OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!
"We are all alike.......on the inside."
100 YEARS AGO
"A three minute phone call from Denver to New York City cost
$11.00." And you thought your cell phone charge was high!
"Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa and Tennessee were each more populated than California. The golden state had a population of only 1.4 million. Actually it was only the 21st most populous state in the union."
"The average life expectancy in the USA was 47 years."
Check out this weeks Internet Gardening Coupon---
Wow-------A free mum (no purchase necessary).
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
"Dieting for 3 weeks, and only lost 21 days".
100 YEARS AGO
"There was no political ads on TV---sorry there was no TV"
"Only 20% of the adult population could read and write."
"Only 6% of the adult populaton graduated from high school."
Time is getting short for seeding and overseeding your lawn. If your lawn is thin or you have bare spots, we highly recommend sowing your grass seed this weekend.
Check out the FREE MUM OFFER for internet gardeners.
"Dieting for 3 weeks, and only lost 21 days".
100 YEARS AGO
"There was no political ads on TV---sorry there was no TV"
"Only 20% of the adult population could read and write."
"Only 6% of the adult populaton graduated from high school."
Time is getting short for seeding and overseeding your lawn. If your lawn is thin or you have bare spots, we highly recommend sowing your grass seed this weekend.
Check out the FREE MUM OFFER for internet gardeners.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Thinking about something different for fall color----Asters come in many unusual colors. Read about Asters in the St. Louis Post Dispatch Today. Here is a link to the article. STLtoday - Life & Style - Garden
SPECIAL ROSE SALE THIS WEEK ONLY
All roses (except Knockout Roses) only $5.00.
View Greenscape Gardens inventory on line
All roses (except Knockout Roses) only $5.00.
View Greenscape Gardens inventory on line
Thursday, September 16, 2004
100 YEARS AGO
"The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was a whooping 30."
"Sugar cost 4 cents per pound."
"Eggs cost 14 cents a dozen."
"Cofee cost 15 cents a pound and there was no Starbucks."
"The five leading causes of death in the U.S.A."
1. Pnemonia & influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea (that's nothing to s--t about)
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
*********** NEWS FLASH **************
Franks Nursery declares bankruptcy again, closing all stores. For the second time, Franks has filed for Chapter 11 protection and plans to liquidate by conducting "going out of business" sales at its 169 stores in 14 states.
Franks was the largest lawn and garden specialty chain in the U.S. It emerged from bankruptsy in May 2002.
For all you loyal Franks Nursery customers at the Ballwin and Kirkwood stores. You are all welcomed to GREENSCAPE GARDENS.
Where friendly service is always in season.
"The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was a whooping 30."
"Sugar cost 4 cents per pound."
"Eggs cost 14 cents a dozen."
"Cofee cost 15 cents a pound and there was no Starbucks."
"The five leading causes of death in the U.S.A."
1. Pnemonia & influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea (that's nothing to s--t about)
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
*********** NEWS FLASH **************
Franks Nursery declares bankruptcy again, closing all stores. For the second time, Franks has filed for Chapter 11 protection and plans to liquidate by conducting "going out of business" sales at its 169 stores in 14 states.
Franks was the largest lawn and garden specialty chain in the U.S. It emerged from bankruptsy in May 2002.
For all you loyal Franks Nursery customers at the Ballwin and Kirkwood stores. You are all welcomed to GREENSCAPE GARDENS.
Where friendly service is always in season.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHTS OF THE DAY!
"Every family tree, always produces nuts"
"I"ve been dieting for 2 weeks, and only lost 14 days"
100 YEARS AGO
"The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour"
"The average worker made $200-400 a year."
"95% of the births in the USA were at home."
"And can you believe that 90% of the physicians had no college education. Instead they went to medical schools that were condemned by the press and the government as being substandard.
Just in today was a shippment of unusual plants from Oregon.
"Every family tree, always produces nuts"
"I"ve been dieting for 2 weeks, and only lost 14 days"
100 YEARS AGO
"The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour"
"The average worker made $200-400 a year."
"95% of the births in the USA were at home."
"And can you believe that 90% of the physicians had no college education. Instead they went to medical schools that were condemned by the press and the government as being substandard.
Just in today was a shippment of unusual plants from Oregon.
Friday, August 27, 2004
THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
"Common sense is not so common."
100 YEARS AGO
"There was only 8,000 cars in the U.S.A., and only 144 miles of paved roads."
"The maximum speed limit in most cities and towns was a whooping 10 m.p.h."
"The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower."
West County will soon have a new landmark:
THE GREENSCAPE SEASONAL TREE
"Common sense is not so common."
100 YEARS AGO
"There was only 8,000 cars in the U.S.A., and only 144 miles of paved roads."
"The maximum speed limit in most cities and towns was a whooping 10 m.p.h."
"The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower."
West County will soon have a new landmark:
THE GREENSCAPE SEASONAL TREE
Thursday, August 26, 2004
OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
"Amish Buggy to Zelcova, We have it all"
100 YEARS AGO.
"The averge life expectancy in the United States was only 47."
