Merchandise
Blooming Shrubs from Bailey Nurseries
Imagine your garden without your favorite blooming shrubs. We sometimes take them for granted, devoting so much of our attention to our annuals and vegetables. But what would your garden be like without its lilacs, azaleas, hydrangeas, potentillas, spireas, forsythias, dogwoods, mockoranges, hibiscus, weigelas, viburnums and roses? Like perennials, they are the work horses of the landscape, providing decades of beauty and joy. Unlike herbaceous perennials, they add year round height, texture and often times winter interest. At Klein's, we've chosen to enhance your garden by choosing a selection of blooming shrubs that will fit perfectly into any mixed landscape or perennial border. Our mix of shrubs includes some of the showiest selections available, including the now famous "Endless Summer" hydrangea. In addition to Proven Winners, Monrovia and Jackson & Perkin's, we're happy to announce in 2008 the addition of Bailey's Nurseries as one of our suppliers of blooming shrubs. Their quality and selection is superb. And coming from Minnesota, their product is guaranteed hardy in our area. For a complete list of the Bailey's shrubs available at Klein's, click on “Spring Plants” on the left side of our home page and then click on the “Shrubs” link.
The following excerpt if from the Bailey Nurseries' website at www.baileynurseries.com.
“Bailey Nurseries is a fourth-generation family-owned nursery serving customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. We are widely recognized as one of the United States' largest wholesale nurseries, with products distributed by more than 4500 independent garden centers, landscapers, growers and re-wholesalers. Our main offices and growing fields are located in Newport, Minnesota, (just outside the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul) and we also operate nurseries in Yamhill and Sauvie Island, Oregon and Sunnyside, Washington.
The Bailey Difference
Throughout our long history, Bailey Nurseries has earned a reputation as a leader in the nursery industry with inventive techniques, high-quality plants and active involvement in industry organizations. Integrity, innovation and quality were the hallmarks of our company when it began - and they continue to this day.”
Stop by Klein's and check out our selection of blooming shrubs while supplies last.
greenPots™ ecofriendly planters from ecosource
Klein's is happy to introduce this new line of stunning and earth friendly pots. In just the little time that we've carried this new product line, customer interest has been above and beyond all expectations. Though biodegradable, the pots will not begin their rapid deterioration UNTIL they hit the landfill or compost heap. Under normal conditions, the containers will last 5 years! This information is according to the manufacturer's website at www.greenpots.com. Klein's is, in fact, looking into the possibility of growing our homegrown poinsettias in these or similar containers for our 2008 Christmas season. They are so attractive that there is no need to hide the growing container inside a decorative container. The following is an excerpt from their site:
“ecosource Home & Garden is excited to introduce an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic gardening containers. These all-natural pots are perfect for any home or garden since they:
•are made from rice hulls, a natural byproduct of renewable and sustainable crops
•contain no harmful chemical or petroleum ingredients
•deplete no natural resources
•naturally breakdown to easily decompose in landfills or into the earth
•can even be composted to complete the circle of life and re-nourish the earth
greenPots™ come in a variety of shapes and sizes with colors to complement any décor.
Strong, durable and lightweight, these pots are ideal for plants that need to be moved often, and last five years under average conditions. Even when exposed to constant high humidity, the water resistant surface will remain clean and smooth. greenPots™ sizes range from 3” to 12” diameter in styles to suit any taste.
Saucers: Our greenPots™ line comes drilled with multiple holes for excellent drainage and root health. Matching saucers come with all pots. They are water tight and will protect fine wood surfaces from damage.
Manufacturing Process
Our pots are made from grain husks (primarily rice hulls) and natural binding agents (starch based, water soluble binders and biodegradable additives). No pollutants are used or produced at any stage of the manufacturing process. There are no wasted materials because scraps are recycled back into the production process. Only a small amount of water is used in the binding formula along with safe and environmentally friendly organic pigments. A combination of heat and pressure is used to cement the ingredients together to produce a beautiful, durable, guilt-free pot.
Biodegradation Information
Our pots will keep their shape and clean surface until the end of their functional life. Only after they have been discarded into a commercial or municipal landfill facility will decomposition take place. They then break down into nutrient-rich organic matter with a PH value of 7.0.”
Visit Klein's soon and see for yourself what the hype is all about!
