What's hot at the nursery?

Everything is coming into bloom at the nursery, including the Rhododendron! 

The Rhododendron is a great plant for all seasons - with their brightly colored flowers and evergreen leaves, you can't go wrong!  These plants are often used as a specimen, border or foundation plantings in the landscape. 

To add these items to your order (and garden!), please contact your local sales representative.

Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

The Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox is a rapidly spreading, evergreen perennial that will grow in almost any sunny spot. In early spring, masses of tiny white and pink flowers emerge, creating a mat-like appearance. 'Candy Stripe' will reach about 6" in height and 3' wide.

For more information on this plant, CLICK HERE to view the plant profile or contact your local sales representative.

CNN’s Inside Business showcase Cecil County

Cecil County was the star of a segment on CNN's Inside Business which aired late last year. Cecil Scene wrote all about the production, which you can read about below. To watch the Inside Business segment, Click Here.  (Watch closely and you'll see a flyover of MOON Nurseries!)

Sen. Fred Thompson & CNN’s Inside Business showcase Cecil County

Cecil County is a great place to do business, a message and theme that will be spread far and wide as CNN and Inside Business come to Cecil County this summer. “We have been working directly with CNN and their production team to write the script, set site locations and show the best of our County,” said Erika Quesenbery, Marketing Coordinator for CCOED. 

The Inside Business program will feature a five-minute segment on Cecil County as a “rural county going global in a global economy.” Among the featured highlights will be a W.L. Gore & Associates President and CEO Terri Kelly, the Fair Hill Training Center facilities, agricultural industry and various on-site locations, aerial footage and more.

Sen. Fred Thompson, Tenn., will host the program which will be aired on CNN, and also be featured repeatedly over a one month period of time in 15 markets selected by CCOED for repeated airing. After the show, Cecil County will own the rights to the 5-minute program and be able to utilize it as part of the business recruitment package sent out to targeted businesses and shown at various trade shows and events throughout the year.

“We are thrilled that Cecil County was chosen for this program and that the county is being recognized for it’s tremendous potential for businesses looking for an available, qualified workforce, excellent access to transportation and available land and buildings to accommodate their needs,” said Vernon Thompson, CCOED Executive Director. “With BRAC-impacted businesses beginning to look at our area already the timing of such a piece is truly beneficial to our county,” he added.

The 5-minute Cecil County feature will air as part of the 30-minute Inside Business feature and is scheduled to go into post-production in August and air in September or October, with CCOED to be notified of run dates in future.

                    -Cecil Scene - Volume 1, Issue 1

                        Click Here to view the newsletter.

Snoverkill 2010

Is this the Mid-Atlantic's worst winter ever? Records were broken last week when the East coast was buried after being hit with two blizzards in less than a week. A total of over three feet of snow fell, causing power outages, businesses to close, and many people to be stranded in their homes. In certain areas, even plows were advised to stay off the roads.

There is talk that another (hopefully smaller) storm will rear its ugly head this week.  Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope it's only a dusting, because we're running out of room to put all of this snow!

Upcoming Shows

PANTS 2010

Take advantage of the first show of the buying season by learning about the hottest trends and networking with other industry professionals!

August 3-5, 2010

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456

Visit MOON Nurseries in Booth 1035!

Tuesday, August 3rd -  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4th -  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 5th -  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VISIT www.pantshow.com/ FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Stay tuned for more information!

100 Years Ago in Bucks

The Bucks County Courier Times features a column titled "100 Years Ago in Bucks". This past Sunday, MOON Nurseries (formerly known as the William H. Moon Nursery Co.) was the highlight of the article.

Maryland Biofiltration Soil Requirements

Weeds - Free of seed and viable plant parts of species in 920.06.02(a)(b)(c) when inspected. Debris - 920.01.05(a)(2) Textural Analysis - Sand 2.0-0.50, Silt 0.050-0.002, Clay less than 0.002 Soil pH - pH of 5.7-7.1 Organic Matter - Minimum 1.5% by weigth Nutrient Analysis and Soluble Sales - Calcium (Ca) 32 ppm, 25 FV, Magnesium (Mg) 15 ppm, 25 FIV, Phosphorus, 18 ppm, 25 FIV: MAX 92 ppm, 100 FIV, Ptassium (K) 22 ppm, 25 FIV, Sulfur (SO4) 25 ppm, Soluble Sales 40 ppm Harmful Material - 920.01.01(a)

Let It Snow!

The east coast was walloped with record breaking snowfall this past weekend. Here in Chesapeake City, approximately 15” of snow has covered the nursery. What a way to kick off winter! Take a look at some snapshots of our snow-covered nursery.

MANTS 2010

Don't forget to stop and see MOON Nurseries in booth #812 at MANTS. January 6-8 @ the Baltimore Convention Center. Click here for information.

MOON Nurseries Availabilities

Moon Nurseries updated Fall '09 / Spring '10 Availabilities are available for you to downloand. These updated lists have new species, lowered prices, and will continue to be updated weekly.

CLICK HERE to view our B&B, Container, and Wholesale Yard availabilities.

To place an order, please use our online order form or contact your local sales representative.

If you are unable to view the availabilities, please register your company on our website by clicking 'Register' at the top right corner of this page.