Dear D
esperate,
Xeriscaping may be the answer for your lack
of watering needs! To xeriscape is to landscape using drought tolerant (low water) plants. Xeros m
eans “dry” in Greek. Xeriscape literally m
eans dry landscape. M
ost people automatically think “oh,
succulents...wonderful (lack of enthusiasm)”. O
n the contrary there are m
any other plants to choose from
that will meet these xero requirem
ents. Many of our
native perennials and shrubs are naturally drought tolerant such as coneflower, switch grass, pines, viburnum
and many m
ore. These water misers should
be planted in the same area as their needs are the
same. Linton’s G
arden Centre staff would be able to help you select the right plants for the right place.
If you must irrigate and are using an irrigation system
change the settings to less often but longer periods of tim
e. The longer you water the deeper the water goes into the soil which causes the root system
s to go deeper. This m
akes for a stronger and healthier root system
and save your water bill from skyrocketing plus
its a bonus to help conserve our natural resources.
~Mr. Sm
arty Plants
Mr. Smarty PlantsDear M
r. Smarty Plants,I’m enjoying the hot hot summer but my plants are not! I don’t have time to keep watering and frankly my water bill is way too high. Please help.
Signed,
Desperate for water.
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By Mark B. Linton All gardeners love spring because of the
abundance of spring colors. It seems as if everything that blooms here in Michiana blooms in the spring. And when it comes to the summer months a lot of gardeners feel as if they are waiting for the colors to re-emerge in the fall (unless you are planting a lot of annuals to get you through the summer months.) But that doesn’t have to be true!!! Just one visit through our Garden Centre will prove to you that we have thousands of plants in full bloom throughout the Dog Days of Summer! I love working with Hydrangeas, for the new varieties are so easy to care for and there are Hydrangeas in every color and for either full sun, or dense shade. We even grow a half dozen varieties of Hydrangea trees which continue to bloom just like the shrubs up until Thanksgiving. We also grow thousands of low maintenance shrub and ground cover roses that simply need sunlight and water and absolutely no special care! They will reward you with over 2,000 non-stop blooms all through spring, summer and fall, and sometimes up until Christmas!!! Don’t forget all of our summer blooming perennials, for they continue to bloom into the fall as well! We grow over 40 different varieties of Coneflowers which also make a great cut flower as well! Probably the most popular summer blooming perennials are all of our Daylillies. We grow all of the new award-winning hybrids as well as thousands of the dwarf repeat blooming varieties
as well. If you’re looking for a small and compact ornamental tree, don’t pass up our beautiful summer flowering Rose of Sharon.
Our blue flowering Rose of Sharon trees are in my opinion the most spectacular of them all! We also grow Rose of Sharon in shrub forms as well and offer them in 8 different colors! If you love Lilacs for their spring fragrance as well as their color, then you will be sure to fall in love with our repeat blooming Lilac called Bloomerang Lilac, and even better, we also grow this repeat blooming Lilac in a dwarf tree form as well! Succulents have gained a lot in popularity over the past years, and boy do we have a large selection of summer blooming succulents. Be sure to consider the striking Color Guard Century Plant, or our Hardy Cactus that thrives here in our Michiana climate and will reward you with thousands of beautiful large yellow flowers during the summer months! Looking for something different? Then check out our rare and unusual assortment of summer blooming
Sedums and Hens-N-Chicks, which are all great options for low maintenance rock gardens!!! Weigelias are some of my favorite repeat blooming shrubs! Not only do they bloom in the spring, but they will re-bloom again in the summer as well as in the fall. My favorites are the dwarf varieties, such as Spilled Wine, Wine and Roses as well as Sonic Bloom Weigelia. Almost all ornamental grasses bloom in the fall, but there are a few that will bloom in the summer time as well as in the fall. My favorite varieties are Feather Reed Grass, and both the Big Blue Liriope, as well as the Variegated Liriope. If you enjoy fragrance in your landscape as well as attracting butterflies, then consider some from our large selection of Butterfly Bushes, and yes,they really do live up to their name!! Because we grow all of our plants here locally at our Nursery in Bristol and grow them in their containers, summertime is a great time to add a pop of color to your garden and landscape. Happy gardening!
Linton’s Classic CarCRUISE-IN
Calling all classic car owners and fans!
Saturday, July 14Saturday, August 11
and Saturday, September 811am- 2pm
Door Prizes! 50/50Car owners: Pre-register by June 1 to take advantage of
our Cafe Lunch Special (sandwich, veggie chips, salsa, drink & cookie) for only $4.99 (regularly $9.99).
No fee to register. Call or email: 574-293-9699, ext. 0 or email: [email protected]
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ering Shrubs
Buy 2, Get 1 FreeAll Perennials &
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rassesYellow tag sale in Floral &
Interior Decor Shoppe.
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tagged items!
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Meet a Linton’s DesignerBy Ruth Linton
We are happy to announce that we will be featuring different designers throughout the year with their creations displayed in the floral cooler.
Linton’s wants to take this opportunity to introduce you to one of our floral designers. Meet Rhonda Metcalf. Rhonda joined the Linton’s team in August 2014 and brings with her Certified Master Gardener credentials from Michigan State University. She has worked alongside Johnny Childers, a Distinguished member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience she shares with our customers.
Come visit Linton’s Enchanted Gardens and see what our wonderfully talented designers can do for you today. Notice some of the designs have been identified to assist you in selecting a specific style of this designer if so needed. Please feel free to chat with us.
Bringing joy and comfort to others gives deep purpose to
my life and I am blessed to experience my passion of 22 years through the art of floral design. ~Rhonda Metcalf
“
UFO! “Restricted Area”Roswell at Linton’s? No, but it is a “Restricted Area” for serious UFO (Unusual
Flowering Objects) plant collectors! At the landing gear of the alien space ship located in our Garden Centre you’ll find the products from our ‘Research Facility’ in Bristol. The cover-up has been blown and the whistle-blowers have demanded we disclose the presence of these results to the public. This area, previously off-limits, has been opened up to customers classified as ‘Top Plant Collectors.’ We are seeking ‘test sights’ to help our Research Facility. Each UFO has been properly identified and tagged with its unique statistics. Test sights will be charged a fee to obtain the UFOs to cover discovery and development costs.
Planning a special event? Let us be your venue. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens is the perfect venue for Garden Club meetings, Red Hat Society outings, bridal showers and baby showers! We offer a unique and cozy setting in our Garden Café or The Conservatory for vents of all kinds, featuring breakfast, lunch or dinner from our Garden Café. We offer over 100 hand crafted specialty drinks and decadent desserts! Your guest will enjoy perusing our numerous themed vignettes featuring seasonal interior and exterior decor. For more information or reservations call 574-293-9699, ext. 101
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By Ruth Linton
Welcome to classic and cool, beautiful sky blue or sea
blue colors as displayed in one of Linton’s freshly designed vignettes.
