Announcements• Watch the Valley GardeneronTV30forgreatgardeningtipswithhostJacquieWilliams-Courtrightat7:30amand1:30p.m.Monday-FridayandrepeatedonSaturdayat7:30&11:00am,and1:30pm&Sundayat7:30&11:00am,and1:00pm.Orcatchontv30.org.

• TheLivermore Amador Valley Garden ClubwillmeetatAlisalElementarySchoolmultipurposeroom,1454SantaRitaRoad,7p.m.OnOctober8th,Toni GattonewillspeakonAdapting Your Garden for Life.Visitorsarewelcome.Formoreinfoseewww.LAVGC.orgorcallBevat925-485-7812.

• Bonsai Clubmeetings:3rdSaturdayofeachmonth–2p.m.atAldenLaneNursery.Comeone,comeall!

• Attention Rose Lovers! TheAnnual Rose Show will be held the weekend of October 10 & 11atAldenLaneNursery.Allarewelcomeandencouragedtoenterandsharetheirlovelyroses,somarkyourcalendarsforthisfunandinformativeevent.Bringyourrosegrowingandcarequestions.

• The Mt. Diablo Rose Society’smeetingisthe2ndWed.ofeachmonthat7:30pmattheDublinCivicCenter.OnOct.14thjoinDonaMartinwhowillspeakonthesubjectofphotographingroses.www.mtdiablorosesociety.org.

• CometotheAlameda County Fall Home & Garden Show.Pickupcomplimentaryshowadmissionticketsatthenurserywhilesupplylasts!TheshowrunsOctober2nd,3rd,and4th.ShowHours:Fri.:Noon–6pm,Sat.:10am–6pm&Sun.:10am–5pm.

OCTOBER 2015Serving You Since 1955

981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA • www.aldenlane.com • (925) 447-0280

Go Native – Go GreenThis is a great time to plant

California Natives Asaspecialincentivewe’llhaveall our native plants

on salefor20% OFFfortheweekend.

Herearetwo special eventsyouwon’twanttomiss.On Saturday, October 10th,cometoAldenLaneNurseryandpurchase

anyCalifornianativeplant,andyou’llreceiveaspecialcoupon.ThiscouponentitlesyoutoaHarvest Tour & Wine Tasting at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in Livermore on Sat., October 10th anytime from 1-5 p.m.NancyRodriguehasbeencultivatinganativegardenatthewineryandisexcitedtoshareitwithyou.AnthonyLovercampfromAldenLanewillbetheretoansweranyquestionsyoumayhaveabouttheplants.

This tour includes:Admissionfortwoforwinetasting,soyoucanenjoyasampleoftheirwineswhiletouringthenativegarden,wineryandvineyard.

Go Native, Go Green Walk & TalkSunday, October 11th • 3:00pm

JoinAnthonyintheNativessectionofthenurseryforawalkandtalkaboutnativeplants.Anthonywillsharehisexperiencesandoffersuggestionsforyoursuccesswiththisplantgroup.Callaheadtoreserveyourspaceforthisexcitingandtimelytopic.

Fall Festival coming in October! MarkyourcalendarsforourFabulous Fall Festival

onOctober 10th & 11th.Details inside!TheFestivalhoursare11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Youcanparticipate

inscarecrowbuilding,games,farmer’smarket,pumpkins,farmanimalsandmuchmore. See you there!

Don’tmissourOctober Tree Sale. Save from 25-50% OFF!

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October Tree Sale!

GetreadyforsomegreatsavingswithourOctobertree- mendously spook-tacular tree sale. Comeinforgreatsavingsandlotsofspecialtreats!—No tricks!

Wewilloffer25% OFF OuR TREE SELECTiOn:includingourconifers,citrus,tropicalfruitandavocados.Italsoincludes

25% OFF ALL COnTAinER FRuiT.

Extra savings to look for . . .50% OFF Paper Pot Fruit trees

50% OFF Paper Pot Roses50% OFF Grapes and Berries50% OFF Lilacs50% OFF selected Tropicals (Bougainvillea,Hibiscus,OutdoorPalms,Mandevillea,BirdofParadiseandBamboos).

Stockislimitedsocome in earlyforthebestselection.(This sale excludes any pre-ordered and special ordered items, Carpet Roses, Camellias, Shrubs, Perennials and Vines. This sale is limited to stock on hand only. No special orders will be processed at sale prices. All sales are final.)

