Gardens–but I also promise I won’t hang around long after it’s time to go. You see, this place operates just fine without me…most of the time. I think my real value to the company is that intangible of helping things move smoothly. A little coddling here, a little pushing there...and some creative thinking and risk taking only the owner is willing to assume. And of course, maintaining wonderful relationships with lots of you. We–as in YOU and I–are blessed to have a tremendous team here at Bucks Country Gardens who make it happen all day, every day. Hopefully, they will keep you coming back…and give me the freedom to go away.
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Tom Hebel and his Penn State Phi Kappa Sigma brothers vacationing at Smith Mountain Lake.
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CONTENTS CHRISTMAS 2015
Features
8 Fall Lawn & Garden 8 Six Essential Fall Products 11 NEW Winter Plant Care Services
12 Winter Care of Wild Birds Food, Feeders & Houses 19 2015 Christmas Tree Collection Shop Every Shape, Size & Style 24 NEW Product Alerts 24 Greenhouse 34 Christmas Accents & Dècor 42 Boutique & Baby 46 Great Gifts for All
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26 2015 Christmas Decorating Themes Featuring Four Fabulous Styles 37 Cherished Heirlooms Start a New Tradition! 41 Home for the Holidays What’s New in Outdoor Dècor
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6 Spend the Season with Us! Events Calendar for Oct, Nov & Dec 15 At Home With Walpole Outdoors 16 Keeping It Contained Winter Care & Winter Containers 36 Did You Know? Bucks Country Gardens’ Extra Services 31 Everlasting Wreaths Likelike & Lasting Style 49 Just for Kids • Christmas Edition Tasty Treats & Crafty Projects
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October THRU OCT 31 DA ILY 9–6 • S UN DAY 10–5
Christmas Bonus Bucks Ends Dec 16 Earn $1 for every $10 you spend!
Preseason Christmas Tree Sale Ends Oct 31 EXTRA 30% OFF
our everyday prices on Artificial Trees. Best prices and selection of the season!
Fall is for Planting Wed., Oct 21 | Final Day Fall is the best time for planting, so get growing and save on trees, shrubs and plants for your landscape.
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Pet Photos with Santa Sun., Nov 15 | 12–4pm Bring your furry friends for a special visit with Santa. Proceeds benefit Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue. See our ad on page 50 for details.
Barnyard Animals are Here! Nov 19 thru Dec 22 Another holiday favorite! Say hello to this year’s barnyard visitors!
Black Friday Fri., Nov 27 | 9–8pm Shop and save on all your decorating needs!
Black Friday Weekend Sat. & Sun., Nov 28–29 Enjoy shopping, specials and holiday cheer all weekend long!
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NOV 23 THRU DEC 23 DAILY 9–6 • FRIDAY 9–8 • SUNDAY 10–5
NOV 23 THRU DEC 23 DAILY 9–6 • FRIDAY 9–8 • SUNDAY 10–5
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NOV 26 • THANKSGIVING DAY CLOS E D
DEC 26–JAN 3 DA I LY 9–6 • SUNDAY 10–5
NOV 27 • BLACK FRIDAY 9–8 p m
JAN 4–FEB 29 DA I LY 10–5 • SU NDAY CLOSED
Christmas Bonus Bucks Ends Dec 16
Girls Thyme! Thurs., Dec 2 | 4–7pm
Earn $1 for every $10 you spend!
Early Bird Christmas Tree Sale Nov 1 thru Nov 25 EXTRA 20% OFF our everyday prices on Artificial Trees. Now’s the time to find the perfect tree!
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Bring your girlfriends and join us for onenight only specials, food and wine! Visit our website for more details!
Pet Photos with Santa Sun., Dec 5 | 11am–2pm
Open House Preview Party Fri., Nov 6 | 3–8pm
Bring your furry friends for a special visit with Santa. Proceeds benefit Lulu Dog Rescue. See our ad on page 50 for details.
Store opens at 3pm today. Kick off the Christmas season and enjoy an evening of festive music, light bites and special savings!
Christmas Bonus Bucks Ends Dec 16
Open House Weekend Sat. & Sun., Nov 7 & 8 Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with shopping, savings, selection and a whole lot more!
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Barnyard Animals are Here! Dec 22 | Final Day Another holiday favorite! Say hello to this year’s barnyard visitors!
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Lawn & Garden Care 6 Essential Products for Fall
... Lawn Care ... Fall is the best time to fertilize your lawn. Cool-season grasses, such as bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass, respond well to feeding in early September and again in late fall (late October or November). It helps them green up earlier and look better in the spring. Use Espoma Lawn Food for all seasons feeding. It is enhanced with Bio-tone microbes to nurture your grass, and it contains non-staining iron. Most importantly, it is safe to use around kids and pets.
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Lawns and gardens need maintenance all year long, not just in the spring and summer. Here are some timely tips to help you prepare for the upcoming cold and dormant winter months.
... Plant Care ... PERENNIALS Perennials need to be cut down, divided and fertilized at this time. Use Espoma Plant-tone, which is an organic fertilizer, to keep your plants happy and healthy during the upcoming winter months. TREES & SHRUBS Trees and shrubs should be pruned during the cooler temperatures to avoid burning. Feed your deciduous trees and shrubs with Espoma Plant-tone. An application of Espoma Hollytone to all acid-loving evergreens and shrubs goes a long way in the garden.
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EVERGREEN TREES & SHRUBS Bonide Wilt Stop is an anti-transpirant plant protector that reduces moisture loss when the plants are under stress caused by winter elements such as cold temperatures and windy conditions. It prevents winterkill, windburn, sunscald, salt damage and drying out. We recommend two applications per season.
FISH FOOD Once pond water temperatures fall below 60 degrees, switch your fish to a wheat germbased food that is easier for them to digest. Try Tetra Pond Spring and Fall Diet Food, but remember, you should stop feeding your fish completely when pond temperatures are below 50 degrees because their metabolism automatically slows down when the temperature drops. POND CLEAN-UP After the first frost, discard tropical and annual pond plants. Also, prune back hardy perennials in your pond. After pruning, clean out any leaves that may have fallen into your pond and then cover it with netting to keep your water clean during the chilly winter months. POND WATER Use Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep to stabilize the pond water’s biological activity, even in water temperatures of 40 degrees. It reduces buildup of dead leaves and organic sediment all winter long, making it healthier environment in the spring.
