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Now is the time to plant annual flowers and baskets. Frost-free date is May 15. Don't forget the fertilizer!
Click here for more tips.
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Be a Guest Gardener:
Gardeners love to learn from other gardeners "over the fence." We would love to include a tour and/or an article from one of our readers! |
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Contact Information:
Wallace's in Bettendorf
Telephone:
563-332-4711
Address:
2605 Devils Glen Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Wallace's in Davenport
Telephone:
563-445-2458
Address:
6227 NW Blvd
Davenport, IA 52806
E-Mail:
Click to e-mail us.
Store hours:
Mon to Fri, 9-8
Saturday, 9-6
Sunday, 9-5
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For Mom: |
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1) Plants
A nice flowering hanging basket,
potted geranium, and a blooming hydrangea.
Forget that expensive bouquet and give Mom something she'll use for months to come.
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2) Gardening Books
Try Absolutely Beautiful Containers by Illinois Author Sue Amatangelo.
The perfect 'recipe' book for the garden.
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3) A nice bottle of wine
Pick up a bottle of Wallace Wine. Try Iowa Barn White, Iowa Barn Red or a sweet bottle of River City Port. Made in West Branch, Iowa, Wallace Wine features its own artwork on the labels, great taste, and a local touch.
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4) The Spice of Life
An herb garden is the perfect gift for the mom who loves to cook. Try a few pots of fresh basil, oregano or some cool mint. Add a beautiful ceramic pot to show how much you really care
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5) A relaxing chair
A chaise longue from Telescope Casual Furniture will help Mom take a load off for years to come. Telescope Casual features a 15-year warranty and a wide selection of fabrics and light weight frames that are easy to move around.
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6) Tools
New tools are always on every gardener's list.
Add a special touch by picking up the new pink tools that are part of the "Garden for a Cause" program. These fun pink tools feature a 10-year warranty and a small donation to help fight breast cancer.
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7) Aromatherapy
Beanpod Candles are made from 100% natural soy with a 100% cotton wick.
They come in a wide variety of fragrances and are made right here in Iowa.
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8) Bird Bath
Great for attracting birds and as a beautiful garden accent. Choose from a wide variety of styles that will fit any garden.
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9) Hummingbird Feeder and Food
Help Mom attract these unique feathered friends to the garden with a beautiful new hummingbird feeder.
Don't forget the nectar--so she can fill it up right away.
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10) Whatever she wants!
Wallace's Gift Cards never expire, never lose value, and are good at both Wallace's locations. A gift that is sure to be a hit.
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Dad's list (For Father's Day)
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1) Trees
There is no better way to commemorate a Father's day like planting a tree in the yard. Hundreds of trees to choose from- mighty oaks, shady maples, gorgeous spruces.
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2) Gardening Books
Try the Ortho Problem Solver: with this great book Dad can identify bugs and diseases and find out how to solve any lawn and garden problem without and extra trip to the garden center.
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3) Spreader/Sprinkler
A nice green lawn is every dad's dream. Help him get there with a nice, new Scotts Lawn Spreader or colorful sprinkler from Dramm.
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4) Veggie Garden
Try a few new tomato varieties or the perfect pepper plants to make Dad's famous salsa. Veggie plants are always a hit.
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5) Tools
Every guy likes to get shiny new tools. Surprise dad with a heavy-duty spade or a nice pair of pruners.
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6) Bird Feeders
Select from a wide variety of styles to attract every kind of bird. Maybe a thistle feeder to attract those Iowa goldfinches. Don't forget the seed to fill it. Try the new Porch and Patio mix from Wild Delight for quality seed with less mess.
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7) Yard games
From croquet to volleyball to baggo, the whole family can spend Father's day playing these games that are fun for all ages. Perfect for summer picnics and Fourth of July celebrations.
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8) Team Gear
It may be the off-season but Dad can always use a new Hawkeye mug or Cyclone flag. Stop in to check out our wide selection of Iowa and Iowa State gear.
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9) Houseplant
Pick up something green to brighten up Dad's office. Houseplants at work improve morale and clean the air for a better work environment.
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10) Whatever he wants!
Dads like gift cards too. Wallace's gift cards never lose value, never expire, and are good at both Wallace's locations.
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Mother's Day is Sunday May 11
and Father's Day is June 15.
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Don't forget the grads! Graduation is right around the corner and Wallace's has a complete selection of Iowa Hawkeye and Iowa State Cyclone gifts and memorabilia. All currently 20% off!
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Go for a walk!
If every driver in the United States drove one less 20-mile round trip per week over the course of a year, we'd save over 1 billion gallons of gas--not to mention savings in CO2 emissions and dollars. Each person would save 1000-1200 pounds of CO2.
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Clematis vines have long been valued for their great clusters of large and delicate blooms. Long popular in English gardens, they continue to grow in popularity stateside. More than 200 species occur naturally throughout the world offering an amazing variety of colors and flowers forms. And each year, new choices are made available to consumers by international breeders with flowers spanning the entire color spectrum.
Although it takes most clematis a few years to become established, they are fairly easy to care for once they mature, providing masses of blooms throughout much of the growing season. Clematis have one shared requirement and that is their need for support. They can be attached to fences, trellises, arbors, gazebos, garden objects or other companion plants such as climbing roses or tall shrubs with similar needs.
Clematis prefer to have their feet in the shade and their heads in the sun for at least 5-6 hours per day. They prefer rich, fast-draining soil amended and their roots protected by a layer of mulch. It's important to water clematis regularly especially in hot weather. Most varieties will continue to produce blooms repeatedly provided they are fed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season and decorative seed heads are removed after each bloom cycle.
We have a great selection of Clematis just waiting to find a new home in your garden. We invite you to visit us and see how spectacular and versatile these wonderful plants really are. It truly is the queen of vines.
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We have some lovely clematis available, including the following:
- 'Dr. Ruppel' (Clematis hybrid)
7-8 inch pink-lavender, ruffle-edged flowers with a red center.
- 'Jackman' (Clematis jackmanii)
Showy, deep purple-violet flowers.
- 'Sweet Autumn' (Clematis paniculata)
Very fragrant, with small white blossoms.
- 'Nelly Moser' (Clematis hybrid)
Pink petals with dark pink bar and red stamens.
- 'The President' (Clematis hybrid)
Large, rich, light purple flowers.
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'Jackman'
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'Nelly Moser'
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'The President'
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Product Spotlight: Miracle Gro Garden Soil
Miracle Gro Garden Soil is specially formulated for planting planting flowers and vegetables outdoors (not in containers), or when preparing soil in outdoor gardens and landscape beds. It is enriched with Miracle-Gro Continuous Release Plant Food to help get plants off to a great start and feed for up to 3 months. It is ideal for annuals, perennials and all types of vegetables. The water-absorbent formula helps keep young plants from drying out. It promotes sturdy roots for more vigorous plant growth. Miracle Gro Garden Soil is packed with rich organic ingredients like sphagnum peat moss and manure to improve soil condition and control moisture. Your plants will grow better and produce more blooms and vegetables.
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Recipe of the Week: Beef & Veggie Teriyaki Kabobs |
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What you need:
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/4 inch cubes
- 12 whole large fresh mushrooms
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 12 cherry tomatoes
Step by Step:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and salt; mix well.
Pour half of the marinade into a large re-sealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; add beef and turn to coat.
Seal or cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain meat; discard marinade. On metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternate meat, mushrooms, green pepper, onion and tomatoes.
Grill uncovered over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for rare, a meat thermometer should read 140º;medium--160º; well-done 170º).
Serve meat and vegetable over rice pilaf if desired.
Yield: 6 servings |
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