Welcome to 'PEP', our “Protea
Education Program”. Our
ultimate goal is to educate and inform about the benefits
of Protea...flowers beyond the ordinary. Your questions,
comments and suggestions are always appreciated.
If
you missed any
previous issues of “Proteaceae 101”
please
visit this page:
http://www.DiscoverProtea.com/new_media.htm
Flower-worthy dates in February
12th – Lincoln's Birthday
14th – VALENTINE'S DAY (Don't forget this one!)
19th – Presidents' Day
21st – Ash Wednesday
22nd – Washington's Birthday
February
Birthstone
Amethyst
February Flower of the Month
Violet
Have you ever wondered how we get those Protea bouquets to you in such tip-top condition? Sure you have. And, if you haven't, you should. We put together a photo journal of the journey a Protea travels from 'seedling to your living room'.
Follow along here:
Please place orders for your
Valentine's Protea Bouquets by
Sunday February 11th to ensure a Valentine's Day delivery.
Happy Valentine's Day from everyone at Cape Flower Fields.
Get those hands dirty!
or suggestions at eugene@DiscoverProtea.com
people that are smarter that you are".
in order to get you most accurate and up-to-date information
about growing Protea.
Lawrence brings to the table Protea knowledge from both
hemispheres. Lawrence is a second generation Protea grower
from South Africa and an active member of the California
Protea Association. Interested in growing Protea commercially?
Lawrence can help. Contacted him at lawrence@rainbowprotea.com
nursery specializing in ornamental trees and shrubs for
Californian gardens. Their nursery grows many plants from
the Australian protea family, such as banksia, grevillea,
hakea and isopogon as well as small eucalypts, acacias and
leptospermums. They also grow South African leucadendrons,
leucospermums and proteas. Jo travels to Australia each
year in search of new species to introduce into Californian
gardens. They have seed and plants available for mail
order. The nursery is operated by owner Jo O'Connell, an
Australian horticulturist from Sydney. Contact Jo at
1-800-701-6517 or email: ausnat@west.net
(San Diego, CA) is a unique nursery called Barrels and
Branches. Meandering down the pathways you will enjoy the
tranquil sounds of water and wildlife, while discovering many
unusual plants that thrive in this area. This retail garden
center has a wide variety of perennials, succulents,
California natives, fountains and fine pottery. In addition
to being a full service nursery, maintenance and design
services are also available. You will feel like you have
discovered your own personal retreat, welcomed by friendly
knowledgeable landscape professionals to assist you.
At the recent "Spring Home and Garden Show" in San Diego, CA,
they were awarded, 2nd Place Best in Show, Compatibility of
Plant Material, Perfection in Nomenclature as well as three
outstanding specimen awards. Visit them at
http://www.barrelsandbranches.com/ or contact Samantha
or Danica at (760)753-2852.