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We tend to think of spring and summer as the ‘gardening’ months. However, it is important that we take care of our plants, lawns and ponds during the cooler months for our landscapes to flourish during the spring and summer. To obtain plant specific care sheets or to ask our experts your garden questions, visit buckscountrygardens.com/ask-an-expert.
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Cold Weather is Just Around the Corner
PREPARE YOU R PLANTS TODAY! Let’s start by saying–
Mother Nature was not very kind to us during the last two winters. If you remember correctly, they were very snowy, very icy and very cold. Many of us had either lost plants due to the harsh winter conditions, or by hungry animals desperate for a meal. One lesson learned: it is always better to do a preventative treatment to your trees and shrubs than a curative one. To be sure that you protect your valuable landscape from the winter, here are a few products that are needed to do it yourself, or you can leave the dirty work to the experts! New this year, we are providing winterizing services.
D IY P RO D UC TS WINTERIZE PLANTS, SHRUBS & TREES Wilt Stop is a natural nontoxic product derived from the resin of pine trees. The natural film protects plants from the harsh winter winds and cold air. Spray in the late fall when temperatures are above freezing. Our experts recommend two applications: one in fall and one in winter.
As the weather begins to dramatically cool, wrap your plants in either burlap (available in assorted sizes) or a shrub jacket (available on a roll in various sizes) to protect against deer browse. These products will also help with the damage caused by road salt, frost and frigid temperatures.
OU R S ER V I CES { L E T US D O I T!} While some of these products may seem a bit confusing, or the process may be daunting, or you may not be a DIY-er, do not panic! At Bucks Country Gardens, we are here to help. WINTERIZE PLANTS, SHRUBS & TREES AND CURB DEER & ANIMAL BROWSE For the first year ever, we are offering Winterizing Services performed by our Landscape Department. Our design experts will come to your home, evaluate the winter problems that may affect you and apply these products in the proper manner. We generally start winterizing applications and projects around Thanksgiving when the temperatures are about 40 degrees. Of course, the start date is weather dependent. Contact us today at 215.766.7800 for a FREE site consultation by one of our designers, and get your landscape winterized before it’s too late! Nancy McIlvaine, Gardening Geoff Simpson, Landscape & Facilities
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Liquid Fence is a scent deterrent. Deer and other critters are repelled just by the smell so they won’t turn their noses to your roses! The spray should be applied once when the plants are dry, a week later and then monthly applications should continue.
Deer Netting, a lightweight plastic covering, is also avail-able and a great option if you prefer a non-chemical treatment.
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CURB DEER & ANIMAL BROWSE Ever go out in the morning and notice that all of the leaves and bottom branches are missing from your favorite shrub? Well, we have a few products to help with those hungry deer.
If you’re not a fan of sprays, try a granular formula, Deer Scram, and protect your flowerbeds for up to 100 days. Deer Scam is organic and long lasting, even during snow and rain accumulation.
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The Café Window Bird Feeder is great for entertaining small children or for bird-loving adults. It suction cups right to a window for clear visibility. There is a seed reservoir that slides out for easy filling and cleaning, and seed ports allow for easy flow of various seed blends.
If your backyard is anything like mine, it is buzzing with squirrels and an abundance of other small critters. Try the Squirrel Buster, for it is chew proof and durable. Both perching and clinging birds love this feeder. Looking for more of a statement piece? Audubon Coppertop Lantern Feeder is durable and decorative, with a classic look. Plus, it’s easy to fill and clean.
By providing a few essential elements, winter can be the most enjoyable and active bird watching season for bird lovers everywhere. Food, shelter and water are the secrets to attracting them, and more importantly, enticing them to stay!
Bird Food Although they are covered in an abundance of feathers, birds require a higher calorie and fat diet during the colder months. Knowing which birds stay in our region and don’t fly south for the winter, you can better gauge which seed to fill up your feeders with. This will keep them fuller, warmer and healthier. Black Oil Sunflower Seed is a great overall seed to offer in the winter. The calorie content is double than that of striped sunflower and smaller shells, plus it has a high fat content. A popular choice among the birds are Suet Cakes. With various flavors like Nutty Butter, Orange Essence and a Superior Blend, you are sure to have the birds coming back for more. This is a high energy, pure fat substance that is irreplaceable in the winter when insects are hard to find. For small finches, put out Nyjer (thistle) seed. This seed is vital to attracting small colorful birds to your yard. If you’re looking to attract a large variety of wild birds, then the Mr. Bird Bugs, Nuts & Fruit seed cylinder is the answer. It is loaded with mealworms, tree nuts, pecans, peanuts, raisins and so much more. What more could birds ask for?
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Choosing a bird feeder can be overwhelming due to a number of them lining the shelves. Here are a few of our favorites. If you chose one of the many tasty varieties of the Mr. Bird Seed Cylinders, pair it with a Mr. Bird EZ Feeder. It is lightweight and your seed cylinder will fit perfectly. Large perches for larger birds, such as cardinals, are built in so they can settle and chow down for a while. Think about how cool the bright red beauty will look against a snow-covered field!
The placement of your feeder can also determine how many birds come to visit it. Feeders that are in a quiet location in your yard tend to have more birds that flock to it than feeders in locations with much ruckus. Remember, these birds need to feel safe to come back and stay.
