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Hallson Gardens :: News archive
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01/09/2012
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2012 Catalog is Completed
We are happy to announce that the new 2012 catalog is completed and we are taking advance orders for the spring!
We are excited to bring you our new plant listings for our 18th season in business and our 13th season shipping plants. This year we have 70 new or returning hostas, 66 new lily bulbs, and 80 new perennial plants for sun and shade. We are also offering larger sizes on our lily bulbs this year and will be adding another storage freezer to keep up with the increased demand for these great bulbs.
You can browse our complete hosta and perennial offerings here on our website or if you want a hard copy you can download our plant lists from our catalog download page.
If you have any questions don't hestitate to contact us and thank you very much for your continued support! Sincerely yours, Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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11/30/2011
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We are working on 2012!
Plant shipping is now finished for 2011 and we are working on our 2012 catalog at this time.
We would like to thank you all for your support in 2011 and for helping us to have our most successful year yet! We continue to ship non plant items but due to snow we are no longer able to dig for this year. We will have our hosta listing completed in the next couple weeks and perennials will be done around the first of January.
If you have any questions don't hestitate to write and thank you for your business! Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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10/31/2011
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Fall shipping continues for just 2 more weeks
Fall perennial shipping continues into November however the nursery has ended regular hours and is open by appointment or by chance.
The weather is turning cold here in Michigan and we've had a killing frost so all hostas and perennials are still freshly dug but will be shipped without foliage. Our special offers and sale items are good for fall shipments only. The website will be updated for 2012 in December.
If you have any questions don't hestitate to write and thank you for your business! Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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09/30/2011
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Fall shipping continues into November
Fall perennial shipping continues into November however the nursery will be ending regular hours after mid-October and then we will be open by appointment or by chance.
The weather is turning cold here in Michigan and although we haven't had a killing frost the hostas are starting to go down for the season. We will continue to try and ship hostas with their leaves intact but some may be shipped without leaves as they start to go dormant.
If you have any questions don't hestitate to write and thank you for your business! Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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09/09/2011
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Fall shipping has begun
Fall perennial shipping has begun and we've extended our summer sale so that we continue to take 25% off every plant order over $25! When ordering online just add $25 or more to your shopping cart and the discount will be taken off automatically. In addition all of our remaining bearded iris are now buy 1 get 1 free.
Lily bulbs will start shipping after October 1st but other items can be shipped immediately or held until you are ready to plant, simply indicate your preferred shipping date in the comment field during checkout. Our generous sized, actively growing plants are freshly dug and shipped bare root so they transplant easily and will settle in nicely before winter.
The nursery continues to be open 7 days a week from 9am to dark and we have a special sale on the potted plants remaining in the nursery (contact us for details) or you may also walk the field rows and we can dig things for you from there as well. Use Mapquest for directions and enter 17680 US Highway 127, Cement City, MI 49233 as the destination. Also use this for most GPS systems, but remember, GPS is approximate and may take you 1 mile north or 1 mile south of us.
Thank you for your business! Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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08/14/2011
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End of Summer Sale!
As summer winds down we are having a big sale of 25% off every plant order over $25, plus we are taking 25% off everything at the nursery! When ordering online just add $25 or more to your shopping cart and the discount will be taken off automatically.
We are in the process of taking inventory for the fall and fall shipping will begin the 2nd and 3rd week of September. Lily bulbs will be posted in September and those will start shipping in October. The 25% off sale is good on all orders over $25 placed and shipped after August 14th.
When visiting you can browse through the nursery, walk through the display garden, plus take a stroll down the hill through our growing areas. There you can pick out the hostas you want where we will dig and pot them for you on the spot. We have thousands of hosta plants and it can be an overwhelming but fun experience to walk through two acres of plants in various stages of production. Use Mapquest for directions and enter 17680 US Highway 127, Cement City, MI 49233 as the destination. Also use this for most GPS systems, but remember, GPS is approximate and may take you 1 mile north or 1 mile south of us.
