DeHoff's Flowers, Greenhouse and Landscaping

12/10/2024

Help your birds stay healthy by providing fresh and nutritious seed.
Fresh, top quality food is the foundation for successful backyard bird feeding.
ENSURE YOU'RE STORING YOUR BIRD SEED PROPERLY --
Always store your bird seed in a cool and dry location outside of your home.
Store bird seed in rodent and insect-proof containers.
Never mix old seed with new seed.
During the cooler winter weather, store only the amount of seed your birds can consume over a four-week period.
Keep your bird feeders filled with a one- or two-day supply of seed to ensure it is eaten quickly and stays fresh.
Discard moldy, rancid or foul-smelling seed, because it can be a health hazard to birds.

WE HAVE MANY VARIETIES OF BIRD SEED IN VARIOUS SIZED BAGS - COME SEE!

12/09/2024

GIVE POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS!!
Christmas poinsettias can be enjoyed for months with proper care and can sometimes even be coaxed to bloom again next year!
When you receive the plant, check to make sure the soil is moist and put the plant in a well-lighted location that is away from heat sources (even the TV set gets too warm!), and drafts and cold temps. It is best to place the pot in a saucer and punch holes in the foil or remove it altogether so you can tell how much water you are giving it.
When you water let a little water run through the pot to the saucer; however if all of the water is not absorbed by the plant within a short time, pour off the excess. Allow the plant to become fairly dry before watering again.
As Spring approaches, remove faded & dried foliage. Replenish soil with a commercially prepared sterile mix. Lightly fertilize every 3-4 weeks.
In June, cut back all stems and branches by 2 1/2" to promote side branching. Repot plant in larger container using a sterile growing mix. Place outside for summer; first in indirect, then direct light.
In July, cut back once more and increase water & fertilizer.
On Labor Day, move plant inside but still provide 6 or more hours of direct light. Reduce water & fertilizer as new growth begins.
From October 1st through mid-December, confine plant to darkness for 14 hours a day by putting it in a closet, basement or under a box. Keep temperature between 62-65 degrees. Give 10 hours of direct, natural light and rotate weekly to give each side light. Remember to water & fertilize regularly.
ENJOY ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL POINSETTIA!!

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

Wishing you all the best for a Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/13/2024

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions
Sour Cream Cookie Dough
1. In a large bowl beat the shortening and sugar until smooth. Blend in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients.
2. Blend in the dry ingredients into the eggs alternately with the sour cream, being sure not to overwork the dough.
3. IMPORTANT: Refrigerate the dough covered with cling wrap overnight, or at least a couple of hours.

Baking Cut Out Cookies
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Place half of the dough on floured surface. Press the dough out with your floured hands. Use a flour coated rolling pin to roll the dough out evenly to about 1/8 inch thickness.
3. Coat your cookie cutters with flour and cut out as many shapes as you can. Using a flour coated spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to parchment lined or non-stick baking sheets.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 with the other half of dough. Don't waste the scraps of dough! Ball them up with your hands and roll them out for more cookies. (These cookies won't have quite as soft of texture as they get slightly overworked, but are still very good.)
5. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F or until just very slightly golden brown on the edges. Keep a close eye on the cookies, because you want them a beautiful light color for the best texture.
6. Allow the cookies to completely cool on cooling racks before frosting. Store in an air-tight container.

11/12/2024

Gingerbread cookies are a must for the holidays, and these spiced gingerbread men have a festive taste that doesn't disappoint!
INGREDIENTS -
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg yolk
½ cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste

DIRECTIONS -
Beat margarine and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mostly incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy (2 - 3 minutes). Beat in egg yolk, then molasses.
Whisk sifted flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the molasses mixture, beating until well blended and smooth.
Divide dough in half and form each into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours, or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Working with one disk at a time, and leaving remaining disk in the refrigerator, unwrap chilled dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Working from the center to the edges, roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, dipping the cutters into flour as needed so they don't stick to the dough. Fit the cookie cutters as closely together as possible to cut as many cookies as you can.
Transfer gingerbread cookies to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gather any dough scraps into a ball, flatten, re-wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to use for later batches.
Bake each sheet in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.
Frost or decorate cooled gingerbread cookies as desired.

11/05/2024

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Can't wait to see you HERE

10/25/2024

This Peanut Butter Bird Treat recipe is so much fun to make!

