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A plant in the world is an event, a happening, an arrow, and not a boring, bearded development. -- Osip Mandelstam

Every year about this time, the pilgrimage to garden centers is in full throttle. It is an almost primordial force that draws us to seek out the verdant foliage, the calliope of colors, and the scents of nature itself. What is it about digging in the earth, and getting one’s hands dirty, that we find so appealing?

At Dirty Hands Garden Center, we are passionate about our calling. We do our utmost to provide you with an admirable selection of the latest and greatest, in annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and everything in between. We have the newest in Echinaceas, including “Razzmataz”, “Meadowbrite Orange”, and “Meadowbrite Mango”, just to name a few.

If you haven’t visited us lately, you are in for a pleasant surprise! We have begun a serious re-vamping of the premises, and are filled to the brim with all your gardening needs, including over 500 roses-- the complete “Knock-Out” series, David Austins, the Romantica series, and more. The recent addition of Rich Earth soil amendment to our line of organics provides you with the most complete selection available in one place.

The water temps are finally reaching a consistent 55 degrees, and our water gardening plants are looking full and lush. We have a nice offering of water lilies, as well as the favorites to complete your garden ponds.

According to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, our jeweled avian friends (hummingbirds) were “scheduled” to arrive April 13. As of this writing however, no reports have yet been made, according to Debbie Pupa, founder and intrepid leader of A.R.K.. Still, it is a good time to dust off your hummer feeders, and remind yourself of the homemade recipe for safe, successful birding: One part sugar to four parts water. Use “real” sugar, so substitutes, and do not add food coloring!

We at Dirty Hands Garden Center look forward to seeing you again, soon. In the meantime, Live well, plant happy!

Folks, please remember to ALWAYS bring plant and bug samples in a plastic bag. It is very important that everyone be aware of the possibility of contaminating businesses, homeowner properties, and the Earth in general (think of it as a horticultural condom).
THANK YOU!

As always, all information given in the newsletter and on the website in general apply primarily to the zone 7/partial zone 6 regions of Virginia.

There are many new and fabulous things in store for you, at Dirty Hands Garden Center. We always appreciate your suggestions and opinions. Please feel free to contact us directly at Dirty Hands Email. Or, better yet, come see us in person!
Woo-Hoo!
Peace out.
Rock forward.

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As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact us directly, either through the contact form, or by calling 804-598-8945, or visiting us at 2603 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA. 23139 (This information pertains to the greater Richmond, Va. area and may vary slightly with each locality).