Bloom Season Kickoff 2014

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2014 Season Kickoff FEATURES 6 | Winter Wonders Al’s Favorite Cool Weather Plants

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10 | The Basics of Backyard Composting Reduce, Reuse, Recycle DO-IT-YOURSELF 13 | How to Make a Compost Bin A Step-By-Step Guide PURPLE PEOPLE 14 | For the Love of Orchids Al’s Staff Favorites FOOD 16 | Using Fresh Greens from Your Garden Pear Pecan Salad,White Balsamic Vinaigrette GARDENING 101 17 | Vegetable Bed Planning Tips to Get You Started LIVING OUTDOORS 18 | Create a Private Sanctuary Al’s 2014 Patio Collection

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new year gives me permission to start fresh! It is always a good time for me to reflect on the past year and evaluate what I want to change, do better or do away with all together. I have a good feeling about 2014 and the changes it will bring. A continuous goal of mine is to live better and by making this my goal, I hope to offer you ways to improve and simplify your life while also creating a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

In this season kickoff issue of Bloom Magazine, we hope to inspire you with fresh new planting ideas, beautiful indoor and outdoor flowering beauties and offer some early spring garden tips and planning ideas to help get you started while you wait for the weather to thaw out.

Early spring is an excellent time to jump-start your growing season by planning your garden beds. A little extra planning now will save precious time later once the weather warms up and you are ready to plant. In the article, “Gardening 101: Vegetable Bed Planning”, our grower, Jill West, shares some tips on how to plan your vegetable garden area and how to choose the right vegetable crops depending on the season and your space (page 17).

Get down to the nitty-gritty with composting basics and learn how to start your own compost bin. This is the perfect time to start the compost process by using your yard debris as you clean up. Good soil is the base for a beautiful landscape and garden. Our grower, David Worth, offers tips on how to easily start a compost pile or bin that is right for your garden plot (page 10). He also shares the benefits that using your own compost provides.

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While the weather outside is still frightful, your indoors can be delightful with houseplants and tropical bloomers.

Orchids are a favorite here at Al’s during the winter months because of their long lasting, unique blooms. Turn to page 14 for a list of Purple People favorites as they share what orchids they grow at home and why they love them.

Don’t settle for a dull landscape during the winter months when you can have something extraordinary! Many gardeners gear their yards toward spring, summer and fall, but there are some outstanding landscape plants that will add beauty and interest during the dull winter months. Our perennial and shrub/tree buyers, Judy and Tim, teamed up to give you a list of their favorite “Winter Wonders” on page 6.

I am especially looking forward to the upcoming spring and summer growing seasons! There is nothing I like better than getting back outside and working the earth after a long winter rest. I am blessed to be able to do what I love for a living and will continue to focus on living better in the New Year! I hope that you have health and many garden adventures in 2014!

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Winter wonders Eavesdropping on Al’s Plant Buyers

Tim Mouzakis and Judy Alleruzzo are the plant buyers for Al’s Garden Centers. Tim buys trees and shrubs, and Judy is the perennial buyer. They have offices right next to each other and always enjoy a “little friendly competition” about bringing in the best plants each season. This conversation was overhead after a recent planning session….

JUDY: So Tim, what cool winter interest shrubs are you bringing in for 2014?

TIM: Well Judy, you will be amazed at the varieties that will be at our stores.

Do you know Lemon Cypress? It’s a great chartreuse colored evergreen shrub with a lemony fragrance; I know that you don’t stock any evergreen perennials like that….

JUDY: Does the lemon Cypress have flowers all winter long? Al’s Farm grows a huge selection of Hellebores. They bloom in an array of flower colors that stay on the plant through early spring AND they have evergreen foliage. This year, we have a new variety called ‘Merlin’. Its flowers are magical as they change color the longer they are on the plant.

It’s amazing…..

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Top of Page: Flaming Silver Pieris Left: Hellebore Merlin, Above: Cupressus ‘Wilma Goldcrest’ LemonCypress, Next Page Left: Brunnera Silver Heart, From top: Edgeworthia, Carex Evergold, Holly Fern, Brunnera Sea Heart

TIM: I am bringing in an interesting blooming shrub called Edgeworthia.

The unique branching pattern is dotted with fragrant, sulfur yellow flowers that open in late winter. Edgeworthia is a slow growing shrub to 5 ft tall and wide.

