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Welcome Welcome to Spring 2010 at Bucks Country Gardens! Some of you thought it would never get here and I bet all of us agree that was one long, nasty winter we would just as soon forget. Well, winter is gone and we’re in the middle of our favorite time of the year at BCG. Just in case you haven’t visited us yet, I thought you might like to know what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s exciting… right now!

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what’s new… Zach, Corrie, Zarrus and Joanna for starters. You asked for more experts and we found them: Zach in ponds & water gardens, Corrie in the greenhouse, Zarrus in silks & home décor and Joanna in the boutique. This group has more than 50 years of experience. They know their stuff. They’re creative problem solvers and they’re focused on helping you. They fit in around here so well you might have thought they’ve been here for years. what’s hot… Fashion. Halia® and Kameleon® fine jewelry. Wear your life on your arm and change your gems to match your outfit. They tell me it’s a ton of fun. Furniture. Ratana® contemporary resin wicker indoor/outdoor furniture. Sleek lines. High style. Great pricing. garden décor. Our biggest and best selection of new styles and colors of concrete fountains and planters, recycled earthy resin pots, glazed terra cotta and fiberglass planters. Too busy or not quite sure? Have Tina, our container garden guru, plant them for you. edibles, edibles, and more edibles. Fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetables and herbs. It’s a throwback to the days we all grew our own. organic. Vegetables, herbs, fertilizer, insect and weed control, animal deterrents. Lots of us are more concerned today than ever about what we put in our environment and in tummies.

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Adriene Vesci Rice Tom and his dad, Lee Hebel. what’s exciting… guaranteed success. Our new 2 year plant guarantee. Follow our instructions and our 1 year guarantee gets doubled. bonus bucks. Get a $1 Bonus Buck for every $10 you spend. Redeem them for 50% off everything and anything from June 24-July 11. events. Weekly workshops, BCG University June 15 & 16, Designer House Garden Center, Art in the Garden. Let’s have a little more one-on-one this year. atrium annual house. We’ve relocated our annual and tropical flowers to the Atrium Greenhouse and the adjacent Outside Sales Area. The nursery has shifted, a new fountain display has been added and the Fabulous Flower House at the top of the hill is the Shade House once again. We like to move stuff around. We hope you’ll like it too. This is the first issue of Picket Fences to be direct mailed to our Garden Rewards Club. I thought it was time you got your copy without picking one up at the store. Hope you enjoy it and be sure to let us know what we can do better. Thanks. Tom Hebel, President Bucks Country Gardens

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6 Contain yourself The Perfect Pot 7 Container Gardening 101 11 Container Vegetable Gardens 25 Shady Patio Planters

18 summer entertaining Outdoor Dining Furniture 26 A Feast for the eyes New & Exciting Plants for 2010 43 rose is a rose... Not All are Created Equal

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8 summer gardening Create a Fragrant Garden

12 The Boutique SPF: Stunning Portable Fashion 14 easy tips For a Eco-Friendly Vacation 17 Landscape spotlight In Your Own Backyard 16 Community Focus George Donovan, Architect 21 The Freight House 22 Holiday House Pet Resort 23 garden guy’s Q & A Expert Advice & Solutions 24 Bird Blurb All About Our Feathered Friends

30 may, June & July Calendars, Tips & To-Do’s 31 top 5 must-have Tropical Plants 32 Workshops & seminars Learn Something New plus BCG University 35 spring into summertime savings Money $aving Coupons 37 no Place Like home Goodies for the Home 44 BCg Client spotlight Lee Hebel 46 kids in the garden Activities, Fun Facts & More! 49 employee Feature Get to Know Cole Simcox

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The Perfect Pot

A No-Nonsense Guide from Tina, Container Garden Guru at BCG Is there such a thing as the perfect pot? I’d like to think so. Of course, I have been searching for years to try and find the elusive perfect pot during my five years at Bucks Country Gardens. As a container garden guru, I have tried every pot imaginable from the lightest terra plastic to the heaviest of glazed terracotta and every thing in between–I can tell you that no two pots are created equal. Today there are so many pots to choose from that the task can be a daunting one. But with recent advances, man-made materials, terra cotta and concrete never looked better and felt even lighter, thanks to a line of pottery recently introduced by the Netherland Bulb Company. Their line of lightweight pottery, made of durable polymer, stone powder and wood dust are great for indoor and outdoor use. The finishes rage from terra cotta, brown and ivory, which resemble aged stone. Their line of classic urns looks like cast iron and concrete without the weight. Another advantage to this new line of pottery is it is ecofriendly. The entire collection is made from recycled materials and is weather-resistant. The classic look of terra cotta lends itself to any style home. Its porous material allows air and water flow to move through the walls of the pot, prohibiting the common problem of over watering. Also available in classic styles, a cast mold pot often

features raised patterns. Note that terra cotta needs to be protected in the winter. Another form of terra cotta is glazed terra cotta. This type of pot is all about the color and is available in a wide variety of shapes and colors, ranging from the modern to the classic. Glazed planters are the most widely used by homeowners. These pots can spice any boring location, especially with the right plant combo. Some may require protection during the winter months. For the most durable and long lasting pots, cast iron and concrete are the best selections. Both are durable and timeless. Concrete planters may be immoveable but they are unmatched in style. BCG’s line of Campania containers offers a wide range of concrete and cast stone pottery in several finishes. With all the choices in the marketplace, is it any wonder why I haven’t found the perfect pot? Or maybe I have and will not admit it because I live to plant pots and design container combos. Hopefully this will help you in your quest for the perfect pot.

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Container gardening continues to be one of the strongest trends in gardening. For many people who

have limited time and space for an actual garden, the possibilities are endless. There are a million plants to choose from as well as pots. At Bucks Country Gardens, we take the guess work out of container gardening by offering many workshops ranging from basic container garden design to vegetable gardening in pots to a new container design series featuring succulents.

Here’s a basic step-by-step guide to creating your own container garden:

❶ Choose a pot. Selecting a pot is almost as important as the plants you choose. Pots range from terracotta, brightly colored glazed ceramic, lightweight fiber. Consider the size and shape in relation to the space and the number of plants you are using. The average size container garden is 14”.

❷ Pick your plants.

your ❹ Arrange plants. Decide how you would like to view your container: from one side, three sides or all sides and whether you are placing the container against a wall or by your front door. WIth your plants still in their pots, place your vertical element toward the back of the pot. Then work outward in a triangular formation, placing your horizontal plants in the pot and finally, your cascading plant in the front.

❺ Begin planting.

For a 14” pot, you will need five 4” plants. When selecting plant material, choose a vertical element that will provide structure, such as Purple Fountain Grass or Margaruite Daisy. Next, choose a horizontal element such as Heliotrope or any plant that is 8” to 10” in height. And finally, choose draper plants, such as Million Bells and Petunias, which spill over the pot.

