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As I look back on the year, I am pleased with the amount of hand-outs we have written to help you become a better gardener and to help you make the transition to the organic approach. I have written on many subjects and there are so many hand-outs it is difficult tosort them out. I am in the process of editing them and combining them in a book called The Twelve Steps That Lead to Natural Gardening. I hope to have this book out by spring with Rolf Swensson a very talented former Landscape architect of ours doing the illustrations. In addition to the book topics I have written an organic approach to every facet of gardening. These can be downloaded at Sprainbrook.com. Customers who follow our organic programs are reporting amazing results. Flowers and lawns were beautiful and the birds, bees and butterflies have returned. It felt good to be part of A movement that benefits us all. It was rewarding to be asked to speak so often on this subject in 2010. Changing our operation into growing plants organically was a challenge, but now that we have done it we will never turn back. It involves using beneficial insects instead of weekly chemical sprays, a strong commitment to boost the immune system of the plant by adding microbes to the soil, switching to liquid organic fertilizers and spraying Employ® every three weeks. The blend of organics that we added to our plants created some incredible results with our winter flowering crops. We have found the secret to growing great plants. We can't wait till spring to be able to fill your garden with their beauty. Convincing people to go organic is an educational process. This is why we have spent so much time writing about how easy it is to make this conversion. The nice part about it is that following good gardening practices is what organic gardening is all about. Once you master organics, you will never turn back. The rewards are too great, the soil pure, the flowers brilliant, the birds happy and the grass healthy to play on. You will feel good in contributing to a better environment and in doing your part for the next generation. For those who haven't made the switch yet; make your New Year's resolution for 2011 to do so. We have made it easy for you. Our programs are geared for monthly applications. If you follow them, they will work. If you have a problem, we are here to help. We want to be your partners as you venture into this world.. My New Years resolution for 2011 is to finish my book and continue to broaden peoples knowledge of Organic gardening help you achieve great results and introduce you to products that will make for a more beautiful garden. I know my programs will work if followed and I will change and tweak them as I review results. As a grower, I love organics because it requires growing a good plant. Most of us have played a part in polluting our environment and increasing our health risks. We have done it without knowing. We have become programmed by advertising, by schooling, the media and the big chemical companies. There is another way and it is better. It is a learning process we all have to go through in 2011 and beyond. I will continue to lead you through this educational process. If you know of someone who should become part of this movement, pass our newsletters on to them. We all need to be part of change. Landscape Design: From concept to construction Sprainbrook Nursery will create a landscape environment that is both beautiful and functional, adding greater value to your property. Softscape or hardscape, a small project or a larger project we will be there for you. Contact us early for an appointment. We will start making home visits on February 16. February and March appointments will be free of charge. Book your appointments early. We will come to your home, discuss the project with you and measure the area. We will draw a plan and formulate a free detailed estimate accompanied by a plant list. We will mail the plan and estimate to you for your approval. We will be glad to show you the plant material and make changes if needed. We can do any project in stages. Once the plan is finalized and you have put down your deposit we will schedule the job. Our landscape foremen have been with us for over 20 years. You will enjoy working with them but more importantly you will enjoy the end result. We are flexible and will work with you to achieve a great outcome. Sprainbrook Nursery has been in business since 1944. Our installations all follow our organic programs. Our crews are professionals who have been at this for a long time. Landscaping pays and horticultural knowledge is needed to avoid costly mistakes. Our Winter lecture series will start in late January. They are 2 hour in depth pictorial lectures that start at 10:00 am and go to 12:00 noon. They are free to all. Take some time to shop as we are offering twenty percent off for anyone attending the lecture. Pass the word and bring your friends. These are popular winter events.
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