Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center Current Happenings

Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center 945 E. Bakerview Rd. Bellingham (360) 676-0400

W H A T ' S N E W A T B A K E R V I E W?

FREE GARDENING SEMINARS

Please call us to pre-register for seminars.

(360) 676-0400

February 2012

Pruning & Maintaining Home Orchard Fruit Trees:

From planting to pruning, our resident fruit tree expert will show you how to maintain healthy

and productive fruit trees. We'l show you the proper timing and pruning techniques to

maximize your harvest.

Saturday, February 11th 11:00 a.m.

Prune Ornamentals Like a Pro:

This is the time! Learn how to prune flowering trees, shrubs and evergreens. We'll show you

how to "prune with a plan", and the proper timing to prune for plant health, growth, and

beautiful flowers.

Saturday, February 11th 2:00 p.m.

Success With Indoor Plants:

Come listen to our houseplant expert talk about everything from re-potting and pruning to

fertilizing and watering. We'll discuss the many types of tropical, succulent, and fragrant plants

suitable for indoor growing.

Saturday, February 18th 11:00 a.m.

Roses: Pruning and Spring Preparation:

Judy Walker, our resident rose expert will show you how to grow magnificent roses. Judy will

share the best varieties for Whatcom County, what's new for this year, and the essentials to

planting, feeding, pruning, and maintaining hardy, prolific roses.

Saturday, February 18th 2:00 p.m.

Basic Veggie Gardening in Whatcom County:

Grow your own! Our resident vegetable expert will share their experiences growing veggies in

Whatcom County. We'll cover watering wisely, fertilizing, harvesting, and the best varieties for

crops in Whatcom County.

Saturday, February 25th 11:00 a.m.

Seed Starting Basics:

Get a jump on the growing season by learning how to properly start your own veggies and

flowers from seed. We will discuss seed selection and growing instructions, as well as the tools

and materials for sucessful seed starting.

Saturday, February 25th 2:00 p.m.

Fruit & Berry Basics:

Come see the wide variety of hardy fruit trees and berries for home gardens in Whatcom

County. We'll show you the best varieties of fruit and berry trees for our climate as well as tips

on successfully growing apples, cherries, plums, blueberries, grapes, raspberries, gooseberries,

kiwi and more!

Wednesday, February 29th 11:00 a.m.

We have a wonderful selection of gorgeous SPRING BULBS! It's now time to get these bulbs in the ground, so come on by and plan ahead for stunning spring color!

For winter vegetable gardeners, we brought in a wide selection of Organic Veggie Starts! These cold-hardy edibles will make great, fresh additions to dinner tables all year; Grow Your Own!

Tillandsias are here!

We just got a shipment of really nice tillandsias (air plants) and we're excited to show them off - come have a look!

New Fountains

and Statues

These large, concrete fountains and statues are sure to liven up any patio or yard - choose from many artistic styles.

Giant Containers

Enormous planters add color and life wherever they're put. These pots are great for patios, entryways, or store fronts.

Disbudded Mums

Selectively pruned for magnificent blooms, these hardy old-fashioned flowers will add some pizzazz to your garden, porch, vase, or fall corsage.

The Gardener's Hollow Leg

Bakerview Nursery & Garden Center is your local source for this handy new gardener's assistant. The bag uses a belt (adjustable from 30-52 inches) to ergonomically distribute weight on hips and leg, and has a 10 inch diameter opening on top for easy loading and unloading. With a capacity of 5 gallons, this handy bag makes weeding and pruning tasks quicker, easier, and more comfortable. The 23-inch-deep bag's uses are nearly limitless - it even has a pocket to be used for a phone, measuring tape, or other small item that might be getting in the way of you keeping your hands free. A great accessory for just $29.99. Swing on by to see this and countless other clever gadgets to make your gardening experiences even more wonderful.

BACKYARD KITCHEN GARDENING

More and more people each year are becoming interested in growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It might be that they they're long-time gardeners venturing beyond flowers. Maybe they know that the best tasting foods are the freshest, or perhaps they're interested in knowing how their food is created and want to grow according to their personal principles. Whatever the reason, growing your own food can be a fun, cost effective, and rewarding experience. It's good for you, and it's good for your community. To get the most out of what you put into your garden, speak with our knowledgeable and friendly staff or attend one of the free and informative seminars below! Ask us about the many varieties of cold-hardy vegetables you can grow in Whatcom County through the winter. For even more options, consider a small greenhouse kit!

INDOOR SHOPPING FOR TREES AND SHRUBS

As the seasons change, so too does the nursery. Many of our plants have been moved from their sunny, summer homes at the nursery to their winter locations in our giant indoor shadehouse. This means the plants are protected from the elements and you will be too while you're shopping. So while the plants may not be located where you're accustomed to seeing them, they're still here, and we're always available to help you find whatever it is you're looking for. Just because the weather might be lousy, it doesn't mean that shopping for trees and shrubs should be too!

60% OFF BULBS

Plant Now For

Spring Blooms!