Bath Garden Center and Nursery

Bonsai

12/20/2011

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Growing bonsai is a life-long hobby.  Bonsai is not a particular plant, but an ancient method to keep large trees small and let them complete their natural cycle on a small scale.  The roots and stems are wired to maintain the size and form that you want.  Some people argue that it is more art than horticulture.  So, if you're artistic but don't have the greenest of thumbs, bonsai might be the hobby for you!

We have a great selection of finished bonsai and plants suitable for starting a bonsai.  Come talk to our tropical plant experts about the best bonsai for you and get your bonsai started now (because it takes years of pruning and care before your bonsai assumes the shape you want.)

 
 
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Escape the hustle and bustle at the mall and visit Santa in our beautiful greenhouse.  Santa will be at Bath this weekend, Dec. 16-18.  Cost is $5 per family and children can visit the reindeer, make an ornament, sip hot cider and eat popcorn while you wait.

Santa Times:
Friday, Dec. 16  2-5:30pm
Saturday, Dec. 17  noon-3:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 18  noon-3:30pm

 
 
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Local author and breast cancer survivor Debbie Martin will be signing her book Saturday, Dec. 17 from noon-4pm. Debbie's book, "Flower's Whisper, What Words Can't Say," is filled enlightening stories that will change your perspective on life and living.  Debbie has worked in the floral industry for more than 30 years and since her battle against breast cancer, her appreciation for flower has a deeper meaning.  She knows firsthand the healing power and joy that only flowers can bring to a person in need.

 
 
Our hours change after the beginning of the new year.  Hours will be:
Monday-Saturday 9-5pm
Sunday noon-5pm

We will resume our regular business hours when spring approaches.
 
 
Our friend Jim Siegl hand-carves beautiful Santa figurines.  We are honored to represent Jim's work at our garden center and hope that you find his work as fascinating as we do.  Each of Jim's carvings are one-of-a-kind, created with old fashion tools and techniques.  His wife, Helene, hand paints each figure with unique details.  Read more about Jim on The Coloradoan.
 
 
Looking for a unique, but simple birthday party idea?  Fairy Garden parties are always a hit!  Everyone in your party entourage gets to create their own fairy garden to take home and best of all, we clean up the mess.  Bring snacks and refreshments for your group, and we take care of the rest.  Contact Garden Center Manager, Mundy Miller for more information.

Miniature garden parties are not just for girls.  A garden can be any theme - farm, motorcycle course, gnome garden, heavy machiner

Happy Birthday Grace!  We hope you enjoyed your party!
 
 
The crew from New Belgium is in our greenhouse today shooting a video for their newest beer: Dig.  Dig Pale Ale won't be available until March
 
 
Fresh cut trees, wreaths and and evergreen garland have arrived!  Choose fresh, moist pieces and remember to keep garland and wreaths out of direct sunlight and away from candles, electrical cords and other hazards.  Keep your home smelling wonderful for the season (and keep it safe.)
 
 
Our team of designers gets more creative every year!  Thank you Ria, Rachel and Rhonnie for the beautiful wreaths and the numerous hot glue gun burns you sustain.  Here's a sneak peak of a few of their favorites!
 
 
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Mandi decorating her wreath for the Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraiser.
The Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner and Craft Fair is November 20th!  This event benefits the Larimer Humane Society, Animal House and Fort Collins Cat Rescue and brings awareness to animal overpopulation in Northern Colorado.

Each year we donated our beautifully decorated wreaths to be sold at the craft fair.  The craft fair runs from 4-7pm and will feature many handmade goods.  Stop by and stock up on holiday goodies!

Tickets for the dinner are available at the door.  For more information, visit the LarimerHumane.org
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Pay no mind to the fertilizer in the background. Focus on the hand-decorated wreaths our employees made for the fundraiser.