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FEATURED QUOTE :
"When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, There is always the garden."
~Minnie Aumonier
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Fruit trees: Eastern Treasures
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fruit trees from the Middle and Far East. |
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Asian Pears are sought after not only for their incredible
crunch, but also because they are pretty expensive to buy, yet pretty easy to
grow.
Yamagami's offers the light skinned 'Shinseiki' and '20th
Century;' the russeted 'Shinko,' 'Hosui,' and 'Chojuro;' and
the pear-shaped 'Tsu Li' and 'Ya Li '(Chinese
white pear). We also offer a multi- graft Asian Pear tree for cross-pollination
and longer harvests in the space of one tree.
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'Shinko'
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Prunus mume (Japanese
Flowering Plum/Apricot) is grown for its fruit, Ume, as well as its lovely spring
flowers. Ume is pickled and eaten as umeboshi. Not many
westerners are familiar with this delicacy but it has been featured on Food Network
shows and more upscale menus so gradually it is being appreciated here too. Yamagami's
has a pink flowering variety now, but they are selling out fast!
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Prunus mume
Umeboshi |
We are pleased to offer 4 varieties of Mulberries
this season including the Persian variety, which has been very hard for us to
find in recent years. Mulberries are taste treats that once were very popular
and are now making a big come-back. Local fruit guru Nancy Garrison has a prolifically
producing Persian mulberry in her garden which makes instant fans of everyone
who has tasted its delicious fruit.
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Persian Mulberry |
 There are several other eastern
fruit trees available including pomegranates (10 varieties), persimmons (2 varieties),
jujubes (2 varieties), and figs (8 varieties). They are selling out quickly,
so shop now for best selection. Our trees are in biodegradable paper pots so
you can wait until you and your soil are ready to plant. It is best not to dig
or even walk on your planting area while the soil is still so wet. Ask one of
Yamagami's Nursery Pros why, and how to tell when your soil is dry enough to
plant. We are here to help you succeed...the first time! |
| The Itoh peonies, also known as intersectional
hybrids (between tree and bush peonies), used to sell for as much as $1,000 each.
But, thanks to modern tissue culture, the plants are much easier to propagate
and much less expensive. Itoh peonies resemble tree peonies with large double
flowers. Even after flowering their lacy, dark green foliage is attractive in
the garden. Once established, Itoh peonies have an extended blooming period,
with as many as 50 blooms in a single season. Their blossoms are excellent in
cut flower arrangements. They will grow two to three feet tall and wide. Like
herbaceous peonies, the Itoh hybrids die back to the ground in winter. They prefer
areas with full sun to sun with dappled shade and they enjoy exposure to frost. |
| Pink
Double Dandy Itoh Peony offers large, semi-double
to double blossoms up to six inches across. As its flower matures, the dark lavender
pink petals slowly fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens
in its center. The flower is lightly fragrant. |
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| Yellow
Doodle Dandy Itoh Peony produces large,
double flowers up to seven to eight inches across. Its spectacular masses of
clear yellow petals form a perfect flower with a light and very pleasant fragrance. |
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| Cora Louise Itoh
Peony has white semi-double flowers with deep lavender flares. It offers
soft, pleasing fragrance and cuts very well. |
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 Come to Yamagami's Nursery for the latest
in garden offerings. Our knowledgeable Nursery Pros can help you choose distinctively
better plants for your garden needs and be here for you if you encounter any
problems. We are here to help you succeed...the first time! |
WaterRounds are used to make an instant
basin around new plantings. They are especially useful for trees, including fruit
trees. Out planting guides always recommend building a basin of soil around the
planting hole, but this new product does it easily for you. Simply place it around
your newly planted trees and it channels water where it is needed most; to the
deep root zone.
A WaterRound can be used in conjunction with a
common irrigation system or with a garden hose. This non-eroding water basin
allows water to slowly penetrate the soil three inches deep before flowing horizontally
to the plant's drip line. Because water no longer travels along the surface,
evaporation is drastically reduced and valuable water is saved.
Its unique design makes a WaterRound simple to install. The durable teeth
cut easily into the soil and the interior V-Groove keeps the basin securely in
place. You can place the WaterRounds around established plants to conserve water
as well as around your new plantings. Not only do WaterRounds produce healthier,
larger trees and shrubs, they inhibit invasive weed growth around the outside
of the ring. WaterRounds are made of 100% recycled plastic. They can be removed
and reused over and over again.
Come see these new wonders for yourself and use them for all your new plantings.
Currently we offer the 24" diameter rings, which can also be used to create
round flower beds. Save water and time with WaterRounds. Trust Yamagami's Nursery
to search and find the best products to support your garden. We are here so you
succeed...the first time.
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Starting from Seed--A New Garden Guide
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This is an excellent reference guide
if you, like many others, are thinking of growing your own vegetables this year.