Bird Houses Just like you and I, birds need a place to call home. They need to feel safe and out of harms way. Birdhouses come in various shapes, sizes, make and colors. Choosing the right birdhouse all depends on what kind of birds your looking to house and how many. If you’re looking for a unique and quirky house for many birds, try Borderline Design Houses. Made from recycled products, fences, doorknobs, horseshoes and more, this is for sure a fun and cool house! Edisonville Woodshop Houses are also a nice choice. They have a copper top and is roomy enough for our feathered friends. This truly is an element of beauty for your landscape. To see birds up close, try our Mr. Bird Seed Houses. The wooden structure is covered with seeds, for a two-in-one deal! Birds can feed and nest in the same spot. If you have a soft spot for birds, and like to spoil them like some of us like to spoil our pups, try a tasty treat for your feathered friends. Simply hang from a tree or hook and watch them flutter their feathers with joy. Choose from Frosty Snowman or a variety of Christmas Shapes. Don’t forget! Birds need a source of water in addition to food and a safe place to perch. While not all birds visit feeders, water is essential to their survival of winter. Place your birdbath in a sunny area to keep the water from freezing. If the winter temperatures are too cold for the warmth of the sun, we have a Birdbath De-Icer to keep the water from freezing. If you can provide wild birds with these few essential elements, they will sing a happy tune for you during the winter months, and many months after! Nancy McIlvaine, Gardening
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Bird Feeders d. Mr. Bird Cylinder Feeder/EZ Feeder $9.99 ea. e. Café Window Bird Feeder $29.99 f. Audubon Coppertop Lantern Feeder $39.99 g. Squirrel Buster $49.99
Treats & more l. Mr. Bird Frosty Snowman $19.99 m. Christmas Shapes $7.99 ea. n. Birdbath De-Icer $24.99
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Bird Houses h. Borderline Designs Houses From $59.99 i. Edisonville Woodshop Houses From $99.99 j. Recycled License Plate Bird Houses $49.99 k. Mr. Bird B&B Chalet $39.99
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Bird Food a. Black Oil Sunflower Seed • 40 lb Bag $29.99 b. Suet Cakes $14.99 for 12 c. Nyjer Seed • 5lb Bag $9.99 d. Mr. Bird Seed Cylinders From $12.99
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Walpole Outdoors Adds Life to Outdoor Lifestyles The Walpole Outdoors catalog is a wonderful resource to peruse to shop for top-quality, high-style products and daydream the day away with potential ideas and inspiration for improving your home’s curb appeal and garden’s functionality. Any of the items can be ordered and delivered to Bucks Country Gardens or shipped directly to your home. (Some fees apply.) Delivery time for most orders is approximately 2 to 4 weeks; custom orders such as fencing take longer. At Walpole Outdoors, each item is created upon ordering. We also carry a selection of some of their best-selling birdhouses, mailboxes and posts and other items in the store for immediate purchase. Our certified salespeople are available to assist you with your custom or stock orders.
We are proud to announce that Bucks Country Gardens’ partnership with Walpole Outdoors is now in its third season! Some of you may not know it, but we are the only certified Walpole dealer in Bucks County, and only one of two certified dealers in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Fortunately, customer interest in Walpole products grows by the day. Landscape sales and installations of Walpole’s low-maintenance, architectural products for the home and garden lead the way with various projects in Bucks County and beyond including: • Cupolas • Custom Fencing • Courtyard Panel • Custom Planters • Entry Arbors • Marston Trellises • Wooden Pergolas
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When you are not quite sure what to get everyone on your holiday shopping list this year, the Walpole Outdoor collection is the answer! Constructed from cellular PVC, products like birdhouses, mailbox posts, planters, window boxes, lanterns, and garden furniture make great, easy to care for gifts for those with the most discerning of tastes. There are also numerous accessory items to complement any of the above items.
So, if someone on your list already has a Walpole mailbox, gift him or her a house number sign or bird house to complement it! Or, if there’s someone who doesn’t yet know about Walpole products, be the one to gift them their first and introduce them to the durable, attractive, low-maintainence products that only enhance the beauty of any home or garden. You’ll be sure to win the ‘Best Gift’ award from your friends and family this year! To shop the on-line catalog, visit buckscountrygardens.com.
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At the start of their landscape plans, many clients inquire about the extensive product line from Walpole. Not too long after, we see them back in our store and ready to move ahead with their projects. Many customers start with a single selection from the product line, like a durable mailbox or post, and then continually add to their collection.
We are always proud to carry products that are made in America and Walpole Outdoors does not fall short. Based in Massachusetts, their products are made entirely in the USA, so shop local and support local!
How to: Winter Care for Pots & Containers Empty Container Care It is best to store all containers indoors during the winter months to ensure longevity. If this cannot be done, then here are some particulars to keep in mind when dealing with different types of pots: Cast Iron, Fiber Clay, Wood, Non-Porous Plastic, Polyurethane Pots These all can be safely left outdoors over the winter. Consider their placement: winter winds can be strong and a knocked-over pot can easily crack. Cast Stone, Ceramic, Glass & Glazed Clay Pots It is best to invert them, remove any saucers and get them off the ground. Use bricks, pot feet, pieces of wood, or Down Under Plant Stands. Group them together and place them along a southfacing wall and, if possible, under an overhang. Additionally, you can cover them with a waterproof tarp to prevent snow from accumulating on them. Terracotta Pots They are likely to crack when temperatures fall below freezing.
Potted Container Care If you have perennials, shrubs or trees in containers and wish to overwinter them, you will want to protect the roots of your plants. You can protect your plants by moving the container close to your house for additional warmth or by wrapping the pot with either burlap, bubble wrap or cardboard. I have hollies, ninebark, switch grass and hardy hibiscus in pots, which I place between my attached shed and heat pump and they survive beautifully, even in our cold Pennsylvania winters. The red switch grass is going on its sixth year in its original plastic pot. I place it in a sunny location in the back of my yard in the spring and summer months. In the fall, it takes its rightful place in the front yard amid my fall display.
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Potted container gardens are meant to be enjoyed year after year. When the proper precautions are taken through seasonal changes, your favorite containers will continue to soak up the admiration! Marilyn Fanning, Greenhouse Design & Sales
Plant Spring-Blooming Blubs in Your Winter Container Gardens If you, like many of us, plant greens in outside containers during the winter, why not try something new and exciting this year? Add a few spring- blooming blubs to your pots and planters before adding your fall and winter greens. Come spring, enjoy a refreshing breath of new life without any work to be done! Place the bulbs below the potting surface, plant them close together and to the depth suggested on your package. Be sure to add bulb food during this process. You can mix different varieties of bulbs; even overlap planting levels, being careful not to plant one bulb on top of the other and paying attention to blooming time and height. You will have a better chance of success if your container is close to your house or in a protected area. This will give your containers an additional source of heat. How fun would it be to see some bright, bold blooms popping up in early spring among the greens? I am game! And, once you are ready to repot, you can add the bulbs to your flowerbeds.
