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Savor the flavor:
Garden fresh veggies & herbs
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Garden fresh vegetables and herbs are one of the pleasures of summer! There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy tomato or sprinkling a handful of fragrant basil leaves over a freshly grilled meal.
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The taste, the aroma, the satisfaction of knowing you grew it all yourself - it's a sensory experience like no other. And the best part? It's easier than you think!
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We've got a selection of homegrown fresh vegetable starts and herbs in stock to get your summer garden going, from classic favorites like peppers and thyme to things that are a little less common, like eggplant and lemon verbena.
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Planting is the first step toward harvest, so stop by and stock up on starts of vegetables and herbs!
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With a homegrown harvest, your summer can be full of the simple joys of garden fresh goodness.
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Are we in zone 6 now?
(Don't bet your plants on it!)
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The general winter weather trend across the country has been warmer during the past 30 years, and the new climate zone map reflects this change. Here's what the USDA themselves have to say about it:
All Plant Hardiness Zone Maps (PHZM) should serve as general guides for growing perennial plants. They are based on the average lowest temperatures, not the lowest ever. Zones in this edition of the USDA PHZM are based on 1991-2020 weather data. This does not represent the coldest it has ever been or ever will be in an area, but it simply is the average lowest winter temperatures for a given location for this 30-year span (1991-2020).
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Consequently, growing plants at the extreme range of the coldest zone where they are adapted means that they could experience a year with a rare, extreme cold snap that lasts just a day or two, and plants that have thrived happily for several years could be lost. Gardeners need to keep that in mind and understand that past weather records cannot provide a guaranteed forecast for future variations in weather. They should consult with other knowledgeable producers and gardeners (e.g., established nurseries or Master Gardeners) or extension services...with extensive expertise with conditions at their locales.
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At Hoerr Nursery, we take a meticulous approach to selecting plants that thrive in our local climate. We assess the hardiness of each plant variety, considering its tolerance for local cold temperatures and its performance in our climate. (Believe it or not, Peoria has been experiencing a cooling trend during the warm season since weather records began in the late 1800s, as observed by local meteorologist Chris Yates.)
Despite shifting local conditions, you can rely on Hoerr Nursery to provide plants that are well-suited to play in Peoria.
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Spotlight on redbuds:
compact & colorful trees
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Redbuds are elegant native trees, with many varieties featuring showy, colorful leaves. The largest varieties top out around 25' tall, but if you're short on space, there are dwarf and weeping types available that stay around half that size.
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Pictured clockwise from top left: The rising sun redbud, ruby falls redbud, alley cat redbud, flamethrower redbud, lavender twist weeping redbud, golden falls weeping redbud
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All types will grow in sun or shade, (except Alley Cat, which needs protection from afternoon sun,) and they all bloom rosy pink in April. They're deer resistant, tolerant of clay soil and black walnut trees, and all-around adaptable!
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Upcoming Store Hours Announcement
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Sunday Hours
There's only one Sunday left to shop in the spring season! Our last Sunday open will be May 26th, from 9am-3pm.
Memorial Day Hours
We will be open limited hours for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, from 9am-3pm.
We're grateful for the opportunity to grow with you during the 2024 season, and serve the greater Peoria community. We're already looking forward to what's in store for summer! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your continued support.
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