As you enter the shoppe, let me direct you to this universally appealing display. As sure as you will easily be able to see, the timeless combination of white or off white and this blue are colors that offer not only relaxation but also sophistication. Our talented designers can assist you with any of your implementing choices.
Everything you love doesn’t have to be the same style, one era or one country. Check this vignette out located on the left side just around the corner from the big front entry way doors.
To make a statement such as with this beautiful blue, start with the neutral base and add two accent colors. Group several objects to make a bigger impact in an area rather than scattered throughout the room.
Find the sets of birds alongside nests with blue eggs, seashore candle holders or cool and breezy picture frames that are available to help create a serene and sophisticated area in your home. Here is the opportunity to use a vase of fresh or silk
flowers, your choice of course. Succulents can bring in a pleasant touch of blue. Notice too that in the color blues, water prevails. You will want to be sure, especially in selecting silks, that they reflect the true blue color you have selected.
LINTON’S SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2018Date Event / Class Time CostThursday, June 14 Design & Dine: Pin Art 5:30–7pm $29.99Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17
Father’s Day Sale
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24
Luau Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8
Wheel of Savings Weekend 5:30– 7pm $29.99
Saturday, July 14 Linton s Summer Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmSaturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15
Dog Days of Summer
Thursday, July 19 Workshop: Kitchen Herb Garden 6-7 pm $19.99Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29
Kids are a BIG Deal
Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5
Coca Cola Days
Saturday, August 11 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pm $29.99Thursday, August 16 Design & Dine: Butterfly Wall
Hanging5:30–7pm $29.99
Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19
CAPS Event
Saturday–Monday, September 1-3
Labor Day Sale
Saturday, September 8 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmWorkshop: String Art on Board 10am $19.99
Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9
Birthday Party–37 years! 6–7 pm $19.99
See a sample of each design on our Facebook page or on our website Seminar page.
Color Trends
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Coneflowers are exceptional plants for any garden! Besides attracting butterflies and hummingbirds they come in just about every size and color imaginable.
They are native prairie plants and do well when they are periodically cut back as if animals have been grazing on them.
They do well when planted in a formal garden or naturalizing an area.
Lintons carries a wide variety of coneflowers from which to choose.
All Coneflowers perform best when planted in full sun.
Plant Spotlight:
Experience the growing difference in lawn care Linton’s lawn care team has the experience you can trust to carefully inspect and manage the health
of your landscape, trees, and shrubs. Many services are available: mowing, fertilizing, pruning, trimming and weeding, along with disease and insect control.
We perform spring cleanups, lawn de-thatching, overseeding and lawn aeration, as well as planting of annual flower beds. During the summer, we provide power edging, line trimming, aeration and over-seeding and turf renovation. Fall clean up, bulb planting and gutter cleaning are offered.
Additional winter services include snow plowing, salting sidewalks and drives, and installing outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
Our maintenance program provides an alternative for homeowners who want a beautiful yard and yet want to enjoy their leisure time. Business owners use our services to keep a well- maintained landscape, adding professionalism to their company. A recent comment from L.L.R. stated “My neighbors commented about the yard’s upkeep always being gorgeous.” See the Linton’s difference.
Help Save Mother Earth: Every year, millions of nursery pots are used once, then hauled away to the landfill. By recycling pots we can all do our part to help Mother Earth. Customers will be rewarded with 5 cents per container (1gallon or larger) returned to us. We don’t even mind if the container was purchased elsewhere.
Yellow tag sale in our Floral & Interior Decor Shoppe.
Save up to 90% off
Wheel of Savings Weekend!July 7 & 8
Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Savings up to
50% off* and you may be the
lucky winner of a 100 Grand!
Everyone is a winner!
*Regular prices only
FREE SAMPLES IN OUR GARDEN CAFE
JULY 14 & 15
BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST EACH DAY! Both winners receive a $50 Linton’s Gift Card and $50
donation to the Humane Society of Elkhart County
A charitable event for the Humane Society of Elkhart County
(Limit of 6 items)Adoptable Dogs from
Humane Society and Dog Town Resort on site Saturday 11-2
15% off All Trees & Shrubs
20% off All Perennials &
Ornamental GrassesValid 7/14/18 - 7/20/18
Thank You!Linton’s guests donated over 1,868 pounds of food during our Easter events! The food was donated to Church Community Services food bank.
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Whew, spring was such a busy time, planting
gardens, both vegetable and flower, rejuvenating lawn areas, and tackling some of those larger hardscape projects like patios and such.
There are a few summertime maintenance issues that will need attending. Summer is usually drier than the spring so, your planting beds will need a 2-3 coating of a wood mulch to keep the roots of your plantings cool and moist.
Also, since Mother Nature doesn’t keep things watered efficiently during the summer months, homeowners will need to provide water. New plantings should be watered to depth
of 1-3 at least twice a week. Established plants need watered to a depth of 1-3 every week. Summer is also the time to apply an insect application of fertilizer. Not only will this application give you a rich deep green lawn it will also control the insect population. Be sure to water your lawn heavily after this fertilization as the heat of the summer sun can damage lawns if the fertilizer has not been watered in. Don’t forget
to feed your flower beds as well. Some plants tend to go dormant in the heat of summer and this fertilization will perk them up.
Don’t forget to deadhead (remove spent flower heads) from annuals, perennials and roses to keep them looking healthy and blooming all summer long.
Now is the time to sit back and admire all your hard work.
Find a shady spot in the yard and watch the butterflies and birds visit your flowers. Host a cook-out, maybe a graduation party or wedding.
With just a minimum of maintenance your back yard will be a relaxing place to just unwind and enjoy nature without the constant interruptions of daily life.
Monday -Friday 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturday and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
The
Daily specialsOrganic Options
Gluten-free Options
Kids MenuDecadent Desserts
Hand-Crafted Beverages
Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a coffee break from work, or a unique dinner, the
Garden Cafe inside Linton’s Enchanted Gardens has the taste you’re after.
Summertime Gardening
Coneflower
2
By Ruth Linton
Welcome to classic and cool, beautiful sky blue or sea
blue colors as displayed in one of Linton’s freshly designed vignettes.
As you enter the shoppe, let me direct you to this universally appealing display. As sure as you will easily be able to see, the timeless combination of white or off white and this blue are colors that offer not only relaxation but also sophistication. Our talented designers can assist you with any of your implementing choices.
Everything you love doesn’t have to be the same style, one era or one country. Check this vignette out located on the left side just around the corner from the big front entry way doors.
To make a statement such as with this beautiful blue, start with the neutral base and add two accent colors. Group several objects to make a bigger impact in an area rather than scattered throughout the room.
