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| FLAME VINE |
The first day of spring is bringing us some much needed rain, temperatures in the low 80's but a cold front is on the way which means one day in the high 60's and hitting into the high 70's next week, not exactly what I would call a cold front. I dig the endless summer that Florida provides, driving over bridges with sparkling water shimmering below, big noisy birds gliding down the canals, seeing monster gators lying in customers back yards, all pretty cool.
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| MONARCH ON MILKWEED |
success again this year.
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| COLORFUL NURSERY STOCK |
The nursery is loaded with a spectacular selection of fresh, colorful stock ready for cash and carry or professional installation. Speakers from Hazeltine, Master Gardeners and Butterfly Garden experts gave short courses on a variety of topics and Michelle Hazeltine demonstrated how to mount air plants during the Friday night cocktail reception.
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| MICHELLE PICKING THE WINNER OF THE DOOR PRIZE |
Leonardo Garcia is one busy man at Hazeltine he is the manager of the maintenance department and makes sure that the over 600 customers we service remain happy. He spoke to a crowd Friday night and explained what sets Hazeltine's service apart from the mow and blow mentality of many other providers.
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| LEONARDO EDUCATING |
Leonardo is very busy but he always takes time to educate and inform both clients and those who work with him. He has a positive attitude, calm demeanor and is extremely knowledgeable about his profession, a real asset to HNI.
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| PETRA THE PLANT WIZARD |
The lady who probably knows the most about the nursery stock, plant identification and plant care is Petra, she has been at Hazeltine many years and is the go to person for designers, clients and staff. Do not be fooled by her shy demeanor she is exploding with information.
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| LISA HELPING OUT |
Lisa is the office genie who goes the extra mile for anyone who needs her help. She is the administrative assistant for Michelle and Stephen Hazeltine but her touch and skill is felt in many areas by much of the staff. She keeps threatening to help me improve my computer skills but I think I might be a hopeless case. Who knows with a smart cookie like Lisa teaching me I might actually gain some proficiencies?
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| TRANSPLANTED BOUGAINVILLEA |
Tear out is complete at this Sarasota location, part of the task included moving this bougainvillea standard they do not like to have roots disturbed so I anticipate it will defoliate soon. Pavers are the next step at this job where parking is being added to the driveway along with a decorative travertine and grass circle, can not wait to see it completed.
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| JASMINE VINE |
The homeowner cut circles in his pool patio and will train this Jasmine to climb the post and spread across the second story of his home. Wow it will really be fragrant when the Jasmine is blooming, but I am not sure I would want to clean up the leaves and dropped blossoms in my pool. If you can dream it up we can do it.
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| PURPLE GLORY TREE |
The Purple Glory tree in the far left corner of this new landscape installation will be an
outstanding ornamental tree providing years of colorful blooms. We just started this job last week and will also be installing a large DD Blanchard Magnolia, the client wanted a look of a English Cottage Gardens then the traditional Florida look. I also added Tropical Hydrangea to the plan which will reinforce the cottage look, excited to see this one finished.
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| TROPICAL HYDRANGEA, OH YEAH |
My first spring living in Florida will be over before I know it and the heat of summer will arrive, the first seven months have gone by in a rush of excitement and learning I know I made the right choice moving here. I am anxious to get in the mother ocean and do a little snorkeling, I love the water and the ocean. I am going to try that stand up paddle board one day soon, they have a night trip that really sounds groovy.
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| BROMELIAD |
