Written by Alex | August 1, 2013 | 2013 NewslettersNewsletter Tags: flowers, Gardening, jokes, recipies, stories
How about another Flea Market?
Newsletter 25 – Thursday, August 1, 2013
- Featured Plant of the Week Mini Roses
- America’s Best Flowers is having another Flea Market!
- Look for us at the Wisconsin State Fair
- Help! How can I freshen up my outside areas?
- Herbs are for Grilling too!
- Check us out on Pinterest!
- Does your dog need a bath?
- Lucys Story Chapter 17
- Recipe: Breakfast Casserole in the Crock Pot!
Revised Hours
Monday Friday
9am-7pm
Saturday Sunday
9am-6pm
Featured Plant of the Week Mini Roses
These mini roses were bred from True Roses for a smaller, more compact size which makes them great for containers, window boxes, and landscape borders and edging. We have a variety of colors to choose from and each of them has a best quality. Check out the best quality of the following three.
We dont want you getting all stressed out trying to decide on one particular color of mini rose to take home, so the price has been reduced 33%. That way you can choose several different colors. Feel better?
Why did the butterfly get a cell phone?
She wanted to cauliflower.
America’s Best Flowers is having another Flea Market!
Back by popular demand! Our July 13th flea market went so well that we are going to have another one!
You have another opportunity to clean out your garage, basement, and cupboards and bring your treasures out to our Flea Market on Saturday, August 24, from 8am-3pm.
To participate we require a non-refundable registration fee of $20.00. After you arrive and have your space set up on that morning, Americas Best Flowers will present you with a $20.00 America’s Best Flowers gift card. Each vendor will be allowed two parking spaces, which equals one booth, to display their wares.
More vendor space is available for an additional $10.00 for each parking space. Additional space must be requested at the time of the initial registration. Each vendor is limited to only one $20.00 America’s Best Flowers gift card regardless of the number of parking spaces.
Rain or shine! Set up time is at 6:30am and the starting bell is at 8am. This event will end at 3pm. Vendors will need to bring their own furnishings, tables, awnings, chairs, etc.
For safety purposes all vendor vehicles must be parked in a separate area and will not be allowed in the market area until after 3pm. Space is limited. Dont wait to register!
To register please send a check to America’s Best Flowers for the number of booths you would like to reserve. In the memo section of your check please put Flea Market. For clarity include a short note stating how many booths you are registering for, a telephone number and/or email address for contact purposes.
There are a few restrictions on what may be brought to the flea market at our greenhouse. They are as follows:
- No firearms or ammunition,
- No live animals,
- No flowers and/or plants,
- No alcohol or tobacco is allowed on America’s Best Flowers property.
Remember, one persons junk is another persons treasure.
If you are interested in joining us contact Shirley at abfscimino@yahoo.com or call the greenhouse at 608-222-2269.
What does one call a country where people only drive pink cars?
A pink carnation!
Look for us at the Wisconsin State Fair
Every year America’s Best Flowers donates seven large planted containers to the Wisconsin State Fair. Were pretty sure youll recognize our work. Our beautiful containers are located in the Wisconsin Products Building.
Help! How can I freshen up my outside patio, deck and garden area?
You can easily change the entire feel and appearance of your area by simply adding several pre-potted zinnia mini gardens, fabulous pre-potted coleus arrangements or any of our dazzling hanging baskets.
Maybe one of our Ancient Graffiti tables to rest a book, a potted plant or cold beverage on would be the perfect accent for you.
How about a garden flag? We have several designs and themes to choose from. We also have the hardware to hang them from.
Stop on out, take a relaxing stroll through our greenhouses and see for yourself the many options that are available. Were pretty sure youll find that it will be time well spent.




What did the bee say to the flower?
Hello, Honey!!!
Herbs are for Grilling too!
The next time you fire up the grill try adding a few fresh herbs to your vegetables and main dish. Add cilantro for that south of the border taste or basil leaves for a wonderful Italian flavor. What an easy way to add some fun and flavor to your summer menu. Stop out today and check out our home-grown herb selection.