Take each plant and remove its pot, loosen the roots, and place into soil. Make sure the soil line of the plant is in line with the soil line of the pot and try to leave space between each plant for air circulation.

❻ Finally, back fill.

container with ❸ Fill potting soil.

Begin filling in the pockets around the plants with soil, leaving a 1” at the top to allow for watering. Give your pot a little shake to settle everything.

Bucks Country Gardens recommends Gardener’s Gold Organic Potting Mix for a nutrient rich mix. Fill the container to within 3” from the top.

Remember to fertilize with Master Nursery’s Bud & Bloom every two weeks and deadhead your flowers to promote bud initiation throughout the summer months.

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❼ Add water to your container garden and enjoy.

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most often the prettiest FLOWERS are the highlight of a garden. Naturally, we are drawn directly to the beauty of a well conceived garden. A fountain or wind chime incorporates subtle sounds. The textures of plants, shrubs and succulents can be felt. Herbs or fruit add taste. The sense of smell inserts yet another dimension to your garden. Involving fragrant flowers, such as the sweet aroma of Lilacs or Peonies, or fragrant foliage, like Lavender, into the landscape is a pleasant way to indulge your sense of smell. Create a “theme” garden by planting several fragrant plants, trees, or shrubs in one concentrated area, or intersperse them throughout the garden, allowing the wind to whisk the aroma around the yard. Plants placed on a patio or by a kitchen window allow the scent to travel both inside and out. Often times, the reflected heat from a wall or a patio can intensify the odor making it even richer. If the scent becomes too overpowering, trim the flowers back or reduce the density of the strongest fragrances. There are several aromatic plants that can work either in sunny or shady areas. Use a variety of plants that have varying bloom times (spring, summer, and fall) so you can enjoy fresh fragrances throughout the seasons.

Aromatic foliage is another way to add different scents and fragrances around the garden. When the leaves are brushed up against or crushed, the scent is released to perfume the air. Lavender, scented Geraniums, Thyme and several herbs all produce a smell when their leaves are rubbed. Fragrant foliage often provides a longer season of interest compared to flowers that only bloom for a short period of time. If you spend time on your patio relaxing or entertaining at night, try using aromatic plants to create a night-scented garden. This is a great way to create a relaxing atmosphere outside your own backdoor. Some plants, such as the annual Nicotiana or certain Irises, release their perfume more intensely after the sun goes down. In addition, many night blooming plants, like the Moonflower Vine, tend to be in light color and can be easily seen in the dark. Hopefully, some of these ideas have inspired you to create a fragrant atmosphere in your garden. Just sit back and smell the Roses or the Magnolias or the Lavender! For a more extensive list of plants and shrubs, stop in and ask a sales associate.

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ANNUALS Sweet Alyssum, Jasmine, Gardenia, Heliotrope TREES Sweetbay & Southern Magnolias, Flowering Crabapple, Japanese Snowbell, Flowering Cherry, Japanese Lilac Tree SHRUBS Lilac, Butterfly Bush, Clethra (Summersweet), Yucca, Sweetspire, Viburnum (varieties like Carlessii & Juddi),

Roses (some varieties), Japanese Pieris

The following plants have fragrant leaves… plant them along a walkway or dry the leaves to make potpourri.

PERENNIALS Lavender, Rosemary, Russian Sage, Catmint, Salvia, Bee Balm, Thyme, Yarrow, Agastache, Mints ANNUALS Scented Geraniums

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ediblegardening Container Vegetable Gardens A four foot by eight foot balcony is all you need to grow enough organic vegetables to satisfy your hungry appetite. Growing organic vegetables in containers is rewarding and easy. Pay close attention to a few important rules and you can invest minimal amounts of time and eat an abundance of organic vegetables.

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More is better! This will be the most important factor to consider–too little and your plants will not be able to convert sufficient sunlight energy to produce fruit of any real value. Tracking the sun and shade patterns of your garden space will give you a clear idea of what plants you can grow with success. Remember this very simple rule: if you are growing plants that will set flowers and then turn into fruit such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, squash and other vegetables, these will require a lot of sunlight. Photosynthesis will produce sugars that will directly feed flowers and fruits, which is why sunlight is very important for these kinds of vegetables. For a more specific list of plants that will thrive in your garden and for further information of the amount of sunlight they will require, it is best to consult with the experts at Bucks Country Gardens.

Soil is the source of life for every living thing on earth! It must be treated with respect, dignity, reverence and the understanding that it is not dirt. It is alive with an abundance of beneficial living organisms that promote life for all plants, which directly affects the health of the plants and animals we consume. If the soil is healthy, the crop that is grown in it will be healthy. The type of soil or ‘’potting medium’’ you choose will have a great impact on your plants and their ability to produce an abundance of large, nutritious vegetables. Make sure that the bagged potting soil you are using does not contain any chemicals, such as synthetic plant nutrients.

Container size Size Matters! As the second most important variable for success– container size is critical. The more soil volume your plants have, the more the root system is able to draw on a larger pool of nutrients and water, which will directly influence the size and quality of the vegetables and herbs you will harvest. More is better in this case. We have learned that tomatoes require a minimum of five gallons of soil in order to develop into full size plants and for their ability to produce fruits of taste and nutrition. Other vegetable crops can survive in containers with less soil volume, but even they would enjoy more soil and will produce larger, more bountiful crops in a larger container.

Feed Your Soil! You must feed the soil that will feed your plant’s root system. Tomatoes and most other vegetables will require a lot of fertilizer to live up to their full potential. In containers, the roots do not have the ability to tap into food reserves from the soil environment; what you provide them is what they get. It is especially important to use a tomato, vegetable and herb fertilizer when growing vegetables in containers. Use fertilizer once at planting and repeat the application 2 to 3 months later depending on the length of your gardening season.

TRELISING SUPPORT A shoulder to lean on! Exposing as many leaves to sunlight as possible will only help to increase your harvest. Some of your vegetables will not require any support at all, but cucumbers, tomatoes and other vine plants require support to keep them off the ground and growing in the desired location. Air space between your plants is very important as well; it will help to minimize fungal diseases your plants may be exposed to. Air space will also aid beneficial insects and allow them to do their work more easily as flowers are more accessible to them. When purchasing your seeds or transplants, ask the professionals at Bucks Country Gardens what they recommend for the specific plants you are buying. Happy and healthy gardening from all of us at Sweet Earth. Milo Lou Shammas Sweet Earth Advanced Organics

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The type of container you use can also make a big difference. Terracotta containers are always a good choice because they breathe with the soil and do not fluctuate to extreme temperatures quickly. Redwood is also a good selection; it too will breathe and has the ability retain moisture and not dry out so quickly. There are also a wide variety of plastic containers; they will work just fine, but will require a little more watering than thicker, denser pots. It is especially important to use mulch with a plastic container in order to retain as much moisture as possible. Plants in small containers will dry out quickly, so keep an extra close eye on these pots. Pay close attention to all of your plants and water regularly as they require it.