Book Early & Get Great Deals!

Takeadvantageofour2016 Advance Fruit Tree Sale.Youcanprebook&prepayforyourfruittreesfromnowunTiL nOVEMBER 8THandgeta20% DiSCOunT OFFour2016fruittreeprices.Comeinandpickupa2016PriceListandOrderFormtoselectthevarietiesyou’vebeenlongingtoaddtoyourbackyardorchard.Thelistandorderformareavailableonlinetoo–www.aldenlane.com.

Mark Your Calendar! We’ll see you there!TheNorthern California Daffodil Society’s Bulb Drawing Party willbeheldon

Sunday, november 1st atAldenLaneNurseryfromnoonto4p.m.Want to add the newest daffodil varieties in your spring garden, while at the same time

enjoying an afternoon of meeting new gardening friends?Come to the Fall Drawing.Ifyou’renotamemberyet–youcanjoinatthedoor.Purchasearaffleticketfora$1andeachtimeyournumberiscalledyoucanselectabulb.We’ll see you there!

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Onion, Garlic and Shallot Sets Are in!Readytoplantnowforharvestnextsummer.Choosefromred,yellow,orwhiteonions,shallotsandwhiteorpinkgarlic.Placebulbs3to4inchesapartinrowsthatare15to18inchesapart.Begintoharvestthegreentopsin3to4weeks,ifyoulike.Onionsandgarlicareshallowrootedplants,sokeepthemmoistandfreeofweeds.Winterrainswillsoondoallthewatering foryou,makingonionsandgarlic someof theeasiestvegetablestogrowinthegarden.

KeepTulips, Daffodils and Hyacinth cool until theweather outside is wintery. They benefit from beingrefrigeratedfor4to6weeks.PlantthembyThanksgivingweekend.PlantIris,freesiaandothersnow.

Plant holiday favorites now.Planthollies andotherberryproducingshrubsforwinterdecorationindoorsandout.Trypomegranates andpersimmons for ornamentalandediblefruit.

Last chance for winter vegetablesfromtransplants.Choosesixpackplants.ProtectthemfromcabbagewormswithMonterey B.t. Caterpillar Killer, a safe biologicalcontrol.

Fall is a great time for branching out!Springisn’ttheonlytimetoexpandyourlandscapinghorizons.Thecooldaysandwarmsoilofautumngivesallkindsoftrees,shrubs,andbulbsagreatstart.Andwhenyouaddalittlegreenerytothescenery,thevalueofyourhomeblossoms.Planonplantingthisfall.

Makesuretokeep your gardenia green thiswinter.FeedwithMaster’s Azalea, Camellia, Gardenia FoodandIron Sulfate.Whenthesoilcoolstheycannolongerabsorbnutrition.

Plant sweet peas from seed or transplants for latewinter bloom.Choose old-fashioned climbing types ornewerbushvarieties.Protectthemfromsnailsandslugswith Bug-Geta Plus Snail, Slug, and Insect Control orSluggo Plus.

Azaleas, Camellias and Rhododendron Care For Fall: Thisisthemonthtoswitchfromgrowthtobloomfood for azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. FromOctobertothefinishofbloomfeedmonthlywithMaster Bloom.Thisphosphorousrichfoodisgreatforflowerbuddevelopment.Roseandlilacgrowershavealsoreportedthat fallandwinterapplicationsofMasterBloomhaveenhancedbloom.

Recipe for GoodGarden Soil!

For each 100 square feet add: 5 to 8– 2 cubic ft. bags Master Gold Rush or Bumper Crop ® 5 lbs. Iron Sulfate to acidify and add iron. 10 lbs. Master Vegetable Food or Master Flower Food, Master Formula 49 can be used for ground covers. 40 lbs. Gypsum. It loosens hard soils as it adds sulfur & calcium. (An excellent addition in our heavy soil.)

Mix well with your soil to an 8" depth and water well.