Let Us Do the Dirty Work: Ready-to-Go & Custom Festive Winter Container Gardens The holidays are just around the corner, and family and friends will be arriving at our homes before we know it. The fall mums are practically out of bloom, and the planters at the front door look sad indeed; but what can be put into a planter at this chilly time of year? Our solution to this problem is a festive, decorative greens planter–made by us, the same staff that put together your spring and summer flowering planters! Starting with a mixture of fresh-cut evergreens, we carefully arranged them in plastic containers and then combine them with a wide array of berries, colored or glittered branches and pine cones. This fantastic finished planter will last well into late winter or early spring, as many of our returning customers have told us! Our plastic containers can simply be placed by the front door or even inserted into urns or large decorative pots for a finished look.
For custom planters, we simply request that you place your order by the third week in November to be assured of receiving your containers by early December to enjoy for the Christmas Season! Visit any one of our Greenhouse Designers for pricing and assistance.
Kathy Evans, Greenhouse Design & Sales
silver spoon jewelry Inspired by classic silverware patterns from the late 1800s–early 1900s, Silver Spoon Jewelry is sophisticated in design and modern in style. View our collection in The Boutique at Bucks Country Gardens, featuring: Earrings, Necklaces, Rings, Pendants and more.
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Fall/Winter Collection 2015
Do you have some portable planters you’d prefer to use? Bring us your containers and we will create the ideal greens planter to complement your pots and your style... or perhaps consider hanging baskets to give your front porch a unique seasonal welcoming for your guests. We can customize the greens planters to include any decorative, waterproof berries, weatherproof ornaments or even an outdoor lantern.
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This season, the Everlasting Tree Collection
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Stay Lit® Lights on most of our trees. The Stay Lit®
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7.5’ Tall • 68” diam. • 1719 tips 800 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $899 OUR PRICE: $699
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This tree has a soft shimmery appearance with a touch of ice crystals.
The silvery Blue Green color and full spruce needles makes this the quintessential Christmas tree. It’s classic shape will hold all of your decorations to help create memories that will last a lifetime.
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This all-white tree makes any collection of crystal or glass ornaments look fabulous.
6’ Tall • 52” diam. • 724 tips 450 clear lights MSRP: $449 OUR PRICE: $299 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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The rich green color and beautiful layering makes the Scarborough perfect for decorating. It will become the background for all of your holiday pictures and the focus of your holiday parties. 7.5’ Tall • 60” diam. • 2114 tips 900 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $749 OUR PRICE: $599 9’ Tall • 72” diam. • 3346 tips 1350 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $1169 OUR PRICE: $899 12’ Tall • 90” diam. • 5950 tips 2250 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $2149 OUR PRICE: $1699 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Maxwell is a PVC constructed tree that is layered and indexed to showcase larger, slimmer ornaments. 7.5’ Tall • 60” diam. • 1669 tips • 800 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $939 OUR PRICE: $699 9’ Tall • 70” diam. • 2673 tips • 1300 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $1339 OUR PRICE: $999 12’ Tall • 84” diam. • 5355 tips • 2450 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $2629 OUR PRICE: $1899 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Layered branches, medium profile, and life-like molded tips–with new growth coloration of a Douglas Fir–make this tree an excellent addition to any home. 7.5’ Tall • 52” diam. • 3070 tips 700 clear lights MSRP: $799 OUR PRICE: $599 10’ Tall • 63” diam. • 5758 tips 1100 clear lights MSRP: $1599 OUR PRICE: $999 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Slim and elegant–its gently layered branches and medium green molded life-like tips makes the perfect frame for displaying ornaments and holiday keepsakes. 7.5’ Tall • 43” diam. • 3441 tips 800 clear lights MSRP: $979 OUR PRICE: $699 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Our most popular collection, this tree has a combinatin of PVC and PE tips for a realistic look. 4.5’ Tall • 36” diam. • 449 tips 250 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $259 OUR PRICE: $199 6’ Tall • 47” diam. • 994 tips 400 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $429 OUR PRICE: $349 7.5’ Tall • 52” diam. • 1372 tips 500 multi-color lights MSRP: $549 OUR PRICE: $349 7.5’ Tall • 52” diam. • 1372 tips 500 clear Stay Lit® lights plus One-Plug Technology* MSRP: $549 OUR PRICE: $399 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
This tree will have your guests thinking you brought the outdoors inside. They will ask you how you keep your trees so lively and beautiful. You don’t have to tell them that it’s everlasting. 6’ Tall Slim • 36” diam. • 696 tips 250 clear Stay Lit® lights MSRP: $399 OUR PRICE: $299
4.5’ Tall Slim • 200 clear LED lights MSRP: $249 OUR PRICE: $199 7.5’ Tall Slim • 49” diam. • 1496 tips • 550 clear LED lights MSRP: $629 OUR PRICE: $469 12’ Tall Slim • 79” diam. • 5068 tips • 1450 clear LED lights MSRP: $1799 OUR PRICE: $1299 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Slender in stature only, this tree has hundreds of realistic tips and natural, wide spaced shelving. Our only LED tree with warm lights.
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You asked for it! Customers have been asking us for a full,
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7.5’ Tall • 72” diam. • 6987 tips • 2000 clear lights MSRP: $2099 OUR PRICE: $1499 Preseason Savings! Take an EXTRA 30% off “Our Price” Now thru Oct 31!
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Take an EXTRA 30% OFF our everyday price thru 10/31/15. Early Bird Sale Take an EXTRA 20% OFF 11/1 thru 11/25/15.
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FRESH GREENS PORCH PLANTERS Fresh greens planters are a great addition to dress up your front porch during the winter months. Create your own or choose from a great selection of pre-made porch planters to go!
MIXED GREENS WREATH Best Seller! This locally made wreath is a great mix of fresh greens and waterproof berries that’s perfect for your front door. Add a pretty bow, hang it and enjoy all season long!
MINIATURE POINSETTIAS Tiny and Cute, with just the right amount of holiday cheer! Use as a place card holder or as party favors at your next holiday gathering.
‘SHOOTING STAR’ HYDRANGEA This snow-white lace cap hydrangea has blooms that look like a star within a star. This holiday plant makes the perfect companion to a red poinsettia.
WINTERBERRY HOLLY Red berries on stems create a showy display all winter. Plant in your landscape or cut stems to decorate your greens planters.
ROSEMARY TREES Start a new winter tradition in your kitchen. Excellent for the chef in the family or just simply enjoy its fabulous scent!