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marie osmond liFestyle collection The Marie Osmond Lifestyle Collection includes everything from handbags and luggage tags to turquoise and crystal jewelry. This season, Marie has introduced three new patterns and four new silhouettes to her already popular quilted bag series. There are lightweight duffel bags large enough for a weekend at the beach; mini-hipster bags that make a great travel purse, and luggage tags to easily identify your luggage at baggage claim. Turquoise is the hot color this season and the Marie collection includes attractive rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings all set with this stunning semi-precious stone.

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need to look fabulous all season long. You’ll find a vast selection of handbags, totes, scarves, footwear and sunhats that will keep you styling no matter where the summer takes you.

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easy tips 6 for an eco-friendly vacation

Whether planning a trip by car, plane or boat this summer, maintain your green lifestyle with these helpful hints:

Before leaving the house... Unplug all appliances and electronic equipment (TV, microwave, computer) except the lights set with timers used to deter burglars. If you have a gas water heater, flip the switch to vacation or PILOT mode. If it’s electric, simply shut it off at the circuit breaker.

When washing your car, visit a commercial car wash. Commercial car washes use computer controlled systems and high-pressure nozzles and pumps that minimize water usage. Plus, many recycle and re-use the rinse water.

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Consider pit stops in college towns, which tend to attract healthy eateries, local farmers’ markets and natural grocery stores. Bring reusable food-storage containers, cups and utensils for less packaging and waste.

Finally, at the hotel... If your hotel isn’t officially green, make your stay more efficient by turning off lights when you’re not using them, switching off the AC when you leave, taking shorter showers and bringing your own toiletries. Laura Oberdorf, Landscape Design & Sales

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We’re talking about your backyard. What could be more sustainable than staying home on a long summer weekend or even for your vacation? Just think about the money savings not to mention no travel hassles, such as cancelled flights or traffic jams. Most of us have created quite an oasis in our backyards and based on our recent list of design build projects, many others are enhancing their retreats at home for future enjoyment. Each year it seems that our architectural firm is engaged in the design of more outdoor living areas, usually associated with swimming pools, outdoor kitchens and sophisticated landscaped environments. Many homeowners who have recently become grandparents are creating outdoor home entertainment centers. Our own four grandchildren have learned to swim in our modest swimming pool which we have enjoyed since 1987. Our pool is surrounded by a very natural landscape right up to the edge of our natural stone coping. The landscaping, which was designed and installed by Bucks Country Gardens, has survived 25 nasty winters and welcomes us back outdoors each spring.

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Some of the factors to consider when planning backyard retreats include solar orientation, prevailing winds, privacy as well as the activities planned. Obviously tennis and other major recreational functions require more land than a hot tub, screened gazebo or “Tea House”. Our own garden retreat includes a screened room approximately 12’ x 12’ with a roofed porch area of 6’ x 12’. We call it our Tea House since it is reminiscent of the meditation spaces in Japanese gardens. For us it’s a place to view and listen to our pool’s waterfall, to read (sometimes to each other or to our grandkids) and to just mellow out with our two dogs, Jasmine, the Jack Russell and Rex, the Border Collie. They love it, especially on a rainy evening. If getting back to basics in your life sounds appealing, then take a stroll in your own backyard to see if there is a resort waiting to happen. If so, assemble a trusted design team including landscape designers, pool designers, architects and builders to make it happen. What are you waiting for? George J. Donovan AIA, LEED AP is the founding principal of George J. Donovan AIA & Associates Architects and a partner in the construction firm of Donovan Phillips, Ltd. with his architect-ural partner Joseph Phillips and his son Christian Donovan. Their offices are in Bedminster and Bethlehem.

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• Dry stacked stone retaining walls, dry laid irregular bluestone patio spaces and generous sandstone steps allow movement comfortably through and within the space • A propane fire pit with boulders for seating extends the use of the outdoor living space • A fish pond, complete with waterfall, adds a soothing sound to the backyard plus creates a new hobby for the homeowners • Pockets of perennials throughout create dazzling displays of color

One of summer’s greatest joys is dining outdoors

at your favorite restaurant. This year, make your preferred dining spot your own backyard, porch or patio. All it takes is the right dining set and accessories, scrumptious food and great friends to create your own custom alfresco eatery. With a little thoughtful planning, the outdoor dining space you’ve always dreamed of is within your reach. Whether it’s a traditional style dining space, a pub-like atmosphere or something in between, today’s furniture manufacturers offer a seemingly endless array of styles, finishes and outdoor fabrics for every taste and budget. You’ll also find a great selection of coordinating pieces which makes it easier than ever before to create your own perfect outdoor dining area.

the provance collection by Summer Classics has a timeless beauty like the region of France it was named after. Dining tables and chairs are all crafted with never-rusting cast aluminum. They feature an intricate hand cast lattice design on both the table tops and chair backs, as well as gently

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curved cabriole legs. The entire collection is available in two exclusive finishes and your choice of fabric cushions, if desired. This extensive grouping offers everything you’ll need for a fully coordinated entertaining space: tables in a variety of sizes, side and arm chairs, as well as bar and counter stools.

When it’s time to entertain, whether that means a fun family barbeque or a moonlit dinner party, there are many ways to turn your outdoor space into a perfect curbside café. Stop by today and let the talented and knowledgeable Lifestyle Team at Bucks Country Gardens assist you with all your outdoor entertaining needs and desires.

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is a new line for Bucks Country Gardens and we are very excited to offer it this season. Palm Harbor takes the timelessness of wicker and updates it with contemporary styling. You’ll find the classic look of woven wicker interpreted in all-weather vinyl wrapped on rust-free aluminum frames. Palm Harbor adapts this staple of outdoor furniture with sleek and contemporary lines and creates a clean, simple table and chairs that exude casual chic. Like the others, Palm Harbor has many coordinating pieces enabling you to create cohesive outdoor rooms.

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the Sienna collection by Hanamint is an exclusive to Bucks Country Gardens. Sienna features exquisite castings combining intricate scrollwork and vinelike details, making it right at home in the garden or any outdoor setting. Sienna offers substantial garden furniture with beautiful finishes that will withstand all of the elements. An exclusive feature to Hanamint’s round dining tables is the integrated lazy susan top. So, the next time some says “pass the cole slaw, please”, just give the table a turn to your appreciative guest. Sienna offers a variety of complementing pieces, from firepit groupings to bar height tables and stools to comfy loveseats and chairs. Whatever entertaining needs and desires you may have, Sienna will bring a touch of elegance to your backyard bistro. Gregory Orme, Lifestyle Team

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Lifestyle Services offered at Bucks Country Gardens Complimentary Space Planning

Bring us the measurements of your patio or deck and our Lifestyle Team will guide you through your furniture selection process. We will help you select the sizes, styles and colors to fit your budget and taste.

