Cottage Grove location open

Mon-Fri 9-7
Sat and Sun 9-5

Edgerton location open

Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30
Sat 8:30-5:00
Sun 9-4

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Perfect Accents for Fall
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Want to thank a friend for their kindness, or show someone you care? Now is the perfect time to show your appreciation with the gift of a beautiful mum or aster! The bundle of fresh color is so uplifting and will make up for color lost from annuals past their prime. They’ll bloom for several weeks to come, and will continue to remind your friend of your thoughtfulness.

Foil pot covers are also available in muted fall colors for a lovely accent and finishing touch. Look for them at the service desk and you can choose the colors of both the mum and foil cover for a unique combination. We also have annual fountain grasses and ornamental cabbage and kale that go great with mums and asters!

East side of a past flea market
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The west side of a past year’s flea market
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Yahoo! It’s flea market time!!! Want to look for treasures, without the hassle of searching far and wide? Then search no more, and come to our fantastic flea market going on this Saturday, August 22^nd from 9-3. It’s conveniently compact, so there’s no need to make a long journey to see everything. We’re bringing together vendors with all sorts of fun stuff! It’s always a surprise, as you really never know what you’ll find. You may find what you don’t even know you need! Hope to see you there!

There’s still time to sign up to be a vendor! If interested in this or future flea markets, please click here for more information.

2015 Flea Market Schedule

"What are those birds doing? Don’t they know baths are lethal?"
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The best catertainment is free
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Bird baths are now 20% off! Pick one up for a nice accent piece that’ll give your garden a little class. Not only stunning, they provide much-needed relief for your avian visitors on a hot, dry day. The birds will surely appreciate it, your garden will benefit from their appetite for insects, and you’ll get to observe the beauty of our feathered friends.

If not for the birds or yourself, get one for your cat! Give your bored little buddy hours of entertainment to watch out the window. They’ll get that incredibly focused “I want it” look, fidgety tail, and maybe even do that weird, meow-cackle thing. And that’s just plain entertaining for everyone!

We have a lot to choose from!

Cat: "Less fun than birds."
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Squash plants can grow to be a grand sight. With their large, impressive leaves and thick stems, sometimes they look like a living foliage bouquet. It can be quite a shock when part of your squash plant begins to wilt and the leaves turn yellow and brown. Many times, the culprit is the inconspicuous, squash bug. They feed on the leaves, stems, and fruits (ie squash) of all kinds of cucurbits, especially squash, pumpkin, and melons, as well as cucumber and zucchini. They suck the juice out of the plant and inject a toxin, causing the plant to wilt and the fruits to lose quality and nutrition.

Since squash bugs feed and cause damage at nearly every stage of their lifecycle and lay eggs all summer, continuous monitoring and control is necessary. Several tactics are necessary, and some of the best control measures can be found in this article on our new website.

Damage caused by Squash Bugs
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If those control measures aren’t enough and they’re still causing damage, you can spot spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil. They control all stages of squash bugs, but are most effective on the young stage (or ‘nymphs’). Our Bonide Neem Oil is suitable for organic gardening, has a relatively short residual, and is nice to have on hand for controlling a wide variety of other pest insects. It’s necessary that the spray contact the squash bug, but it should be used sparingly, as it can also harm beneficial insects. As with any insecticide, you must read the label thoroughly before using. We have it available in a spray or concentrate.

An artist’s craft can only be properly appreciated when the right audience is introduced to it. At our annual Art in the Garden event, we attract art lovers of all kinds, who really enjoy creative art and unique crafts. Whether you’re a serious artist looking to share your passion, or someone who just likes to make something useful or neat, we’d love for you to participate as a vendor. Not only do you get to share your creations with the world, but you also get the opportunity to meet fellow artists, network, and share stories. It’s a casual atmosphere among the flowers, where art lovers and artists meet, and have a darn good time!

If interested in participating as a vendor, please click here for information.

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We are currently in the process of redoing our website in order to make it more helpful and user-friendly. We’d love to get your feedback as we continue to tweak it. Please check it out at www.americasbestflowers.com/new, and let us know the good and the bad, by emailing Ed at ed@americasbestflowers.com. You can also check it out on your smartphone!

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