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Cupertino
Weather Courtesy of:
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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Have a Look Around the Site:

Visit us online at
Yamagami's
Nursery
for planting guides, our monthly
garden planner, upcoming events
and so much more! |
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What's Growing On
to a friend!
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Be a Guest Gardener:
Gardeners love to learn from other gardeners "over the fence." We would love to include a tour and/or an article from one of our readers! |
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Contact Information:
E-Mail:
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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 6 pm
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Red Festival Grass
from Monrovia

Catch Garden Compass
on the Radio on
AM 910 KNEW
Saturday
8 AM to 10 AM.
Pick up copies of the
Garden Compass Magazine
here for excellent garden information.
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Quotation of the Week:
"God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools." ~John Muir |
Have a Safer, Brilliant Holiday with An Artificial Tree
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| Stop worrying about your Christmas tree drying out during the holidays. Discover how easy it is to have a beautiful Christmas tree lasting from Thanksgiving to New Year's, worry-free, in every room in the house. Artificial tree quality has improved both in terms of appearance and in ease of use and storage. Our trees from GKI Bethlehem are incredibly life-like and pre-lit, eliminating the annual cord wrangling frustration. We offer sizes ranging from 17 inches tall to 14 feet tall in several styles. We carry "trim" trees to use in narrow spaces, and a lovely flocked model. Different colors, sizes and styles mean there is one perfect tree for every home. Don't worry about lack of scent; we even offer fresh tree scent in a can.
GKI Bethlehem trees are crafted with beauty and safety in mind. Their life-like foliage is made of fade- and crush-resistant materials that are also flame resistant. The base and support pieces are sturdy and durable to keep trees. Their lights are generously and evenly distributed throughout the trees and offer brilliance and clarity. Some trees even come with LED lighting and some with "morph" lighting (fades in and out). Even their cartons are durable and work well for tree storage.
Come in to see the enchanted forest now on display at Yamagami's Nursery. You'll be amazed at how life-like and brilliant these trees really are. Get a jump on the mad rush of the holidays and rest easy knowing your home and family are safe. Our artificial trees are perfect for those who have allergies, those who travel during the holidays, and those who can't or choose not to wrestle with a fresh tree and its lights. The table-top models are great for the house-bound, office-bound or dorm room-bound. Celebrate the season the safe and convenient way with pre-lit trees from Yamagami's Nursery.
For a hands-on lesson in setting up and storing our artificial trees, see our upcoming mini-clinics listed in coming events. It is so easy to have a lush, safe holiday tree that you can put a one in every window, making a brilliant home showcase! |
Grow Your Own Better Health and Dine Well Too!
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| Whether it's because of the health benefits, or the availability of high quality produce, all the finest restaurants seem to include fresh fruit in every course from soup to nuts. With current health guidelines recommending 5 to 7 servings of fruit and vegetables daily, why not grow your own for the freshest and healthiest choices? In the Santa Clara Valley you can grow many of the tastiest fruit, even less common ones. White nectarines, figs, pomegranates and persimmons are all used in desserts as well as savory dishes. One tree can produce enough fruit to cook and share with friends and neighbors.
Worried that you don't have room in your garden for fruit trees? You don't need an orchard to reap bountiful harvests. You can train many types of trees flat on a wall or fence to be a producing hedge or screen. You can grow 2, 3 or 4 trees in the same planting hole and still harvest bushels of fruit from each one. Grow them in containers if all you have is a patio. Pick up a copy of our FREE Backyard Orchard Culture Guide for instructions for growing the largest harvest in the smallest space.
This is the time to start planning your own backyard orchard, even if it is only 1 tree. Our 2008 Fruit Tree Catalog is now available, with listings for trees arriving in January. We have carefully selected varieties that thrive in our area. Order now to get the pick of the crop. These trees will arrive already root-pruned, top-pruned and planted in biodegradable paper pots. You can keep them in their pots until you, your soil and the weather are all ready for planting.
Visit Yamagami's Nursery and let one of our knowledgeable Nursery Professionals help you choose the right variety for your particular taste and garden situation. Order several trees and enjoy a quantity discount. Purchases of 3 trees receive a 10% discount, 5 trees a 15% discount and 7 trees qualify for a 20% discount. Plant a fruit tree and enjoy better health and fine dining from your own garden.
Click here to view our entire 2008 Fruit Tree Catalog |
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Free Mini Clinics :"How To Set Up An Artificial Christmas Tree." Learn from our experienced staff how easy it is to assemble, fluff and store our High Quality Pre-lit Artificial trees. This will be both a demonstration and a "hands-on" experience. Discounts on trees will be offered for participants. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Sunday, November 4, at 11 AM, Wednesday, November 7 at 3 PM, Saturday, November 17 at 10 AM and 2 PM, and Sunday, November 18 at 11 AM.
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Blooming Narcissus for Indoors: Forcing Bulbs Workshop with Terry Walter. After a talk and demonstration, attendees will pot up a beautiful ceramic pot of Paperwhite Narcissus for indoor blooms. Learn about different techniques and bulb candidates. Fee of $25 covers all supplies. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Saturday, November 10 at 10 AM.
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Holiday Color Bowl Planting Workshop with Kerry Henderson and Kathy Anberg. After a talk and demonstration, attendees will pot up a beautiful Color Bowl of winter flowers. It can be brought indoors as a centerpiece overnight but should live outdoors. Fee of $25 covers all supplies. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. November 11 at 11 AM.
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Make the Most of Winter with Two New Garden Ornaments!
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Featured Recipe: Pumpkin Soup
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You'll Need:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 cup sweet potato, peeled & cut in 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounce) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, saute 3 minutes.
Stir in flour, curry powder, cumin, nutmeg and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
Add sweet potato, salt, broth and pumpkin, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer partially covered for 20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool for 10 minutes.
Place half of pumpkin mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining pumpkin mixture.
Return soup to pan; stir in milk.
Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often (do not boil).
Remove from heat; stir in lime juice.
Yield:
6 servings
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