On-site Design Services

Our Lifestyle Team is also available to make house-calls. For a $99, we will come to your home to personally assist you with the design process.

Furniture Delivery and Setup

Whether it is a single piece or an entire new set of furniture, Bucks Country Gardens will deliver, assemble and arrange your new pieces for you to enjoy. Delivery fees vary depending on your purchase and the destination of delivery. Your BCG furniture specialist will give you the most accurate delivery fee at the time of purchase.

Special Order Services

BCG has many in-stock furniture pieces and groupings, but sometimes you want something a little different. The Lifestyle Team can guide you through the selection and of custom pieces through the use of catalogs, finish samples and fabrics.

Custom Silk Florals

Our in-house floral designers can create the perfect silk arrangement, wreath or centerpiece to your specifications. Designers will help you select silks and containers to complement your own décor.

Seasonal Workshops

The Lifestyle Team at BCG offers workshops and seminars throughout the year to help guide you with all your home decorating needs.

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Have you been to Bucks County’s

The Freight House, or the One–Stop Powerhouse, as it’s referred to by its’ Greater Philadelphia residents and traveling business clientele? If not, you’re missing out. The Freight House has reason to boast; this fall will see the posh steakhouse/entertainment venue celebrate its’ seventh year in operation. And the best is yet to come–the clever team has a few tasty tricks up their culinary sleeves. This time last year, The Freight House was focusing on the magic of their new outside areas: the area’s most active deck with heavenly, oversized couches that you can sink into and never leave; a gorgeous stone patio that extends forever, with waves of pristine landscaping; and in the middle of it all–a blazing, open firepit which crowds gather around for great conversations and warm up with their media– recognized, natural Martini List. All of this to create an unparalleled service and dining experience under the stars.

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Not only did they cater to dietary needs in a succulent, hearty way (celiac-friendly Shrimp “Piccata” over gluten-free pasta, and a vegan Peppercorn Crusted Tofu with Creamed Leeks and Beluga Lentils); they went one step above with a seasonal five-course tasting menu that has diners raving about what has been done. The first incarnation saw such items as Tuna Tataki with Pomegranate Spheres, White Chocolate

So go for dinner, stay all night, and let the newly-refreshed power hitters of Greater Philadelphia dining and entertainment show you how they do hospitality!

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This time around, the team has taken a “back to the basics” approach, in terms of innovative cuisine and pristine service. General Manager Matthew Rafferty (Starr Restaurants, Sullivan’s Steakhouse) and Chef de Cuisine Joshua Homacki (Garces Restaurant Group, Lacroix, Snack Bar) have taken strides to putting The Freight House back on the map as a true destination for serious dining. They’ve kept the core American Steak & Seafood House feel, with a raw bar that boasts the greatest oysters (always shucked to order), and it continues straight through signature appetizers (don’t miss the Scallops ‘BLT’), fresh seasonal soups & salads, and the best steaks and chops in the area. But with first glance at the new menu, which went into effect just recently, dedicated diners will experience a very new feel.

Powder, Minted Avocado Milk and Black Olive Oil; a Tasting Of Beets with Salt-Roasted Beet “Plugs”, a Poached Red & Yellow Beet Salad, and House-made Beet Ginger Ale; and a Shellfish “Paella” sparkled with Spanish Saffron, to name a few.

Puppies Need a Social Life, too!

The staff at Holiday House Pet Resort, like all pet owners, wants dogs to be happy, friendly and well adjusted. Dogs should enjoy social activities as well as be comfortable playing with other dogs and with children. To that end, it is important to understand canine development and the necessity of early socialization. How do we socialize our puppies so that they grow up to be well-adjusted, adult dogs? The key is to make sure your puppy gets exposed to as much as possible during the early developmental weeks. Puppies go through a critical period of socialization between 8–16 weeks of age. This is a time when they mature very rapidly. If a puppy experiences little or no social interaction at this age, she often remains fearful when exposed to new situations. Meeting a new family for the first time, the car ride to a new home, or the first trip to the vet can be extremely frightening for these puppies. If isolated from external stimuli and not exposed to the outside world, they can grow up to be fearful adult dogs.

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After you have chosen your new puppy and had her examined by your veterinarian, begin to expose her to new things. Since she will not have had all of her vaccinations yet, a trip to the local dog park may not be the best idea. Events specifically geared for young puppies, such as puppy playgroups or other organized activities in which the health of the other dogs is regulated, are great alternatives. Also, try taking her to a neighbor’s home to expose her to children and other dogs you know. Your puppy will become accustomed to the noise and active play of children and other pets as well as become acclimated to car rides and new sights and smells. Enrolling your puppy in a socialization class is a great way to take her out of the house to expose her to new situations. Here, the emphasis is on having fun! As your dog matures, enroll her in a Doggie Daycare class to continue her social development where she can make life long friends. Holiday House offers a free puppy socialization class every Thursday evening from 7–8pm, hosted by experienced Doggie Daycare teachers in the daycare classroom. Proper socialization and development of your puppy’s disposition will take time and patience, but your efforts will be worthwhile as she matures into a friendly and well-behaved companion. For more information about Holiday House Pet Resort, please visit www.holidayhousepetresort.com.

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david Jones, resident horticulturist at bcg, tackles some of the most common problems and frequently asked questions.

Q How much soil and how many plants will be needed to ﬁll a 20” pot? A

For a 20” container you will need one 2 cu ft bag of potting mix and approximately six to eight 4” annual plants.

When is a good time to put my house plants outdoors for the summer?

A Once the last threat of frost has past, which is usually after Mother’s Day in our region. Q I am interested in growing tomatoes but afraid of certain diseases, like blossom end rot or late blight, that may destroy my entire crop. What do you recommend I use to combat this? A Blossom end rot and late blight are actually types of fungus. They can be quite devastating if not caught early enough. Use Bonide’s Liquid Copper Fungicide and apply every 7 to 10 days, repeat as needed. For best results, apply at the start of ﬂowering to control fruit rot. Q What is the best food for my roses and how often should I feed them? A Espoma’s Rose-tone works best for roses. Use ¾ cup per plant every month until mid-September. As an organic option, use Dr. Earth’s Rose Fertilizer. Q What can i spray on my lawn to control the clover and dandelions? A

Use Bonide’s Weedbeater Ultra Spray. Visible results will appear in about 24 hours and it is rainproof within 3 hours of application. Do not apply to newly seeded lawns until after the second mowing. Treated areas can be reseeded 14 days after application.

