May 2006 Newsletter

What's New

A new and improved bp Visa!
Earn $75 in BP Gift Cards and up to 10% in rebates

With gasoline at near $3.00 per gallon, the all new bp Visa will save you 30 cents per gallon for the first two billing cycles and 15 cents per gallon after that! In addition, you'll get $75 in bp gas cards just for using your new card.

Apply now and be sure to use the J-MARt Merchant ID #6055397690 when you fill out the form.

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It’s Planting Time!
Friday March 12th

The J-MARt in Wanatah will introduce a new line of hardy perennials. These locally grown beautiful 1 gallon bloomers are adaptable choice cultivars.

Becki Conner (formerly of Thimbleberry) will be on hand from 2-5 pm for landscape consultation, plant identification or general gardening questions.

Please stop by that day to see what’s new and visit an old garden friend!

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Now in our stores:

  • Pirates of the Caribbean M & M's. Limited Edition.

  • Off insect repellent and Banana Boat sunscreen are in stock!

  • Be watching the cooler doors for your favorite candy bar, COLD

  • Assorted Occasion Greeting Cards box of 20 for $12.95
       (reg. retail $14.95, while supplies last)

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    Community Corner

    LaPorte County Relay for Life

    LaPorte County Relay for Life Relay offers something for everyone, from the newly diagnosed, to caregivers and friends, to long-term survivors. LaPorte County Relay will be held on June 16th & 17th at the LaPorte Fairgrounds.

    Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. More than 20 years ago, one man took it upon himself to raise money to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society. Today, more than three million Americans participate in Relay events nationwide.

    This is the fourth year that J-MARt bp owners will be involved in the LaPorte County Relay for Life. Last year, we spearheaded the Relay Team that raised the most money for the ACS in LaPorte County (over $10,400). Now you can "buy" a "foot" on the J-MARt wall for a $1 donation. Feet will be displayed thru June 17th. We also have canisters for your change and check donations. Make checks payable to: American Cancer Society and drop off at any J-MARt bp. Thank you for your support.

    Tip Zone

    Helpful Hints for Perennial Plants

    Location! Location! Location!

    Perennial plants will come back year after year if you just give them a fighting chance. Most perennials prefer fertile well-drained soil with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. If you have other conditions, like wet soil, look for a specialty plant solution.


    Soil Preparation

    Now is the time to make a stand against the perennial weeds. Use a broad spectrum weed killer, wait the recommended replant time (usually 10-14 days), amend the soil with compost, grass clippings, or rock powders. Based on a pH soil test you may also want to add lime at the recommended rate. Rot-till or mulch heavily and plant through the mulch.


    Paint with Bold Strokes

    Plant in groups with a minimum of 3 plants per group. The smaller the plant the larger the group must be. For example: for blue mist shrub 3 in a group is fine. A grouping of columbine might be 7-9 plants. One coneflower here, and one coreopsis there and one rudbeckia way over there rarely results in the lushness desired in the garden


    Feed the Soil and the Soil will feed the Plants

    The long term solution to healthy plants is rich soil. Improve your soil by yearly additions of organic matter and rock powders. For a quick fix, synthetic fertilizers are acceptable. A single application of balanced fertilizer in spring should be sufficient. Slow release formulas are preferred.


    Deadhead, Man

    Removing spent flowers improves the appearance of the garden, encourages re-blooming later in the season and controls rampant reseeders.


    Have Your ID Ready

    Place identification tags near plants and make a map of the garden. When replacement plants are needed, even years in the future, the matching cultivar can be identified.


    Mulch

    Mulch is the hired gardener you always wanted. It reduces watering by conserving soil moisture; it suppresses weed germination and growth, provides winter protection and decomposes over time to improve soil fertility. Mulch is the garden time saver.

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