Tasty Stews Start with Homegrown Vegetables

Ifyouhaven’tplantedyourwintervegetablegardenyet–DOITNOW!Thevegetablestartsareherenowwithfreshshipmentsarrivingweekly.UseourRecipe for Good Garden Soil andthengetreadytoplant.Freshcarrots,onions,cabbagewillalltastegreatin

winterstewsandcasseroles.Comeinandchoosenow.Wehave:Broccoli,BrusselsSprouts,Cauliflower,Chard,

Cabbage,Peas,Pars-ley,Spinach,Herbs,Lettuceandmuchmore.Garlicisavail-ableinbulbs,onionscomeinseed,bulbsandplants.Radishes,carrots,turnipsandbeetscanbeplantedfromseeds.

Special Pricing This Month

BuyfourbagsofBumper

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F Blind Dog—ourlocalfolkband,playstoetappingmusiconSaturdayandSundayfrom1-3p.m.F Farm Equipment with the VanArkle and Hole Families—fromcorngrinderstosmallenginesyoucanseeitallworkingandaskthefamiliesanyquestionsyouhave!F Candy Cart—smallandsimplecandiesforeverysweettooth.F Pumpkins for purchase—wegetthemall:Cinderella,

blue,white,andevenorange!We’vegotyourperfectJacko’Lanternwaitinginourpatch.F Craft Activity for kids—we’llhaveanactivitythisweekendforkidstoengagein!F Fresh Apple and Pumpkin Pie—fromSweet & Savory Cafe & Bakery.Youcanbuyaslice,orwholepiewhilesupplylasts.

Welcome to our Fall FestivalOctober 10th & 11th

Alden Lane’s Annual Scarecrow Building ContestOctober 10th & 11th from 10 am - 4 pm

Thiscontestisforanyonewhohasanimaginationandwantstohavefun.Youcanenterasagrouporindividually.Familiesareencouragedtohavefunbuildingtogether!Weprovidetheframeandthestraw,youprovidethegarnishandimagination,it’stonsoffunforeveryone!!Ifyoureallydon'twanttobuild,justcometowatch,andenjoythefun.Warning!Youwillwanttojoinin!!

Pleasecallaheadtoregister.Wehavefourfuncategoriestochoosefrom:• Traditional:Thisisyourdownonthefarmversionofascarecrow;

burlap,denimoveralls,buttons,flannelshirtsandanythingrecycledworksforthiscategory.Anyorganicscarecrowswelcome.•Minion Madness:HelpStuart,Kevin&Bobkeepthecrowsoutofthe

cornpatchandsaveallofMinionkind!AnyonefromtheMinionmoviesiswelcomeinthiscategory.• Star Wars: BringouttheWookiees,LukeSkywalker,andPrincessLeiato

helpscarethecrowsfromthepatch.DarthVaderwouldbereallyscary,wouldn’the?Reachforthestarsinthiscategory.

•Under the Sea:Divedeepintotheoceanforthiscategory.Allmermaids,seacreatures,andshellscarecrowsareinvitedtojointhequesttokeepcrowsoutofthecornpatch.

Thiscontestisjudgedbythepublic.ScarecrowsmustbeleftondisplayatAldenLaneuntilFriday,October30th.VotefromMonday,October12thtoFriday,October30th.Plantobuildforstongwindsandrain!We’llpostwinnersonourwebsite.Scarecrowclothingandaccessoriesmustbepickedupby

November6th.AfterNovember6thclothingetc.,willbedonatedtoalocalcharity.Socallandreserveyourplacetodayat925-447-0280andwe’llholdaframeandstrawforyou!

Saturday & Sunday 10th & 11th

Destinations Unlimitedwillbeonhandfrom11am-2pmonbothSaturdayandSunday,October10thand11thtoexciteyouaboutour2016 English Garden Tour.Learnmoreaboutthis“Bucket List” tripthatincludestheHampton Court Flower ShowandGardens of the Cotswolds.WewillmeetDavidAustinoftheAustinrosefame,andtourtherose“ShowGarden”.There’saverygoodchancewe’llvisit Highgrove,PrinceCharles’garden.

F Farm Fresh Apples—fromDaveHale’sAppleFarminSebastopol.DavedeliverseveryweekthroughOctober,onlywhatisfarmfresh.Comeandtasteandthenbuysomeofyourfavorites!ApplefishingfeaturesDaveHale’sapplesaswell.F 4-H will be here with their animals!F EnteryourpumpkinintheGreat Pumpkin Growing Contestbetween11:00a.m.&4:00p.m.thisweekend.LargestbyweightpumpkinswinAldenLaneGiftcards.• 1stplace$75• 2ndplaceis$50.00• 3rdplaceis$25.00• Ribbonsawarded

toFunniest,Bumpiest,MostPerfectlyShaped&Smallest.