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Use Espoma’s Soil Acidiﬁer now and again in the fall. Depending on your soil, it could take a season or two to change color.

Every year I purchase one of BCG’s beautiful ﬂowering hanging baskets for my back patio. How can I ensure that it will stay healthy and keep blooming all summer long?

A Make sure you are choosing the right plants for the right location, for example, Petunias and Million Bells do best in full sun, Impatiens and Non-stop Begonias do best in shade. Water properly–check baskets on a daily basis, especially during the hottest summer months. Baskets should be thoroughly dry before you water. Fertilize with a bloom promoting fertilizer, such as Master Nursery’s Bud & Bloom.

Q What is the best fertilizer for herbs and other vegetables in my garden? A Use Dr. Earth’s Tomato, Vegetable & Herb fertilizer, a natural product that contains beneﬁcial pro-biotic nutrients to help build the nutrient levels in the soil which helps build stronger, healthier plants.

Q What can i spray on perennials to prevent the spread of powdery mildew? A

Use Bonide’s Infuse Systemic Disease Control which is absorbed into the plant, giving better control before the problem starts. It lasts up to six weeks and can also be used on roses, trees and shrubs.

Q What can i add to soil to improve its structure as I am making a new perennial bed? A Use Bumper Crop, a soil conditioner which consists of all natural ingredients: peat moss, composted manure, shellﬁsh and bark. It helps to loosen clay soils, improves drainage and texture and gives better aeration. It also helps to improve water retention.

A apply Bonide’s Systemic Insecticide at 14 days intervals after the eggs hatch and while the caterpillars are small.

July Q is there a way to water our container gardens while away on vacation? A

Raindrip makes an automated container watering kit that can be set on a timer.

Q How do I get rid of aphids on my Hibiscus ﬂower buds? A

Use Bonide’s Rose 3-in-1 ready-touse spray every 7 to 14 days until you see improvement.

Q My strawberries are being devoured by the birds before I can harvest them, what can I do to prevent this? A

Cover strawberry crops with bird netting. This will aid in deterring the birds from enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Q We recently planted some new container trees in the garden and want to know how often they should be watered? A

Container, ball and burlapped trees will require 10-15 gallons of water applied once per week, slowly with a hose or with a Gator Bag.

Q Can I apply fertilizer to my lawn over the summer? A

Hold off fertilizing and weed control until September. Continue to mow the lawn to 3” tall as this will help to keep the roots cool and conserve moisture.

Q My perennials look a little tired. Is now a good time to prune them back? A

Now is a great time to do this as it will help to encourage new growth and also help with reblooming.

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My Hydrangea has ﬂowered pink in previous years and I would like it to ﬂower blue. What can I use?

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Q What can I use to control bagworm on Pines and Spruce?

Bird Blu splish, splash, take a bath!

Entice birds to visit your backyard by adding a birdbath feature to your garden. Stop in and check out our selection of glazed and concrete birdbaths this season. A glazed birdbath in blue, red or green adds a brilliant pop of color to your flower beds. Our new strawberry jar birdbath allows you to plant your favorite summer blooming flowers in the base of the bath. To ensure repeat visits, provide a clean water source by scrubbing the bath clean and changing the water every few days. Also, use mosquito dunks as a safe and effective way to help control mosquito larvae. Now, sit back and enjoy the birds splashing around in your new birdbath!

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Summertime sees the return of colorful migratory songbirds, such as Orioles, Tanagers, and Bluebirds, to your backyard and surprisingly, there are many reasons to continue feeding birds all year round.

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Although the food supply may seem abundant, droughts or wet weather can limit the availability of food. Since many birds raise several broods each summer, it’s particularly important for nesting birds to have adequate food to feed themselves and their young. Bucks Country Gardens carries a wide range of bird seed and feeders which attract a variety of feathered friends.

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Don’t Forget Change your Hummingbird nectar or solution frequently. When the weather is hot and consistently over 60º, make sure to keep the solution fresh and clean by changing it every two or three days. Fruit Add a fresh twist to your bird feeding station with fruit. Use chucks or pieces of fruit to attract different varieties of birds to your yard. Create a fruit skewer to hang from the trees or place cut pieces around the base of your platform feeders. Here are a few suggestions of what birds fancy: Strawberries Robins, Catbirds, Blue Jays Apples Cedar Waxwings, Cardinals, Robins, Chickadees & more Oranges Orioles, Mockingbirds & Tanagers Also try Blueberries & Grapes! Becky Jones, Green Team

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One of the greatest challenges of container gardening is shade. Gardeners are forever looking to find the perfect plant to brighten a low light area on their patio, porch or deck. In addition to the traditional Impatiens and Begonias, many other plants are well suited for shady locations. Sometimes a quick look indoors may shed light on the outdoors.

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Tropical indoor foliage is a plant group that thrives in the shade. Peace Lilies and Majesty Palms make great statements in shady planters. Another selection with impact is Coleus, a foliage plant offering a wide color palette that broadens your container planting repertoire.

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To brighten a shady retreat, use a variety of tropical colored foliage. Begin with a black 20” pot and one strong vertical element such as Cordyline ‘Xerox’, with its striking deep burgundy leaves and pink tips. Add one Dracaena ‘Limelight’: its chartreuse foliage heats up this combo giving a warm glow of color. Add two Coleus and one Kangaroo Foot Fern to give texture and color. Combine two burgundy Sweet Potato Vines and a few Variegated Philodendron to spill over the rim. If you prefer a more traditional style, consider the stately elegance of an urn. Start with a stone colored urn and a Dieffenbachia Hybrid, as the vertical element, and add a white Caladium. The large green leaves provide a backdrop against the white Caladium. Add Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister’ and a Coleus for texture. Mix two Dragon Wing Begonias with Algerian Ivy to complete this serene container combo.

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When creating a shade container garden, the pot you choose is as important as the plants. Brightly colored pottery can complement any colored foliage and flowering plants; try a lime green or bright orange container to start. If you prefer a more subdued look, use white foliage and flowering plants as your main source of color and place in a dark colored pot such as slate grey or black. White Caladiums, white Peace Lilies and white NonStop Begonias can be combined with Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ to make a stunning contemporary combo in a dark pot.

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New, Exciting & Must-Have Plants for 2010

Pouring over new plant selections makes one feel like a kid in a candy store, especially with one aptly named after candy favorites. While every bin of candy holds something exciting, tempting and filled with promise, each of these new selections will offer the same pleasure. Satisfy your cravings with these exhilarating varieties for 2010.

