Bayview Farm & Garden Newsletter

The sweet fragrance of sarcococca permeates the nursery.
A kaleidoscope of primroses in bloom signals the beginning of a new season.
2012 is upon us, and we're excited to continue creating beautiful gardens with you!

       
BARE ROOT BONANZA

All Bare Root, Compost & Conifers
25% Off!
Starts January 28

Bare Root plants are trees and shrubs that are deciduous and dormant in the winter.

Some benefits of buying plants bare root include:


• Sale price due to lower production costs (pots, soil, labor)
• Ease of transport (no heavy pots or soil)
• Available during an opportune planting season
• Excellent selection
  

To read about how to plant bare root trees and shrubs,
click here!

‘Green Gage’ Plum	Rainier Cherry	Comice Pear

Quinalt Strawberry	Purple Asparagus	Interlaken Seedless Grape

Prairie Fire Crabapple	Golden Chain Tree	Thundercloud Flowering Plum

Akebono Flowering Cherry

Mid-winter Flame Twig Dogwood	Snowball Viburnum	Flowering Currant ‘King Edward’

 

One of Jody’s favorites - Ludwig Spaeth Lilac: A reliable bloomer with LOADS of flowers! This tried and true variety continues to awe with dark purple buds opening to very fragrant purple flowers.

Lilac ‘Ludwig Spaeth’

 

Roses: Lots of varieties suited for Whidbey Island! Please Note: Bare Root Roses are first on our list to be potted this year, but we will continue to sell the Roses at 25% off even after they have been potted for the duration of the bare root sale.
‘Adobe Sunrise’	‘Double Red Knockout’	‘Molineux’

Conifers: As Eric recently put it, “We have conifers coming out of our ears!” From the giants of the forest to the tiniest of dwarfs, we have a great selection and they’re all on sale!
Cryptomeria j. ‘Rasen’	Tsuga mertensiana AKA Mountain Hemlock	Cham. o. ‘Nana Lutea’

SEEDS A good gardener always plants 3 seeds - one for the bugs, one for the weather and one for himself. -  Leo Aikman

Veggie and flower seeds packed for spring 2012 are flooding the racks at BFG! From the tried and true heirlooms to the newest hybrids, we offer only the best quality with an emphasis on organic and GMO free seed. What do you want growing in your garden this year?

    Check out our new line of Fedco seeds! Fedco is a seed cooperative based in Clinton, Maine that feels passionate about quality seed and the integrity of our food systems. To read more about Fedco seeds, click here.

 

Gardening Calendar:

Despite the cold temperatures, there are many things to do in the garden this time of year.

    If you want to get a head start to make the most of the growing season, now is the time to prepare for starting seeds! To read Elea’s article on seeds and garden prep during the late winter/early spring season, click here.
    Do you have fruit trees growing in your yard? Roses? Lilacs? If so, help them have a healthy and disease free year by using dormant spray before they break dormancy. To learn about how to use dormant spray, click here!

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Get Your Tickets at BFG!

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Upcoming FREE event:

Pruning 101 With Eric Studebaker Saturday February 4 from 11 – 12, and Saturday February 25 from 11 – 12

 Come and learn the basics of pruning from veteran nurseryman Eric Studebaker. Eric will demonstrate and discuss basic pruning techniques using examples in the BFG landscape. Dress for the weather! Class will be followed by Q&A for those with any general pruning questions.

 

Chicks 101: With WSU Livestock advisor Amanda Leisle Saturday February 11, and Saturday February 18 At 11 AM

 Thinking about raising poultry for eggs, meat, or just plain fun? Come and learn all you need to know to get started with WSU Livestock Advisor and BFG staff member Amanda Leisle.

Click here to read about backyard poultry care.

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Valentine's Day Coupon Special
Makes a great gift!

BFG Members – Only Coupon
CLICK HERE for your coupon

PURCHASE A $50 GIFT CARD FOR ONLY $35
in the store or over the phone through valentines day February 14th

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“ Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” – Doug Larson