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"There are several ways to lay out a little garden; the best way is to get a gardener."
~ Karel Capek
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'Yuletide' and Other Winter Blooming Camellias
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If you are looking for a way to add color to your garden in the winter, consider planting sasanqua Camellias. They produce an attractive show of flowers from early autumn into late winter, blooming long before their better known (japonica) cousins. Add to that, bright glossy green leaves and interesting growth habits and you have "a must" for your winter garden.
Of all the sasanquas, 'Yuletide' is a stand-out. Yamagami’s Nursery had a  specimen (in front of the nursery before a remodel) that bloomed from Halloween to Valentine’s Day. It is upright with small leaves and bright red single blossoms highlighted with golden stamens. It can be trained as an espalier (terrific substitute for a shade vine), as a patio tree or left in shrub form. It is even dense enough to be planted as a hedge!
Sasanquas can be low and spreading, upright, or tall and willowy. Sasanqua flowers can be single, semi-double, or fully double and can be small, medium or rather large, in shades of pink, rose, red, white, and combinations.
Sasanqua Camellias can be planted in containers and in shrub and tree beds with equal success. This allows you to place them on patios and decks, or near walkways for greater enjoyment. They can also be used for bonsai specimens, espaliers, informal hedges, screens or graceful focal points in the garden.
One of the outstanding characteristics of sasanqua Camellias is that they will tolerate more sun exposure than spring-flowering types of camellias. They are sometimes called “Sun Camellias” but the truth of it is that they just tolerate sun better, they don’t need it. Like all camellias, they prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. Be sure to follow our FREE How to Plant Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendron Guide for guaranteed success.
Come to Yamagami’s Nursery to see sasanquas in bloom. Let one of our Nursery Professionals help you choose sasanquas and other winter color for your garden. We are here to help you succeed…the first time! |
Special Savings for the Holidays!
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 Look for ongoing In-Store Specials on a variety of merchandise with savings up to 75% OFF! All specials will be marked with special tags.
Additionally, we are offering the following deals:
Thursday, December 4th through Monday, December 8th--Take 50% OFF all Glazed Ceramic Pottery.
Wednesday, December 10th--Take 30% OFF any cut Christmas Tree. One day only!
Thursday, December 11th through Monday, December 15th--Take 50% OFF all Terra Cotta (red clay) Pottery.
Saturday, December 13th--Take $10 OFF any #5 size plants from Monrovia Nursery. Limit 3 sale plants per family. One day only!
Sunday, December 14th--Take 30% OFF any Living Christmas Tree. One day only!
Tuesday, December 16th--Take $10 OFF Mammoth Size Amaryllis Bulbs (reg. $29.99 ea). One day only!
Thursday, December 18th through Wednesday, December 24th--Take 50% OFF all Christmas Lights.
Monday, December 22nd--Take 50% OFF any 1 item from the gift room. One day only!
Saturday , December 27th and Sunday, December 28th--Original Mulch Blocks $6 each (reg. $9.98 ea). Cover that exposed dirt and mud!
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Gift Hints for the Gardener
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Make It Something Handy!
Whether you are a sometime gardener or a gardening fanatic, good tools make a big difference. Winter is a big pruning season and good tools are truly needed. Sometimes a whole new tool is the answer and sometimes sharpening and oiling a good tool is all that’s needed.
Power Gear® Loppers by Fiskars have to be the best loppers we’ve ever used. Because of their ratcheting Power Gear® action, they cut 3 times  more easily than conventional loppers! They are lightweight but so well constructed they have a lifetime guarantee. They are available in a 27” length which cuts up to 2” diameter branches. They make tree pruning fast and easy!
If your good quality tools are getting dull, try a sharpening tool from Bahco. It’s lightweight, inexpensive and easy to use. It features tungsten carbide edges for resharpening of all cutting blades. It has a comfortable handle for a firm grip. We use it here for our tools! Get one for yourself too!
