Nursery News May 2015

Where all seasons become traditions. Celebrate Memorial Day with a Famous Cold Creek Hot Dog and Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream!

Join Cold Creek's Memorial Day Celebration Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come kickoff your summer this Memorial Day by stopping by Cold Creek's annual celebration. We're serving free hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with delicious homemade strawberry ice cream. They're calling for gorgeous weather and nice temperatures--not too hot and not too cool. In-store specials will include even more items on our tag sale on the lot and in the greenhouse on select baskets and large trees. We've simply got too many and we're trying to make room for even more beautiful summer annuals, so give us a hand and take something pretty home today!

We also have some beautiful and unique hydrangeas in our hydrangea house. Varieties like oak leaf, endless summer, limelight, invicible spirit, strawberry vanilla and jet stream (new this year) are gorgeous and sometimes hard to come by.

In the greenhouse, we're happy to announce more lemon and lime trees have arrived! There's nothing like fresh citrus in the summer for salads, cocktails, lemonade, key lime pie, marinades and more. It's not too late for geraniums, either! We have a few hanging baskets left, but plenty of gorgeous bloomers in pots for color on your porch or patio.

New fruit trees are here on the lot including plums, peaches, apples, nectarines and figs. We also have blueberries (a few with ripe fruit!), raspberries, and blackberries. Our Farm Fresh Market has everything you need for a Memorial Day cookout We're getting more local every day! Our always-fresh produce is now coming in from Aiken County and the surrounding area as the season progresses.

New this week you'll find sweet and juicy blueberries from Herb n Berries in Montmorenci.

Our strawberries from Gurosik's in North

Augusta are nearing the end of their season and will be here just through June 1, so come and get them while you can!

Just a few items you'll find in our Farm Fresh Market include: -Herb n Berries organic local blueberries -Great Georgia cantaloupes and watermelon -Early peaches (small but sweet!) -Gurosik's Strawberries -Squash, cucumbers, and zucchini grown in Aiken County -Georgia cantaloupe -SC broccoli -Georgia vidalia onions -Assorted Greens from Seigler's Produce & Gravatt Camp and Conference Center -Plums -Tomatoes -Green Onions -Clemson Blue Cheese

Get your Ketchup n Fries tomato-potato plants while you still can! Now just $10

Our popular Ketchup n Fries grafted tomato-potato plants have been flying off the shelves, but we have a few left!

Many have cherry tomatoes already forming on the vines. In the fall, we're on the lookout for potatoes at the roots of these little wonders.

We're selling them now for just $10.00 apiece (regular price $16.99). These would make a great Father's Day gift or would be fun to try in your own garden.

For more info on this exciting new find, check out this short video. Here's another great article from NPR about the plant's development. Drip irrigation means no more watering irritation

If you're going on vacation this summer, a drip irrigation system is a headache-free way to make sure your plants stay watered and healthy.

It's simple to set up, inexpensive to maintain, and can last you quite a while.

Stop by and talk to one of our experts about the best watering system for you and your plants' needs. We'll make it as easy as possible for you to ensure the long-term care of your hanging baskets, containers and flower beds.

We have everything you need to get set up and worry-free for vacation season! Thanks to our Tennessee garden club ladies for stopping by!

We had the pleasure of hosting eight lovely ladies from a Tennessee garden club for the Aiken Garden Show last weekend. We had a blast showcasing all that Aiken has to offer in its beautiful gardens, homes and public spaces.

We showed them around to some of our favorite Aiken spots, including not only local gardens but fun restaurants, museums, and shops.

The women also got a behind-the-scenes peek at Cold Creek's production facilities to see just how we grow so many pretty plants.

If you have a group (near or far) that would like to get the VIP treatment for a few days and enjoy our lovely town and its natural beauty, contact Michaela Berley at [email protected] or call us at (803) 648-3592. We'll roll out the red (or green) carpet for you!

Upcoming Events

Free Hot Dogs and Strawberry Ice Cream for Memorial Day - Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tomato and Herb Club - Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 Annette's Corner - Look to the Future

Your whole yard, garden, patio, porch, and other gardening spots are just this big crystal ball. Gaze into it and envision what you would like your garden to look like. Bring your ideas, photos or even just a sample of a plant you would love to have in your garden and we can put you in the direction of turning your vision into a reality.

We can either have one of our specialists come to your home, or we can coach you right here in the store. You can start small and just keep on adding. Bring your gazing ball and let us look into your future.

On another note, I am about to reach my 15th year as an employee here at Cold Creek. One million thanks for all y'all have given me. Y'all are the reason that I'm still here sharing joys, sorrows and garden tales. Thanks for having me around and yes, I am still here! I'd love to see you.

Annette Hours of Operation Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Look us up on the web at www.coldcreeknurseries.net or call us at (803) 648-3592.

Where all seasons become traditions.