"Only 14% of the homes had a bathtub."
"Only 8% of the homes in the U.S. had a telephone."
Coming soon: A new water feature at the gardens, "if only the rains would stop."
"Amish Buggy to Zelcova, We have it all"
100 YEARS AGO.
"The averge life expectancy in the United States was only 47."
"Only 14% of the homes had a bathtub."
"Only 8% of the homes in the U.S. had a telephone."
Coming soon: A new water feature at the gardens, "if only the rains would stop."
Monday, August 23, 2004
THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
"AGE IS A HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR MATURITY"
"A WEED IS AN UNLOVED FLOWER"
Check out the new (old) Amish buggy. Yes, Greenscape Gardens is the only garden center in St. Louis with an authentic 1962 Yoder Amish Buggy. Come by and have your picture taken in front of the buggy.
"AGE IS A HIGH PRICE TO PAY FOR MATURITY"
"A WEED IS AN UNLOVED FLOWER"
Check out the new (old) Amish buggy. Yes, Greenscape Gardens is the only garden center in St. Louis with an authentic 1962 Yoder Amish Buggy. Come by and have your picture taken in front of the buggy.
Sunday, August 22, 2004
OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
A WEED IS SIMPLY AN UNWANTED FLOWER.
GARDENING IS CONTAGIOUS
The mum crop is looking great. Come in now for the best selection. Remember: Mums planted in late August and September have a better chance at coming back next year. The old saying "The early bird gets the worm," has alot of credence in mum planting!
A WEED IS SIMPLY AN UNWANTED FLOWER.
GARDENING IS CONTAGIOUS
The mum crop is looking great. Come in now for the best selection. Remember: Mums planted in late August and September have a better chance at coming back next year. The old saying "The early bird gets the worm," has alot of credence in mum planting!
OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
A WEED IS SIMPLY AN UNWANTED FLOWER.
GARDENING IS CONTAGIOUS
The mum crop is looking great. Come in now for the best selection. Remember: Mums planted in late August and September have a better chance at coming back next year. The old saying "The early bird gets the worm," has alot of credence in mum planting!
A WEED IS SIMPLY AN UNWANTED FLOWER.
GARDENING IS CONTAGIOUS
The mum crop is looking great. Come in now for the best selection. Remember: Mums planted in late August and September have a better chance at coming back next year. The old saying "The early bird gets the worm," has alot of credence in mum planting!
Thursday, August 05, 2004
THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
WE HAVE TWO EARS AND ONLY ONE MOUTH FOR A REASON.
thanks to J.B. for the thought of the day.
The Old Sign Philosopher is always looking for new Thoughts of the Day. Send your mind provoking or revolting thoughts to greenscapegardens@yahoo.com and see your sayings on the Greenscape Gardens Marquee and the Green Blog.
WE HAVE TWO EARS AND ONLY ONE MOUTH FOR A REASON.
thanks to J.B. for the thought of the day.
The Old Sign Philosopher is always looking for new Thoughts of the Day. Send your mind provoking or revolting thoughts to greenscapegardens@yahoo.com and see your sayings on the Greenscape Gardens Marquee and the Green Blog.
Monday, August 02, 2004
Saturday, July 10, 2004
NEW ARTICLE POSTED***IRON DEFICIENCY IN OAKS***
This problem has plagued the St. Louis area for years. This article addresses the problem and the solutions. Some of the methods should only be administered by a trained arborist. Others can be tackled in a good 2-4 hour session. You won't see these proven solutions posted anywhere but Greenscape Gardens.
This problem has plagued the St. Louis area for years. This article addresses the problem and the solutions. Some of the methods should only be administered by a trained arborist. Others can be tackled in a good 2-4 hour session. You won't see these proven solutions posted anywhere but Greenscape Gardens.
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Thursday, July 01, 2004
THE OLD SIGN PHILOSOPHER, THOUGHT OF THE DAY!
SMILE.......MAKE PEOPLE WONDER
GREENSCAPE GARDENS WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF OUR NATIONAL DAY OF FREEDOM. PLEASE REMEMBER THE TROOPS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD SAFEGUARDING OUR FREEDOM AND OTHERS AROUND THE GLOBE. A SPECIAL THOUGHT OF PRAYER GOES OUT TO JOSH ECKHOFF SOMEWHERE IN IRAQ. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND ALL THE SERVICE PERSONNEL IN HARMS WAY.
SMILE.......MAKE PEOPLE WONDER
GREENSCAPE GARDENS WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF OUR NATIONAL DAY OF FREEDOM. PLEASE REMEMBER THE TROOPS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD SAFEGUARDING OUR FREEDOM AND OTHERS AROUND THE GLOBE. A SPECIAL THOUGHT OF PRAYER GOES OUT TO JOSH ECKHOFF SOMEWHERE IN IRAQ. MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND ALL THE SERVICE PERSONNEL IN HARMS WAY.
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