Phlox, The Candy Store™ Series

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This exciting new series of Phlox includes four beautiful new varieties: Bubblegum Pink, Grape Lollipop, Cotton Candy, and Coral Crème Brulee. They are the most mildew resistant Phlox to date! From Bubblegum to Lollipops, the Candy Store™ series of hardy Phlox will bring months of tantalizing color to your summer garden. Clusters of deliciously scented flowers begin to bloom in early summer, filling the garden with a sweet fragrance until fall. Available in four candy-coated colors, the Candy Store™ series alleviates all of the common concerns that are often associated with garden Phlox with their excellent disease resistance. Just plant them in rich, organic soil in full sun, and get ready for months of blooming pleasure. Butterflies and Hummingbirds will share in the ecstasy, making it easy to see why these garden delights will become beloved favorites.

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Invincibelle™ Spirit Hydrangea

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Invincibelle™ Spirit Hydrangea

Invincible™ Spirit Hydrangea is the world’s first ever pink Annabelle. Unlike other selections, it continues to produce new flowers right up until frost. Different from many hydrangeas, the flower buds are produced on new wood, so it will still produce flowers even if the stems die back to the ground by extreme weather. Very hardy and easy to grow, it is useful as a specimen, mass planting or incorporated into a perennial garden or woodland setting. Plus, the blooms are extremely attractive, both in the landscape and as a cut flower.

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Bloomerang™ Lilac

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These snowy blooms delight with their frilly yellow center and large, overlapping petals. They begin to show in late spring in most climates, continuing in great waves through summer and autumn, only ceasing when the first frost nips them back. Self-cleaning and faintly redolent of lemon, they evoke freshness in the garden. The foliage is exceptional as well, a very dark shade of green that looks almost charcoal from a distance. The play of black-and-white is very effective over the long bloom season of White Out™ Roses, creating a dramatic impact in the border, as a hedge, or in containers. With White Out’s™ terrific resistance to mildew, rust, and Japanese beetles, these leaves keep their beauty far longer than many other Roses–and without spraying!

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We are pleased to present the new fragrant, reblooming Dwarf Bloomerang™ Lilac. This powerful lilac bush covers itself with heavy flowering clusters of purplepink, sweetly scented blooms in May, and then continues flowering off and on throughout the summer and into autumn. Reaching just 4–5 feet tall, it fits perfectly in foundation plantings and small gardens or plant several together and create a fragrant hedge. Since the blooms are abundant, it is ideal for cutting with plenty for both inside and outside. The Bloomerang Lilacs are easy to grow in full sun and average, well-drained soil. Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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These two exciting new Coneflowers seem to have been bred to plant together in the same bed. The brilliant bright red of the Tomato Soup Coneflower is the perfect summer compliment to the vibrant yellow of Mac n’ Cheese. Both plants grow to approximately 2 feet tall, and will bloom from late June all the way to frost. Of all the new Coneflowers that have arrived on the gardening scene over the past few years, these two promise the most striking color of all as they will light up a border or perennial bed for a full season.

Kilian Donahue Clematis

Kilian Donahue Clematis is a wonderful new cultivar with a multicolor look! This early bloomer opens with ruby red centers that fade out to brilliant fuchsia bars with orchid-colored petal edges. As the 5” flowers age, they fade to lavender with pink bars. It almost appears as two different clematis planted together, since the new and older flowers bloom together at the same time. The Kilian Donahue Clematis is also an excellent repeat bloomer throughout the summer months. Alex Salvi, Sales Manager

hoW did they do? A review of some of our exciting new plant introductions from 2009~

twist & shout hydrangea Advertised as the first re-blooming Lacecap Hydrangea, this selection is a great addition to any garden. Thus far, we have observed it to be a consistent re-bloomer from spring to frost.

tiki torch coneﬂower Yet another new Coneflower that flew off the BCG shelves due to it’s standout orange flower. Although not overly impressed with its 2009 showing, we’ll keep an eye to see how it performs in gardens during it’s second year.

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lo and behold ‘blue chip’ butterﬂy bush This new introduction has shown to be worth the hype! Thus far it has proven to be a hardy Butterfly Bush, a true dwarf, and a vigorous flower producer.

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8 If the weather is dry, keep newly planted trees and shrubs well watered–one to two times per week. 8 Feed your rose bushes monthly with Espoma’s Rose-tone at ¾ cup per plant. 8 Prune spring ﬂowering shrubs after blooming. 8 Tie down foliage from spring ﬂowering bulbs with bands to keep the garden tidy.

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Tropical Plants Five bold plants to make your outdoor garden a tropical paradise.

dipladenia, also known as Mandevilla

Sanderii, is one of the most durable and versatile flowering tropical. Available in pink and crimson red, it grows well in full sun or part shade. It is drought tolerant and blooms continuously all summer. Excellent in containers.

mandevilla is similar to Dipladenia, but with a larger leaf. Large pink or white flowers grace this beautiful climber. Sun and drought tolerant, it blooms continuously until the first frost.

hibiscus is the most common tropical plant. Easy to grow, with large 8” flowers, it puts on quite a show all summer. Pefers full sun and water daily. (215)345-5020 FAX (215)345-5419 www.krempa.com 5039 Swamp Road Suite 403 P.O. Box 418 Fountainville, PA 18923-0418

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plant, can transition quite well to the outdoors. The brightly colored foliage brightens any shade garden or container. Very low maintenance, it can be slowly acclimated to full sun conditions as well.

colocasia, also known as Elephant Ears, is the most showy of all the nonflowering tropicals available. Extra large elephant ear shaped leaves grow to be 6’ to 8’ tall. Prefers full to part shade.

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May Cooking W/sPring herBs & greens MAY 15 • 12:30pm Sheila McDuffie, from The Kitchen Garden Cooking School in Doylestown, discusses how to cook with herbs & greens from the garden.

orgAniC gArdening WITH DR. EARTH MAY 22 • 11am Wade Long, from Dr. Earth Organic Products, will discuss all of the ins and out of growing flowers and veggies organically.

heirLoom tomAtoes MAY 15 • 2pm Sheila McDuffie discusses what makes a tomato an heirloom, the many different varieties used, and how to cultivate them.

Potting PArty MAY 22 • 2-4pm Create beautiful container gardens with the help of our talented designers. Bring your own pots or purchase one of ours. Fees start at $14.99 for plantings for a basic container garden; pots and containers additional.

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LAndsCAPe design 101 WITH LAURA & JOE June 19 • 10am BCG Landscape Designers, Laura Oberdorf and Joe Koenig, will walk you through the basics of residential landscape design. They will cover basic design principles, successful plant choices, proper spacing, and planting and mulching techniques.

