Cottage Grove sentinel. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1909-current, March 28, 2018, Page 11, Image 51

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    11
2018 Spring Home & Garden
Locally Ow
ned
and
Operated
& Equipment Rental
Spring Garden Planning
This spring, plan your best garden ever —
or maybe even your fi rst garden ever.
The fi rst step to achieving a well-organ-
ized garden is planning. Here’s what you
need to know.
Talk With Local Experts
If this is your fi rst time planning a garden,
consult with a regional garden-planting
guide. You can fi nd one at most hardware
stores or nurseries.
If you are a seasoned pro, you probably
are already familiar with the timing of
your last frost, but you might fi nd some
new information by checking with your
local professionals.
Cottage Grove
40 S. 5th St.
(541) 942-1301
STORE HOURS:
Mon.-Sat. 8-6
Sun. 9-4
Creswell
104 S. Mill St.
(541) 895-4166
Seeds Vs. Seedlings
If you are just starting out, seedlings are a
safer option. There is no need for you to
nurture seeds from infancy when you’re
trying to get a handle on your gardening
strategy.
If you prefer to grow your own, start your
seeds inside several weeks before your
last frost date.
Create a Worksheet
This is where you decide what you want
to plant, how much of it you want to plant
and which vegetables you want to plant
next to one another.
Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini squash and
lettuce are good vegetables for beginners.
Don’t forget to contact your local nursery
to see what grows best in your area.
Beginners: Choosing a Plot
Choose a location on your property that
receives a lot of sun. Vegetables need at
least six hours of direct sunlight each day
to grow properly. You also need a space
with good, loose soil.
If a large garden intimidates you, consider
a raised bed. You choose the size and even
create a separate area for each vegetable,
only taking on what you want.
Skipping the Veggies
You also could skip planting vegetables
altogether and stick with herbs. Not only
are they great for seasonal cooking, but
they also smell fantastic and each has a
unique beauty to it. Plant in beds or in
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Local Furniture Store
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furniture
off ers
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Th ey are a family owned business
that has been in the same location in
Cottage Grove for almost 50 years.
Th e restored historical building’s two
fl oors are fi lled with furniture for
every room of your home with a vast
variety of colors, fabrics, styles and
woods to fi t any taste.
Th ey carry many name brands
of furniture. Well known brands
that they stock are Mako, Corsicana,
Spring Air, Ashley, Bench Craft , Pure
Talalay Bliss (Latex Beds) just to name
a few. If you don’t see what you are
looking for, don’t hesitate to ask Rob
because he can probably get it for you.
In addition to their inventory
of fi ne furniture, Homestead has a
complete fl oor-covering department
with whatever you are looking for,
vinyl laminates, tile, and carpet. We
also feature locally manufactured
hardwood cabinets & Jenko furniture.
Installation and free estimates are
available. Heatizon systems are also
available.
Financing is available through
Synchrony Financial, along with
accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover,
& American Express cards.
Th e next time you are in the market
for new furniture, or updating your
fl ooring or carpet, save yourself the
trip to Eugene and stop by Homestead
to see what they have to off er.
You’ll be glad you did!
615 Main Street • Cottage Grove • 541-942-8711 • homesteadcg.com