The Early Bloomer - November 2013

The Early Bloomer seven acres of inspiration

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2013

Celebrating the Indian River Land Trust in this issue Celebrating the Indian River Land Trust Room Service for All Seasons Outdoor Rooms Emerge Most Popular Among Homeowners Spectacular Holidays at The Garden Boutique Special Events and Seminars How Does Your Garden Grow?

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Rock City Gardens’ seven acres of inspiration are ideal for special events and outdoor celebrations.

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special event

Celebrating the Indian River Land Trust November 7th marks the 10th consecutive

Rock City’s seven acres of garden paths,

year that Rock City Gardens has hosted the

pond and outdoor living spaces prove to

annual Indian River Land Trust fundraiser

be the ideal venue and inspiration for the

– a celebration of land, water, and wildlife.

evening event. More than 300 people attend

The Land Trust’s mission is to promote the

each year. If you plan to attend this year’s

preservation, conservation and improvement

event, bring your coupon by our Garden

of Indian River County’s natural resources

Boutique and enjoy 20% off* your total,

and special places for the benefit of the

one-time purchase between November 7th

general public and future generations. Rock

and November 22nd. It’s our way of saying

City is proud to help support this worthy

thank you for supporting the Indian River

organization and to be a vital part of preserving

Land Trust!

and enhancing our coastal community.

*Excludes soils, chemicals, amendments and gift cards.

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container gardening

Room Service for all Seasons Keeping your home’s interior and outdoor rooms filled with natural color is our professional obsession. Manicure scissors aren’t out of the question. Feeding, watering, deadheading, pruning, seasonal plant replacements, and disease and insect control are naturally part of our container gardening services. Plus a healthy dash of tender loving care by our horticulture professionals.

We take tremendous pride in our nurserygrown flowers used in part for our container garden services. It’s rare that a retail nursery grows its own flowers, and it’s a beautiful feature that sets Rock City Gardens apart from other nurseries. Once you’ve visited our flower houses and selected your favorite varieties, take a stroll through our Garden Boutique. You’ll find striking pots of all shapes and sizes, and more creative container ideas than you can imagine.

If you prefer, just call for room service and we’ll come to you. We’ll evaluate your needs, design the container gardens, prepare the plantings, and maintain your gardens. For a personal consultation, please contact Rhonda Lowe at Rhonda@rockcitygardens.com or 772.589.5841.

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Container Garden of the Month November Perfection. With peak season upon us and our glorious flowers and plants reaching their peak of perfection, our November container of the month sings the praises of winter annuals. Planted within a beautiful concrete urn are Pelargonium Geranium Classic Dark Salmon, Orthosiphon Cat’s Whiskers, Solenostemon Coleus 5 Kong Salmon, Ipomoea Dwarf Sweet Potato Vine, and Dragon Wing Begonia.

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hardscapes

Outdoor Rooms Emerge Most Popular Among Homeowners Perhaps a sign of the times that many of

our clients. Rock City Gardens is a Belgard

us are searching for simple living and eco-

Authorized Contractor. All of our hardscape

friendly solutions for our homes, a recent

materials come with Belgard’s lifetime

home design trends survey conducted by

guarantee and Rock City’s installations carry

Residential Architects Magazine revealed that

two-year warranties.

outdoor living spaces dominated as the most

For a personal consultation, please

popular “special function” room in the second quarter of 2013. Residential architects said it topped home offices, the most popular room

contact Wade Baxley, General Manager at 772.589.5841.

during the same time last year. Home offices tied with mud rooms as the second most popular this year.

It was a nationwide survey, so even areas of the country where people do not enjoy the year-round benefit of outdoor living are finding ways to create functional, outdoor rooms. The news should come as no surprise for those of us living in a beautiful coastal community where we can realistically enjoy outdoor living spaces 10 out of 12 months.

So if you have not recently visited Rock City Gardens’ outdoor living area, now is the time! Our hardscape division is wildly popular and has drawn rave reviews from many of

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“In the last few years, outdoor living spaces have become the new ‘great room’ in terms of must-have items for homeowners.”

— Kermit Baker, chief economist for the AIA

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garden boutique

Spectacular Holidays at the Garden Boutique Holiday Wish List

The Garden Boutique at Rock City is a magical place – a place where unique gifts and

• Christmas Lori Mitchell Figures

accessories make you wonder who deserves

• Stunning Cachepots

a surprise. Our boutique buyers are experts at

• Colorful Indoor and Outdoor

selecting both gifts and home décor that are,

Throw Pillows • Unique Sun and Moon Wall Art • Salt Rox – Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate • Custom Designed, Table-top Christmas Trees • Fabulous Ornaments – from handblown glass to birds and coastal themes • Unique Holiday Wreaths • Hand-carved Wood Birds • Permanent Botanicals • Eco-friendly Jewelry and Home Accessories • Gardener Favorites – hand soaps, no-bite cream, tools, nailbrushes and gloves • Home Furnishings – lamps, plant stands, and tables • Elegant Concrete Garden Furniture • Windchimes • Door Knob Sleigh Bells • Beautiful Outdoor Fountains

at once, exquisite and unique. Holidays are especially amazing when you’re looking for that special gift or home accent.

Come wander through our Garden Boutique

seven days a week, and let your

imagination come out to play for

a little while. We’re rolling out our

spectacular holiday decor

November 5th!

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special events and seminars

Special Events and Seminars Indian River Land Trust “Celebrate Our Lagoon” Thursday, November 7th, 6:00 pm Reservations Required – contact Ann Taylor 772-794-0701 or ataylor@irlt.org $175 per person

Kraft Gardens Seminar Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 am Join us for this free seminar and gain knowledge about amazing interior foliage plants. Kraft Gardens has been serving the garden center industry since 1947 and is responsible for introducing many of the most popular interior foliage varieties.

Although reservations are not required, kindly RSVP to Margaret at 772.589.5841 so we are properly prepared.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

At Rock City Gardens, our “We Grow For You” program enables you to order the specific variety, color and quantity of flowers that you want in advance of the season. Our horticulture specialists will even plant your flowers and care for them throughout the year.

To take advantage of this unique service, please contact Rhonda or Shirley at 772.589.5835.

New Hours!

9080 U.S.. Hwy 1, Wabasso, Florida 32970 772-589-5835

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Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday

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