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In addition to the helpful advice of our Certified Nursery Professionals, we have more than 30 handouts to help show you how to properly plan, select, plant and take care of your garden and plants once you get home.
Please don't hesitate to pick up your FREE copy of any of these brochures. For a complete list of all of our handouts please visit our website at:
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A great selection of gifts, books, candles, soaps, lotions, florals, frames, linens, prints, potpourri, and home furnishings to decorate your home.
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SPECIAL ORDERS
Ever had the problem of finding that one special plant or product no one seemed to carry? Almaden Valley Nursery offers a special order program that may be just right for you. If you can't find a plant or product, or if we are out of it at the present time, we will place a special order just for you.
We can usually fill your order in 1-2 weeks, depending on availability and quality, via our vast network of suppliers. So the next time you are frustrated, banging on walls, and plain old "can't take it anymore," take advantage of our special order program. Just ask any one of our Celebrity Service Staff for details and we will be more than happy to help you.
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Check out our gift shop for Mother's Day gift ideas. And remember that Father's Day is in just a little over a month!
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Be a Guest Gardener:
Gardeners love to learn from other gardeners "over the fence". We would love to include a tour and or an article from one of our readers!
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Contact Information:
E-Mail:
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Telephone:
(408) 997-1234
Address
15800 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95120-1503
Extended Spring Hours:
Weekdays 9AM-6PM
Weekends
8AM-5PM.
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Shady Hollow
Color Dept
Color Courtyard
Perfect Perennials
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Quotation of the Week: "We learn from our gardens to deal with the most urgent question of the time: How much is enough?"
— Wendell Berry |
A Very Special Day! |
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The earliest Mother's Day celebrations we know of were ancient Greek spring celebrations in honor of Rhea, the mother of the gods. But those were in honor of one particular mother. England's "Mothering Sunday," begun in the 1600's, is closer to what we think of as "Mother's Day." Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent, "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England.
In 1907 Anna Jarvis started a drive to establish a national Mother's Day. In 1907 she passed out 500 white carnations at her mother's church in West Virginia -- one for each mother in the congregation. In 1908, her mother's church held the first Mother's Day service, on May 10th (the second Sunday in May). That same day a special service was held at the Wanamaker Auditorium in Philadelphia, where Anna was from, which could seat no more than a third of the 15,000 people who showed up.
By 1909, churches in 46 states, Canada and Mexico were holding Mother's Day services. In the meantime, Ms. Jarvis had quit her job to campaign full time. She managed to get the World's Sunday School Association to help; they were a big factor in convincing legistlators to support the idea. In 1912, West Virginia was the first state to designate an official Mother's Day. By 1914, the campaign had convinced Congress, which passed a joint resolution. President Woodrow Wilson signed the resolution, establishing an official national Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.
Many countries of the world now have their own Mother's Day at different times of the year, but Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Japan, and Turkey join the US in celebrating Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. Britain still celebrates Mothering Day on the 4th Sunday of Lent — but they now call it Mother's Day. By any name, and at any date, it's a special day to honor a special person.
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Colorful Decorative Baskets!
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It's no surprise to receive a bouquet of roses or flowers on Mother's Day. Although they are beautiful, the bouquet will only last about a week in the best of situations.
We would like to introduce you to a living alternative to cut flowers: a dynamic, one of a kind, spectacular living gift basket!
Two of our employees, Erica Margarito and Jamie Kind, have a special talent for creating the most beautiful flowering gift baskets around. These pre-planted containers come in different sizes ready to be taken home on the spot or given to that special person in your life.
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We invite you to see these beauties (yes, Erica and Jamie too) and give your mom something different for Mother's Day this year - a gift that will remind her how much you care about her all year long.
Only at Almaden Valley Nursery!
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30th Annual Mother's Day Rose Sale!
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SAVE 40% off all Roses!
- Bush Roses
- Miniature Roses
- Climbing Roses
- Tree Roses
Offer good thru May 8th 2005
Subject to stock on hand.
Offer may not be combined with any other discount.
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Almaden Valley Trivia!
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This Week's Question:
As well as being Mother's Day, May 8th is the 60th anniversary of a very important day in history. What is that day?
Trivia Prize:
A bag of Dr. Earth Lawn Food.
Click Here to Answer
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Last Week's Question:
What is the
most drought tolerant grass for Northern California?
Winner: None. We stumped you!
Answer: Tall fescue.
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Two More Dazzling New Day Lilies!
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We have more than 30 new introductions this year and will be featuring a couple of them in each week in our newsletter. As always, these new varieties tend to sell out quickly, so make sure and come in early for the greatest selection.
For more information, pictures, and a complete description of every variety we stock, visit our online Day Lily Catalog at www.almadenvalleynursery.com or pick up your free copy of our 2005 Day Lily Catalog.
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Numinous Moments:Deciduous 26" high, 41/2" blooms. Wonderful bright rose pink blooms with an intense purple eye zone band, pale white mid-ribs, darker rose veining and light yellow throat. |
Cradle Song:Evergreen 22" high, 5" blooms. Beautiful soft neon golden yellow flowers with gold throat and pointed tips. Very good repeat bloomer.
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Meet our Celebrity Service Team!
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Jamie Kind
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Jamie was born and raised in the San Jose area. She is currently studying to earn a major in Environmental Studies and wants to work in the deserts of Nevada. She likes to relax after school and enjoys going to the local pub Brittania Arms.
Jamie enjoys the great outdoors and once had a close encounter with a camel at a wild animal park. Breaking the rules and rolling down her car window made the camel curious. It decided to investigate and got its head stuck in the car.
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Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl |
Least Favorite Food: |
Corned Beef and Cabbage (gross!) |
Favorite Movie: |
Selena |
My Celebrity Service staff and I look forward to serving you this year. We'll go out of our way to make your day!
Eric Wilder - President
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Recipe of the Week: Mother's Day Chocolate Pudding Cake |
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What you need:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 square unsweetened chocolate, grated (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, grated, or 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup boiling water
Step by Step:
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into bowl.
Add milk, chocolate, nuts, butter, vanilla, and blend well.
Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
Combine sugars, chocolate, salt and vanilla, and spread evenly over first mixture.
Pour the boiling water over this but do not stir.
Bake in a moderate oven, 350F, for 1 hour, until the cake that rises to the top tests done. There will be a layer of fudge sauce beneath.
Can be served warm or cold, with or without cream.
Notes:
[1] You can reduce fat content by substituting 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon melted margarine for the 3 squares of unsweetened chocolate.
[2] You can omit the nuts to reduce fat or if you just prefer it without nuts.
[3] This can be cooked in the microwave; use an 8" square glass or Corningware dish.
[4] If using the microwave, allow 8 to 9 minutes on high (750-watt oven, adjust for your own particular nuker), turning quarter way around halfway through the cooking time (or use lazy susan). |
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