Choose from our wide selection of herbs and add some pizzazz to your next cookout.
Check us out on Pinterest!
Did you know we have 11 Pinterest Boards filled with hundreds of ideas for gorgeous gardens and delicious recipes, as well as the latest in trendy garden glam?
Check us out @ http://pinterest.com/ambestflowers/
America’s Best Flowers is also on facebook and Twitter, so be sure to connect with us and keep up to date with the latest gardening events and trends.
"Every garden is unique with a multitude of choices in soils, plants and themes. Finding your garden theme is as easy as seeing what brings a smile to your face."
Does your dog need a bath?
Our 3rd Annual Dog Wash Fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society is Saturday, August 17, from 11-3pm. Tail wagging details coming in next weeks newsletter.
What do you call a grumpy and short tempered gardener?
A SnapDragon.
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 Al Lunde, at abflunde@yahoo.com. Al will get back to you promptly.
Lucys Story Chapter 17
Lucy loves these cooler days. She can lie outside in the grass without getting overheated. She can relax on the deck without the fan whirling at her to keep her cool. Yes, you read it right. We have a fan on the deck for Lucys comfort. Hey, the fan also works to keep the mosquitoes away.
Weve even been able to go for a walk around the block without her getting too overheated and tired. I should add that we do take a break at the neighborhood park. She has a nice long drink of water and does the investigating (sniff) thing while I sit and watch.
Hey, I know exactly what you are thinking, Lucy is probably not the one that needs a break. Maybe, then again, maybe not! Only Lucy and I know the answer to that. And neither one of us is speaking!
`til next time,
~ Shirley
If any of you other dog people want to share a dog story send it to abfscimino@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 10 | Customer Appreciation Day |
Sat, Aug 17 | 3rd Annual Dog Wash Fund Raiser for the Dane County Humane Society 11am – 3pm Bring your dirty dogs out to the garden. |
Sat, Aug 24 | Flea Market 8am 3pm Rain or Shine |
Sat, Aug 24 | Tomato Tasting 11am – 2pm – Taste the difference between varieties. |
Sat, Aug 24 | Contest for Kids 10am – 2pm Bring your colored chalk & color our parking lot! A prize winner for each age group (2-5) (6-10) (11-15) A PAPA JIMMYS $20.00 GIFT CARD for the Grand Prize winner. |
Sat, Sep 7 | Autumn Container Workshop 10am -4pm FREE soil and assistance. Create a beautiful container in our greenhouse and well clean up the mess. Bring in your own pots or buy some of ours. |
Our Kitchen
A Facebook friend of mine has recently gotten into posting recipes. With the newsletter in mind, Ive been copying and pasting like crazy, and then printing the ones I want to try first. The other day Bev T saw this one on top of the pile and asked if she could have a copy. She thought it would be something her family might enjoy. And boy did they! She made it last weekend for dinner, served it up with salsa and watched it disappear. The serving she brought in for me to taste didnt last long, either.
Bev said it filled her oval crock pot about two-thirds full, but during cooking it puffed all the way up to the lid. Because it was her first time to make it, she followed the recipe exactly, without any of the variations listed at the bottom, deciding to cook it for 7 hours. Next time she will stop at 6 because a crust formed around the edges.
When I make it, I will add peppers, mushrooms and onions to the skillet when the sausage is about half cooked and then drain it all well.
Breakfast Casserole in the Crock Pot!
- 1 26 oz bag frozen hash browns
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 16 oz. roll sausage, maple, sage or regular
- Salt and pepper
- 16 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Spray crock pot and evenly spread hash browns on the bottom.
Crack 12 eggs into a large bowl. Beat well with a whisk.
Add milk, ground mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the sausage over medium-high heat, drain well.
Add sausage and cheese on top of hash browns. Mix well. Spread evenly.
Pour the egg mixture over everything in the crock pot.
Turn the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
Some fun variations of this recipe. Before cooking add: sliced mushrooms, fresh diced peppers of any kind, diced canned green chilies, salsa or diced green onions.
Serve hot with a glass of orange juice and a side of toast.

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