It’s a stunning plant to see during our grey, wet winters.

JUDY: I have just the two perennials that would love to be planted with Edgeworthia in an afternoon shaded garden.

‘Evergold’ sedge grass and Holly ferns are two evergreen perennials that are workhorses in the garden. ‘Evergold’ sedge grass is a mop-shaped variegated grass with long blades of cream and green colored foliage. Holly ferns have deep green compound leaflet fronds similar to holly foliage. Both of these perennials shine the brightest in winter when many perennials are dormant. They are also great filler plants for a container in a shady space.

While I’m talking shade gardens, new for 2014 will be two Chinese Forget Me Nots, Brunnera ‘Silver Heart’ and ‘Sea Heart’. ‘Silver Heart’ foliage is almost all silver while ‘Sea Heart’ has silver leaves with green veins. The sky-blue flowers are an added bonus in springtime. The interesting foliage color makes both of these Brunneras a nice alternative to Hostas for an afternoon shaded garden or container.

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TIM: Judy, my next two shrub selections love the sun or a bit of afternoon shade.

‘Arnold Promise’ Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) and Winterhazel (Corylopsis) are beautiful focal point shrubs for late winter interest. ‘Arnold Promise’ Witch Hazel has fragrant, fringe shaped yellow petals that bloom in late winter to early spring. An additional bonus is the beautiful yellow to orange fall foliage color. They get about 8-10 ft tall and wide in 10 years. They can be pruned to shape after bloom time.

Winterhazel is an underused multi stemmed shrub with a graceful branching habit. It grows to about 8-12 ft tall and wide in 10 years and is one of my favorite late winter to early spring blooming shrubs. The creamy colored blooms look like little lanterns hanging from the branches. I love it in my landscape and think our customers will love it too.

While I’m on the theme of great winter interest, Contorted

Filbert (Corylus) is my last shrub choice for winter 2014.

Contorted Filberts have twisted branches and foliage. In late winter, long flowers called catkins appear. I almost like them more in winter when the unique branches and catkins really stand out. It can grow to 8-10 ft tall and wide but you can prune the twisted branches for flower arrangements. For containers or a landscape, it is a unique small shrub for a sunny site or a little afternoon shaded area.

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picks for winter 2014.

JUDY: I totally agree with you, Tim. You know, I don’t really mean to compete with you about our departments but it does make for interesting conversations…

TIM: Just so we have great plants for Al’s customers, that’s all that matters!

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REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE The basics of backyard composting

by David Worth

For many of us, the idea of composting our yard waste seems a bit…advanced. We have a vague idea what compost is, know a little about what it’s good for, but the process of making our own seems too complicated and best left for the true garden wizards.

Truth be told, it’s actually pretty easy to make your own compost at home, on a scale that fits your experience and yard space. Early spring is the perfect time to start your own compost pile and utilize that yard debris as you clean-up.

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What is Compost?

Composting is the act of piling plant material together and allowing it to break down naturally into a nutrient-rich, humus material that improves the overall health, nutrition, and structure of the soil that you add it to.

The Benef its of Compost Better Soil Structure: Compost added to the soil creates a more crumbly, less compacted texture, which is better for root growth.

Better Water Retention: The improved soil structure allows more water to be held within the dirt, reducing the risk of your plants drying out, cutting down on erosion, and reducing fertilizer run-off.

Better Nutrition: Compost holds nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and many micronutrients that will be available for uptake by your new plants, increasing growth and yield.

Better Soil Health: Correctly composted material can help improve the community of microorganisms that aid in nutrient

The Basics of Composting uptake and disease resistance.

Composting is a structured way of controlling the natural process of decomposition. In order to maximize your success, there are a few things you should consider.

SCALE The size of your yard and what you intend to use your compost on will determine how much space you devote to composting. For smaller flower beds or a few pots, you may want to start with a compost bin or tumbler. These are easy to handle and move, and they help keep the compost warm.

In a larger yard, it’s better to designate a composting area, where you’ll have the space to make and turn piles.

MOISTURE Most of the decomposition happens by the work of a community of microorganisms that break down the plant material. Water is necessary to keep that community alive and active. Try to keep your compost pile moist (about as moist as a damp sponge), but without water logging the pile, which will deplete the amount of oxygen available. If it’s too dry, the composting process will slow down significantly.

