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LOVE LOCAL 98110
THIS WEEK
Last week of Love Local 98110! - Get 10% off all purchases and get Double Bonus Points all of February! Discount does not apply to previously discounted items or gift cards. Oh, and visit other local businesses on Bainbridge while you're at it.
Wed, Feb 25, 1pm: Controlling Fruit Tree Diseases and Pests - A little preventative maintenance on your fruit trees at this time of the year will benefit your trees during the summer and fall. Learn how to do it!
Sat, Feb 28, 1pm: Northwest Newcomers - This popular class is back! Great for those new to gardening in the Pacific Northwest and everyone else grappling with our peculiar weather patterns, this class covers the basics: soil and watering, easy-care plants, and how to handle deer, slugs, and plant diseases. Participants will receive a 20% off coupon for their next plant purchase, our little gift to get you started!
Get your seeds now - While you may not be able to plant them outside now (it's too cold for seeds to germinate), this is a good time to select varieties you want to try in 2026. Also, the pictures are pretty!
Fruit trees are here - For a limited time, bareroot fruit trees are 25% off.
Miss our last What To Do In The Garden? Here is our February Checklist. Click here
HOW MUCH DO
WE LOVE BIRDS?
We are all in on birds this year.
Yes, we carry bird seed, bird houses, suet, hummingbird feeders and nectar, etc. but we also have some fun bird-related stuff for people too!
- Bird decor including bird pattern textiles, planters, and hanging stained glass birds.
- Bird activities for kids including a bird sticker activity book, matching games, a bird house building kit, and a build and paint bird feeder. And don't forget that you can also drop by and create a bird seed pinecone. More on that below.
- Sustainable bird feeders. Feed the birds, with sustainability in mind! New bird feeders are made of coffee husks and straw. Our hummingbird feeders are made with recycled glass. The DIY suet cake activity uses recycled plastic. And ready-to-use hummingbird nectar is available in recyclable cans.
- New shapes and sizes including bird seed wreaths, bird seed houses, and bird seed hearts.
Bird feeding tips
- We don't recommend feeding birds all year round. It's not necessary. Birds are good at finding food most of the year. We're just helping them when the ground is covered and seed sources are less available.
- Place your bird feeders in areas that are safe from predators, but ensure that you can view them from your window so you can enjoy the birds!
- We carry a variety of different seeds that attract a variety of different birds. Don't feed the birds human food. It's generally not safe.
- It's vital that you keep your bird feeder free from mold and disease. Clean or wipe down your bird feeder with a dilute bleach solution every few weeks. Discard soggy, moldy, or sprouting seeds.
- When you come in for bird seed, note the birds that are currently around your house. That will help determine what kind of seed to get.
PROTECT YOUR PLANTS
INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
It's cold outside.
During bone-chilling temperatures, make sure you are protecting your sensitive outdoor plants:- Rake fallen leaves into garden beds to create a layer of protection for plant roots. Cedar or fir boughs work too.
- Broadleaf evergreens that are tender to temperatures freezing temperatures (e.g. Hebes, Ceanothus, Winter-blooming Camellias) should be covered with floating row cover fabric. If you don't have fabric, old sheets, blankets, burlap, etc can add protection.
- Put your potted plants under covered areas, such as porches, house eaves, or into the garage.
- Snow is a good thing, as it provides insulation, but shake it off of your woody plants to prevent the breakage of limbs.
- If your house is drafty, you may want to move some of your indoor plants to a less drafty spot. Ensure that your houseplants are getting enough humidity, as houses are typically very dry during the winter months.
- During cold periods, do not fertilize your plants, as you do not want to encourage new growth that can be damaged by freezes.
HOUSEPLANTS DURING THE WINTER
Although it's grey and dark outside, you can make your indoors bright and colorful with houseplants! With shorter, cooler days, less light, and less humidity, make sure your houseplants are comfy and happy during the winter.
- Houseplants need less water during the winter, as they grow slower during the shorter days. Slower growth also means that houseplants need little to no fertilizer during the cold months. If you have flowering houseplants, you can give them a little boost of fertilizer though.
- You may need to add a grow light or move some of your plants to a brighter location. Or move some away from spots that were warm during the summer but cool in the winter.
- You may also need to add a humidifier as the indoor air is pretty dry during the winter.
- Oh yes, don't forget to buy some new plants to give your existing houseplants some company. We are continuing to bring in new houseplants almost every week. Check our Facebook or Instagram accounts to see some of the cool things that Lisa finds each week!