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Starting February 1st, we will begin being open 6 days a week . . .
Tuesday-Saturday 10am -5pm, Sunday 11-5.
We have hundreds of varieties of organic heirloom seeds from:
- Seed Savers Exchanges (Heirloom Organic Nonprofit)
- Irish Eyes Garden Seeds (Northwest Organic)
- High Mowing Seeds (All Organic)
- Earthly Delights Seeds (Local)

We are your one stop shop for the Valley’s coolest all-organic seeds, seed starting and growing supplies, free classes, and everyday advice.
Small and medium greenhouses for sale as well as grow lights and heating mats.
Hundreds of varieties of certified organic plants for sale this spring.

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NEON PARKING LOT
We Heart our customers here at NEON, and want to show our appreciation for your continued support of our little family owned business.
PLEASE JOIN US!!

And Enjoy:
~ Delicious Organic Grilled Corn and Sweet Watermelon from Rice Family Farm
(compliments of NEON)
~ Cold Local Beer from Payette Brewing Co.
~ LIVE music from local musician Thomas Paul and band
www.thomaspaulmusic.com

Special 3 hour Sale Items:
50% off rain barrels
50% off Earth Box mini-gardens
25% off all food preservation supplies
30% off all SEEDS (grass seed included)
30% off all watering tools
30% off all FERTILIZERS

Come meet and greet with your neighbors, friends, family, and other NEON supporters . . . and feel free to invite your own crew!

Now In!

Seed Garlic
Row Cover
Organic Straw (oat and triticale)
Cover Crop Seed
Canning Jars

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Construction sale NOW through September 1st! 25% off absolutely EVERYTHING, inside the store and out! Stock up on growing supplies, plants, fertilizers, food preservation and more while the sale lasts.

Also coming up, our Canning and Food Preservation classes are starting again! Check the newsletter link below for times and registration. Only $10 which includes a canning instruction book worth over $15.
Click here to see the newsletter
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After a long, cold winter, it is now it’s finally time to get growing! This year, NEON has grown all of it’s own organic vegetable starts, and we now have over 150 varieties to choose from! CLICK on the title or the picture to see the most current newsletter, and make sure you check out the 30% off coupon at the bottom!