OXYGEN Decomposition is an aerobic process, meaning the microorganisms at work need oxygen in order to break plant material down correctly. Without enough oxygen, other microorganisms may take over that can potentially produce compounds harmful to plants, as well as smelly methane. To avoid this, you must rotate your compost bin (or turn your piles with a pitchfork) to allow oxygen to get to the center of your pile. Turn the piles or bins at least once a week.

ORGANIC MATERIAL The types of plant material that get added to your compost pile are important to keeping a good balance of carbon and nitrogen. In general, you want to have three to four parts of carbon-rich materials in your compost for every one part nitrogen-rich materials.

CARBON RICH: Fall Leaves, Straw/Hay, COIR Pots, Peat Moss, Sawdust, Shredded Cardboard/Paper NITROGEN RICH: Manure, Grass Clippings, Green Garden Waste, Kitchen Scraps (no meats or oils) 2014 season kickoff| 11

COMPOST STARTER There are many compost starters or activators available to get a compost pile working. These products are a mixture of beneficial microorganisms, enzymes, and proteins that kick start the process in a new pile. You can also use a little finished compost as a kick starter for a new pile.

HEAT Keeping compost warm is essential to keeping the microorganisms active. If you are composting in a container, it will usually absorb enough heat from the sun. If you are composting in a pile, you can generally produce enough heat by keeping a good carbon to nitrogen balance, as well as keeping your piles large enough to retain any heat that they produce.

The Finished Product The goal is to have your final product look like dark, healthy soil, with a light, crumbly texture, and no offensive smell. Most compost will be ready to use in 2-3 months. Apply compost to garden beds in early spring, turning it in and allow a few weeks before planting. Or, add pre-finished compost in the fall, allowing it to finish breaking down in your beds throughout the winter.

Don’t be afraid to experiment to find what works best for your yard, inputs, and time. After all, this is always occurring in nature without any help from us, so you can’t really mess it up. By composting on any scale, you’ll be reducing your yard waste, improving your soil, and setting your plants up for a successful season.

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The “Smell Test” An easy way to tell if your compost pile is breaking down correctly is to take a big whiff from the center when you’re turning your pile. Healthy compost should smell nice and earthy, like dirt and mushrooms, or have very little smell at all. If the pile smells rotten, it indicates that there isn’t enough oxygen in the pile and the microorganisms are breaking the pile down incorrectly. To fix this, you may need to adjust the C:N ratio, cut back on the moisture, or aerate the pile more frequently, often a combination of all three.

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How to Make Your Own Compost Bin SUPPLIES 2 pieces of cedar 2”x2”x12 1 pkg plastic or galvanized steel hardware cloth (½” grid) 8 pcs 3” zinc plated “L” bracket 36 pcs ½” steel “nob” staples 36 pcs 1” wood screws 8 pcs 3” wood screws

DIRECTIONS Cut your 2”x2” boards into the following lengths. (Many hardware stores will do this for you.) 4 @ 16” long, 8 @ 26” long.

Using four of the 26” boards, make a square, overlapping ends of the boards. Secure the square with the “L” brackets and wood screws. (Be sure to pre-drill holes to prevent the cedar boards from splitting.) Repeat to make the bottom.

Cut the hardware cloth so it will fit between the upright legs and the top and bottom frame. Allow plenty of overlap to fasten with the steel staples.

Next, attach the 16” leg boards to the corners of the top and bottom squares using the wood screws (attached from the inside), making sure that the legs are extended ½” above the top and ½” up from the bottom.

(Remember to pre-drill the holes.) This will allow you to stack multiple compost units.

These compost bins can be used alone or stacked two or three high.

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bloom Purple People

orchids

for the love of Al’s Purple People are big fans of Orchids.

They enjoy taking care of Orchids during their working day at Al’s, but busy as they are, they love the beauty and ease of Orchids in their homes. When asked about Orchid plant care they all agree that Orchids are simple care houseplants, plus they love the long lasting unique flowers. Stop by and chat with them to learn more about their favorite Orchids.

Zygopetalum

Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum

Moth Orchids Phalaenopsis

‘Sherry Baby’ Oncidium

Dendrobium nobile

Pansy Orchid Miltonia

“Picking one Orchid as my favorite is a hard question to answer. This month ‘Sherry Baby’ Oncidium is my favorite because it is chocolate scented. A beautiful flower plus the essence of chocolate, what more can I ask for in an Orchid.”

