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SEPTEMBER QUOTES

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  • "There is a time in late September when the leaves are still green, and the days are still warm, but somehow you know that it is all about to end, as if summer was holding its breath, and when it let it out again, it would be autumn." -Sharyn McCrumb

  • "[T]hat old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air...Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year's mistakes had been wiped clean by summer." -Wallace Stegner

  • The earth is so rich in September. Apples and quinces fall from heavy branches. Cabbage, squash, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes ripen in every garden. White and blue grapes hang heavy clusters on the vines. ~Gladys Taber, "Fall," Stillmeadow Sampler, 1959

REMEMBERING  SEPTEMBERS

September is one of those months when changed is definitely visible and in the air.  Kids from kindergarten to college are back in their respective schools, and  soccer and footballs fill the air.  Pumpkin spice items begin to appear gradually and soon flood stores shelves everywhere.  The days are cooler early in the mornings but heat up later in the day.  Ninety degree days can give way to to sixty degree nights.  Days have grown noticeabley shorter.  Darker mornings and shorter afternoons portend the coming of fall.

I remember many Septembers of going back to school, first elementary, then high school, and college.  Everyone of them mean new school clothes and readjusting to schedules.  It meant less time to roam free outdoors and fewer open windows at night. We all have memories that are sparked by the coming of Labor Day and a farewell to summer.

September Days

 Sept 1  World Letter Writing Day                                                                         Sept 16  National Working Parents Day

Sept 2  Labor Day                                                                                                       Sept 17  Citizenship Day

Sept 3  National Skyscraper Day                                                                         Sept 18  National Cheeseburger Day

Sept 4  National Wildlife Day                                                                                 Sept 19  Batman Day

Sept 5  Cheese Pizza Day                                                                                       Sept 20  National Fried Rice Day

Sept 6  Read a Book Day                                                                                        Sept 21  National Eat an Apple Day

Sept 7  National Salami Day                                                                                 Sept 22  Autumnal Equinox

Sept 8  National Hug Your Hound Day                                                             Sept 23  National Family Day

Sept 9  National Teddy Bear Day                                                                        Sept 24  National Brave Day

Sept 10 National Swap Ideas Day                                                                      Sept 25  National Cooking Day

Sept 11 National Make Your Bed Day                                                              Sept 26  Johnny Appleseed Day

Sept 12 Chocolate Milkshake Day                                                                     Sept 27  National Crush Day

Sept 13 National Peanut Day                                                                              Sept 28  National Singles Day

Sept 14 National Pet Memorial Day                                                                 Sept 29  Coffee Day

Sept 25 National Get Ready Day                                                                       Sept 30  National Love People Day

                                     

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Our 1st Fall shipment of fruit trees and veggies have arrived. We have Fuyu Persimmon, 4 types of Apple trees, Figs, Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and Cabbage-Broccoli- Collards. We also have lots of garden seed available as well.

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            September in the Lawn and Garden 

  • Fall fertilizing helps plants prepare to endure the winter and come stronger in the spring, but you want to be careful in fertilizing trees and shrubs as they prepare to go dormant.  Perennials benefit from fall fertilizing as it helps prolong their blooming seasons.  Fertilitizing lawns should be done now as well, but pay attention to the type of grass you have.  Some grasses benefit more from fertilizing than others.

           

  • Fall is a great time for planting trees and shrubs.  We have a large selection of both to choose from and are  ready to help you pick out your selections.  For more color in the fall garden now is the time to plant pansies and mums.

  • Monitor your trees, shrubs, vegetables, and lawns for insect pests and unwanted weeds and grasses.

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    Listed below are a few websites with more indepth information:

           

https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/09/september-lawn-and-garden-tips/

https://www.almanac.com/gardening

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/garden-care/fall-garden-checklist/

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If you live in Person or Granville County be sure to check out the one below.  You may want to bookmark it!​

           https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/author/state/?u=jwcoley

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Visit us at 400 S. Madison Blvd, Roxboro, NC FACEBOOK and http://rollinghillsgardencenter1.com/

Rolling Hills Garden Center

rollinghillsgardenctr@gmail.com

336 599-0385​

Village Gallery Florist

villagegallery​roxnc@gmail.com

336 597-5300

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