Thank you for your business! - Hallson Gardens
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06/21/2011
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Visit the nursery for a great summer selection
Are you in our local area, or considering a road trip? This is a great time to visit and the nursery is brimming with a terrific selection of potted perennials, several flowering shrubs, and we dig hostas all summer long.
When visiting you can browse through the nursery, walk through the display garden, plus take a stroll down the hill through our growing areas. There you can pick out the hostas you want where we will dig and pot them for you on the spot. We have thousands of hosta plants and it can be an overwhelming experience to walk through two acres of plants in various stages of production.
When visiting, use Mapquest for directions and enter 17680 US Highway 127, Cement City, MI 49233 as the destination. Also use this for most GPS systems, butu remember, GPS is approximate and may take you 1 mile north or 1 mile south of us.
Thank you for your business! - Hallson Gardens
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06/08/2011
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Spring Lily Bulb Clearance Sale
For 7 days only we are clearing out the freezers and all remaining lily bulbs are up to 50% off! Check out our lily bulb clearance on our specials page.
We continue to ship hostas, daylilies, and selected Sedum plants, and the nursery is jam packed with a great selection of perennials, hostas, and flowering shrubs if you can make it out for a visit. We are open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm, even on holidays. If you want a specific item, feel free to call or email ahead to make sure we have them potted up and ready for pickup as not all plants can be dug during the heat of the summer. Still, we have many plants potted if you simply want to browse and right now is a great time to check out our large selection of bearded iris in full bloom.
Thank you again for your business! - Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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04/29/2011
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Spring shipping is in full swing!
Spring is finally here and our busy shipping season is running smoothly! The hostas, perennials, and even the lily bulbs are all looking great this year, thanks to a slightly mild, snow covered winter here in Michigan and a slow start to spring followed by fairly normal spring rainfall. We have been lucky to avoid all the really bad storms, and wish the best to all those affected around the country by drought, tornadoes, and floods.
We are currently shipping on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and new orders for immediate shipping are going out in about 3 to 5 days. If you have a special time constraint or a special shipping request let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Thank you again for your business! - Chris Wilson and Brian Hall, Hallson Gardens
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03/18/2011
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Happy Spring!
Thank you for visiting our online catalog. Spring is almost here, and we are very close to digging and starting shipping. We can also hold orders through May, just mention your preferred shipping time at checkout.
Right now we are offering three specials. 1) We will take $10 off all orders over $101, automatically. Just add $101 or more to your shopping cart and it will deduct $10 from the total. 2) Order over $200 (over $210 before the discount mentioned above) and get discounted shipping that doesn't increase after that point, no matter how much you order. 3) Check out our current specials for up to 36% off select hostas and perennials!
To stay up to date on future specials and get plant info and tips be sure to sign up for our email newsletter by putting your email address in the box below and then click on Subscribe.
Thank you very much for your support!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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02/25/2011
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Now taking orders for spring delivery
Thank you for visiting our online catalog. We are taking advance orders for spring delivery with shipping starting in April and encourage you to rder early for best selection. Just mention your preferred shipping time at checkout.
Right now we are offering three specials. 1) We will take $10 off all orders over $101, automatically. Just add $101 or more to your shopping cart and it will deduct $10 from the total. 2) Order over $200 ($211 before the discount mentioned above) and get discounted shipping that doesn't increase after that point. 3) Check out our current specials for 25% off selected lily bulbs, good until March 10th.
To stay up to date on future specials and get plant info and tips be sure to sign up for our email newsletter by putting your email address in the box below and then click on Subscribe.
Thank you very much for your support!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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02/08/2011
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Now taking orders for 2011
Think spring and check out all of our new items for 2011. This season we have over 160 new items, including our own exciting introduction, Hosta 'Radiant Star' and the wonderful pink Annabelle Hydrangea 'Invincibelle Spirit' (PPAF).
We start shipping some items at the end of March and can start digging in April but can schedule your order to ship at your preferred planting time through May. And the sooner you order the better as we reserve plants in as your order is received, not as they ship, and some items will sell out.