Find the sets of birds alongside nests with blue eggs, seashore candle holders or cool and breezy picture frames that are available to help create a serene and sophisticated area in your home. Here is the opportunity to use a vase of fresh or silk
flowers, your choice of course. Succulents can bring in a pleasant touch of blue. Notice too that in the color blues, water prevails. You will want to be sure, especially in selecting silks, that they reflect the true blue color you have selected.
LINTON’S SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2018Date Event / Class Time CostThursday, June 14 Design & Dine: Pin Art 5:30–7pm $29.99Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17
Father’s Day Sale
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24
Luau Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8
Wheel of Savings Weekend 5:30– 7pm $29.99
Saturday, July 14 Linton s Summer Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmSaturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15
Dog Days of Summer
Thursday, July 19 Workshop: Kitchen Herb Garden 6-7 pm $19.99Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29
Kids are a BIG Deal
Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5
Coca Cola Days
Saturday, August 11 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pm $29.99Thursday, August 16 Design & Dine: Butterfly Wall
Hanging5:30–7pm $29.99
Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19
CAPS Event
Saturday–Monday, September 1-3
Labor Day Sale
Saturday, September 8 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmWorkshop: String Art on Board 10am $19.99
Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9
Birthday Party–37 years! 6–7 pm $19.99
See a sample of each design on our Facebook page or on our website Seminar page.
Color Trends
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Coneflowers are exceptional plants for any garden! Besides attracting butterflies and hummingbirds they come in just about every size and color imaginable.
They are native prairie plants and do well when they are periodically cut back as if animals have been grazing on them.
They do well when planted in a formal garden or naturalizing an area.
Lintons carries a wide variety of coneflowers from which to choose.
All Coneflowers perform best when planted in full sun.
Plant Spotlight:
Experience the growing difference in lawn care Linton’s lawn care team has the experience you can trust to carefully inspect and manage the health
of your landscape, trees, and shrubs. Many services are available: mowing, fertilizing, pruning, trimming and weeding, along with disease and insect control.
We perform spring cleanups, lawn de-thatching, overseeding and lawn aeration, as well as planting of annual flower beds. During the summer, we provide power edging, line trimming, aeration and over-seeding and turf renovation. Fall clean up, bulb planting and gutter cleaning are offered.
Additional winter services include snow plowing, salting sidewalks and drives, and installing outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
Our maintenance program provides an alternative for homeowners who want a beautiful yard and yet want to enjoy their leisure time. Business owners use our services to keep a well- maintained landscape, adding professionalism to their company. A recent comment from L.L.R. stated “My neighbors commented about the yard’s upkeep always being gorgeous.” See the Linton’s difference.
Help Save Mother Earth: Every year, millions of nursery pots are used once, then hauled away to the landfill. By recycling pots we can all do our part to help Mother Earth. Customers will be rewarded with 5 cents per container (1gallon or larger) returned to us. We don’t even mind if the container was purchased elsewhere.
Yellow tag sale in our Floral & Interior Decor Shoppe.
Save up to 90% off
Wheel of Savings Weekend!July 7 & 8
Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Savings up to
50% off* and you may be the
lucky winner of a 100 Grand!
Everyone is a winner!
*Regular prices only
FREE SAMPLES IN OUR GARDEN CAFE
JULY 14 & 15
BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST EACH DAY! Both winners receive a $50 Linton’s Gift Card and $50
donation to the Humane Society of Elkhart County
A charitable event for the Humane Society of Elkhart County
(Limit of 6 items)Adoptable Dogs from
Humane Society and Dog Town Resort on site Saturday 11-2
15% off All Trees & Shrubs
20% off All Perennials &
Ornamental GrassesValid 7/14/18 - 7/20/18
Thank You!Linton’s guests donated over 1,868 pounds of food during our Easter events! The food was donated to Church Community Services food bank.
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Whew, spring was such a busy time, planting
gardens, both vegetable and flower, rejuvenating lawn areas, and tackling some of those larger hardscape projects like patios and such.
There are a few summertime maintenance issues that will need attending. Summer is usually drier than the spring so, your planting beds will need a 2-3 coating of a wood mulch to keep the roots of your plantings cool and moist.
Also, since Mother Nature doesn’t keep things watered efficiently during the summer months, homeowners will need to provide water. New plantings should be watered to depth
of 1-3 at least twice a week. Established plants need watered to a depth of 1-3 every week. Summer is also the time to apply an insect application of fertilizer. Not only will this application give you a rich deep green lawn it will also control the insect population. Be sure to water your lawn heavily after this fertilization as the heat of the summer sun can damage lawns if the fertilizer has not been watered in. Don’t forget
to feed your flower beds as well. Some plants tend to go dormant in the heat of summer and this fertilization will perk them up.
Don’t forget to deadhead (remove spent flower heads) from annuals, perennials and roses to keep them looking healthy and blooming all summer long.
Now is the time to sit back and admire all your hard work.
Find a shady spot in the yard and watch the butterflies and birds visit your flowers. Host a cook-out, maybe a graduation party or wedding.
With just a minimum of maintenance your back yard will be a relaxing place to just unwind and enjoy nature without the constant interruptions of daily life.
Monday -Friday 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturday and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
The
Daily specialsOrganic Options
Gluten-free Options
Kids MenuDecadent Desserts
Hand-Crafted Beverages
Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a coffee break from work, or a unique dinner, the
Garden Cafe inside Linton’s Enchanted Gardens has the taste you’re after.
Summertime Gardening
Coneflower
2
By Ruth Linton
Welcome to classic and cool, beautiful sky blue or sea
blue colors as displayed in one of Linton’s freshly designed vignettes.
As you enter the shoppe, let me direct you to this universally appealing display. As sure as you will easily be able to see, the timeless combination of white or off white and this blue are colors that offer not only relaxation but also sophistication. Our talented designers can assist you with any of your implementing choices.
Everything you love doesn’t have to be the same style, one era or one country. Check this vignette out located on the left side just around the corner from the big front entry way doors.
To make a statement such as with this beautiful blue, start with the neutral base and add two accent colors. Group several objects to make a bigger impact in an area rather than scattered throughout the room.
Find the sets of birds alongside nests with blue eggs, seashore candle holders or cool and breezy picture frames that are available to help create a serene and sophisticated area in your home. Here is the opportunity to use a vase of fresh or silk
flowers, your choice of course. Succulents can bring in a pleasant touch of blue. Notice too that in the color blues, water prevails. You will want to be sure, especially in selecting silks, that they reflect the true blue color you have selected.
