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You won't want to miss these!
This is only the beginning... we will add many more events, sales,
reminders, deadlines, and other opportunities throughout the year. Most sales will be added a day or two ahead, so please check back often.
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Order your oak trees!
September 1-30
Order your Oak trees and take advantage of the cooler weather. It's perfectly fine (even beneficial) to plant them now instead of waiting for late fall; just keep them watered. In the red oaks, we can offer: Shumard and Southern Red. In white oaks you can choose from Bur, Chinquapin, Overcup, and White. There are no other native trees that offer the incredible wildlife value of oaks. Everything about these trees is outstanding: their mature size, longevity, wildlife value, majesty, pollinator value, and curb appeal. Oaks are outstanding legacy trees, so plant them now for future generations of people and wildlife to enjoy. Order now and pick up the following week. Locally grown, 2 gal starter size with great roots. $38-$45
Order your Oak trees and take advantage of the cooler weather. It's perfectly fine (even beneficial) to plant them now instead of waiting for late fall; just keep them watered. In the red oaks, we can offer: Shumard and Southern Red. In white oaks you can choose from Bur, Chinquapin, Overcup, and White. There are no other native trees that offer the incredible wildlife value of oaks. Everything about these trees is outstanding: their mature size, longevity, wildlife value, majesty, pollinator value, and curb appeal. Oaks are outstanding legacy trees, so plant them now for future generations of people and wildlife to enjoy. Order now and pick up the following week. Locally grown, 2 gal starter size with great roots. $38-$45
New Planters Available
September 6
We have new, locally made wooden planters available in several sizes and styles. They're especially convenient because our liners fit them perfectly. Keep the planters as-is for a rustic look, or stain/paint them to elevate the look per your own style. We'll need a 3-week lead time, as each planter is made upon ordering. We have samples in stock, so stop by to see them and place your order.
We have new, locally made wooden planters available in several sizes and styles. They're especially convenient because our liners fit them perfectly. Keep the planters as-is for a rustic look, or stain/paint them to elevate the look per your own style. We'll need a 3-week lead time, as each planter is made upon ordering. We have samples in stock, so stop by to see them and place your order.
Pumpkins & Gourds arrive
September 10
Ornamental pumpkins & gourds will begin to arrive now through October
Ornamental pumpkins & gourds will begin to arrive now through October
Remembering 9/11
September 11
Today we're remembering the outstanding heroes and the innocent victims of 9/11.
Today we're remembering the outstanding heroes and the innocent victims of 9/11.
Go Goth for Halloween!
September + October
We have creepy-cute goth-planters with black and dark purple plants, just in time to decorate for Halloween. From black tropicals and annuals to black perennials and more, most of these plants will keep you company beyond the holidays. Stop by and pick up one of our grab-and-grow planters or a brochure listing suggested plants to create your own.
We have creepy-cute goth-planters with black and dark purple plants, just in time to decorate for Halloween. From black tropicals and annuals to black perennials and more, most of these plants will keep you company beyond the holidays. Stop by and pick up one of our grab-and-grow planters or a brochure listing suggested plants to create your own.
National Indoor Plant Week
September 15-21
This is a good reminder to examine your indoor plants for pests, diseases, and overall health, and treat accordingly.
We are always happy to answer questions and give advice on the appropriate treatments, preventatives, fertilizers, potting mixes, (all of which we carry).
We also have a plant care page on our website with lots of helpful advice.
This is a good reminder to examine your indoor plants for pests, diseases, and overall health, and treat accordingly.
We are always happy to answer questions and give advice on the appropriate treatments, preventatives, fertilizers, potting mixes, (all of which we carry).
We also have a plant care page on our website with lots of helpful advice.
Fall plants arriving
September 15
Pansies, Mums, Cabbage, and Kale will begin to arrive along with many other autumn plants. Order early, especially if you have very specific numbers and needs; orders received by August 15 will have top priority.
Pansies, Mums, Cabbage, and Kale will begin to arrive along with many other autumn plants. Order early, especially if you have very specific numbers and needs; orders received by August 15 will have top priority.
Kentucky has Bamboo?
September 18
Today is World Bamboo Day, so we're celebrating by introducing some of our customers to Kentucky's own NATIVE evergreen bamboo (the only native bamboo in North or South America), the Giant River Cane- Arundinaria gigantea. In the meantime, take a look at the Grasses page on our website, and scroll down to a couple of helpful videos about this very interesting native bamboo, and ponder an appropriate place to use this important plant on your property (do you need a privacy screen?). It likes loamy soil, and it's happy in slightly damp soil as long as it's well-draining. Available in starter size, 1 gallon pots.
Learn more!
Today is World Bamboo Day, so we're celebrating by introducing some of our customers to Kentucky's own NATIVE evergreen bamboo (the only native bamboo in North or South America), the Giant River Cane- Arundinaria gigantea. In the meantime, take a look at the Grasses page on our website, and scroll down to a couple of helpful videos about this very interesting native bamboo, and ponder an appropriate place to use this important plant on your property (do you need a privacy screen?). It likes loamy soil, and it's happy in slightly damp soil as long as it's well-draining. Available in starter size, 1 gallon pots.
Learn more!