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Butterflies, Hummingbirds & the perfect plants

To attract more butterflies and hummingbirds to your backyard, try adding some of their favorite flowering food sources. Butterflies are generally guided by scents and smells of certain kinds of flowers. They are attracted to the fragrance that flowers emit, indicating there may be a source of nectar. On the other hand, hummingbirds are directed by visual means, usually by certain shades of red, orange, or even purple. They tend to gravitate toward trumpet-shaped flowers that are rich in nectar. Experiment with a few of these plants in your backyard.

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Hybrid Tea Roses The classic rose for cut flowers, Hybrid Tea Roses have long stemmed flowers that are high and centered with one flower per stem. The plant habit is upright and narrow. Most are a repeat bloomer–flowering in flushes every six weeks or so, and offer some degree of fragrance. BCG Best Sellers Chicago Peace, Mister Lincoln, Pink Promise, Marilyn Monroe Grandiflora Roses Often tall and vigorous, Grandiflora Roses are similar to Hybrid Tea Roses, except for their size. They produce large flowers singly but mostly in clusters, which are suitable for cutting. Over the flowering season, they generally bloom repeatedly. BCG Best Sellers About Face, Octoberfest Floribunda Roses With medium sized clusters of flowers, Floribunda Roses can be single-flowered, semi-doubled, or fully double. They are continuously in bloom and their growth habit is full and bushy. BCG Best Sellers Rainbow Sorbet, Cinco de Mayo, Moondance, Julia Child Climbing Roses Characterized by long, arching canes that can be trained to a support like a trellis, arbor or fence, Climbing Roses vary in flower size, form, and habit. BCG Best Sellers America Climbing, Don Juan Climbing, Golden Showers Climbing, New Dawn Climbing

Shrub Roses Great choices for landscapes, Shrub Roses have a full bushy attractive habit and have good disease resistance and hardiness. They bloom all summer. BCG Best Sellers Knock-out Roses, Double Knock-out Roses, Carefree Delight Becky Jones, Green Team

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The sentence “Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” was written by writer Gertrude Stein as part of the 1913 poem Sacred Emily. Stein later used variations on the sentence in other writings, and “A rose is a rose is a rose” is probably her most famous quote, often interpreted as meaning “things are what they are.” Here’s a handy guide to the most common types of roses, and note the Bucks Country Gardens Best Sellers.

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Bcg Client Spotlight LEE HEBEL The man you are about to meet doesn’t really fall into the “client” classification. We’ve done some work at his home through the years and he was always good for a bag of bird seed when he came into the store, but I wouldn’t call him a client... I call him Dad. Dad was a wonderful man who spent his life taking care of others. Every day. Every week. Every year. Just ask the 700 or so people who came to the little town of Karthaus in Clearfield County on March 20 & 21, this year. They all had stories of how “Pastor Lee” had gone out of his way for them and had left his fingerprint on their lives. He left one on me too, and this is how I described it in a letter I wrote to him on the 50th Anniversary of his ordination into the Lutheran ministry in 1999. Dad, you taught me about being BALD. Maybe that’s why you let me grow my hair to the middle of my back–you knew it was only a matter of time until my head looked just like yours. And now everyone wants to look like us, and they credit Michael Jordan for starting this look. We know better. Dad, you taught me about CARING. Caring for people you know in need, caring for people you don’t know, people who can’t care for themselves, even the ones the rest of us would just as soon pretend aren’t there. Dad, you taught me about COMMITMENT. About sticking to it until it’s finished. About staying on the basketball team in 7th grade when the Green Weenie bus gets you home at 7:30pm and you stink and you never get a chance to play and quitting looks so good. Dad, you taught me about DETERMINATION. Even when you can’t hit the broad side of a barn with your deer rifle, it’s getting dark and you’re miles from camp, and that wounded buck is just begging you to get it over, and there’s only one bullet left. And when you get back to camp, you are the only one to get your deer that day.

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Dad, you taught me about CONSERVATION. About turning off the lights, taking shorter showers, wood stoves, hybrid cars and good gas mileage. About planting trees and blazing trails and taking my plastic bottles from Bucks County to Karthaus before we had mandatory recycling and buying electricity produced from wind powered generators. Dad, you taught me about DISIPLINE. About having rules and living by them. About eating what the heart surgeon tells you to when your mind and your stomach are telling you something completely different and about cigarettes and quitting because you can. Dad, you taught me about FAMILY. About the importance of keeping your family in your life. Your blood family and your foster family and your family by marriage and your church family. About when your family needs you, you go... to Illinois, to Florida, to Kentucky, to Iowa, to Maryland, to New York, in your Subaru, all in the same year, your 80th year.

Dad, you taught me about GIVING. About giving your time which is the hardest of all things to give. About giving your influence to help stop inflation by suggesting to synod that ministers not accept pay increases (nice try). About giving your friendship to anyone and everyone who needs it, like the Catholic secretary of your Lutheran church with the alcoholic husband. About giving your kids money today, from your savings and from gifts of others to you because you have more than you need. Dad, you taught me about INDEPENDENCE. About making my own decisions and growing my hair for two years, and riding motorcycles, and joining fraternities and moving away from home, and being ok with the decisions I have made that aren’t in line with yours. Dad, you taught me about MONEY. About the lack there of, to be more exact. About the fact that there was always enough, no matter what. About giving it away making you feel better than getting it, and your job is always more important than your income. Dad, you taught me about NATURE. About the power of a tornado ripping through Quehanna, the excitement of searching for and finding the elk, the power of the Rocky Mountains, and the unmatched beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley. About the potential to make a chicken coup into a rustic retreat by the hypnotizing Mosquito Creek and the true pleasure of experiencing God’s world. Dad, you taught me about RESPONSIBILITY. About the need to be a positive influence on those around us. About saying yes when someone asks for your help. About saying no when you need to. About doing my part and building the fences, planting the grass, cleaning the stalls, and feeding and watering and brushing when I get that pony I’ve been begging for… the one I paid for with my own money. Dad, you taught me about VALUES. About honesty and trust, about keeping promises and respect for people and God’s world, about doing good and trying to do better because you always can. About principles and standing up for them even

when they call you a yellow belly because your beliefs require that you must fight forest fires jumping from airplanes and work in mental hospitals and deliver cattle to war ravaged Poland rather than kill Germans on the shores of Normandy. Dad, you taught me about UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. You always sat with us sinners and accepted us for who we are and what we give. There has never been one moment of hesitancy to show us you care and support us, with all of our shortcomings. And now you get a chance to demonstrate your love all over again for the next generation of Hebels and they are better for it and I can never thank you enough. And Dad, speaking of being THANKFUL, you taught me about that too. Thankful for who we are and all we have. Thankful for our friends, our family, our homes, our lives, our jobs, our churches, our pastors. And thankful for the surgeons who fixed your heart and gave us all the gift of your life, and thankful for my mom who sat with me while we waited to see if you would make it through. I think it’s safe to say that through my 54 years, I have not met a better man than my dad. He lived a beautifully full life and touched the lives of thousands of people. He was a humble and simple man and on March 17, 2010, the world lost one of its finest. I sure will miss my dad and I’ll remember him every time I look in the mirror and listen to my voice. Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens

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CHECK OUT SOME OF BCG’S EXTRA SERVICES PLANT & BULK DELIVERY Can’t ﬁt that tree or shrub in your car?