- Terra Crampton, Al’s Sherwood

“I’ve worked with and grown Orchids for a long time but Nobles have the most interesting flowering pattern I’ve ever seen.

The flowers grow in a unique pattern along the stem of the plant.”

- Alyce Corwin, Al’s Sherwood

“I love the big assortment of Miltonia flower colors as much as I love all the colors of Pansies.”

- Lynne VanDusen, Al’s Gresham

“I love the unusual flower shapes and colors of the Zygopetalum Orchids as they look so exotic but are easy to care for in my home. I’ve even been able to get them to re-bloom.”

- Annette Johnson, Al’s Woodburn

“ ‘Paphs’ as I like to call these orchids, are my favorite because of their cool shaped flowers. They are also an easy Orchid to re-bloom.”

- Jake Armitage, Al’s Woodburn

“I love all the beautiful colors and long lasting flowers of ‘Phals’. For a beginner to Orchids, Phals are the easiest to grow.”

- Julie Smeed, Al’s Sherwood

ORCHID CARE: Bright Light, no direct sun. Keep soil medium evenly moist, water about once a week, possibly more in warmer weather. Fertilize ½ strength dose every week April to Mid-October, November to March- ½ fertilizer dose each month.

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bloom Food

Pear Pecan Salad

with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Start the season extra early by planting cool season vegetables and enjoy fresh salads all year long. This tasty recipe uses mixed baby lettuces from the garden, along with ingredients that are easy to find all year long.

Salad: 4 cups of mixed baby lettuces 1 cup candied pecans (from Trader Joe’s) 1 cup Feta cheese 2 ripe Bartlett pears Dressing: ¼ cup white Balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil, (or to taste) 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 clove crushed garlic Pinch of salt Grind of pepper Directions: Whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic and mustard. (White balsamic vinegar is a little lighter than regular balsamic and goes well on the pears in this salad.) Taste…if dressing is too tangy for you, just add a few teaspoons of olive oil and taste again. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss lettuces and sprinkle nuts, cheese and cut up pears throughout. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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Vegetable Bed P lanning

by Jill West

Spring is fast approaching and now is the time to start thinking about designing your vegetable garden. Not sure where to begin?

Here are some simple tips to help get you started.

1 Measure the area that you’re going

to use for your garden. Don’t be afraid to think outside the “box” – vegetable gardens can be any shape you want: round, curved, L-shaped, as well as the traditional rectangular plot.

Make a simple sketch of your 2 garden on some graph paper. Drawing it to scale will help you figure out how many plants you can actually fit in the space. Start at 1:50, where every inch of paper = 4 ft. of garden space. You can adjust the scale up or down depending on how big your garden is.

Make a list of what you’d like to 3 grow and how many of each plant you’d like to have.

4 Calculate how much space the

plants will take up. Each plant or seed packet will provide spacing information so you can determine how big they will get. One of the most common problems people experience in vegetable gardening is overcrowding, which diminishes yields and increases the risk of disease. Taking the time to figure out what will actually fit will make your garden more successful.

Start drawing vegetables on your 5 garden sketch. Use circles to represent individual plants and rows to represent direct sown items like carrots, beets, and radishes.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect! The goal is to get a rough idea of how many plants you can actually fit in your garden.

6 Place plants thoughtfully – put

taller plants on the north or northwest side of the garden so they won’t shade other plants. Medium height plants should go in the middle, and shorter plants should go on the south side of the garden. This will maximize sun exposure and air flow in the garden.

7 Crop rotation can prevent a

buildup of soil-borne pests and diseases specific to one type of crop that can occur when the same type of plants are grown in the same spot year after year.

Group plants by their category and rotate where you plant each category in the garden. The main categories are:

8 Place perennial vegetables or herbs

(Artichoke, Asparagus, Rhubarb, etc.) in their own bed or in the corner of the garden so they are not disturbed when other vegetables are cultivated.

9 Vining plants like cucumbers and

squash can take up a lot of space in the garden. Growing them on trellises or supports not only saves space, but also adds visual interest and makes harvesting easier.

10 Take notes! Keep a record of

planting times, harvest times, successes, and failures so planning the garden next year becomes even easier.

Health Tip!