LINTON’S SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2018Date Event / Class Time CostThursday, June 14 Design & Dine: Pin Art 5:30–7pm $29.99Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17
Father’s Day Sale
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24
Luau Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8
Wheel of Savings Weekend 5:30– 7pm $29.99
Saturday, July 14 Linton s Summer Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmSaturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15
Dog Days of Summer
Thursday, July 19 Workshop: Kitchen Herb Garden 6-7 pm $19.99Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29
Kids are a BIG Deal
Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5
Coca Cola Days
Saturday, August 11 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pm $29.99Thursday, August 16 Design & Dine: Butterfly Wall
Hanging5:30–7pm $29.99
Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19
CAPS Event
Saturday–Monday, September 1-3
Labor Day Sale
Saturday, September 8 Linton’s Classic Car Cruise In 11am–2pmWorkshop: String Art on Board 10am $19.99
Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9
Birthday Party–37 years! 6–7 pm $19.99
See a sample of each design on our Facebook page or on our website Seminar page.
Color Trends
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Coneflowers are exceptional plants for any garden! Besides attracting butterflies and hummingbirds they come in just about every size and color imaginable.
They are native prairie plants and do well when they are periodically cut back as if animals have been grazing on them.
They do well when planted in a formal garden or naturalizing an area.
Lintons carries a wide variety of coneflowers from which to choose.
All Coneflowers perform best when planted in full sun.
Plant Spotlight:
Experience the growing difference in lawn care Linton’s lawn care team has the experience you can trust to carefully inspect and manage the health
of your landscape, trees, and shrubs. Many services are available: mowing, fertilizing, pruning, trimming and weeding, along with disease and insect control.
We perform spring cleanups, lawn de-thatching, overseeding and lawn aeration, as well as planting of annual flower beds. During the summer, we provide power edging, line trimming, aeration and over-seeding and turf renovation. Fall clean up, bulb planting and gutter cleaning are offered.
Additional winter services include snow plowing, salting sidewalks and drives, and installing outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
Our maintenance program provides an alternative for homeowners who want a beautiful yard and yet want to enjoy their leisure time. Business owners use our services to keep a well- maintained landscape, adding professionalism to their company. A recent comment from L.L.R. stated “My neighbors commented about the yard’s upkeep always being gorgeous.” See the Linton’s difference.
Help Save Mother Earth: Every year, millions of nursery pots are used once, then hauled away to the landfill. By recycling pots we can all do our part to help Mother Earth. Customers will be rewarded with 5 cents per container (1gallon or larger) returned to us. We don’t even mind if the container was purchased elsewhere.
Yellow tag sale in our Floral & Interior Decor Shoppe.
Save up to 90% off
Wheel of Savings Weekend!July 7 & 8
Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Spin the wheel of savings to reveal
your discount!Savings up to
50% off* and you may be the
lucky winner of a 100 Grand!
Everyone is a winner!
*Regular prices only
FREE SAMPLES IN OUR GARDEN CAFE
JULY 14 & 15
BEST DRESSED DOG CONTEST EACH DAY! Both winners receive a $50 Linton’s Gift Card and $50
donation to the Humane Society of Elkhart County
A charitable event for the Humane Society of Elkhart County
(Limit of 6 items)Adoptable Dogs from
Humane Society and Dog Town Resort on site Saturday 11-2
15% off All Trees & Shrubs
20% off All Perennials &
Ornamental GrassesValid 7/14/18 - 7/20/18
Thank You!Linton’s guests donated over 1,868 pounds of food during our Easter events! The food was donated to Church Community Services food bank.
By Jackie Weiss, Garden Center Manager
Whew, spring was such a busy time, planting
gardens, both vegetable and flower, rejuvenating lawn areas, and tackling some of those larger hardscape projects like patios and such.
There are a few summertime maintenance issues that will need attending. Summer is usually drier than the spring so, your planting beds will need a 2-3 coating of a wood mulch to keep the roots of your plantings cool and moist.
Also, since Mother Nature doesn’t keep things watered efficiently during the summer months, homeowners will need to provide water. New plantings should be watered to depth
of 1-3 at least twice a week. Established plants need watered to a depth of 1-3 every week. Summer is also the time to apply an insect application of fertilizer. Not only will this application give you a rich deep green lawn it will also control the insect population. Be sure to water your lawn heavily after this fertilization as the heat of the summer sun can damage lawns if the fertilizer has not been watered in. Don’t forget
to feed your flower beds as well. Some plants tend to go dormant in the heat of summer and this fertilization will perk them up.
Don’t forget to deadhead (remove spent flower heads) from annuals, perennials and roses to keep them looking healthy and blooming all summer long.
Now is the time to sit back and admire all your hard work.
Find a shady spot in the yard and watch the butterflies and birds visit your flowers. Host a cook-out, maybe a graduation party or wedding.
With just a minimum of maintenance your back yard will be a relaxing place to just unwind and enjoy nature without the constant interruptions of daily life.
Monday -Friday 8:00am - 7:00pmSaturday and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
The
Daily specialsOrganic Options
Gluten-free Options
Kids MenuDecadent Desserts
Hand-Crafted Beverages
Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a coffee break from work, or a unique dinner, the
Garden Cafe inside Linton’s Enchanted Gardens has the taste you’re after.
Summertime Gardening
Coneflower
2
Dear D
esperate,
Xeriscaping may be the answer for your lack
of watering needs! To xeriscape is to landscape using drought tolerant (low water) plants. Xeros m
eans “dry” in Greek. Xeriscape literally m
eans dry landscape. M
ost people automatically think “oh,
succulents...wonderful (lack of enthusiasm)”. O
n the contrary there are m
any other plants to choose from
that will meet these xero requirem
ents. Many of our
native perennials and shrubs are naturally drought tolerant such as coneflower, switch grass, pines, viburnum
and many m
ore. These water misers should
be planted in the same area as their needs are the
same. Linton’s G
arden Centre staff would be able to help you select the right plants for the right place.
If you must irrigate and are using an irrigation system
change the settings to less often but longer periods of tim
e. The longer you water the deeper the water goes into the soil which causes the root system
s to go deeper. This m
akes for a stronger and healthier root system
and save your water bill from skyrocketing plus
its a bonus to help conserve our natural resources.
~Mr. Sm
arty Plants
Mr. Smarty PlantsDear M
r. Smarty Plants,I’m enjoying the hot hot summer but my plants are not! I don’t have time to keep watering and frankly my water bill is way too high. Please help.
Signed,
Desperate for water.