We’ll bring it out for you. Need bulk materials like mulches, stones or soils? We’ll bring it to your home. BCG will deliver bulk materials to your door for minimum quantities of 3 yards/3 ton (depending on your materials). Delivery fees can vary depending on the type of delivery and destination. We MapQuest your delivery destination to assure the lowest delivery fee per customer (no broad range fee). Delivery Fees range from $6–$10 per mile and are calculated according to the MapQuest distance from BCG to your destination with a 5 mile minimum charge.

FURNITURE DELIVERY & SETUP Whether it is an umbrella for your existing patio set or an entire new set of outdoor living pieces, BCG will deliver, assemble and arrange your new furniture–ready for you to enjoy! Delivery fees vary depending upon the purchase and destination for your delivery. Your BCG furniture specialist will give you the most accurate delivery fee at the time of your order.

FOUNTAIN SETUP Purchase one of our many fountains and we will deliver and set it up for you. Prices for delivery and set-up vary based upon fountain purchase and delivery distance. EDWARD M. ROBERTS, C.P.A.

PLANTING BCG will professionally plant your trees and shrubs and extend the plant guarantee to 1 full year. Fees for planting are 50% of the original cost of the plant plus delivery fees. Delivery fees vary by delivery distance and size of the planting project.

SOIL TESTING Bring us a sample of your soil (equivalent to a coffee

can size), and we’ll test your soil right at our pharmacy desk. If you require additional soil testing, we sell soil testing kits, or we can send your soil sample to Penn State University for detailed testing for a fee of $10-$12.

HOUSE CALLS Having a problem with a sick or needy plant at

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Have a growing collection of plastic pots? Recycle them at Bucks Country Gardens!

WE DESIGN, YOU DIG If you have a Do-It-Yourself attitude, our team of landscape designers will hand pick plant specimens and design a landscape for your home–then turn it over to you. Stop in and pick up our design brochure to get all the details! Fees range from $149 through $499 and include a 10% purchase discount.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD BCG’s professional landscape division

offers customers the most talented designers, experienced technicians and award winning projects. BCG focuses on the client relationship to perfect the design/build experience. Our commitment to our clients and the success of each of their projects from the drafting table to the ﬁnal touches is unsurpassed. BCG offers an initial site visit at no charge. Plans and Specs start at $299. Plan fees rebated at 5% of project cost.

WHITE GLOVE CHRISTMAS TREE SETUP This seasonal service takes the guess work out of setting up a live or artiﬁcial Christmas tree. BCG will deliver and set-up one of your most treasured Christmas symbols. White glove delivery and fees vary based upon tree size and delivery distance.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce, reuse & recycle, we are now accepting plastic pots! It’s an easy way to help to keep our environment healthy & clean! Not sure what qualifies for recycling? Ask any associate! Thanks for doing your part. -The Green Committee

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We Design. You Dig. Do-It-Yourself Landscaping, with a little help.

Want to install your own plants, but need some help with the design?

our staﬀ of designers have the knowledge & experience to help you create a personalized landscape that you’ll enjoy installing & take pride in for years to come.

We design. you dig. let us help you get started.

A landscape designer will evaluate your property, choose appropriate plant material, and design a landscape that fits your needs and budget. The installation of the project is up to you. Or, if you feel overwhelmed, our landscape installation crews are here to help achieve your landscaping goals.

Creating a personalized landscape has never been easier. We have everything you need to make an amazing indoor and outdoor retreat.

Bucks Country Gardens 215.766.7800

Cole Simcox

A is for Adam B is for Benjamin C is for Cole D is for Drew E is for Ethan…

These are the names of the Simcox boys raised right here in Bucks County. The third son, Cole, began his tenure at Bucks Country Gardens in the summer of 1995, when he was just 15. Hired as a part-time sales associate, Cole spent his time building furniture, loading customers’ cars with product, cashiering and unloading product from delivery trucks. BCG looked much different in 1995 than it does today–back then, the barn served as the warehouse and the retail garden center was a fraction of its current size. Born in Texas, Cole spent a few years in Illinois, then moved to Bucks County when he was in second grade. A graduate of Central Bucks East, he graduated from Colorado Christian University with a degree in Business Administration and lived in California for a few years. His resume includes managing a wine bar, broadcasting sports in mobile television and assisting in producing motion pictures. Cole’s travels have taken him to Costa Rica, Fiji, Hawaii, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. All the while, Cole always kept in contact with his friends at Bucks Country Gardens. Returning full time to Bucks Country Gardens in 2007, Cole managed the crew for the Free Tree Planting Program. A versatile employee, he also spent a few years as a Crew Leader for the Landscape Division before landing in his current role of Warehouse Manager. Cole’s responsibilities reach even further, as he assists in the Dry Goods Department as a Fountain Specialist plus schedules and coordinates all deliveries and plantings. Cole grew up just five miles from his wife Kristy, yet their paths did not cross until they both attended the same church services on Palm Sunday in 2008. Cole and Kristy were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony last fall, surrounded by their family, friends and co-workers. They currently reside in Ottsville. Cole is one of Bucks Country Gardens’ most recognizable faces among our customers. If you don’t know him already, chances are you will this spring!

Laura Oberdorf, Landscape Design

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Big project or small–you pick the level of design service that fits your needs. A basic landscape design service includes an in-store consultation where we ask you to bring in photos and measurements of your site so that the designer can create a scaled plan during your one hour session. Take home a professional handdrawn landscape design and receive a 10% off coupon with your project list. Or, if you choose, a designer can meet you at your property to measure, photograph and analyze your site. This service includes a one hour site consultation and a one hour presentation at Bucks Country Gardens in addition to the hand-drawn design and 10% off coupon. We also offer a basic one hour house call with one of our horticulturists to discuss landscape ideas, identify plants or problems or address any concerns you have.

Getting to Know

Inspired by natural materials, all of our designs offer a sophisticated elegance that is unique to Castelle. We pride ourselves in the ability to transform aluminum into a variety of looks and styles that truly make us one of a kind.

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Our sense of style and design knows no boundaries - where others only dream of possibilities, we make it happen and transform outdoor living spaces into real works of art.

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The artistry of handcrafted aluminum furniture... the elegance of innovative design.

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