Bug Blasters® are one of our most popular tools because they provide SAFE year-round pest control. They use water from your hose to blast pests from your plants, killing pests, without damaging your plants. In the winter you can use them to wash aphids from your lettuce and other cool season greens. They also help wash away the ugly debris left behind by earlier pest infestations (like sooty mold). Use them often during the growing seasons to prevent early aphid and whitefly forays from turning into major infestations. They are even safe for delicate Japanese Maples!
Talk with Yamagami’s Nursery Pros for more handy gift suggestions. There’s something for every garden and every gardener at Yamagami’s this holiday season. |
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Yamagami’s Cut Christmas Tree lot is open through Dec. 24th.
Come choose your fresh cut Noble Fir! |
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Thursday, Dec. 11 Yamagami's Nursery will close at 4 PM for our Holiday Party. |
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Mark your calendars!
Saturday, Dec. 13th and Sunday, Dec. 14th
Santa Claus will be here.
Bring in your children or pets (on leash please) and have a FREE Polaroid photo taken with Santa. Bring your own camera for this perfect photo opportunity.
Dec. 13th and 14th, 10 AM-2 PM.
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Yamagami's Nursery will be closed to celebrate with our families on the following days:
Wed., Dec. 24 we will close early at 3 PM.
Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 25-26 we will be closed all day.
Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 31-Jan. 1 we will be closed all day.
We wish you all Happy Holidays! |
Winter Garden Classes start in January! Time to brush up on Fruit Tree Pruning, Winter Rose Care, and Japanese Maple Pruning. There is a $20 fee per person, per class, which is rebated as a coupon good for merchandise. Space is limited so pre-paid registration is recommended. To pay to reserve your spot, come in or call us at (408) 252- 3347 and use a credit card. Walk-ins will be allowed if space is available.
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Winter Fruit Tree Care: Pruning and Dormant Spraying Basics with Bradley Strawhorn, Horticulturist and Pruning Specialist.
Learn about pruning and dormant spraying from an expert. See fee info above.
Sat., Jan. 10th at 10 AM
Sat., Jan. 17th at 10 AM and
Sun., Jan. 18th at 2 PM. |
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Winter Rose Care for Healthy Roses with Lorena Gorsche, Yamagami’s Rose Expert.
Learn about pruning, dormant spraying and year-round care. See fee info above.
Sun., January 11th at 2 PM,
Wed., Jan. 14th at 10 AM or 2 PM,
Sat., Jan 24th at 10 AM,
Sun., Jan 25th at 2 PM,
or one “Last Chance” class on
Sun., Feb. 8th at 11 AM. |
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Backyard Fruit Trees with Nancy Garrison, local fruit guru.
Learn how to maximize harvests in small spaces through planning, planting, pruning and training techniques. See fee info above.
Saturday, Jan. 31st at 10 AM or
Saturday, Feb.7th at 10 AM. |
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Japanese Maple Pruning with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Learn how to bring out the shape of your tree. See fee info above.
Sun., Feb 15th at 11 AM or 2 PM, Sat., Feb. 28th at 10 AM or 2 PM,
Sun., March 1st at 11 AM or 2 PM. |
Recipe of the Week: 3 'C' Bread
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This delicious bread features carrots, coconut and cherries.
What You'll Need: |
 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup candied cherries, quartered
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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Step by Step: |
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil.
- Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Fold in the carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins and pecans.
- Pour into four greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Yield:
Four 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaves
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Cupertino
Weather Courtesy of:
"The very best for your
container gardens!"
Since 1948, Yamagami's
Nursery has been committed to the promotion of beauty and the plants,
products and friendly, professional support needed to attain and
maintain that Beauty. In my parents' footsteps (and Taro Yamagami’s
before them), I promise to continue that tradition. I invite you
to visit us in the nursery and on our website, yamagamisnursery.com
for help in making your yard into a beautiful garden.
Thanks for visiting,
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Contact Information:
E-Mail:
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Telephone:
(408) 252-3347
Address:
1361 S. De Anza Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Hours:
7 Days a Week:
9 am to 5 pm
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