POTTED ALBERTA SPRUCES These containerized evergreens perfectly brighten up any porch. Place in urns and string with lights for a traditional look.
DECORATED KISSING BALLS Made of fresh greens and festively decorated for the holiday season. An excellent addition to porches or entryways.
CYCLAMEN This long blooming houseplant continuously flowers in red, white or pink throughout the winter months. Place in a decorative pot or holiday tin.
BLUE SPRUCE ‘BABY BLUE’ A blue evergreen! Plant as a feature tree in the landscape or use as your live Christmas tree and then plant later.
TERRARIUMS A garden of lowmaintenance miniature plants, what’s not to love? Perfect for the gardener on your list. Make your own or pick up a ready-to-go one.
FRESH CUT TREE Can you smell the freshness?!? Find your perfect fresh cut tree at Bucks Country Gardens! Fraser and Douglas Firs ranging from 5’ to 12’ tall.
GARDEN GIFT BASKETS Filled with a beautiful mix of foliage and flowering plants. Decorated with just the right amount of holiday sparkle!
DECORATED BOXWOOD TREES Beautifully decorated live boxwoods with berries and holiday ornaments, use as a centerpiece or accent your dècor.
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ORCHIDS Beautifully elegant and quietly sophisticated. Orchids make great hostess or teacher gifts, or maybe even a treat just for you!
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IVY TOPIARIES The perfect accessory to dress up a mantle or table. Adorned with berries and bows and in various shapes to fit every holiday style.
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Ever stop and wonder about the significance of the wreath as a decorating element at Christmas time? Aesthetically, wreaths are a warm, inviting and welcoming accent piece placed on your front door or on walls, mirrors or interior doors of your home. But do you know the symbolic meaning of a Christmas wreath? It turns out that it’s circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. And from a christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life. The evergreen, most frequently used in making wreathes, symbolizes growth and everlasting life. For a truly “everlasting” wreath, shop our stunning assortment of lifelike artificial wreaths. Make decorating effortless with our 20” Norway Pine window wreath or our 60” Norway Pine for the peak of your barn. We have a fantastic selection for you to choose from–a must-see!
Whether it is icy or snowy, lit or unlit or just a complete over the top decorated wreath, we are sure to have a wreath just for you. c. 24” Belgium Pine Wreath 50 clear lights; battery operated $xx
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Established in 2008, BHH has directly helped over 2,000 families battling cancer with over $2.2 million in assistance.
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Our Design Team can customize these real-look wreaths for your home, or you can simply leave them in their natural state. If you prefer to do things yourself, decorate them with your favorite seasonal accents and bows for a touch of personal style. While some are strung with classic clear lights, others are left bare for a more rustic feel. They look so authentic, that no one will ever know that they aren’t real.
Bringing Hope Home is a non-profit organization providing unexpected amazingness to local families with cancer through financial and emotional support.
MOUNTAIN FRESH SCENT (IN A CANDLE)
THE JA MES A. MICHENER ART MUSEUM PRESENTS
BLANKET STATEMENTS: NEW QUILTS BY KAFFE FASSETT
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FRASIER FIR Fills your home with crisp, just-cut forest fragrance that evokes seasonal celebrations, holidays and the winter solstice.
The Michener Art Museum is proud to be one of only two museum venues in the U.S. for this stellar textile exhibition of 35 historical quilts and contemporary patchwork. The exhibition features twenty new pieces, designed by the American-born, internationally-known textile artist Kaffe Fassett, that were created in response to fifteen historical quilts, dating from 1780 to 1949.
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Blanket Statements: New Quilts by Kaffe Fassett and Historical Quilts from the Collection of the Quilt Museum and Gallery, York, UK is on view from November 14, 2015–February 21, 2016. The Michener’s gift shop is offering many Fassett’s fabrics, ribbon tapes and books. These include Fassett’s biography, Dreaming in Color and Heritage Quilts, featuring photographs and descriptions of the quilts on display with patterns and instructions for each design.
Above: Kaffe Fassett (b. 1937), Log Cabin Sampler, 2014, 63 x 75 in. Designed by Kaffe Fassett; constructed by Judy Baldwin; quilted by Judy Irish. On loan from The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles/ Kaffe Fassett Studio. Photograph by Dave Tolson. Below: Kaffe Fassett (b. 1937), Bright Squares, 2014, 74 x 74 in. Designed by Kaffe Fassett; constructed by Liza Prior Lucy; quilted by Judy Irish. On loan from The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles/ Kaffe Fassett Studio. Photograph by Dave Tolson.
Holiday
DECORATING SERVICES Our designers create custom holiday dècor elements to perfectly complement your home or office. We offer two types of services: In-Store & On-Site
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LIFETIME CANDLES Nature inspired beautiful Lifetime oil candles – as the oil burns down, simply refill with clean burning scentless candle oil. Even the fiberglass wick lasts indefinitely. Your candle will continue to be as beautiful as the day it was first lit. Filled with oil and beautiful organic elements, these candles will never fade or lose their color.
MYSTIQUE FLAMELESS TAPER CANDLES A beautiful and safe alternative to burning candles! Add to a centerpiece or align them on the windowsills for a safe and classic look. Available in three sizes: 8”, 10” and 12”.
FROSTED BOXWOOD COLLECTION Add subtle holiday accents to your home that will last throughout the winter. Choose a stunning wreath or elegant cone topiary to fit your space.
SNOWY OWL PILLOW With real feather accents and three dimensional details , this is just the thing to brighten up your sofa not just for Christmas but all season long.
HOLIDAY PRINTS Add a little whimsy to your walls this holiday with fun designs. Choose between a bear or a fox. Each measures 24”w x 36” h.
SNOWMAN CHALKBOARD Showcase a delicious holiday menu, jot down all those holiday reminders or as a Christmas countdown for the whole family.
FAUX BIRCH LANTERNS A dash of soft accent lighting... these birch-like lanterns with cutout trees will add the perfect touch of warmth to your home.
BYERS CHOICE PENGUINS These playful penguins pair well with polar bears and other winter carolers. Cute and whimsical in their own festive way!
TABLEWARE & SERVING PIECES Your holiday table will shine with these brilliant pieces featuring Christmas classics like holly, poinsettias, cardinals and plaids.