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By Mark B. Linton All gardeners love spring because of the
abundance of spring colors. It seems as if everything that blooms here in Michiana blooms in the spring. And when it comes to the summer months a lot of gardeners feel as if they are waiting for the colors to re-emerge in the fall (unless you are planting a lot of annuals to get you through the summer months.) But that doesn’t have to be true!!! Just one visit through our Garden Centre will prove to you that we have thousands of plants in full bloom throughout the Dog Days of Summer! I love working with Hydrangeas, for the new varieties are so easy to care for and there are Hydrangeas in every color and for either full sun, or dense shade. We even grow a half dozen varieties of Hydrangea trees which continue to bloom just like the shrubs up until Thanksgiving. We also grow thousands of low maintenance shrub and ground cover roses that simply need sunlight and water and absolutely no special care! They will reward you with over 2,000 non-stop blooms all through spring, summer and fall, and sometimes up until Christmas!!! Don’t forget all of our summer blooming perennials, for they continue to bloom into the fall as well! We grow over 40 different varieties of Coneflowers which also make a great cut flower as well! Probably the most popular summer blooming perennials are all of our Daylillies. We grow all of the new award-winning hybrids as well as thousands of the dwarf repeat blooming varieties
as well. If you’re looking for a small and compact ornamental tree, don’t pass up our beautiful summer flowering Rose of Sharon.
Our blue flowering Rose of Sharon trees are in my opinion the most spectacular of them all! We also grow Rose of Sharon in shrub forms as well and offer them in 8 different colors! If you love Lilacs for their spring fragrance as well as their color, then you will be sure to fall in love with our repeat blooming Lilac called Bloomerang Lilac, and even better, we also grow this repeat blooming Lilac in a dwarf tree form as well! Succulents have gained a lot in popularity over the past years, and boy do we have a large selection of summer blooming succulents. Be sure to consider the striking Color Guard Century Plant, or our Hardy Cactus that thrives here in our Michiana climate and will reward you with thousands of beautiful large yellow flowers during the summer months! Looking for something different? Then check out our rare and unusual assortment of summer blooming
Sedums and Hens-N-Chicks, which are all great options for low maintenance rock gardens!!! Weigelias are some of my favorite repeat blooming shrubs! Not only do they bloom in the spring, but they will re-bloom again in the summer as well as in the fall. My favorites are the dwarf varieties, such as Spilled Wine, Wine and Roses as well as Sonic Bloom Weigelia. Almost all ornamental grasses bloom in the fall, but there are a few that will bloom in the summer time as well as in the fall. My favorite varieties are Feather Reed Grass, and both the Big Blue Liriope, as well as the Variegated Liriope. If you enjoy fragrance in your landscape as well as attracting butterflies, then consider some from our large selection of Butterfly Bushes, and yes,they really do live up to their name!! Because we grow all of our plants here locally at our Nursery in Bristol and grow them in their containers, summertime is a great time to add a pop of color to your garden and landscape. Happy gardening!
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Meet a Linton’s DesignerBy Ruth Linton
We are happy to announce that we will be featuring different designers throughout the year with their creations displayed in the floral cooler.
Linton’s wants to take this opportunity to introduce you to one of our floral designers. Meet Rhonda Metcalf. Rhonda joined the Linton’s team in August 2014 and brings with her Certified Master Gardener credentials from Michigan State University. She has worked alongside Johnny Childers, a Distinguished member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience she shares with our customers.
Come visit Linton’s Enchanted Gardens and see what our wonderfully talented designers can do for you today. Notice some of the designs have been identified to assist you in selecting a specific style of this designer if so needed. Please feel free to chat with us.
Bringing joy and comfort to others gives deep purpose to
my life and I am blessed to experience my passion of 22 years through the art of floral design. ~Rhonda Metcalf
“
UFO! “Restricted Area”Roswell at Linton’s? No, but it is a “Restricted Area” for serious UFO (Unusual
Flowering Objects) plant collectors! At the landing gear of the alien space ship located in our Garden Centre you’ll find the products from our ‘Research Facility’ in Bristol. The cover-up has been blown and the whistle-blowers have demanded we disclose the presence of these results to the public. This area, previously off-limits, has been opened up to customers classified as ‘Top Plant Collectors.’ We are seeking ‘test sights’ to help our Research Facility. Each UFO has been properly identified and tagged with its unique statistics. Test sights will be charged a fee to obtain the UFOs to cover discovery and development costs.
Planning a special event? Let us be your venue. Linton’s Enchanted Gardens is the perfect venue for Garden Club meetings, Red Hat Society outings, bridal showers and baby showers! We offer a unique and cozy setting in our Garden Café or The Conservatory for vents of all kinds, featuring breakfast, lunch or dinner from our Garden Café. We offer over 100 hand crafted specialty drinks and decadent desserts! Your guest will enjoy perusing our numerous themed vignettes featuring seasonal interior and exterior decor. For more information or reservations call 574-293-9699, ext. 101
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Dear Desperate,
Xeriscaping may be the answer for your lack of watering needs! To xeriscape is to landscape using drought tolerant (low water) plants. Xeros means “dry” in Greek. Xeriscape literally means dry landscape. Most people automatically think “oh, succulents...wonderful (lack of enthusiasm)”. On the contrary there are many other plants to choose from that will meet these xero requirements. Many of our native perennials and shrubs are naturally drought tolerant such as coneflower, switch grass, pines, viburnum and many more. These water misers should be planted in the same area as their needs are the same. Linton’s Garden Centre staff would be able to help you select the right plants for the right place.
If you must irrigate and are using an irrigation system change the settings to less often but longer periods of time. The longer you water the deeper the water goes into the soil which causes the root systems to go deeper. This makes for a stronger and healthier root system and save your water bill from skyrocketing plus its a bonus to help conserve our natural resources.
~Mr. Smarty Plants
Mr. Smarty PlantsDear Mr. Smarty Plants,I’m enjoying the hot hot summer but my plants are not! I don’t have time to keep watering and frankly my water bill is way too high. Please help. Signed, Desperate for water.
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into
n A
ll ga
rden
ers l
ove
sprin
g be
caus
e of
the
abun
danc
e of
sprin
g co
lors.
It se
ems a
s if
ever
ythin
g th
at b
loom
s he
re in
Mich
iana
bloo
ms in
the
spr
ing. A
nd w
hen
it co
mes
to t
he s
umme
r mon
ths
a lot
of g
arde
ners
feel
as if
the
y ar
e wa
iting
for
the
colo
rs to
re-
emer
ge i
n th
e fa
ll (u
nless
you
are
pla
nting
a lot
of a
nnua
ls to
get
you
thro
ugh
the
summ
er m
onth
s.)
But
that
doe
sn’t
have
to
be t
rue!
!! J
ust
one
visit
thro
ugh
our G
arde
n Ce
ntre
will
prov
e to
you
tha
t we
hav
e th
ousa
nds
of p
lants
in fu
ll bl
oom
thro
ugho
ut t
he D
og D
ays
of S
umme
r! I
love
work
ing w
ith H
ydra
ngea
s, fo
r th
e ne
w va
rietie
s ar
e so
eas
y to
car
e fo
r an
d th
ere
are
Hyd
rang
eas i
n ev
ery c
olor a
nd fo
r eit
her f
ull s
un, o
r den
se s
hade
. W
e ev
en
grow
a h
alf d
ozen
vari
eties
of
Hyd
rang
ea
trees
whic
h co
ntinu
e to
blo
om j
ust
like
the
shru
bs u
p un
til T
hank
sgivi
ng.