It’s A Fall Fun Kid’s Tour!

It’sanhourofpurefunforyourkids.Theywill...• takeaguidedtourthroughtheWalnutHullingbarn

• learnaboutowlsandtheirspecialroleatthefarm

• goapplefishing• visitthepumpkinpatchtochoosetheperfectJackO’Lantern,&

• getagoodiebag . . . all for $10 per child.

Minimumgroupsizeis15,maximumis25.Calltoreserveaspotearlyasthisbooksupquickly.AvailableTuesdaysthroughFridaysinOctoberbetween9a.m.and1p.m.ToursbeginonOctober12thandendonthe23rd.AskforCyndeefor

availabletimes.925-447-0280.

Terrarium “FUN” SHOP!

(it’s not Work if it’s this much

Fun!)Saturday, October 17th

from 10 - 11:30 a.m.Come and make a terrarium with us!

Funforallages–youcanmakealovelyminiaturegarden,fairygarden,orevenadinosaurhabitat.Unleashyourcreativity!Your“funshop”includesa12"roundglassterrarium,plantsforindoors,landscapingmaterials,andalltheelementstomakethisaunique,easytocareforbotanicalgem.Visitusandseeoursample–youwillbeinspired!Thecostis$45.00+tax.Pleasesignupearly,astheclassfillsupfast.

Come and make a FELTED POT

Saturday, October 24th from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Joinusandlearntheancientartof“felting”withacontemporarytwist!Wewillbecraftingapotusingrawmaterialsincludingdyedwool(manycolorsavailable),andshapingthepot

overastationaryformforaunique,one-of-a-kindrounded6"x4"container.ThiscreativeartwillbetaughtbyourownScottishcraftswoman,Ruth Haddow,whohastaughtmanyofourstafffeltingtechniques.Don’tmissthiswonderfulopportunitytolearnthisuniqueskill!Thecostforthisclassisonly$25.00+tax,andallmaterialsandinstructionareprovided.Thoughtheprojectis

primarilyforadults,interestedchildrenages10anduparewelcometojoinus.PleasesignupbyWednesday,October21stwithourAldenLaneCashiersbycalling(925)447-0280.Prepaymentisrequiredtoreserveyourspace.

Plant Cool Season Annuals

Pansiesandtheircousins,violas,aresomeofthemostcolorfulandlonglastingcoolweatherannuals.Theybeginbloomingasthetemperaturescooldownandcontinuethroughthewinterandearlyspring.Pansiesandviolasarepopularbecauseoftheirhugerangeofcolorsandadaptabilitytomanydifferentgardeningsituations.Butdon’tthinkthat’sallwehavetooffer!

Perhapsthemostpopularofthewinterbloomersisthesweet pea.Thesefragrant,colorfulplantscomeinbushandviningtypes.Availableinavarietyofcolors,theyareeasytogrowfromseedornurseryplants.Thebushtypesmakegoodcutflowers–youcanbringcolorintoyourhomeinthemiddleofwinter!Comeintothenurseryforexcellentqualityand

greatselection.Inadditiontopansies,violas,andsweetpeas,choosefrom:ornamental kale and cabbage, iceland poppy, English primrose, fairy primrose, and primula obconica. Don’tforgetsnapdragons, and stock.

SunflowerHillisa501c3organization(TaxID#80-0897595)wasfoundedbyelevenfamiliesofchildrenwithdevelopmentaldelays.Ourgoalistocreateasustainable,specialneedscommunitynotonlyforourownchildren–butforotherindividualsandfamiliesseekingprogrammingandresidentialoptions.Withonein68childrennowbeingdiagnosedwithAutism,thereis

andwillcontinuetobeanenormousneedforhousing&programmingsupport for individualswith Autism and other developmentaldisabilitieswhocannotliveorworkindependently.SunflowerHillseekstochangetheparadigmofbothinstitutional

andhomelivingoptions–bycreatinganintentionalcommunitythatsupportsasustainable,productive,warmandhappyqualityoflife.

BEHAPPYandGARDEN!!

Holiday Open HouseNovember 6th, 7th, & 8th

Clip & save this coupon for our Open House Days!

