Fall is upon us and we are so excited to kick off our new menu items. We have always felt like we didn’t offer enough options – but our space is so limited here. We want everything to have exceptional taste and be fresh made to order whenever possible. That being said – We want your feedback as well. Whatever your experience at Oakridge, all of our staff would love to hear about it! Our New Menu items include: Bagel with cream cheese and jam, Berry loaves with New Bothwell cheese, fresh fruit cup and yogurt with granola. For lunch we are now serving a fresh salad of the day and a Sausage Bisquit Meal which includes the usual Mennonite staples!
Yippee! The Boss is Away and we are so excited to clear out the greenhouse this Friday, September 13! We’re tired of watering and want to maybe brag a tad about how busy we were once she returns. So, the staff is taking it into our own hands…and clearing our yard of all trees, shrubs and perennials and the boss can’t do anything about it! Due to the time restraints of Erna being in absentia, this special offer will run from 4pm-9pm on this Friday only…..
Plus! We’re serving Fresh Platz (her favorite recipe) and Coffee (her beans)! We will be having Free Draws and giftware on sale as well!
See you Friday – ONLY from 4pm – 9pm! No early bird specials!
Fall is here and there is plenty of time to continue to plant! All of our trees, shrubs and perennials are 20% off! We hear the question “Can I still plant this tree?” Or shrub, etc, all the time! Rest assured, until the ground is frozen, plant whatever suits your fancy. Pierre is always happy to provide you with the information needed to successfully grow your trees and shrubs!
Psst! There’s a mega blow-out Friday the 13th, The Boss is away! Sale this Friday. Sign up for extra VIP deals, here on our website!
This weeks sale starts today! 20% off Barberry shrubs, Irises, GardenPro Fertilizers and Garden Hoses! This week only! Enjoy your weekend, it’s beautiful outside!
Today we’re starting something new! Every Saturday we’re going to feature new products that will be on sale. The sale will run from Saturday till Friday with the new products rolled out the next day! Check back often to see what we’re featuring!
Starting today: Hostas, Fruit Trees, Pruners and Miracle Grow products are all 20% off!
Corn what? Corn gluten is a pre-emergent herbicide and a natural source of Nitrogen fertilizer which kills the seeds from weeds. Yes, WEEDS! And it won’t damage the lawn or soil because it is non-toxic. You can find corn gluten as a fine yellow powder or gold pellets that smell like cereal. The pellets are easier to use on your lawn and are effective for up to six weeks, unlike the powdered product. As well, the pellets will not cake when watered and will not blow away upon application.
Works great for Dandelions and Crabgrass! And you can use it just about anywhere. Your lawn, flower beds and vegetable garden. The only caveat is to not use it on your flower beds if you are seeding flowers. The seeds will not germinate because of the corn gluten.
Its best to use it three times a year. Using it in spring, after your tulips have gone dormant, controls the germination of weed seeds that are in place from the previous fall. This is usually around mid-April to mid-May. The summer application should be from the middle to the end of June, which will reduce the weed seeds from late spring. The third application is done in late August, if you have not put grass seed down, to stop the weed seeds that have blown in during the late summer. Otherwise the third application is done in mid-September to late October, after the grass seed is established, and late enough to be active in the very early spring. This is known as dormant fertilization.
How to Use it: Spread the corn gluten meal with a fertilizer spreader and then water the lawn and let it dry out. It will still be effective if you do not have a chance to water your lawn immediately after applying it, because the proteins are released every time it rains or the lawn is watered, until the pellets decompose.
Another use is to mix it into the top 1/4″ of soil before transplanting flats or your container grown annuals, perennials or vegetables. These plants will not be harmed because they have a large strong root system.
Try it out and let us know how it does for you! Happy Weed Killing!
Fathers Day is just around the corner! Mothers Day is such a celebrated holiday, and gift ideas tend to abound. We just can’t forget our Dads! At Oakridge we have a wide variety of unique gifts…no Timmy GC’s or crazy stripped tie this year! We have found over the years that trees are such an amazing gift not only for your Dad or husband, but for our earth. Dads thrive on pride of ownership and possibly even enjoy a bit of competitiveness with their neighbors as they watch their new tree grow and flourish. Think shrubs, evergreens or fruit trees. Also, don’t forget about The Garden Store and Café. We do have some masculine office and home décor, artwork, and ceramic travel mugs, Just for Dad!
We’ve been carrying the line of Reallite Candles for a while and they have consistently been a huge hit. No dripping, no smoke, no burns and your eyes won’t believe it’s not real! Well! Have we got something for you!
Whatever the weather, we now carry the new line of Rainlite Candles. They are indoor/outdoor, weatherproof and worry-free! The durable plastic shell can withstand rain and will not melt in the sun and heat. With drainage holes in the top and bottom and rubber seals ensure your candle remains in good condition!
Whether its the Realite or Rainlite candle that you choose to try, you won’t be disappointed. Using an LED light and patented electromagnetic technology, the moving flame shines and dances around, creating the realistic illusion of a true burning candle. Come check them out!
* Battery-operated, with a timer and we now offer a remote!
It is going to be a beautiful weekend coming up…one we’ve been waiting WEEKS for. I’ve compiled a short list of yard clean up that can help you get you started. I plan on getting outside myself and hopefully checking off at least one or two of the items. It’s the winter cleanup outside around the house that is the most dreaded, and that’ll come first for me. On the plus side, my boys Samuel and Elliott will have a blast helping me out. Maybe – If they don’t just want to ride their bikes.
Spring Gardening To Do List
*Clean up all the winter debris from around all plants.
*Start planning / gathering ideas for your container gardening – BOOK A POT PARTY!
*Start planning the layout of your vegetable garden…Consider raised bed gardening, especially in wet areas
*Prune trees and summer blooming shrubs
*Plant summer blooming bulbs
*Cut back ornamental grasses to approx. 4″
*Remember to apply dormant oil sprays to your fruit trees while they are dormant ( before any buds open up )
Come on in and check out our seed racks as well! We’ll be here!