Ingredients --
Slices of Stale Bread
All Natural Peanut Butter
Birdseed (your favorite combination)
Cookie Cutters
Pipe Cleaners, Ribbon or Twine

Instructions --
Use cookie cutters to cut out shape in the middle of the bread.
Carefully poke a pipe cleaner through each shape and twist the ends together making a loop for hanging. Or poke a hole through the bread and create loop with ribbon.
Spread peanut butter over both sides of each shape, then place into a bowl of bird seed. Press down firmly but gently to coat the entire shape.
Remove and it’s ready to hang on a fence, tree, or plant hook.

10/22/2024

NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT BULBS FOR SPRING!!
For a naturalized, "Mother Nature" look rather than straight rows, toss bulbs into the prepared planting area randomly. Dig the holes and plant the bulbs where they fell. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, and more bulbs should be planted in the fall for spring blooms.

10/22/2024

Birdseed Ornaments --
These birdseed ornaments are SO EASY to make and they look gorgeous on the trees outside!
Materials --
• 2.5 cups Birdseed (choose your favorite mix)
• 2 Packages Unflavoured Gelatin (2 Tablespoons total)
• 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
• 1 cup Water
• 10-12 Cookie Cutters
• Drinking Straws cut into 2" long pieces
• Twine or ribbon
Instructions --
Add 1/2 cup cold water to a large bowl. Pour the 2 packages of unflavoured gelatin on top of the water. Add 1/2 cup boiling water to the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the corn syrup and stir until combined; then stir in the birdseed until all is well combined. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until the liquid firms up enough that it won't leak out from under the cookie cutters. Once birdseed mixture is thickened, set your cookie cutters onto a parchment lined baking sheet and fill them with spoonfuls of the birdseed mixture. Using the back of a spoon, press down the birdseed mixture firmly to fill in all the gaps. Fill the cookie cutters to the top and smooth level.
Press the drinking straws into each of the shapes leaving at least 1/2" of space between the hole and the edge of the shape. Place the ornaments in the refrigerator overnight.
To remove the cookie cutters, gently pull the metal away from the edges on all side then gently push the birdseed ornaments out of the cookie cutters. Gently pull the straws out.
Thread a piece of twine or ribbon through the hole and tie the ends in a knot. Hang the birdseed ornaments from tree branches, leaving room nearby for the birds to perch on while eating.
Notes --
When you place the mixture in the refrigerator, right after you've added the gelatin to the birdseed, make sure you don't keep it in the fridge for too long.
If any of the gelatin "breaks" when you stir it, you need to microwave the whole bowl to melt it and try again. The birdseed/gelatin mixture needs to be thickened slightly in the fridge until it has the consistency of a thick syrup. If the gelatin is set more than that before you spoon it into the cookie cutters, the ornaments will end up being crumbly. Just make sure it's set enough so that it doesn't all leak out from under the cookie cutters.

09/30/2024

Thank you to all our fantastic customers who made it out Saturday, 9/28 for our FALL SALE event!! We hope you had a good time and found everything you wanted + more!

09/28/2024

Today's the day! 50% OFF NURSERY SALE!!!

09/19/2024

Final days of National Indoor Plant Week!
Regardless of your budget, incorporating plants into your space can yield significant benefits. In workplaces, start by positioning plants on every employee’s desk to boost productivity and motivation. Positioned in group areas or conference rooms, plants can stimulate creativity and foster conversation.
To help guests unwind, introduce plants into cozy nooks and plush seating areas; just 20 minutes around greenery can elevate positive emotions.
Have fun and be creative! The design possibilities are endless.

09/16/2024

National Indoor Plant Week is HERE!!! Sept. 16 - 21st Buy $15 worth of houseplants and receive a 3” house plant for FREE! Many fun varieties to choose from!!

09/12/2024

National Indoor Plant Week - Sept. 16-21 😃. In honor of this special occasion we are giving away plants!!!

09/11/2024

Today is Patriot Day, honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

In honor of Patriot Day, flags are flying at half-staff in Ohio and around the country. It's part of the law passed by Congress in December 2001 designating Patriot Day.

It's been 23 years since terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes in a coordinated attack that killed 2,977 people in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.
It’s hard to believe that 23 years have passed since this tragedy!! But all these years later, we show that our country has never forgotten. We will forever honor the truly extraordinary courage of the first responders who ran toward the fire when our nation was under attack. In those moments of chaos, they defined true heroism by risking everything to save others. Their sacrifice is beyond words, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

09/05/2024

Plants help you think!!
They increase quality/accuracy in your work, increase memory retention by as much as 20% and increase productivity by up to 38%. They are a tremendous help to all you “creatives” as they increase creativity by up to 45%!!