BETHANY LOWE SANTA LIGHT Everyone loves bubble lights! Place on the table and watch the kids’ eyes light up. This heirloom piece makes great gift! 12”h x 4”w
REVERSIBLE TABLE LINENS Quilted placemats and runners featuring a lovely holly pattern on one side and plaid on the other. Available in cream, red or black.
GLOBE ICE LANTERN KITS Enchanting, glacial candleholders can be enjoyed indoors and outdoors all year ‘round. Create one with the whole family.
MEADOWBROOK GOURD SNOWMEN Grown and handcrafted in Carlisle, PA, these delightful, cheery creations will brighten up dreary winter days.
DOORMATS & FLAGS Add a touch of colorful holiday greetings to your entrance. Choose from a large variety of themes, colors and styles.
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LUMINARA STRING LIGHTS Add the beauty of candles to your Christmas tree! With five candles per strand, add a playful glow to your holiday decorating.
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LARGE FIGURINES Make a grand statement, indoor or out, with these figurines. Choose from nativities and the season’s favorite characters.
Did You Know? Providing outstanding customer service for over thirty years, Bucks Country Gardens delivers what we promise. Every day. All year long. Here are a few services you might not know we offer:
NEW! HOLIDAY DECORATING SERVICES Our designers create custom holiday dècor elements to perfectly complement your home or office. We offer two types of services: In-Store & On-Site. Visit page 33 for more information. WHITE GLOVE CHRISTMAS TREE SETUP Whether you have a treasured family heirloom or just purchased a new one–fresh cut or artificial–our team will deliver, set-up and fluff your tree for easy decorating. Fees based upon tree size and delivery distance. PLANT & BULK DELIVERY Whether it’s bulk materials, a large tree or a one-gallon perennial, we will deliver it to your door. Gardener’s Gold Club members enjoy FREE Delivery. See purchase requirements below. PLANTING Let us do the dirty work! We plant trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals–plus, we extend our plant guarantee to two full years! HOUSE CALLS One of our garden experts will come to your home and discuss any garden questions. Horticultural House Call fee is $99 which includes a one hour consultation or assessment. LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD Our professional Landscape Division will knock your socks off with the most talented designers, experienced technicians and award-winning projects. Our commitment to our clients and the success of each of project, from the drafting table to the final touches, is unsurpassed. Gardener’s Gold Club members considering a landscape installation enjoy a complimentary onehour site visit from one of our designers.
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WALPOLE INSTALLATION From a simple mailbox to an extensive pergola, Bucks Country Gardens’ crews can install all Walpole Outdoors Products as a specific project or part of a larger landscape installation.
Visit buckscountrygardens.com to learn more!
Heirlooms
Cherished
By definition, an heirloom is something of value and is handed down from one generation to the next. Typically, heirlooms are things that we cherish and often proudly display – especially during the holiday season!
This holiday season, we are proud to offer many items that are sure to be your family’s next heirloom. Whether you are starting a new tradition in your family, or continuing one that has been established for decades, these items are great collectables.
Bethany Lowe A family owned business since 1985, Bethany Lowe Designs has created a new holiday vision by crafting unique, original vintage folk art and holiday designs. The collection is made of paper mache, resin, tin, cotton batting, wool, mercury glass and reproduction vintage paper. Add a touch of tradition to your mantle with a Bethany Lowe Design.
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Our second Christmas Ball in our exclusive Bucks Country Gardens designer series! Each glass ball is stunningly hand painted and beautifully crafted. Featuring three Bucks County covered bridge scenes on one ornament, this year’s Christmas Ball is adorned in Pennsylvania history.
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Each caroler represents a simpler time and way of life to which many people grow an attach-ment. Each figurine is signed by a Byers’ Choice artisan and stamped with a dated gold seal on the green felt base for authenticity. Byers’ Choice Carolers are sold around the world, but are uniquely made in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Each cottage is filled with tantalizing secrets, extraordinary details and whimsical charm. Hand-assembled in the USA from start to finish, Ginger Cottages depict unique scenes bursting with Christmas memories. After all, that is what the holidays are about right?! Every cottage is certain to excite and fascinate your friends and family.
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Karen Didion Originals Fall in love with the spirit of Christmas and start a new holiday tradition with Karen Didion Santas. Each has a unique look with both traditional and vintage designs, hand painted faces and hands, real mohair bears and glass inset eyes. With a company mission to step away from the hustle and bustle of what Christmas has now become, and instead honor a Christmas centered around family, laughter and cheerful hearts, a Karen Didion Original Santa is a step toward a new tradition.
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Using traditional, old-world methods, Old World Christmas offers the most extensive collections of mouth-blown glass ornaments. Each is carefully blown and then carved into molds. Delicately hand-painted with glitter accents, each piece adds a touch of sparkle to your
holiday tree and is a tradition to cherish. Mark each occasion in your life with one of Old World’s many specialty ornaments. Or, commemorate the little things that make life more special with an Old World pretzel ornament, sushi ornament or your favorite dog breed ornament–there’s something for everyone!
Polonaise Ornaments A Polonaise Ornament is a tradition in and of itself. Each one is made by Polish Artisans who practice the age-old tradition of glass blowing. Created from skills that have been passed down for generations, each piece is meticulously shaped in fine details and carefully hand painted in vibrant colors to make the piece come to life. Greg Orme, Lifestyle Design & Sales
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PROTECT YOUR PETS:
KEEP HOLIDAY CHOCOLATES UNDER LOCK & KEY! Chocolate is delicious, and most dogs feel the same way; but unfortunately, ingesting chocolate can cause your dog to become very sick. During the holidays, your pooch is most likely to come in contact with these sweet treats. So, here are just a few things to keep in mind and to be aware of this holiday season. The ingredient in chocolate that causes toxicity in dogs is called theobromine and is closely related to caffeine. The amount of theobromine in chocolate correlates with how much chocolate liquor is in the product. The liquor is derived at the beginning of the chocolate-making process by harvesting the liquid from ground cacao beans. Because of the chocolate liquor content, baking chocolate has the most theobromine in it, followed by semi-sweet, dark, and then milk chocolate. Since dogs cannot metabolize theobromine as quickly as humans can, you can see why this is a problem for our favorite four legged friends!
