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OPEN HOUSE AT THE WILLOW GARDEN

2010 Rhododendron & Azalea Weekend

Drop in anytime between 12PM - 4PM

Saturday, June 12th & Sunday June 13th

#407 Old Maryvale Road
Antigonish Co., NS

Everyone is welcome to come have a leisurely stroll through the garden.
We expect a good display from both the Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Bring a friend!

We remind people that we welcome visitors to  our garden anytime throughout the gardening season.
Just give us a call or an email for a time or if directions are needed.
This scene of June Azaleas will soon change to one where Peonies predominate, after that other things in their turn.......Lilies, Daylies, Phlox, and so on.
azaleas June2007


The International Tulip Festival, Truro, Nova Scotia
 http://www.nstulips.com
 


One of the rites of spring is Maple Syrup time.
One of our favourite spots is  The Sugar Moon Farm  Earltown, Pictou Co., NS.
Check the link to find out all about them.

 
 
 
 
 


 





"The Legend of the Black Donnellys"

concert poster
The "Legend" continues........
Dec27, 2009   St. Francis Xavier Auditorium, Antigonish
    Dec 28, 2009   New Glasgow, NS

More info at Hector MacIsaac's website

 

 

 SPRING PLANT- SALE

AT "THE WILLOW GARDEN"

#407 Old Maryvale Road, Antigonish Co., NS

Dates for our 2010 Sale
Saturday, May15th & Sunday, May16th

10 AM - 4 PM
Look for:
Perennials, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Shrubs,
Peonies,
Specialty Trees, Begonias

For  INFO  on the availabilty of specific plants contact us by e-mail
e-mail:  willowgarden_ns@hotmail.com
Happy Gardening from Bill & Sharon Wilgenhof

 

Our annual spring plant sale is a popular event among gardeners in the area. It offers the chance to try some new and unusual plants along with the mainstays.  Have a look at a partial listing of some plants we plan to have available. This list will be updated closer to the Sale Date.
The propensity to plant more than one really has room for is ever with us.




 
St. Martha's Hospital Auxiliary Presents
"MAYFEST"
Saturday May 8, 2010
Bloomfield Centre
Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish 

COUNTY RECREATION GARDEN COURSE





A two session gardening course planned for May 20 and May 27, 2010.
Here is a summary of some aspects we hope to deal with.

Soil Building

Every successful gardening endeavour begins with soil preparation. We will have a review of the basics.

  • soil types
  • amendments
  • mulches
  • fertilizers
  • weed control
  • bed preparation

Flowering Shrubs

  • care, pruning and propagation
  • specific varieties- azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, etc.

Participant selected topic(s)

  • week one participants may submit a topic they would like to see addressed in the second session.




updated: March 14, 2010