We
also
grow
tho
usan
ds o
f low
main
tena
nce
shru
b an
d gr
ound
cov
er r
oses
tha
t sim
ply n
eed
sunli
ght a
nd w
ater
and
abso
lutely
no sp
ecial
ca
re! T
hey w
ill re
ward
you w
ith ov
er 2
,000
no
n-st
op b
loom
s all t
hrou
gh sp
ring,
summ
er
and f
all, a
nd so
metim
es up
until
Chr
istma
s!!!
Don’t
for
get
all o
f ou
r su
mmer
blo
oming
pe
renn
ials,
for t
hey
cont
inue
to b
loom
into
th
e fa
ll as w
ell!
We
grow
ove
r 40
diffe
rent
va
rietie
s of C
onefl
ower
s whic
h als
o ma
ke a
gr
eat c
ut fl
ower
as w
ell! P
roba
bly th
e mo
st
popu
lar su
mmer
blo
oming
per
ennia
ls ar
e all
of
our
Day
lillies
. W
e gr
ow a
ll of
the
new
aw
ard-
winn
ing h
ybrid
s as w
ell a
s tho
usan
ds
of t
he d
warf
repe
at b
loom
ing v
ariet
ies
as w
ell.
If yo
u’re
look
ing f
or a
sma
ll an
d co
mpac
t orn
amen
tal t
ree,
don’t
pas
s up
our
beau
tiful
summ
er flo
werin
g Ro
se o
f Sha
ron.
Our
blue
flow
ering
Ros
e of
Sha
ron
trees
ar
e in
my o
pinio
n th
e mo
st s
pect
acula
r of
them
all!
We
also
grow
Ros
e of
Sha
ron
in sh
rub
form
s as w
ell a
nd o
ffer t
hem
in 8
diffe
rent
color
s! If
you
love
Lilac
s for
their
sp
ring
fragr
ance
as w
ell a
s the
ir co
lor, t
hen
you w
ill be
sure
to fa
ll in l
ove w
ith ou
r rep
eat
bloo
ming
Lila
c ca
lled
Bloo
mera
ng L
ilac,
and
even
bet
ter,
we a
lso g
row
this
repe
at
bloo
ming
Lila
c in
a dwa
rf tre
e fo
rm as
well
! Su
ccule
nts
have
gain
ed a
lot
in po
pular
ity
over
the
pas
t ye
ars,
and
boy
do w
e ha
ve
a lar
ge
selec
tion
of
summ
er
bloo
ming
su
ccule
nts.
Be
sure
to co
nside
r the
strik
ing
Color
Gua
rd C
entu
ry P
lant,
or o
ur H
ardy
Ca
ctus
tha
t th
rives
her
e in
our
Mich
iana
clima
te a
nd w
ill re
ward
you
with
thou
sand
s of
bea
utifu
l larg
e ye
llow
flowe
rs du
ring
the
summ
er m
onth
s! L
ookin
g fo
r so
meth
ing
diffe
rent
? Th
en c
heck
out
our
rar
e an
d un
usua
l as
sortm
ent
of s
umme
r bl
oomi
ng
Sedu
ms a
nd H
ens-N
-Chic
ks,
which
are
all
gr
eat
optio
ns
for
low
maint
enan
ce
rock
gar
dens
!!!
Weig
elias
are
som
e of
my
favo
rite
repe
at b
loom
ing s
hrub
s! N
ot
only
do th
ey b
loom
in th
e sp
ring,
but
they
wi
ll re
-blo
om a
gain
in th
e su
mmer
as
well
as in
the
fall.
My
favor
ites
are
the
dwar
f va
rietie
s, su
ch a
s Sp
illed
Wine
, Wine
and
Ro
ses
as w
ell a
s So
nic B
loom
Weig
elia.
Alm
ost a
ll orn
amen
tal g
rass
es b
loom
in th
e fa
ll, bu
t the
re a
re a
few
that
will
bloo
m in
the
summ
er ti
me a
s well
as i
n th
e fa
ll. M
y fav
orite
vari
eties
are
Fea
ther
Ree
d G
rass
, an
d bot
h the
Big
Blue
Liri
ope,
as w
ell as
the
Varie
gate
d Li
riope
. If
you
enjoy
frag
ranc
e in
your
lan
dsca
pe a
s we
ll as
att
ract
ing
butt
erflie
s, th
en c
onsid
er s
ome
from
our
large
sele
ctio
n of
But
terfl
y Bu
shes
, an
d ye
s,the
y re
ally
do li
ve u
p to
the
ir na
me!!
Beca
use
we g
row
all o
f ou
r pla
nts
here
lo
cally
at
our N
urse
ry in
Bris
tol a
nd g
row
them
in t
heir
cont
ainer
s, su
mmer
time
is a
grea
t tim
e to
add
a p
op o
f co
lor t
o yo
ur
gard
en an
d lan
dsca
pe.
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py g
arde
ning!
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Meet
a Lint
on’s
Desig
ner
By R
uth
Lint
on
We
are
happ
y to
ann
ounc
e th
at w
e wi
ll be
feat
uring
diff
eren
t de
signe
rs th
roug
hout
the y
ear w
ith th
eir cr
eatio
ns di
splay
ed in
the
flora
l coo
ler.
Lint
on’s
want
s to
tak
e th
is op
portu
nity
to
intro
duce
yo
u to
one
of
our
flora
l de
signe
rs.
Mee
t Rh
onda
Met
calf.
Rhon
da
joine
d th
e Li
nton
’s te
am
in A
ugus
t 20
14 a
nd b
rings
with
he
r Ce
rtifie
d M
aste
r G
arde
ner
crede
ntial
s fro
m M
ichig
an S
tate
U
niver
sity.
She
has
work
ed
along
side
John
ny
Child
ers,
a Di
sting
uishe
d me
mber
of
th
e A
meric
an
Instit
ute
of
Flor
al De
signe
rs an
d br
ings a
wea
lth o
f kn
owled
ge a
nd e
xper
ience
she
sh
ares
with
our
cust
omer
s.Co
me vi
sit L
inton
’s En
chan
ted
Gar
dens
an
d se
e wh
at
our
wond
erfu
lly t
alent
ed d
esig
ners
can
do f
or y
ou t
oday
. Not
ice s
ome
of t
he d
esig
ns h
ave
been
ide
ntifie
d to
assis
t you
in se
lectin
g a s
pecifi
c sty
le of
this
desig
ner
if so
nee
ded.
