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ROLLING HILLS GARDEN CENTER
VILLAGE GALLERY FLORIST
ROLLING HILLS GARDEN CENTER
VILLAGE GALLERY FLORIST
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
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"[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
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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
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.
September in the Lawn and Garden
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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.
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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.
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Monitor your trees, shrubs, vegetables, and lawns for insect pests and unwanted weeds and grasses.
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/
If you live in Person or Granville County be sure to check out the one below. You may want to bookmark it!
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