National Paw Paw Day
September 19
Kentucky's own native Paw Paw tree is having its day in the sun again, for foraging, eating, feeding wildlife, and hosting the lovely Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars (so please do not ever spray your Paw Paws!!). We'll have a few locally grown, straight species, 2-gallon starter-sized Paw Paw trees in stock. Due to its growing resurgence in popularity, you might want to grab these while you can. It takes two to tango and bear fruit, as long as the trees aren't clones (these are not). #NationalPawPawDay
Kentucky's own native Paw Paw tree is having its day in the sun again, for foraging, eating, feeding wildlife, and hosting the lovely Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars (so please do not ever spray your Paw Paws!!). We'll have a few locally grown, straight species, 2-gallon starter-sized Paw Paw trees in stock. Due to its growing resurgence in popularity, you might want to grab these while you can. It takes two to tango and bear fruit, as long as the trees aren't clones (these are not). #NationalPawPawDay
Coffee Trees & Plants
Sept 29-Oct 1
In celebration of International and National Coffee Days this week, we will offer native Kentucky Coffee Trees for your yard, and Arabica Coffee plants to grow indoors.
The trees are the straight native species, locally grown in starter size 1 or 2-gallon pots, making it very easy to take them home, plant them, and get them off to an excellent start to beautify your yard for many decades - even centuries - to come.
PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
The Arabicas will be in 4" pots for easy indoor care.
You can also pick up fertilizer while you're here, to help your Kentucky Coffee trees settle in, and get off to a great, growing start!
In celebration of International and National Coffee Days this week, we will offer native Kentucky Coffee Trees for your yard, and Arabica Coffee plants to grow indoors.
The trees are the straight native species, locally grown in starter size 1 or 2-gallon pots, making it very easy to take them home, plant them, and get them off to an excellent start to beautify your yard for many decades - even centuries - to come.
PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS EVENT AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
The Arabicas will be in 4" pots for easy indoor care.
You can also pick up fertilizer while you're here, to help your Kentucky Coffee trees settle in, and get off to a great, growing start!
Planting for winter wildlife
October - all month
We'll have trees and shrubs specifically chosen to help songbirds and wildlife make it through the winter by providing berries and seeds to contribute to their ability to survive. As an added bonus, they also bring color to your winter landscape!
We'll have trees and shrubs specifically chosen to help songbirds and wildlife make it through the winter by providing berries and seeds to contribute to their ability to survive. As an added bonus, they also bring color to your winter landscape!
Urban Forest Initiative's TREE WEEK
October 11-20
The Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) is a collaborative group of University of Kentucky and Kentucky community stakeholders whose purpose is to promote and protect the urban tree canopy on the UK campus, in Lexington, and throughout the region. Their tree Week is a celebration of trees and all the ways they affect our lives. Events and programs include community tree plantings, tree walks, tours and hikes, educational programs for youth and adults, art, poetry, music events, outdoor yoga, community workshops and seminars, and much more.
The Urban Forest Initiative helps communities across Kentucky interested in organizing their own Tree Week through guidance, examples of activities to be hosted, and promotion.
Pemberton's is participating by offering free native tree seedlings!
The Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) is a collaborative group of University of Kentucky and Kentucky community stakeholders whose purpose is to promote and protect the urban tree canopy on the UK campus, in Lexington, and throughout the region. Their tree Week is a celebration of trees and all the ways they affect our lives. Events and programs include community tree plantings, tree walks, tours and hikes, educational programs for youth and adults, art, poetry, music events, outdoor yoga, community workshops and seminars, and much more.
The Urban Forest Initiative helps communities across Kentucky interested in organizing their own Tree Week through guidance, examples of activities to be hosted, and promotion.
Pemberton's is participating by offering free native tree seedlings!
Free Starter Trees!
October 11-20
In celebration of Lexington Tree Week, Pemberton's Greenhouses will give away tree seedlings in 1 gallon pots (Oaks and Hickory) as long as they last or through October 20 (during regular business hours). One tree per household unless we have extra trees leftover at the end of the week. We will also have larger native trees and shrubs in 2 gallon pots on sale, and we can special order even larger trees for you from our growers.
In celebration of Lexington Tree Week, Pemberton's Greenhouses will give away tree seedlings in 1 gallon pots (Oaks and Hickory) as long as they last or through October 20 (during regular business hours). One tree per household unless we have extra trees leftover at the end of the week. We will also have larger native trees and shrubs in 2 gallon pots on sale, and we can special order even larger trees for you from our growers.
National Kentucky Day
October 19
National Kentucky Day celebrates the birthday of Kentucky. We'll have a few native Kentucky trees, shrubs, and perennials in stock, including some beautiful Goldenrod (the official flower of Kentucky, displayed on our state flag)!
National Kentucky Day celebrates the birthday of Kentucky. We'll have a few native Kentucky trees, shrubs, and perennials in stock, including some beautiful Goldenrod (the official flower of Kentucky, displayed on our state flag)!
Boo!
October 31
Watch this space for something good!
Watch this space for something good!
Veterans & Remembrance
November 11
We're thinking about our US military on today's Veterans Day and our allies on today's Remembrance Day.
Don't forget to ask for your US military discount any day of the year that you shop with us; it's our small way of thanking you for your service.
We're thinking about our US military on today's Veterans Day and our allies on today's Remembrance Day.
Don't forget to ask for your US military discount any day of the year that you shop with us; it's our small way of thanking you for your service.
Feel free to contact us for more information about any of our events and sales, and please don't forget to check back often!
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