Gardening for one hour can burn 400 calories!

a Cole Crops (Cabbage Family) –

Broccoli, Brussels Spouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale

b Cucurbits (Cucumber Family)

– Cucumbers, Gourds, Pumpkins, Squash, Watermelon

c Solanaceous (Tobacco Family) – Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes

d Legumes (Pea Family) – Beans, Peas

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bloom Living Outdoors

Create a private sanctuary

Without Windows or Walls

After months of frigid cold, gray skies and being confined inside, the shift to spring brings the anticipation of sunny days, warm weather and the joy of being outdoors.

Whether grilling with the family, entertaining friends or relaxing alone, Al’s offers ideas and inspiration to create your own outdoor living area.

Havana Collection by Erwin & Sons The Havana is a handsome new transitional group in rich Rosewood finish, available in both standard seating, sectional seating, and matching dining set. The group is defined by sophisticated curves in end-overend all weather wicker.

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Sonoma Collection by Erwin & Sons The Sonoma is a contemporary and comfortable arch-shaped sectional in Cahaba finish. The unique curved design with wedge shaped end tables and arm rests ensure that this collection configures to fit any area.

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Montego Bay Collection

by Erwin & Sons The Montego Bay Collection, right, features classic square-back styling in Cahaba finish. In round-core all weather wicker with latticed skirts and sides, the group lends a fresh, open-air feel to patio, deck, or veranda.

Lake Lure Collection by Woodard Entertaining is a breeze with the Lake Lure Collection, left, from Woodard Furniture. The coastal slatboard design of this collection adds a beach-like resort ambiance to any home.

Durable hammered powdercoat finish and Sunbrella cushions are weather resistant to chipping, rain, wind, and salt air.

Martini Bistro Collection

by Alfresco

The Martini Bistro collection, right, from Alfresco Home comes in four colors suitable for any palette: black, red, green and blue. Table tops are 26� round and come with two bistro chairs.

Easy care maintenance is an added plus, simply use a damp cloth with mild soap and water to clean.

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Grand Tuscany Collection

by Hanamint Relax in a deep seating or dining group from Hanamint Outdoor Furniture. The Grand Tuscany sectional, left, takes outdoor living to a whole new level.

The Cambria Collection by Hanamint, right, features simple, elegant details that offer comfort and timeless style.

Corona Collection by Gensun Gensun Casual Living’s Corona collection, above, offers eyecatching sectional seating and deep seated dining selections. For folks who enjoy entertaining, this is the collection for you!

The Monterra & Santorini Collection

by OW Lee The Monterra patio collection, above, features unique details such as hammered rivets at key intersections and embossed flat bars that envelope the cushioning of the chair, creating beautiful and distinctly comfortable deep seating. Paired with the Santorini iron fire pit, pictured, creates a beautiful outdoor ambience.

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Grow Oregon Supporting LOCAL Growers Years ago, Al’s Owner Jack Bigej used to meet with local vendors in the fields to hand select plants to send to Al’s stores. At the same time, he would offer the growers his expert advice on how to cultivate a better product.

Al’s Garden Center was then -- and is now -- an active supporter of the local grower network. Today, more than 60 local growers benefit from Al’s plant purchases, which in turn, helps to support local jobs and communities. Al’s also strives to work with the growers to determine consumer trends and how to produce the highest quality product for retail.

Al’s is honored to share feedback we have received from several local growers. We will continue to support the Oregon greenhouse and nursery industry in the years to come.

Al’s support I was able to grow the more popular “ With varieties of Daphne. Thanks to Al’s, we have been able to expand our business and continue to grow the best products.

- Mike Farrell, Farrell and Eder Nursery

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was one of our first customers 34 years ago when we “ Al’s first started our nursery. They have always been excited to try our new and unusual rhododendrons, azaleas and dwarf conifers in their stores. It has been a great experience working with Al’s, watching the stores and their families grow. We really appreciate their unwavering support over all these years.

-Eric & Nancy Corneliussen, Corneliussen’s Nursery

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here at Huserik Brothers Nursery, Inc. we would like “ We to say thank you for all the support that Al’s has given us over the years. Al’s only carries the best locally grown stock and we consider ourselves blessed to be able to furnish fruit and shade trees for all the stores. Jack and the rest of the Bigej family are not just customers, they have made us feel like part of the family.

- Anthony, Philip, Christopher and Brian, Huserik Bros.

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