The nursery will open to the public on Friday, May 7th at 9am and we will be open every day from 9am to 9pm into October. If you would like to order ahead you can pick up your order here in Cement City, just choose "pick up at nursery" for the shipping method during checkout. You can save on shipping charges, and if you shop after we open you can browse from many other plants not listed online.
To stay up to date on future specials and get plant info and tips be sure to sign up for our email newsletter by putting your email address in the box below and then click on submit.
Thank you very much for your support!
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12/01/2010
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Thank you for a great year!
Thank you very much for your support in 2010!
We are currently working on our 2011 catalog and will have the hostas updated around Christmas time and have the rest of the catalog updated in early January. Once the 2011 online catalog is completed we will start taking advance orders for the spring shipping season.
We begin shipping lily bulbs for 2011 at the end of March and the rest of the catalog can ship starting in early April into May. Advance orders can be scheduled to ship in April or May, simply indicate your preferred shipping time in the comment field at the end of checkout.
Thank you again for all of your support. We look forward to working with you again in 2011!
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04/10/2010
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Spring Shipping Has Begun
Spring shipping is underway here at Hallson Gardens. New orders can be processed and shipped in about a week, or you can specify your specific shipping time in the comment field on the last step of checkout.
Remember, since all of the plants we sell are hardy perennials grown outdoors you can plant as soon as your garden drains well and is workable. You don't have to wait until last frost as these plants are hardened off and mostly dormant still, so they can be planted, watered lightly (most plants don't like to be over watered this time of year), and they will emerge with the rest of your garden.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. Since we are in the nursery and growing areas this time of year the best way to contact us is by email, or leave a message if you get our answering machine.
Thank you for your business!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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02/17/2010
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Now taking orders for 2010
Our online catalog is now updated and we are currently taking orders for 2010. Shipping starts in April but we can hold orders until mid to late May and ship when you are ready to plant. Sorry, we do not have a printed catalog.
Our hosta and perennial plants are generous, field grown divisions and clumps, freshly dug and shipped bare root. Lily bulbs are imported from Holland and stored here at our nursery in Michigan in temperature and humidity controlled freezers. We carefully inspect all plants when they are shipped to make sure you are getting the best plants possible and we back up the plants with a 60 day guarantee. We believe you will find our plants are excellent quality and a great value overall but if you have any trouble with any plants let us know right away so we can correct it.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need anything else by emailing us or calling us at (866) 568-1474. Thank you very much for your support!
Sincerely yours,
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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01/03/2010
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Hosta plants are updated for 2010
Hosta plants are currently updated for 2010 and we are taking advance spring orders at this time. Perennial plants, lily bulbs, and daylilies are being updated daily and all of our 2010 catalog will be updated over the next few weeks.
We do recommend ordering in advance to ensure the best selection, especially with our hostas. We will reserve your plants as orders are placed, not as they are shipped, so we can schedule your hosta shipment for April, May, or early June, or schedule your perennial shipment for April through mid-May.
Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you very much for your support!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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09/15/2009
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Now shipping perennials for fall planting
Thank you for visiting Hallson Gardens.
We are now shipping selected perennials for fall planting and will begin shipping lily bulbs and peonies in October. Also be sure to check out our fall Specials!
Our hosta farm and nursery is open by appointment only, please call (517) 592-9450 if you would like to visit in October or November.
Thank you for your business!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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05/27/2009
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Spring perennial shipping comes to a close on June 1st
Another great spring shipping season is winding down and our last day to ship perennials is June 1st, however we DO continue to ship hostas and daylilies all summer long. Hostas are freshly dug and shipped with all of the foliage intact. We wrap the roots in wet paper towels and then seal that with a plastic bag. We then wrap the entire plant in craft paper and put them into a long, tall box.
The nursery is open all summer for walk in business, open 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week. Please note that "Out of Stock" means out of stock by mail. We still have many items available at the nursery.
Perennial shipping will resume the 2nd week of September.
Thank you very much for all of your support!
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03/18/2009
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Spring Shipping Starts March 30th
The cold weather has finally broken here in Michigan and we will begin digging the week of March 30th. We continue to ship perennials through May and will ship hostas, daylilies, and sedum through the summer. Perennial shipping will then start up again in mid September through November.