You've waited and waited, and it's finally time to get gardeing!  Check out our newsletter for gardening tips, upcoming events and coupons! Is this email not displayi \\ng correctly?   Friend on Facebook Forward to a Friend Upcoming Events MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND TOMATO SALE But it's not just tomatoes!  Join us Mother's Day Weekend for our tomato sale and get discounts off of many tomato related products! When:      May 6, 7, 8 Where:     NEON Tuesday Night Farmer's Market Starting Next Tuesday, May 10th.  Are you a farmer or prolific gardener?  Let us know if you would like to sell your veggies at our market.  No cost to the vendor. When:      Every Tuesday starting May 10th from 4-6:30 pm Where:     NEON parking lot Idaho Green Expo Join us at the premier Green event of the year.  Check out over 100 different companies offering green products, attend classes, and learn the simple ways that "Sustainability Makes Cents". www.idahogreenexpo.org. When:      May 14, 15 Where:     Boise Centre on the Grove Seed to Cellar Sustainable Living Series “Super Nutrition Gardening” How to maximize the power of your food. When:      May 21, 10-11:30 am Where:    NEON classroom Organic Heirloom Vegetables Time to get your veg on! May is the month to plant your garden.  This year, NEON started from seed at our nursery, Certified Organic plants!  We will be featuring over 150 different types of our own heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, okra, melons, cucumbers, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, lettuce, herbs, onions, and so much more!  Our head growers, Elisa and Tanya, have been hard at work to ensure you are getting the best plants possible. Not sure what to grow or how to grow it?  Our staff loves to help!  Come in with whatever information you have to start, and we'll help you fill in the rest! It's ok to plant your cold tender crops now, but be prepared to give them protection in case we get a late frost.  The statistical last frost free date is May 10, but that doesn't mean it won't frost after that!   Do Not Disturb You'll notice, almost all of NEON's vegetables are planted in coconut coir pots.  Unlike plastic, you plant the whole pot in the ground.  There are several reasons why we like them: 1.   Eliminates plant shock caused by disturbed roots 2.   It's a recycled product 3.   No waste!  These pots feed the soil, and don't crowd the landfill. 4.   Healthier plants.  Plastic pots don't allow the roots to "air prune" as they out-grow their space, making them root-bound. What's an Heirloom? Heirloom vegetables are almost all open-pollinated, meaning that they have not been hybridized or crossed in managed seed production operations. They are from seeds which have been saved year to year by growers and gardeners, and they can be traced back 50 years or more. The number of years is arbitrary, but the point is that the seeds are a pure strain. They have been saved for plant vigor, nutrition, and production characteristics, as well as for the flavor of the fruits. Growing heirlooms allows you to save the seed, and helps keep genetic diversity alive! SHOP NOW, SAVE LATER! When you shop in the Months of May and June (starting May 6th), for every $10 you spend at the nursery, we will give you a 1 "NEON Buck" to come back and use between July 1st and August 1st. Building Soil Some of us have a few challenges in the dirt department.  Whether it is clay, sand, or caliche, compost is the answer. If using existing soil, work 1-2 inches of our garden compost into your garden bed area with a rake before planting.  It's best to work in the compost a little, but if you are just amending existing beds it's ok to topdress with 1/2 to an inch.  If you are looking to start from scratch with new topsoil and compost either in raised beds or rows, come in and check out our DIY soil mixes.  Make sure you let us know how much space you have (LxWxH) so we can help you calculate how much you will need of compost, topsoil and other amendments to get you growing great right away! Compost and Topsoil Delivery Now Available!   NEON now offers our own delivery of compost, topsoil, and mulch to the Treasure Valley with delivery as little as $25 for up to 5 yards of material.  Let us help you plan your garden, then we can deliver everything you need in one quick trip!  Deliveries are scheduled for Fridays unless special arrangements are made.  If you know what you need already, just call us and we can set up everything over the phone including payment. Hanging Baskets Build your own, or take home one of our handmade woven-willow baskets.  Great Mother's Day gifts or just a pretty way to dress up your oudoor living space.  Build-your-own-station will be available starting Friday, May 6th.  Pick out a basket, the fill it with your choice of flowers and foliage to to your taste. Want to save 10%-15% every time you shop at NEON?  Become a customer of either Sustainable Growth Organic Lawn Care, or Flutterby Gardens Landscaping and get our Customer Loyalty Card as a thank you for supporting us.  friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Our mailing address is: 2350 Hill Rd. Boise, Idaho  83702 Phone:  208.389.4769 (GROW) Fax:        208.389.1101  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* | view email in browser*|END:IF|*

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Jack Frost is often not someone you want coming around. Eventually you know he will come knocking in the fall, but you can keep him at bay for a couple weeks at least by using frost blankets.

In Boise, we have many microclimates. Your neighbor might get a frost while you don’t. To protect your tender vegetables and allow them to ripen just a few weeks more, you can cover your plants with blankets, putting them on at night and removing them in the morning. Or, you can get garden frost blankets that will protect your plants while still allowing sunlight and moisture to permeate. At the nursery we have frost blankets that can protect your plants down to about 26 degrees farenheit.

Of course, when Jack Frost does decide to make a city-wide appearance with a 25 degree night, there’s not much you can do for summer veggies. However, quite a few fall crops such as lettuce, carrots, broccoli and spinach can benefit with even just a few degrees of protection. It’s about extending the harvest as long as you can.

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Just as the fall garden is winding down, you can plant one last crop to feed your garden for next spring. Cover crops help control erosion and when tilled in next spring, give nutrients back into your soil for next year’s plants. Winter rye, hairy vetch, crimson clover and Austrian winter peas all work great in small gardens. All are available at the store. Hairy vetch and winter peas will even add nitrogen back into the soil, preparing it for those leafy veggies next year.  You don’t have to worry about these plants taking over because you will till them in before they have a chance to go to seed. In the spring, when you till your garden, you’ll also till in these plants. After a week or two of letting them decompose, you’ll be ready to plant.

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Now is the time to plant garlic so you’ll have some big bulbs next summer. We have 3 local, certified, organic varieties for $15 a pound.

1. Plant each clove about 5″-6″  apart and 1″ deep. Stagger 4-5 rows in a 20-24″ wide bed.

2. Plant the tip of the clove about an inch below the surface.

3. When we begin to get hard frosts, mulch the bed with shredded leaves or straw.

4. Harvest the scapes (the round stem with the flower bulb) next June. Cut and cook in a wok or dip them in tempura batter and fry them up (our favorite).

5. When the leaves turn brown and fall over, that is the time to harvest. Using a fork, pull out the bulbs and let dry in the shade for a couple weeks to improve flavor. If you harvest soft neck varieities you can braid them.

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