Written by Alex | May 8, 2014 | 2014 NewslettersNewsletter Tags: flowers, Gardening, jokes, recipies, stories
Happy Mother’s Day!
Newsletter 12 – Thursday, May 8, 2014

Current Hours
Cottage Grove – open Mon-Fri 9-8, Sat and Sun 9-6.
Note: For the next two weeks, we are open Saturday from 8am-7pm.
Edgerton open Mon-Fri 8:30-7, Sat 8:30-6, Sun 9-5.
Special Hours for Mother’s Day Weekend!
Saturday 8am-7pm
Sunday 9am-6pm
Just a reminder, easiest shopping hours are early and late.
We look forward to seeing you.
I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.
They have clung to me all my life.
Abraham Lincoln
Lucys Story – Chapter 48
We worked like a team in the back yard the other day. Raking and fluffing the old mulch, pulling weeds, putting down fresh mulch. Then my dad went back and forth and back and forth cutting the grass. My task was to help my mom search for her favorite perennials. She was so excited. Every time she discovered a hosta peeping through shed holler for my dad to come look. After a few times of shutting off the mower and walking over to look, my dad pretended not to hear her call him to come look. You cant fool my mom though. I didnt catch everything she said, but it ended with her shaking her head and muttering Men!
Meanwhile I had my nose to the ground searching for the little returning green things. But the pungent spring air was teasing me, taunting me, pulling me off course. Oh glorious smelly wonderful spring, welcome back! Ive missed you!
~Lucy
Note: Dont let Lucy fool you. The above picture of Lucy was taken while Hubby and I did the yard work.
’til next time
~Shirley
Happy Mother’s Day!
Not sure what flower or plant Mom would like for Mothers Day?
We can help! Stop out and pick up an America’s Best Flowers gift card for your mom, grandma, aunt or special lady. If youre in a hurry, just call us at 608-222-2269 and well take your order and payment over the phone. Your gift card will then be ready for you to pick up at our front Customer Service Desk.
Remember, our gift cards do not have an expiration date and may be used at both our Cottage Grove location and our Edgerton location.
Things Mom Would Never Say
"Just leave all the lights on … it makes the house look more cheery"
"How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back?"
Our Hanging Flower Baskets Are Beautiful!
We have a wide and gorgeous selection of hanging baskets at the greenhouse. Stop in and grab some for all those special ladies in your life.
While youre here grab a Dramm watering wand (24 or 30 lengths available) to help water those hard-to-reach places.
Mothers Day Thought
The advice your son rejected is now being given by him to your grandson.
Wrought Iron Crane Hooks (aka Shepherds hooks)
The one-piece design of our American Made Shepherds hook offers unmatched stability and superior resistance to bending.
We have both single and double shepherds hooks at 74 in height and short double shepherds hooks at 54. This solid (5/8 round in diameter) bar has a weather resistant black powder coated finish and deep 12 kickback support. No assembly required.
Your Americas Best Flowers hanging baskets will look gorgeous hanging and gently swaying from these sturdy shepherds hooks.
Send Al your gardening questions!
Americas Best Flowers wants to help you succeed in your gardening efforts. If you have gardening questions send an email to our Operations Manager, Al Lunde, at abflunde@yahoo.com. Al will get back to you promptly. Let America’s Best Flowers be your go-to greenhouse for answers.
Things Mom Would Never Say
"Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too"
"Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I’ll be glad to feed and walk him every day"
Upcoming Events
Thu, May 8 | Mothers Day – Make & Take Workshop 5pm-7pm Plant a beautiful ceramic planter with an herb or pansy to give Mom, Grandma, or a favorite aunt. |
Sat, May 10 – Sun, May 11 | Celebrate Mothers Day |
Sat, May 17 | Herb Cooking Class 11am-1pm Cooking with fresh herbs. |
Sat, May 17 – Sun, May 18 | Container Workshop 10am-4pm FREE soil and assistance. Create a beautiful container garden in our greenhouse and well clean up the mess. Bring in your own pots or buy some of ours. |
Sat, May 24 | Rose Clinic 10:00am FREE class on how to select, plant, prune, and care for your roses. |
Sat, May 31 | Perennial Gardening Class 10:00am FREE garden plan and class. |
Things Mom Would Never Say
"I don’t have a tissue with me … just use your sleeve"
"Don’t bother wearing a jacket – the wind-chill is bound to improve"
Our Kitchen
Dont you just love potlucks? You never know what tasty new creation will cross your palette. Jean made this fabulous recipe for our May birthdays celebration last week. It is so good we just had to share it with you!
Chicken Salad
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup salad dressing
- 3 T. Dijon mustard
- 1 T. lemon juice
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Lots of pepper
Directions
You may want to add more mustard to taste.

Edward Knapton says Keep on Smiling!
Sec – Treasurer Berry Hill Farms, Inc.
DBA Americas Best Flowers Garden Center
4311 Vilas Hope Road
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
608-222-2269 Fax 608-222-1234 Cell 608-698-5627