Getting Back Into Your Green Groove

It is still summer; but the weather often tells a different story. In our area of Ontario the temperature will drop to 1 degree Celsius tonight.  Be that as it may, the calendar doesn't lie.
The students are back in school and the vacations are mostly over.  Part of getting back into the routines of personal and family life is getting back into your green groove:

• plants that you have placed outside for the summer should be conditioned for coming back inside
• evaluation of your houseplant collection should be made to cull out the weak or spent plants and determine what new plants should go where
• educate yourself about what plants will benefit your home life and how to care for them and provide the environment they need.



Spathyphillum "Peace Lily"

• check your supply of plant care products -food, fertilizer, leafshine, insecticides, pots, potting mix

We will be addressing these subjects over the next little while but for now just think about making living green 
a part of your life and the life of your family.  I recently read that houseplants, regardless of how simple, are evidence of a life being in that place.  Make your home your own and get back into your green groove.

Coming Up : 
Linda will be presenting 2 different talks at the Heart & Home meetings at the Salvation Army in Guelph. The meetings start at 9:30 am and the Salvation Army is located 1320 Gordon Street in Guelph. Everyone is welcome to attend, so feel free to just show up or if you would like more information, call Linda at Plants For All (519) 767-2161 or via email plantsforall@ody.ca  
    Tuesday, October 1 : Caring for Houseplants 
    Tuesday, November 12 : Giving a Living Gift for Christmas - the Norfolk Island Pine

Closer to Now :   COOS  (Central Ontario Orchid Society) is presenting its annual Orchid Show & Sale on Saturday Sept. 28 and Sunday Sept. 29 at the Cambridge Hespeler Arena. We have a very limited supply of $1 Off coupons for show admission, so pop into the Plants For All store at 66 Dawson Road in Guelph to get yours.  For more Orchid Show info go to COOS.ca 

And One More Thing :  We now have an excellent selection of bonsai in store.

Lots of sizes, varieties and good price points. You can see pics, sizes, prices  and more information at our web site.
 

Spring has Come

Few things in life that affect everyone are as unpredictable as Mother Nature. I can also suggest that nothing is more predictable. Spring has come.
Here in Southern Ontario, Mother Nature has presented us with ideal Spring weather for the past several days, with no end in the immediate future.
With this glorious weather, our thoughts are turning to putting plants outside. Many of your live tropical plants will benefit from the natural sunlight and daylight as well as the fresh air and breezes.
A few things to remember-

• we may still get some cold nights, so provide sheltered areas for your plants and have an emergency plan in place, in case you need to bring them back inside in a hurry.
• gradually expose them to the full sun exposure. Being inside all winter, your plants will have become accustomed to lower light conditions. Too much sun too soon will burn the leaves and cause a set back for the plants.
• plants outside that are exposed to more light, more air movement (breezes) and warmer temperatures will require more water and more often. Check your plants daily and adjust your watering accordingly.
• I am not a fan of the slow release fertilizers that are available on the market. Instead, use a water soluble fertilizer. You will get better nutrient application control.

Your tropical plants, whether inside or outside, require light, water and nutrients. The amount of everything has changed with the move to outdoors, so you will want to make the necessary adjustments. We'll chat some more.

Since we last chatted on this blog, I have made lots of changes to our web site. Amongst other things, you can now see pictures of most of the live tropical plants that we have in stock for sale. This page changes as plants are sold and as more plants come in from the greenhouse, so check it out often. We are getting very positive reaction as more and more consumers are 'finding' us because of our web site and your feedback will really be appreciated.

" Talk to the Owners"

When the store is open, Linda and/or Brian is always there, on-site. Whether you come in, phone or email, you are talking to the owners of Plants For All.

We know our business and we know indoor tropical plants and we love to talk to people who love plants.

So, if you have any questions, want to share a plant success story or are looking for something special - call us and
 Talk to the Owners.

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