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You're Invited to Our Holiday Preview This Weekend
Get in the spirit of the season this weekend at our Holiday Preview
Ring in the holiday season at Estabrook's this weekend with our Holiday Preview!
If you only think of Estabrook's during the spring, you're missing a lot. We transform our entire store into a holiday wonderland during November and December that is brimming with vibrant poinsettias, fresh balsam wreaths and delightful keepsakes.
Holiday Preview Weekend is your first chance to see the completed transformation while enjoying homemade treats, festive Christmas music and great product specials.
Exclusive Savings
Turning your house into a home for the holidays doesn't have to break the bank. Visit our Holiday Preview for these fabulous savings all weekend long:
- 25% OFF all homegrown poinsettias
- 20% OFF all Christmas tree ornaments
- 50% OFF foliage houseplants
Estabucks are Back!
Where else can you get a 25% return on your investment? Our Estabucks program is back for another year and Holiday Preview Weekend is your first chance to get them for 2009. $50.00 Estabucks are just $37.50 and can be used anytime after April 1st on any of our beautiful plants.
Plus, register for our door prize anytime this weekend and win one of five Estabucks absolutely FREE! Welcome back the holidays all weekend long at Estabrook's.
Mail Order Wreaths
Send your loved ones a piece of Maine this holiday season with 24" balsam fir wreaths decorated with generous bows in red, maroon velvet or glistening plaid, red berries and your choice of pine cones. A personalized gift card and UPS shipping anywhere in the U.S. is included for $45.
Christmas Cactus Care Guide
The distinctive look of Christmas Cactus makes it an interesting gift
While the poinsettia remains the most popular of holiday houseplants, a healthy Christmas Cactus in full bloom is a great gift idea for that special gardener. Along with a bounty of blooms, send these tips for keeping the plant looking its best:
Location
Most blooming plants will keep their blossoms longer in cooler temperatures. Keep the plant in a well-lit location away from heat vents, fireplaces or other sources of hot air.
Soil
Well-drained soil is a must for Christmas Cactus. Use a commercially packaged potting mix for succulent plants or mix your own by combining two parts plain potting soil with one part clean sand or vermiculite.
Watering
Watering seems to be the source of most problems with the Christmas Cactus. Water thoroughly when the top half of the soil in the pot feels dry to the touch. Discard the excess water, then do not water again until the top half becomes dry. The length of time between waterings will vary with the air temperature, amount of light, rate of growth and relative humidity.
Light
While the Christmas Cactus can adapt to low light, more abundant blooms are produced on plants that have been exposed to high light intensity. Keep your plants in a sunny location indoors.
Pruning
Pruning your Christmas Cactus after blooming will encourage the plant to branch out. Remove a few sections of each stem by pinching them off with your fingers or cutting with a sharp knife. These sections can be rooted in moist vermiculite to propagate new plants.