Plea
se fe
el fre
e to
chat
with
us.
Bring
ing jo
y and
co
mfo
rt to
oth
ers
give
s dee
p pu
rpos
e to
my l
ife an
d I a
m bl
esse
d to
ex
perie
nce m
y pas
sion o
f 22
year
s thr
ough
the a
rt of
floral
de
sign.
~Rh
onda
Met
calf
“
UFO!
“Res
tricte
d Area
”Ro
swel
l at L
inton
’s? N
o, b
ut it
is a
“Res
trict
ed A
rea”
for s
erio
us U
FO (
Unu
sual
Flow
ering
Obj
ects
) pl
ant c
olle
ctor
s! At
the
landi
ng g
ear o
f the
alie
n sp
ace
ship
loca
ted
in o
ur G
arde
n C
entre
you
’ll fin
d th
e pr
oduc
ts
from
our
‘Res
earc
h Fa
cility
’ in B
risto
l. The
cov
er-u
p ha
s bee
n bl
own
and
the
whis
tle-b
lower
s hav
e de
man
ded
we
disc
lose
th
e pr
esen
ce o
f the
se re
sults
to th
e pu
blic
. This
are
a, pr
evio
usly
off-l
imits
, has
be
en o
pene
d up
to c
usto
mer
s clas
sified
as ‘T
op P
lant C
olle
ctor
s.’ W
e ar
e se
eking
‘te
st si
ghts
’ to
help
our
Res
earc
h Fa
cility
. Eac
h U
FO h
as b
een
prop
erly
iden
tified
an
d tag
ged w
ith it
s uni
que s
tatis
tics.
Test
sigh
ts w
ill be
char
ged a
fee t
o obt
ain th
e U
FOs t
o co
ver d
iscov
ery a
nd d
evel
opm
ent c
osts
.
Plan
ning
a sp
ecial
eve
nt?
Let u
s be
your
ven
ue. L
inton
’s En
chan
ted
Gard
ens i
s the
pe
rfect
ven
ue fo
r Gard
en C
lub m
eetin
gs, R
ed H
at S
ocie
ty o
uting
s, br
idal s
how
ers
and
baby
show
ers!
We
offe
r a u
nique
and
cozy
setti
ng in
our
Gard
en C
afé
or T
he
Con
serv
ator
y fo
r ven
ts o
f all
kind
s, fe
atur
ing b
reak
fast
, lun
ch o
r dinn
er f
rom
our
G
arden
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Xeriscaping may be the answer for your lack of watering needs! To xeriscape is to landscape using drought tolerant (low water) plants. Xeros means “dry” in Greek. Xeriscape literally means dry landscape. Most people automatically think “oh, succulents...wonderful (lack of enthusiasm)”. On the contrary there are many other plants to choose from that will meet these xero requirements. Many of our native perennials and shrubs are naturally drought tolerant such as coneflower, switch grass, pines, viburnum and many more. These water misers should be planted in the same area as their needs are the same. Linton’s Garden Centre staff would be able to help you select the right plants for the right place.
If you must irrigate and are using an irrigation system change the settings to less often but longer periods of time. The longer you water the deeper the water goes into the soil which causes the root systems to go deeper. This makes for a stronger and healthier root system and save your water bill from skyrocketing plus its a bonus to help conserve our natural resources.
~Mr. Smarty Plants
Mr. Smarty PlantsDear Mr. Smarty Plants,I’m enjoying the hot hot summer but my plants are not! I don’t have time to keep watering and frankly my water bill is way too high. Please help. Signed, Desperate for water.
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sprin
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caus
e of
the
abun
danc
e of
sprin
g co
lors.
It se
ems a
s if
ever
ythin
g th
at b
loom
s he
re in
Mich
iana
bloo
ms in
the
spr
ing. A
nd w
hen
it co
mes
to t
he s
umme
r mon
ths
a lot
of g
arde
ners
feel
as if
the
y ar
e wa
iting
for
the
colo
rs to
re-
emer
ge i
n th
e fa
ll (u
nless
you
are
pla
nting
a lot
of a
nnua
ls to
get
you
thro
ugh
the
summ
er m
onth
s.)
But
that
doe
sn’t
have
to
be t
rue!
!! J
ust
one
visit
thro
ugh
our G
arde
n Ce
ntre
will
prov
e to
you
tha
t we
hav
e th
ousa
nds
of p
lants
in fu
ll bl
oom
thro
ugho
ut t
he D
og D
ays
of S
umme
r! I
love
work
ing w
ith H
ydra
ngea
s, fo
r th
e ne
w va
rietie
s ar
e so
eas
y to
car
e fo
r an
d th
ere
are
Hyd
rang
eas i
n ev
ery c
olor a
nd fo
r eit
her f
ull s
un, o
r den
se s
hade
. W
e ev
en
grow
a h
alf d
ozen
vari
eties
of
Hyd
rang
ea
trees
whic
h co
ntinu
e to
blo
om j
ust
like
the
shru
bs u
p un
til T
hank
sgivi
ng.
We
also
grow
tho
usan
ds o
f low
main
tena
nce
shru
b an
d gr
ound
cov
er r
oses
tha
t sim
ply n
eed
sunli
ght a
nd w
ater
and
abso
lutely
no sp
ecial
ca
re! T
hey w
ill re
ward
you w
ith ov
er 2
,000
no
n-st
op b
loom
s all t
hrou
gh sp
ring,
summ
er
and f
all, a
nd so
metim
es up
until
Chr
istma
s!!!
Don’t
for
get
all o
f ou
r su
mmer
blo
oming
pe
renn
ials,
for t
hey
cont
inue
to b
loom
into
th
e fa
ll as w
ell!
We
grow
ove
r 40
diffe
rent
va
rietie
s of C
onefl
ower
s whic
h als
o ma
ke a
gr
eat c
ut fl
ower
as w
ell! P
roba
bly th
e mo
st
popu
lar su
mmer
blo
oming
per
ennia
ls ar
e all
of
our
Day
lillies
. W
e gr
ow a
ll of
the
new
aw
ard-
winn
ing h
ybrid
s as w
ell a
s tho
usan
ds
of t
he d
warf
repe
at b
loom
ing v
ariet
ies
as w
ell.
If yo
u’re
look
ing f
or a
sma
ll an
d co
mpac
t orn
amen
tal t
ree,
don’t
pas
s up
our
beau
tiful
summ
er flo
werin
g Ro
se o
f Sha
ron.
Our
blue
flow
ering
Ros
e of
Sha
ron
trees
ar
e in
my o
pinio
n th
e mo
st s
pect
acula
r of
them
all!
