Delaware Garden Center
25 Kilbourne Road Delaware, OH 43015 | p: 740-548-6633 | f: 740-363-2091
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Welcome Fall!
Wow! Did summer go by fast and in a blaze of incredible heat! As much as I enjoy warm weather those outrageous temperatures and humidity were a bit much this year. And school has already been in session for most of our communities. Wow again!
With fall tip toeing in we can now look forward to some mellowing weather for much enjoyment. This is my favorite time of year! The magnificent rich colors, cooler temperatures, pumpkins, and maybe a hayride or two. Let's not forget campfires and toasted marshmallows - thinking S'mores here folks. Slowing things down a bit to appreciate the advantage we have in our part of the world to be able to have four distinct seasons to enjoy.
Of course, with the onset of fall there is the small disadvantage that each day we lose a bit of natural light each day. Even with that time loss the ability to be outside is still important to me so I take much advantage of solar lights, candles (inside and out), and even a new touch lamp that we are featuring in our Delaware Gift Barn. This cordless LED table lamp, from Two's Company, has three settings (warm white, cool white and daylight), and three dimmer levels (low, medium and high). With the included USB-C charging cable it can easily be recharged and can illuminate up to forty hours on each charge. This lighting treasure can even be used outside. Just bring it inside when done using for the evening.
As always you will find an amazing array of fall scented candles, melting wax, soaps from some of our many creative vendors. Candleberry, Root Candles, Mangiacotti, Via Mercato, Thompsons Candles, Michel Designs, Illume and others are gathered in the Gift Barn & Loft. Just a small listing of the fragrances include Coffee/Expresso scent, Bourbon scents, Fall florals, and Wine fragrances. Just to mention a few.
"Fall is for Planting". Folks, this is a true and much heard statement. We tend to think of this primarily in relation to trees, perennials and shrubs because it is a bit cooler and therefore easier to keep watered. Also, hopefully more rain will be forthcoming. Central Ohio certainly needs it. There are still drought conditions in many areas across the state. The first frost date for Ohio is generally considered to be mid-October. Depending on Mother Nature of course!
Think about planting some cool season vegetables. Such as broccoli, radishes and cabbage. Some radish varieties can mature in less than a month. Broccoli thrives best in 45-75 degree temperatures, so perfect for fall planting. Cabbage is well-suited for a fall planting because there are fewer pest/disease problems. Lettuce, collards, spinach and beets are great cool weather crops also.
If you are looking for fall blooms consider flowering kale, ornamental peppers, mums and viola/pansies. Finish off your outdoor decor with pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and maybe even straw bales. All of these can be found at your Delaware Oakland Garden Center.
One of the most marvelous things to be planted this time of year are spring blooming bulbs. These can actually be planted up until the soil freezes. You will be so happy /excited to see all of those beautiful and fragrant flowers in late winter/early spring. Such a delight to go out and cut a few blooms of spring cheer and bring indoors! Happy Happy!
Come late fall/early winter be sure to cut back all those perennials. Divide and plant mature perennials. Trim shrubs if they need it.
Dig up cold sensitive Summer Blooming Bulbs. Store these in paper (not plastic) bags or dry soil some place where they will not freeze.
Remember to bring in any and all ceramic or glass birdbaths, clean and store dry. And don't forget to bring in, clean thoroughly and store hummingbird feeder(s) in October. These flying jewels are generally well on their way to Mexico before the end of the month.
Any fall cleanup of vegie and flower beds can be done now through mid-winter depending on the weather. Add everything except weeds seed to your compost heap. Don't have a compost pile?! Perfect time to start one. Just remember to layer greens (vegetative) and browns (dried clippings and leaves, and paper). Occasionally adding a little water from time to time (although rain and snow do count here).
And last but not least, be sure to visit our astounding Gift Barn & Loft for many and varied floral stems, garlands and wreaths to get your home ready for fall. There are many comfy and gorgeous pillows and throws available to use inside and outside this season. Especially when toasting S'mores and having spiced hot cider around that campfire again.
This year is Oakland Nursery's 44th Annual Fall Festival. The dates are October 12th and 13th.
So, the Gift Barn & Loft is inviting you to enjoy some autumnal flavors with us. We will be featuring tastings of some of our wonderful specialty foods in the Gift Barn & Loft from 12:00pm until 4:00pm on both days (Oct 12th and 13th). Some selections will include items from Stonewall Kitchen, Rabbit Creek, Mrs. Millers Jams, Sunshine Jack's Snak Mix, Lisa's Gourmet Popcorn, etc. This is always a wonderful way to find a new favorite to take home and serve family and friends. So come prepared to nibble and be delighted!
So maybe I have missed something to love about fall? If so, don't hesitate to let me know!
In the meantime, I think nibbling on a S'more with some spiced cider sitting on a straw bale and listening to night sounds around a campfire sounds about perfect!
Til next time!
CUSTOM CONTAINER PLANTINGS
Can’t seem to find exactly what you’re looking for? Maybe a color scheme isn’t what you were envisioning, or the premade planters are never the right scale for your area. Whatever the case may be, Oakland Nursery is happy to customize seasonal containers for you! Let us create a custom combination planter for your home, based upon YOUR specifications!
You can pick from our wide selection of pottery or bring in your own container. You can pick out exactly what you want or just give us some guidelines and let us do our magic.
Colorful containers can start as early as February and go as late as November, and there are many options for holiday greens arrangements to fill even the coldest months!
Prices are dependent upon the plant selection and container size. Additives such as Soil Moist and slow release fertilizers are also available options. We will do our best to understand your needs and make informed, educated decisions about what plants will work best for your location and lifestyle.
Call us or stop in anytime, we are here to help!
