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That's right, the Spring season is drawing to a close. Jason and his crew have added the last-minute additions to the (gorgeous!) fall plant catalogs and sent them off to the printer, and Tara's busy preparing the website to switch from spring to fall. We carry seeds and supplies year-round but there are only a few more weeks of spring shipping for live plants and bulbs!
Haven't placed an order with us yet this year? To reduce unwanted mail, you may not receive a fall catalog unless you expressly request one. Visit our online catalog request if you'd like to be sure. Prefer to just browse our catalogs online? Flip through the virtual pages of our fall catalog online beginning June 13 — even before the 52-page, full-color version hits mailboxes!
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Ever wonder how Stephanie selects next year's seeds? What makes a tomato worthy of being called Park's Whopper? Tour the trial gardens with Stephanie or one of our expert horticulturists to hear all about the AAS trial gardens and our own Park Seed trials, compare individual varieties yourself, and even get a sneak peek of Park's 2009 introductions. Bring your camera!
Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening By the Yard, is back! Paul and our very own Eric Johnson, host of GardenSmart on PBS, will be on hand, giving talks, answering questions, and giving a walking tour of the gardens. See the complete schedule here.
Admission and parking are free. The trial gardens are open for viewing and self-tours from 8am-5pm. The Park Seed Garden Center and Jackson & Perkins outlet in Greenwood will both be open for business from 8am to 5pm. Come early for best selection! |
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As we near the end of our spring shipping season, you'll see that some plants have completely sold out and others are being offered at some unbelievable prices! It's time to clear out the greenhouses for summer production and fall shipping, and these great spring plants would sure love to have a home in your garden.
This is the perfect time to fill in that empty spot in the border, stock up on some standard favorites, or just take advantage of prices you have to see to believe. All plant orders for $50 or more placed before June 12, 2008 will automatically be upgraded to FedEx 2Day® Express shipping for no additional charge. Start shopping our late-season spring specials today! |
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Park Seed is celebrating its 25th year of partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by providing millions of Cinnamon Basil seeds for NASA's Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber. Participating classrooms receive FREE seeds that have flown in the Space Shuttle, orbited the Earth, and returned safely, just so they can be given away to young scientists.
To see amazing examples of what students can imagine and execute, check out this article about the sixth-grade classes at The Orchard School in Indianapolis, IN. Want to get your school involved? Learn more and to find links to sign up for the Challenge, visit www.SuccessWithSeed.org and click on the NASA logo.
Have a school already involved? Let Claire know what you're up to!
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During WWI and WWII, recycling, composting, and home gardens were not simply a reaction to rampant consumerism — they were acts of patriotism brought about by the need to preserve resources for the support of war efforts at home and abroad. Those that could not fight alongside the soldiers on the battlefield were asked to contribute in any way they could, and for many, this meant growing victory gardens — in the country, in the suburbs, even in the cities.
Government agencies, seed companies, and businesses published guides on vegetable gardening: how to prepare the soil, what to plant, and how to care for it. Nearly 20 million Americans stepped up to the challenge of stretching the nation's food rations and produced up to 40% of all food that was consumed during those times. These victory gardens were not viewed as work, but as a source of pride for the community, bolstering our morale when it was needed most.
In these days of increasing interest in self-sufficiency and getting back to basics, home vegetable gardening has enjoyed a major revival. New generations of Americans long to feel part of a bigger picture, for an opportunity to "do their part," and home gardening has again proven itself as a way to strengthen our minds, our bodies, our communities, and our country. School, neighborhood, and home gardens are popping up everywhere with the goal of reconnecting to our food, our planet, and our communities.
Empower yourself and your family by volunteering at a community garden or planting your own victory garden! It doesn't have to be a huge, formal vegetable garden - a few pots on a patio or even a rooftop will do. Some folks are even starting to view the potential of unoccupied city lots as food production areas. Whether you think of yourself as a revolutionary, a patriot, or simply a lover of fresh-from-the-farm veggies, what matters is that you make a connection to nature, your neighbors, your health, and to the food that you're eating.
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A tree is a gift given many times over. Not just the giving of the tree itself, but also the time spent planting it together, and years and years of enjoyment as it grows!
During the early years of Rotary International, its founder, Paul Harris, traveled the globe, fostering world peace and understanding. To create living memorials to these new friendships, he commemorated his visits by planting Friendship Trees. Harris planted approximately 50 Friendship Trees during his lifetime, many of which are still standing.
Planting a tree as a tribute is a great idea. Because trees grow, add beauty, and enhance the environment for many years to come, they are ideal for commemorating love and friendship. And they make great gifts for those hard-to-buy-for family members. To select the right tree for your tribute, think about site conditions, your goals for the planting, and the species type that suits you aesthetically.
So, surprise Dad this year with something a little different. Order from our Park Trees & Shrubs website before June 8 and your tree will arrive in time for Father's Day planting.
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Keep your eyes peeled for Park products featured in national and local gardening publications!
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Call Center Open on Weekends!
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
800-213-0076
When Will My Order Ship? Seeds and supplies will ship promptly.
Live plants and trees will ship in the spring. Follow this link for more information. |
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Park Seed Co.
The Best Flowers & Vegetables
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