It is from the publisher of Fine Gardening Magazine, so it's well-written and
easy to understand. Useful for the beginning gardener as well as a seasoned gardener, Starting
from Seed covers
all aspects of gardening from seed, whether you are growing flowers or vegetables.
At only $7.99, it is a great value!
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Coming
Events, Classes and Talks
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2010
February and March Classes
Classes are outdoors in a covered area. Dress warmly and consider bringing
a cushion for your chair. Fee is $20, which is rebated as credit
on merchandise. Early prepaid registration strongly suggested, as many
classes do sell out. |
Mason bee nest |
NEW! Saturday, February 6th at 10 AM and 1 PM
All About Mason Bees. Learn how
easy it is to start your colony of non-stinging mason bees. They help with fruit
and vegetable pollination to increase your homegrown harvests. See fee information
above. |
Nancy Garrison |
Sunday February 7th at 11 AM.
Your Backyard Orchard: the Foundation for an Edible Landscape with Nancy
Garrison, local fruit guru. Class covers multiple tree planting, companion planting,
and specific variety recommendations for our area. Nancy will also cover container
growing and the basics of summer pruning. This class will sell out! See
fee information above. |
Lorena Gorsche |
Saturday, February 13th at 1 PM.
Last Chance Winter Rose Class with Lorena Gorsche. Class covers pruning,
disease and pest prevention, and general care with an emphasis on earth-friendly
practices. See fee information above. |
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Sunday, February 14th 11 AM to 2 PM.
FREE Citrus Tasting hosted by Generation Growers. Taste yummy winter-ripening
citrus and choose favorites for your garden! |
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Saturday, February 20th at 10 AM.
Japanese Maple Pruning Class with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Learn how to bring out the natural beauty in your maples. See fee information
above.
Sunday, February 21st at 11 AM.
Japanese Maple Pruning Class with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Learn how to bring out the natural beauty in your maples. See fee information
above. |
Bradley Strawhorn |
Saturday, February 27th at 10 AM.
Last Chance Winter Fruit Tree Class with Bradley Strawhorn. Class covers
pruning, dormant sprays and general care. See fee information above. |
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Saturday, February 27th at 1 PM.
Japanese Maple Pruning Class with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant.
Learn how to bring out the natural beauty in your maples. See fee information
above.
Sunday, February 28th at 11 AM.
Japanese Maple Pruning with Alan Tagami, Landscape Consultant. Learn
how to bring out the natural beauty in your maples. See fee information above. |
Gisele Schoniger
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NEW! Saturday,
March 6th from 10 AM to noon.
How to Start a Vegetable Garden. Gisele Schoniger,
Kellogg's Organic Gardening Educator, will talk about soils and fertilizers, then
Lindsay Del Carlo, Renne's Garden Seed Garden Manager, will talk about seed starting,
planting and spacing.
Together they will talk about organic garden practices
and issues like companion planting and container gardening. See fee information
above. |
Aaron Dillon |
Saturday, March 13th at 10 AM.
Success with Citrus: Fertilizing, Pest Control and Growing Tips with
Aaron Dillon of Four Winds Nursery. New citrus pests have invaded the Santa Clara
Valley. Learn how to identify and control them. See fee information above. |
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Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March
21st from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Yamagami’s Spring Garden Fair! Free samples, guest experts, raffle
prizes and lots of great gardening info. Celebrate Spring at Yamagami’s!
This event is FREE! |
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Wednesday, March 24th through Sunday,
March 28th.
San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. Buy your advance tickets here
and avoid the lines at the show PLUS bring your ticket (only specially marked
tickets purchased here) back after the show and receive store credit
back for your purchase price! Take advantage of this great offer, visit
the best garden show around and get inspired on us. |
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| What
You'll Need:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
- 6 bananas, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups whipped heavy cream
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
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- Sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly greased 6 inch skillet.
- Add about 3 tablespoons batter.
- Tilt skillet so that batter spreads to almost cover the bottom of skillet.
- Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side.
- Repeat process with remaining batter, grease skillet as needed.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet.
- Stir in brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened.
- Add half the bananas at a time to skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over them.
- Remove from heat.
- Roll a crêpe around each banana half and place on serving platter.
- Spoon sauce over crêpes.
- Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
Yield:
6 servings
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"The very best for your
container gardens!"
Since 1948, Yamagami's
Nursery has been committed to the promotion of beauty and the plants,
products and friendly, professional support needed to attain and
maintain that Beauty. In my parents' footsteps (and Taro Yamagami’s
before them), I promise to continue that tradition. I invite you
to visit us in the nursery and on our website, yamagamisnursery.com
for help in making your yard into a beautiful garden.
Thanks for visiting,
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and so much more!
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Contact Information:
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Telephone:
(408) 252-3347
Address:
1361 S. De Anza Blvd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Hours:
7 Days a Week:
9 am to 5 pm
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