The Early Bloomer February 2014

The Early Bloomer seven acres of inspiration

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2014

Plants that Attract Love

in this issue Plants that Attract Love Do You Know About Our “We Grow For You” Program?

Watch for These Exciting Events!

Love Blooms Garden Boutique How Does Your Garden Grow?

Basil brings love, passion, wealth, luck and beauty to your home – and we could all use a little of those! If you grow your own basil and use it as a culinary herb, it’s said that you’ll awaken passion in anyone who eats it.

the full moon, you will feel its energy. Fresh lemons are wonderful to have around the house, as they are bright and cheery. And having your own fresh lemons for making drinks and cooking is an added bonus.

Bamboo is known for attracting joy and wealth.

It offers protection and luck, can break hexes and grants wishes. Bamboo is said to help increase mental flexibility, aid in spiritual growth, help people to develop artistic talents, and encourages good health. It also helps alleviate depression.

Lavender smells wonderful and is known for its mood-elevation and calming properties. A dab of lavender oil on your pillow or in your bath will quickly soothe you. It also brings a sense of inner peace, and is known for alleviating headaches.

Honeysuckle is said to bring money into your home and can even offer protection. The smell of honeysuckle sharpens your intuition, too. In addition to smelling absolutely divine, honeysuckle also has delicious edible nectar.

Jasmine attracts love and money, and encourages prophetic dreams. Its oil is known for being one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs, so this is a fantastic plant for anyone wanting to keep the romance alive! Night Blooming Jasmine flowers open in the evening, which makes them even cooler.

Lemon symbolizes purification and friendship.

It’s said that if you wear diluted lemon oil during

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Orchids attract love, soothe the soul, and deepen friendships. The ancient Greeks even associated orchids with fertility and virility. And there are so many variations of orchids, all of which are elegant and beautiful.

Rosemary has long been known to increase brainpower, help you get a good night’s rest, and may keep you youthful! This herb attracts love and encourages lust, has properties of protection and purification, and is associated with healing.

It’s also a fragrant and delicious culinary herb.

Sage represents immortality, longevity, wisdom and the granting of wishes. So be careful what you wish for! It is another savory culinary herb that is easy to grow.

gardening

Plants that Attract Love February is a celebration of love, and

on what varieties of plants to choose.

many of us give flowers to our special

Our recommendations are easy to care

Valentines. Have you considered giving

for and provide more than just natural

a plant bouquet? They last much longer

beauty. Some are even known to bring

than cut flowers. It’s well known that

love and passion.

having plants in your home is as good for your health as your happiness.

Walking into a garden center like Rock City Gardens can be overwhelming if you’re not sure what type of plant or flowers you want or how to care for them. Fortunately, our staff gladly provides guidance and advice. For those whose gardening thumb is lacking that magic green touch, we have some tips

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container gardens

Do you know about our “We Grow For You” program?

Not only is Rock City Gardens unique

want. As an added advantage, Rock

because we grow all of our flowers

City specialists will even plant your

on-site and offer them at the peak of

flowers and care for them throughout

season, but our clients also have the

the season. Orders for season must be

distinct advantage of pre-ordering

placed early so we have time to order

their flowers in spring. That means

the seeds and plugs, and to grow your

their gardens are ready to shine by the

beautiful blooms by fall.

following fall.

To take advantage of this unique Our “We Grow For You” program has

growing service, please call Rhonda or

proved to be highly successful. It

Shirley at 772.589.5835 by late March to

enables you to order the specific variety,

ensure fall delivery and installation.

color and quantity of flowers that you

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events / seminars

Watch for these exciting events!

We promise to continue bringing you exciting events and seminars at Rock City Gardens this year. Several events are already in the works, and we’re making it easier than ever to keep up to date with our happenings. Keep an eye out for special emails from Rock City Gardens, regular Facebook postings, and updates on our website (rockcitygardens.com).

A hint of what’s to come:

Herb Seminar Saturday, March 1st Back by popular demand, we’ll host another Herb Seminar on Saturday, March 1st. As always, it will be free to the public and packed with helpful and healthy ideas using medicinal and culinary herbs.

From Consultation to Installation Saturday, April 12th On Saturday, April 12th Rock City Gardens will host a special seminar that conveniently provides attendees with how our landscaping, plant care and hardscape processes benefit our clients. We’ll take you, step-by-step, from the consultation stage to the final installation of plants and materials. Don’t miss this educational opportunity!

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Host your own Special Event in the Gardens From intimate gatherings and garden strolls to weddings and large special events or fundraisers, Rock City is a beautiful backdrop. Our garden paths filled with blooming plants and flowers, plus our beautiful pond, make it easy to see why we call it our seven acres of inspiration.

Contact Margaret at 772.589.5835 for more details.

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container garden of the month

Love Blooms We all love to give and receive flowers on Valentine’s Day. And giving lovely rooted plants in lieu of cut flowers means your gift will remain in bloom for weeks or months to come. In our February container garden of the month, we’ve planted “Sweet Caroline Light Green” Sweet Potato Vine, Starcluster Rose Pentas, and “Diamond Frost” Euphoria graminea in a sparkling white glazed pot. Love blooms at Rock City Gardens!

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garden boutique

Garden Boutique The garden boutique is popping with new home dĂŠcor items that Rhonda and Diane selected during their recent buying trip. One of our favorite picks for season is our beautiful line of throw pillows.

These are not your ordinary pillows! Available in fun colors and shapes, and embellished with unique materials, they are great for patios, sunrooms and even indoor rooms. If you are looking for that extra-special touch, visit Rock City Gardens’ boutique while supplies last.

Starting at just $36 each, they are proving to be very popular!

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Saint Valentine’s Day has liturgical roots, but it was first associated with romance in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering sweets, and sending greeting cards (aka “valentines”). Valentine’s Day symbols today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and Cupid. How do you express your love or gratitude on Valentine’s Day? Share your ideas with us on Facebook!

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