When placing your order please indicate your preferred shipping date in the comment field during checkout. We encourage advance orders so you can get on our schedule. As we approach May new orders often take 2 weeks to process, so please order early.
If you need to reach us by phone the best time to call is in the evening as we are often outside in the nursery during this busy time. Or please leave a message on the answering machine and we will return your call shortly as we check messages regularly.
Thank you very much for your business!
Sincerely yours,
Chris Wilson, Hallson Gardens
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02/13/2009
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Now taking advance orders for spring shipping!
Great news! We are now taking advance orders for spring shipments!
Our 2009 catalog is now updated here online and we are taking advance orders for April, May, and early June shipments.
When you place your order please tell us your preferred shipping date in the comment field on the last page of checkout. We typically thaw and dry out enough to dig around the last week of March but can schedule your order when you want to plant. Remember, our plants are field grown, cold hardy perennials, so you do not have to wait until last frost date to plant. In fact, it is often better to plant dormant plants while your plants are still dormant, so long as the soil is workable and not overly wet, then your new plants will emerge right along with your other garden plants, almost like they weren't even moved.
If you have questions about our plants, about placing an order, or need anything else, feel free to contact us by email or leave a message on our answering machine and we will return your call. Thank you for your interest in our plants!
Chris Wilson
Hallson Gardens
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11/25/2008
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Plant shipping is done for the season.
Winter has hit hard here in Michigan, so we are no longer able to dig and ship plants at this time.
Our 2009 catalog will be posted here online in early January and we will begin taking spring orders at that time. Shipping will restart around April 1st but advance orders can be scheduled up until the 3rd week of May.
Thank you for your past and future support. We really appreciate it!
Have a great winter!
Chris Wilson and Brian Hall
Hallson Gardens
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09/09/2008
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Online Catalog updated for fall - shipping begins 9/22
The weather is finally cooling off so it is a great time to plant!
For the fall we have added Poppies, Peonies, and Hellebores, plus we have updated many other items for fall shipping such as lilies, pulmonaria, tiarella, phlox, etc. Just click on the category links found in the far left column. For perennials you can browse by botanical name, though common names are also listed. The number found in parentheses next to the name indicates the number of cultivars or varieties offered within that category of plants. A zero (0) means that we don't offer that item for fall, such as with the hardy ferns which don't take as well when planted late in the season.
Lily bulb and peony shipping begins October 6th, but just about everything else begins shipping September 22nd. You can order in advance at any time and we can also hold orders longer if you won't be ready to ship that soon.
Let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for your interest in our nursery and our plants!
Sincerely yours,
Chris Wilson
Hallson Gardens
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06/24/2008
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Shipping continues on hostas, daylilies, and sedum through summer.
Greetings!
Although summer is upon us we continue shipping hostas, daylilies, and sedum through August and then starting in mid September we will have other perennials available by mail for fall planting. Also be sure to check out our Specials! page often as we add things there all summer long.
Here at the nursery we are open 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm, including holidays, and there is a lot to see and a lot available at this time. We have close to 300 hostas to choose from plus hundreds of different perennials for sale, or feel free to walk through the growing areas and display gardens to get some great ideas for your own gardens. Click on the Visit the Nursery link on the left side of the page for directions.
Thank you very much for your support. We really appreciate it!
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05/23/2008
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Spring Perennial Shipping Ending the week of May 27th!
The spring perennial shipping season will be ending the week of May 27th. Many items are now too sprouted to ship, however we continue shipping Hostas, Daylilies, and Sedum through the summer. Many perennials will be available for shipping again in the fall starting September 15th and the nursery is open through the summer 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm or dark.
Please note that when an item reads "out of stock" that usually means it is out of stock by mail. We have many things available at the nursery PLUS we grow and sell hundreds more plants at the nursery that simply aren't offered by mail as they don't ship well. Feel free to contact us if you see an item listed as "out of stock" but are planning a trip to see us and want to know if we have it for sale here.
Thank you very much for your past and future support. We really appreciate your business!
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