25% Off Any One Item

ValidNovember6th,7th,&8th,

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Come join the fun. In addition to partnering with our downtown

merchants over the weekend, we will host a fundraising evening for

Join us on Friday, November 6th

from 5:00-8:00 p.m.Celebrate with us as we

unveil our Annual Holiday Open House.

Thiseveningpromisestobeaveryspecialevent,wearepartneringwithSunflowerHillandaportionoftheproceedswillbedonatedtotheSunflowerHillGardensatHagemannRanch.Ifyou'renotfamiliarwiththiswonderfulorganization,nowisthetimetogettoknowthem.SunflowerHill'smissionistodevelopacommunityforindividualswithspecialneedsthatprovidesforlife-longresidencyoptionsandqualityactivities/programming.TheSunflowerHillGardensistheirfirstprograminwhichweareprovidingindividualswithspecialneedseducational/vocationalopportunitiesingrowinghealthyfoodforlivingandthendonatingtheproducegrowntolowincomeindividuals.Welovesupportingthemandhopeyouwillto!

Come & Enjoy Our 22nd Annual Fall Rose ShowSaturday,October10th,1:00-5:00p.m.Sunday,October11th,9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Awardsgivenoutat3:00p.m.AldenLaneNursery,981AldenLane,Livermore,925-447-0280

Co-sponsoredbytheMt.DiabloRoseSociety&AldenLaneNursery

Public Entries Welcome!EnterrosesonSaturday,October10thfrom8:30-10:00a.m.

HINT:Cutthestemslong.Wecanshortenthemupwhenyouarrive.Bepreparedtodelightinthesightsandfragranceofhundredsofbeautiful

roses.Bringyournotepadsoyoucanjotdownthosevarietiesyoucan’tlivewithout.And,don’tforget,youcanpre-orderyourfavoritesandenjoya20% DiscountuntilthefirstofDecember.See you there!

Rose Show Special!We’dliketoinspireyoutobringrosesinfromyourgarden,soanyonebringingacutrosetodisplayinourAnnualRose

Showwillreceiveacoupongoodfor$5.00 OFFthepriceofANYplantinthenurseryofa$10valueormore!CutrosesmustbeenteredonOctober10thby10:00a.m.MUST REDEEM COUPON by November 30, 2015.

2016 Rose Pre-Order ProgramThisisthemonthtodropbythenurseryandpickupyour2016RoseList.

Pre-ordersarenowbeingtakenthruDecember1stforthe2016season.Atthetimeoforder,youwillbegivena20% DiSCOunT!!Therearelotsofnewandexcitingrosestopickfrom!

Pre-orderedroseswillbeavailableforpick-upstartinginmid-December.

New Finds in the Garden Store!Adult coloring booksarealltherage!Thisnewtrendissoothingforthesouland

bringsouttheinnerartistinallofus. ‘Color Yourself Calm’and‘Magic Garden: Fantastic Flowers to Color’ arejustafewofthetitleswehavediscovered.Haveacoloringpartywithfriendsorenjoyasaspecialprojectwiththeadultsinyourfamily!AnothernewdiscoveryforagreatgiftortouseinyourownhomeisoneofourAfrican

Market Baskets.TheseareFairTradebaskets,andthepurchaseofonehelpsprovidehealthcareandschoolsuppliestosupporttheweavers,theirfamiliesandtheirvillages.Everybasketishandwoveninvillageco-opsinGhana,WestAfrica.You’lllovethecolorsandtheshapesandmorethanonemayhavetocomehomewithyou!

Thanksgiving Celebration!GetreadyforyourThanksgivingcelebration.It’stimeto

decoratethetablewithabeautifulfallcenterpiece.Wehavedecorativepumpkinsinallkindsofcolorsfrombronzetoorangetoturquoise.Pickfromourglass,ceramicorvelvetcollectionsinmanysizesandshapes!Addfall

themedpapernapkinsandyou'llcreatetheperfectambienceforthatturkeydinner.AddthescentoffalltoyourhomewithPumpkinSpiceor

CinnamonCidercandles,potpourri,roomspraysandwaxmeltsfromAromatique.Wealsohaveadeliciousnewscentinlotions,candles,soapsandroomspraysfromMichelle Design WorkscalledGoldenPear.MadewithSheaButter,youwilllovethisfragrance.

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