We
also
grow
Ros
e of
Sha
ron
in sh
rub
form
s as w
ell a
nd o
ffer t
hem
in 8
diffe
rent
color
s! If
you
love
Lilac
s for
their
sp
ring
fragr
ance
as w
ell a
s the
ir co
lor, t
hen
you w
ill be
sure
to fa
ll in l
ove w
ith ou
r rep
eat
bloo
ming
Lila
c ca
lled
Bloo
mera
ng L
ilac,
and
even
bet
ter,
we a
lso g
row
this
repe
at
bloo
ming
Lila
c in
a dwa
rf tre
e fo
rm as
well
! Su
ccule
nts
have
gain
ed a
lot
in po
pular
ity
over
the
pas
t ye
ars,
and
boy
do w
e ha
ve
a lar
ge
selec
tion
of
summ
er
bloo
ming
su
ccule
nts.
Be
sure
to co
nside
r the
strik
ing
Color
Gua
rd C
entu
ry P
lant,
or o
ur H
ardy
Ca
ctus
tha
t th
rives
her
e in
our
Mich
iana
clima
te a
nd w
ill re
ward
you
with
thou
sand
s of
bea
utifu
l larg
e ye
llow
flowe
rs du
ring
the
summ
er m
onth
s! L
ookin
g fo
r so
meth
ing
diffe
rent
? Th
en c
heck
out
our
rar
e an
d un
usua
l as
sortm
ent
of s
umme
r bl
oomi
ng
Sedu
ms a
nd H
ens-N
-Chic
ks,
which
are
all
gr
eat
optio
ns
for
low
maint
enan
ce
rock
gar
dens
!!!
Weig
elias
are
som
e of
my
favo
rite
repe
at b
loom
ing s
hrub
s! N
ot
only
do th
ey b
loom
in th
e sp
ring,
but
they
wi
ll re
-blo
om a
gain
in th
e su
mmer
as
well
as in
the
fall.
My
favor
ites
are
the
dwar
f va
rietie
s, su
ch a
s Sp
illed
Wine
, Wine
and
Ro
ses
as w
ell a
s So
nic B
loom
Weig
elia.
Alm
ost a
ll orn
amen
tal g
rass
es b
loom
in th
e fa
ll, bu
t the
re a
re a
few
that
will
bloo
m in
the
summ
er ti
me a
s well
as i
n th
e fa
ll. M
y fav
orite
vari
eties
are
Fea
ther
Ree
d G
rass
, an
d bot
h the
Big
Blue
Liri
ope,
as w
ell as
the
Varie
gate
d Li
riope
. If
you
enjoy
frag
ranc
e in
your
lan
dsca
pe a
s we
ll as
att
ract
ing
butt
erflie
s, th
en c
onsid
er s
ome
from
our
large
sele
ctio
n of
But
terfl
y Bu
shes
, an
d ye
s,the
y re
ally
do li
ve u
p to
the
ir na
me!!
Beca
use
we g
row
all o
f ou
r pla
nts
here
lo
cally
at
our N
urse
ry in
Bris
tol a
nd g
row
them
in t
heir
cont
ainer
s, su
mmer
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t tim
e to
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f co
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By R
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Lint
on
We
are
happ
y to
ann
ounc
e th
at w
e wi
ll be
feat
uring
diff
eren
t de
signe
rs th
roug
hout
the y
ear w
ith th
eir cr
eatio
ns di
splay
ed in
the
flora
l coo
ler.
Lint
on’s
want
s to
tak
e th
is op
portu
nity
to
intro
duce
yo
u to
one
of
our
flora
l de
signe
rs.
Mee
t Rh
onda
Met
calf.
Rhon
da
joine
d th
e Li
nton
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am
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he
r Ce
rtifie
d M
aste
r G
arde
ner
crede
ntial
s fro
m M
ichig
an S
tate
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niver
sity.
She
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work
ed
along
side
John
ny
Child
ers,
a Di
sting
uishe
d me
mber
of
th
e A
meric
an
Instit
ute
of
Flor
al De
signe
rs an
d br
ings a
wea
lth o
f kn
owled
ge a
nd e
xper
ience
she
sh
ares
with
our
cust
omer
s.Co
me vi
sit L
inton
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dens
an
d se
e wh
at
our
wond
erfu
lly t
alent
ed d
esig
ners
can
do f
or y
ou t
oday
. Not
ice s
ome
of t
he d
esig
ns h
ave
been
ide
ntifie
d to
assis
t you
in se
lectin
g a s
pecifi
c sty
le of
this
desig
ner
if so
nee
ded.
Plea
se fe
el fre
e to
chat
with
us.
Bring
ing jo
y and
co
mfo
rt to
oth
ers
give
s dee
p pu
rpos
e to
my l
ife an
d I a
m bl
esse
d to
ex
perie
nce m
y pas
sion o
f 22
year
s thr
ough
the a
rt of
floral
de
sign.
~Rh
onda
Met
calf
“
UFO!
“Res
tricte
d Area
”Ro
swel
l at L
inton
’s? N
o, b
ut it
is a
“Res
trict
ed A
rea”
for s
erio
us U
FO (
Unu
sual
Flow
ering
Obj
ects
) pl
ant c
olle
ctor
s! At
the
landi
ng g
ear o
f the
alie
n sp
ace
ship
loca
ted
in o
ur G
arde
n C
entre
you
’ll fin
d th
e pr
oduc
ts
from
our
‘Res
earc
h Fa
cility
’ in B
risto
l. The
cov
er-u
p ha
s bee
n bl
own
and
the
whis
tle-b
lower
s hav
e de
man
ded
we
disc
lose
th
e pr
esen
ce o
f the
se re
sults
to th
e pu
blic
. This
are
a, pr
evio
usly
off-l
imits
, has
be
en o
pene
d up
to c
usto
mer
s clas
sified
as ‘T
op P
lant C
olle
ctor
s.’ W
e ar
e se
eking
‘te
st si
ghts
’ to
help
our
Res
earc
h Fa
cility
. Eac
h U
FO h
as b
een
prop
erly
iden
tified
an
d tag
ged w
ith it
s uni
que s
tatis
tics.
Test
sigh
ts w
ill be
char
ged a
fee t
o obt
ain th
e U
FOs t
o co
ver d
iscov
ery a
nd d
evel
opm
ent c
osts
.
Plan
ning
a sp
ecial
eve
nt?
Let u
s be
your
ven
ue. L
inton
’s En
chan
ted
Gard
ens i
s the
pe
rfect
ven
ue fo
r Gard
en C
lub m
eetin
gs, R
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at S
ocie
ty o
uting
s, br
idal s
how
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and
baby
show
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We
offe
r a u
nique
and
cozy
setti
ng in
our
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r ven
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