FEBRUARY CALENDAR
February
1
Primex carries 2008 flower, vegetable and herb seeds and February
is our annual seed Sale: 50% off seeds from Burpee, Cook’s
Garden and Ferry Morse, 20% off seeds from Seeds of Change, Botanical
Interests, Renee’s Garden and Seeds of Italy.
February
2
10:30 am Orchid Growing in the Home
(click for details)
2:00 pm Fruit Trees (click
for details)
February
3
Check out our 2008 Early Bird Sale
offered only in the month of February. Take your bulk mulch and
topsoil early and we wave the delivery charge. (click here for
more details)
February
4
Grow bigger and healthier seedlings this year with a Hydro-farm
Hot House with Heating Mat.
February
5
Continue to fertilize green houseplants with Jack’s
Classic 20-20-20 once a month.
February
6
It is time to apply a second round of Bonide Wilt Stop
on all your broadleaf evergreens. This product is an anti-desiccant
that will protect plants from the drying winds and sun of winter.
Spray on a day when temperatures are above 42 degrees Fahrenheit.
February
7
Inspect your trees to determine if pruning is required. Prune
out any water sprouts, rubbing or crossed limbs, and disease or
insect-ridden branches. Primex carries a great selection of pruning
tools from Felco, Fiskars, Bacho, Gilmour and The Rumford Gardener.
February
8
February is a wonderful time to sit back and plan next year’s
garden. Review your notes from last year to assist in planning
garden improvements in 2006.
February
9
10:30 am Seed Starting for Beginners
(click for details)
2:00 pm Landscape Design 101 (click
for details)
February
10
Keep an eye out for spider mites on houseplants. Check
humidity trays daily and replenish evaporated water. If a mite
infestation occurs, use Bonide Mite-X made from
botanical oils for a safe and effective control.
February 11
Continue to feed the birds, they count on the food that you supply
the as they return daily to your feeders. Primex carries Lyric
Birdseed and C&S Suet Cakes.
February
12
Continue to prevent deer damage with applications of Liquid
Fence and Messina Deer Stopper.
February
13
Instead of cut flowers, this year treat your sweetheart to a colorful
flowering plant from our greenhouse. A Primex gift card makes
a wonder gift for any occasion.
February
14
Valentine’s Day
When planning this year’s garden, include a fruit tree,
Primex will be carrying a great selection this spring.
February
15
Remove dust build-up on houseplants by giving them a shower. You
may use Miracle-Gro Leaf Shine to clean and shine
hard leafed foliage plants, such as: Philodendron, Ivy, Pothos,
Rubber Plant, Ficus, Spathiphllum, Snake Plants, Dieffenbachia
and others.
February
16
Primex Rewards Double Point Day
10:30 am Composting (click
for details)
2:00 pm Butterfly Gardens (click
for details)
February 17
Keep squirrels from eating your bird seed by spraying with Messina
Squirrel Stopper.
February
18
Presidents’ Day
February
19
Make sure that all houseplants are not located near a heating
vent or where they will receive a cold draft from an outside opening
door.
February
20
Don’t forget the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show
is running March 2nd thru the 9th. This year’s title is
“Jazz it Up” and Primex has advanced discount tickets.
February
21
Just one week left to order our Bulk Topsoil & Mulch
Early Bird Special. See the Early
Bird Order Form page of our web site for more details. (click
here)
February
22
Continue to check tender flower bulbs that are in storage. Dispose
of any bulbs that are soft.
February
23
10:30 am Small Ornamental Trees (click
for details)
2:00 pm Bonsai for Beginners: An Introduction
(click for details)
February
24
Gently replace perennials as they heave from the ground on warm
winter days.
February
25
Prune soft-wood fruit trees, peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines
before the buds begin to swell in the spring.
February
26
Keep houseplants from leaning against your glass windows, cold
glass will damage the foliage.
February
27
Primex carries everything you need for seed starting this spring;
vegetable, herb and flower seeds, seed starter mix, pots, trays,
dome tray covers, labels, heating mats, grow lights and fixtures
and much more.
February 28
Now is the time to test the soil in your vegetable garden. For
a complete and accurate soil assessment Primex carries the Penn
State Soil Test Kits or we will test your pH for free.
February
29
Make sure that all houseplants are not located near a heating
vent or where they will receive a cold draft from an outside opening
door.
