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View upcoming events in our community. Niepagen’s is providing this area to friends that are hosting or sponsoring upcoming garden-related and general interest events.
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Stay busy with gardening work, but take time to enjoy what you’ve accomplished...
During the month of August, things start to slow down a bit in the greenhouses. It’s a welcome bit of time for our staff to catch a breath after a fast-forward spring. It should be a time to enjoy the results of your own hard work, as well. It’s time for you to gloat a little, by saying to the neighbors things like “How about that new variety of petunias in my annual garden– don’t they look great!”... “Do you want another mess of green beans from my garden? They’re really producing!”... or “I’ve picked a dozen big tomatoes from the garden just today!” Of course, we hope you’ll follow such statements with a shameless plug for us, something like “You know, we got all these great plants at Niepagens!” We really like that...
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The weather has finally turned hot and muggy. It’s mid-summer and the dramatic change in the climate means just one thing to me– it’s FAIR TIME! Throughout Illinois and across the country, a variety of local festivals are being held. From the largest cities to the smallest towns, RV’s appear and colorful tents pop up overnight… scary mechanical devices are quickly assembled to clench the ground and then roar into action, in a whirl of motion, loud music and bright flashing lights… the air is permeated with the smells of cotton candy, saltwater taffy, funnel cakes, corn dogs and grilling meat… an otherwise quiet area comes to life with the sounds of bells, whistles, sirens and loud shouting voices. Just the first hours of these events cause quite a commotion. People in the area become anxious and excited about this phenomenon, the “buzz” starts, they become curious– and, they come to see what it’s all about.
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Everything’s planted… now, WATER & FERTILIZE! Pay close attention to the watering instructions for specific plants. People usually tend to over-water their plants, causing root decay and eventual death– it’s better to water less more often, than to overdo it. And don’t forget that plants need constant nourishment, so use fertilizer regularly according to instructions. We recommend Jack’s Classic® brand fertilizer. It’s what we use on our plants daily with outstanding results! |