Signs of chocolate toxicity in your pooch can range from gastrointestinal unsettledness to nervous system or cardiac dysfunction. Large, untreated ingestions may also result in death. Gastrointestinal signs can include vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence or abdominal pain, and can progress to a more serious inflammation of the pancreas called pancreatitis. Neurologic and cardiovascular signs include restlessness/ agitation, twitching, panting, high heart rate and high blood pressure. More severe ingestions can cause seizures. If your dog has recently ingested chocolate, contact your veterinarian and the Poison Control Center immediately. Recent ingestions may only require making your dog vomit. If the ingestion was not recent, your dog may require hospitalization to treat gastrointestinal, neurologic or cardiovascular side effects. As with any toxin ingestion, prompt recognition and therapy are the keys to successful treatment! Keep those sweet treats away from your dogs this holiday season–wyou enjoy them instead! ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center: 888-426 4435 Pet Poison Helpline: 800-213-6680 Marisa Brunetti, VMD • Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic
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Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic provides a full spectrum of routine and specialized medical services designed to care for pets in every stage of life. We proudly support animal-centric causes throughout the Bucks County area. We believe by giving back to the community we can assist in helping more animals and people.
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What’s NEW in Outdoor Dècor
Understated, overstated or somewhere in-between. If one of these describes your design style for outdoor Christmas decorating, then we’re the place for you! This year, Bucks Country Gardens has found an exciting collection of outdoor-safe, resin figures that are sure to make passersby stop to look. Whether you take a religious approach with a nearly life size nativity, or go with a whimsical style with Santa and his elves, these figures are sure to complete your holiday decorating.
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If you prefer a more traditional style, there are delightful and classic grapevine deer. Leave them natural or adorn them with lights or a bow for a little extra holiday cheer.
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If “Christmas Vacation” is the look you’re after and you want to light up the whole neighborhood, be sure to check out our extensive lighting selection. We are happy to bring back specialty lighting by Kaemingk International. These energy efficient LED lights are unbreakable, with multifunction settings and come in a variety of styles, including battery operated and clustered lights for greater impact. Light strands are as long as 88 feet and have as many as 1,000 lights! There are also different settings to keep lights steady, twinkling, blinking or chasing for added décor fun. Whatever your style, we are your Christmas Headquarters and have everything you need to make your home truly shine this season.
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SPARTINA 449 BOUTIQUE COLLECTION These supple suede and leather bags and wallets are pure luxury. Each piece is classically design with many modern appointments for the woman on the go. A timeless addition to any wardrobe that will surely make a special gift for that special someone in your life! Shop our full line of Spartina 449 purses, totes, wallets and more including their signature patterned linen and leather handbags in the Boutique at Bucks Country Gardens. Accessorize with earrings and necklaces inspired by the geometric designs of the Art Deco era.
ROBIN GOODFELLOW JEWELRY Unmistakably feminine, these delicate and sophisticated handcrafted pieces will make a statement. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings reflect elements of nature.
BABY SNOOZIES Soft, cozy and just downright cute! Spoil the little ones with a pair or two this winter and keep their little piggys warm!
THYMES STUDIO COLLECTION Vanilla Ambrette, their newest fragrance, can only be described as “Creamy Comfort Shrouded in Mystery.� Enjoy the scent for yourself, or give it as a gift for loved ones to adore.
BOOT SOCKS & TOPPERS A fashion must-have! Discover a fabulous selection of warm, knitted patterns, cozy crochet with lace trim and more.
WAXING POETIC Create a story for someone special in your life with meticulously crafted sterling silver and brass jewelry. Charms to commerate every occasion!
IDECOZ PHONE ACCESSORIES Great stocking stuffers! Choose from icon buttons, repositionable screen cleaners and mirrors for the techy in your life.
SILVER SPOON JEWELRY Inspired by vintage flatware and crafted with creativity in mind, these are unquestionably unique finds for gifts.
WINDHORSE SCARVES Crafted from pure silk and handfelted with wool, they’ll keep you warm and stylish from day to night.
CHRISTMAS BIB & BURP CLOTH SETS Get the little ones in the holiday spirit with these fun and festive accessories that every baby needs.
STRING THEORY BRACELETS Add holiday sparkle to your wrist this season with these quirky bracelets crafted from guitar strings!
KAMELEON STERLING SILVER JEWELRY Add a vast array of interchangeable jewel pops to pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings.
HATS & GLOVES These one-of-akind hats, gloves and scarves are created from recycled sweaters and felt making every item is as unique as you are.
SAMOE STYLE Every woman loves a new purse and these bags are sure to please! Available in a variety of colors and patterns.
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SPARTINA 449 ‘OH SO WITTY’ The new Spartina “Oh So Witty“ collection features key chains, earring sets and hair ties. Perfect for the young lady on your list.
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I ’m Dreaming of
an Italian Christmas
Escarole Soup
Growing up in an Italian-American household I never thought much of how ‘we’ did things. Thanksgiving was never just a delicious roasted turkey; I mean we always had turkey, but only after the antipasto, soup and pasta courses. Of course, the sides included all the traditional ‘American’ favorites, but the broccoli di rabe, cippolini onions and fried peppers were never far behind.
Haring Brothers, Inc country butcher shop
Now that I’m a mom raising a ‘secondgeneration’ of Italian-Americans, I want to pass along as much of our rich heritage, tradition, culture and love as I can. Much of our of culture is rallied around food, but if you delve deeper you’ll discover that food is much more than what someone may call ‘just a gluttonous indulgence.’ It’s a togetherness of preparing the food together, of canning and preserving the harvest of the summer and fall together, of sitting down together, of breaking bread together and it being so delicious that everyone lingers longer. That’s the magic.
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mon thru fri 7am–6pm sat 7am–5pm
Ricotta Cookies
I’m still learning the process of planting and growing, reaping and harvesting, canning and preserving; but I honestly wonder how anyone has time to juggle all of that in this day and age. I will continue in the best way I can.
This past Christmas, I felt compelled to interview my parents and capture it on film. From that interview, I learned how they celebrated Christmas where they come from in Calabria (Southern Italy). I was surprised to hear how they decorated their Christmas tree, which was really just a large branch from an olive tree, bay leaf bush or anything they could find that was green. The decorations were homemade of course, and mostly consisted of things from nature like pine cones, cinnamon sticks, fresh oranges and dried figs. They would save foil, fancy paper and ribbons during the year and use that on the tree as well. Candy was sparse but if they had it, then that too would go on the tree.