PLANT HANGERS FROM PRIMITIVE PLANTERS
Talk about a fun and exciting new product!! This alternative to grandma’s outdated macramé plant hanger is it. These stunning cloth plant hangers come in a wide assortment of colors and fabric patterns. There is a color and style for every home decor. Now you’re able to match your hanging plants with your walls, wallpaper, curtains, table linens, bedding and more. Primitive Planters has merged a functional garden product and home decorating into one product. Can be used both inside and out! See examples on their visually stimulating website at http://www.primitiveplanters.com/ and then at Klein’s. See what the hype is all about.
About the company--Primitive Planters
Primitive Planters focuses on helping to revive indoor and outdoor plant hangers by giving consumers choices in matching the colors, styles, and décor in their homes.
Co-founder & inventor of Primitive Planters, Sharon Clair, was unable to find a plant hanger that matched her décor, colors & styles room by room in her home. There were too many macramé, chain & plastic hangers that are out of date. Instead of using them, she didn’t hang any at all. So it came to her, “How can I add color to a plant hanger to match the COLORS & DÉCOR IN MY HOUSE”? … And so here they are.
Sharon Clair & Jennifer Lavoie have been friends for over 20 years, and both have an entrepreneurial spirit and make a great creative team. Sharon has over 8 years of marketing and management skills and a zest for coming up with new ideas and patenting them. Jennifer previously owned a successful tapestry bag business and is a professional model and actress. Jennifer has the experience in dealing with the quality assurance of textiles, product and the manufacturing process, while Sharon makes sure they market the product properly through different channels.
We are the original founders of the fabric plant hangers and have a utility "patent pending."
“We hope that our fabric plant hangers will bring back indoor & outdoor plant hangings to a whole new level now that people have decorative choices that suit their own style”.
Sharon & Jennifer
GREEN PLANTS FROM SOUTHERN TROPICALS
You may already know that Klein’s is your one-stop, full service florist for any occasion and serving most of Dane County. But being a greenhouse, we also offer an amazing year round selection of blooming plants and houseplants. Whether a housewarming gift, a “thank-you” blooming plant, a condolence peace lily or a potted plant for dorm, home or office, we can fill your needs.
Each August we receive a semi-load of plants in all shapes and sizes fresh from Florida growers. Selection ranges from the smallest plants for terrariums and dishgardens, to tropical trees, to succulents and cactus. Overnight, our greenhouses become a lush, tropical jungle. Our knowledgeable staff will help select the perfect plant for any location and occasion, offering care tips and sound advice. We also have an excellent selection of pottery and baskets to complement any decor.
Our 2008 shipment has arrived. Quality and selection are at their peak. Some of our more interesting items include a selection of carnivorous plants, air plants and unique succulents.
For an idea of some of the plants we’re carrying, visit the Southern Tropicals website @ www.southerntropicals.com
GARDEN ART FROM BIRDBRAIN®
“Inspired Designs for Inspired Living”
With the holiday season fast approaching, we at Klein’s have been busy ordering fun new product for the gardeners in your life. Among our new discoveries is an amazing line of garden ornaments, oil lanterns, bee & wasp catchers, gazing balls and birdfeeders from BirdBrain®. Many of their products are very whimsical and quite unlike the standard fare found at most garden centers. Though beautiful, most of their products are completely functional. New in some of their designs is the use of 100% recycled ecoglass.
From their website at www.birdbrain.com :
“That’s right – BirdBrain simply brings the hottest designs, the coolest materials, and the most fun to your backyard of any manufacturer out there...
Bird Brain was born of one great idea,
an innovative grit product designed to help birds digest the vast new amount of seed they were being served up by an American public fascinated with birds and bird feeders. That was 1995. Since then, BirdBrain, the brainchild of husband and wife entrepreneurs, Courtney and Christine King, has taken flight in several new directions. From hummingbird feeders and hand-painted Adirondak chairs, to Bohemian crystal globes and ceramic vases, BirdBrain is a leading designer and maker of decorative and functional products for the home and garden.
Bird Brain's Products
are handmade, hand-blown, hand-crafted and hand-painted-- ensuring superior craftsmanship with a personal touch, relying on traditional, time-honored methods that stress quality and enduring value.”
Though BirdBrain’s own website has few pictures of their product, check out the following for some insight. But, believe us, there’s even newer and “funner” product coming soon!
Make sure to type in “BirdBrain” under “Product Search” and please keep in mind that the prices and selection shown there are not our own.
www.bestnest.com/bestnest/search.asp