Candied Orange Ornament
Feeling inspired by their stories, I decided to surprise them with a Christmas tree that was reminiscent of their childhood in Italy. I tried to use the same items they did but put my own twist on it. I decided on a combo of homemade ornaments (candied orange slices on satin ribbon, cut-out cookies, sheet music paper cones, dried fig and bay leaf wreaths and cinnamon stick stars) and I couldn’t resist a few store bought mouth blown glass beauties (espresso maker, cannoli, Parmigiano, panettone). All in all, our “Dreaming of an Italian Christmas Tree” was a success, but most importantly it served as a glimpse into our family’s history, one that I want to pass along for generations to come. Maria Teresa Nappi is a First-Generation Italian American who along with her family owns and operates Altomonte’s Italian Market in Warminster & Doylestown, PA. www.altomontes.com maria.altomontes@gmail.com
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NORA FLEMING The perfect gift for anyone and any occasion. With classic white and wooden serving pieces, they’ll compliment any décor. Interchangeable ceramic minis cleverly and adorably designed for holidays, birthdays, summer barbeques and year ‘round celebrations–it’s a party on a plate!
GRAND VIEW THERMOMETER With a bronze patina finish, and constructed of anodized aluminum and glass, this is sure to be a cool feature in your yard.
FRASIER FIR BY THYMES This must-have seasonal fragrance comes in everything from candles to hand soap and even dishwashing liquid. Makes a great hostess gift!
STONEWALL KITCHEN These seasonal selections will delight guests at all of your holiday occasions. Holiday Jam, a perennial favorite sampler, is only available for a limited time and makes a perfect hostess gift.
CHARLESTON BIRD FEEDER Steel constructed for durability, a great feeder birds will keep coming back to. Add your favorite birdseed and enjoy the company!
CONANT VERMONT DIAL THERMOMETER Made of solid brass and glass. Guage just how cold our winter gets! Comes with a lifetime warranty.
PLANT NANNY GLASS GLOBE Add a decorative touch to small pots or hanging baskets. This will quench your plant’s thirst for five to seven days.
MR. BIRD ALL SEASON FRUIT & NUT BELL A perfect blend of fruits, nuts and seeds for yearround feeding. Keep the birds happy and full ‘til spring!
HAND-BLENDED TEA COLLECTIONS Ideal for bringing comfort and solace to the mind, body and soul. Makes a tasty gift for the tea lovers on your list!
MELISSA & DOUG STICKERS Stocking Stuffer Alert! These reusable sticker pads are a great way to create custom scenes over and over again.
QMT WIND CHIMES Appreciate the soothing sounds of hand-tuned wind chimes. A perfect Zen-like addition to any front porch or back yard.
AMARYLLIS GRAND PRIX IN CERAMIC PLANTER Plant the bulb and watch it grow! Comes with soil, bulb and ceramic planter.
‘BUCK ‘THE GARDENING CAROLER Byers’ Choice created this exclusive caroler just for Bucks Country Gardens. Limited Edition Caroler.
SECRET JEWELS CANDLES & SOAPS Lovely fragrances combine with soy-based candles and soap to reveal a piece of jewelry valued at $10–$200.
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NIGHTLIGHTS Light up the night in children’s rooms and those hard to decorate places like bathrooms and kitchen counters. Choose from lots of fun designs!
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37” SPANISH FLOWER CHIMINEA Enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather with this toasty warm clay chiminea. Light up those chilly winter nights!
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Outdoor Seating Always Available. Reservations never required.
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He has a long, white beard and nine reindeer. He wears a red coat and black boots, and he lives at the North Pole. Whether you call him Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply “Santa,” here are a few activities to celebrate this jolly ol’ man! Lisa Valletta, Customer Service
Santa Handprint YOU’LL NEED:
Washable paint in red, white and pink Colored cardstock 3 paintbrushes A black marker Baby wipes HOW TO:
1. Prepare paint in separate cups with separate paintbrushes. 2. Paint child’s hand to match the image above. Be sure to work quickly so that the paint does not dry! 3. Press the painted hand firmly on the cardstock. 4. Wipe hands clean with the baby wipes. 5. Once the paint is dry, add additional facial details with the marker. 6. Enjoy this handprint keepsake or consider making a handmade greeting card for a loved one! Original project can be found at: https://craftulate.com/2014/12/handprint-santa.html
Santa’s Pants Pots YOU’LL NEED:
HOW TO:
1. Paint the base of the pot with red paint. 2. Paint the lip of the pot black or wrap it with a piece of black electrical tape. 3. Using permanent glue, adhere a washer to the black lip of the pot to make Santa’s belt buckle. 4. Fill the pot with a small poinsettia, a Christmas tree or treats for your teacher!
1 pan of your favorite brownies (cut into rounds) or ready-made brownie bites 12–16 strawberries, washed and hulled Vanilla buttercream icing A piping bag HOW TO:
1. Cut off the base and stem of each strawberry so it is flat. 2. Pipe a ring of icing on top of each brownie piece. 3. Place a strawberry upside down on each brownie, pushing slightly to secure in place. 4. Pipe the tip of each strawberry with a dot of buttercream to complete the Santa hat. 5. Eat, share & be merry! Original recipe can be found at: http://daisysworld.net/2011/12/04/santa-hat-brownies/
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events! Photos w/Santa’s Reindeer! Nov. 14 • 1–3pm
Visit our Barnyard Animals! Nov. 19–Dec. 22
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Original project can be found at: http://itsallaboutty.blogspot.com/2010/12/little-yummy-for-your-tummy.html
YOU’LL NEED:
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1 terracotta pot Red paint Black paint or electrical tape 1 washer (can be found at the hardware store) Permanent glue
Santa Hat Brownie Bites
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P h oTo s W I T H S a n Ta ’ s R e i n D e e r Have your photo taken with a real Reindeer!
Saturday, Nov. 14 • 1–3pm
Visit buckscountrygardens.com for more details! Bring your favorite furry friend for
a special photo with Santa! Sponsored by
Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue
Sunday, Nov. 15 • 12–4pm Proceeds benefit this rescue.
& Sponsored by Lulu Dog Rescue
Sunday, Dec. 5 • 11am–2pm Proceeds benefit this rescue.
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