Hi there,

Season’s greeting and welcome to the inaugural post of the new Cipriano Nursery blog! And yes, I’m aware that “season’s greeting” is traditionally more of a winter expression but here at Cipriano’s, spring might as well be our Christmas and it’s hard to keep the enthusiasm down.

And what a spring it’s all ready shaping up to be. We’re hard at work getting the nursery back into shape after the long winter and I’m pleased to announce that this Thursday marked our first tree and shrub delivery. Funny story, I agreed to help one of the other guys unload the truck under the assumption that it was “just a small delivery.” Turned out that our “small” delivery included quite a few very large, VERY heavy evergreens. I was thinking about going back to the gym this year but if I’m working here six days a week then I might not even need to. Hmm, there might even be a book idea there, something like “Gardening your way to a better physique.” Exercise one: drag 20 Leyland Cypresses 100 yards; great for the quads and triceps.

But what’s good for all of you (and bad for my back) is that that delivery is just the beginning. The Pansies are coming in any day now and after that we’ll be getting in more of the flowers, trees, and shrubs that you love every week. And for those of you who are waiting for that one special item to come in, be sure to check back here regularly because we’re going to try and keep a running commentary on all the new products coming in as we start gearing up for the 2009 season.

But don't think of this blog as just an extension of our mailing list. It’s also going to be a go-to spot for great gardening tips and a way for all of you, our wonderful customers, to get something of a sneak peek at just what goes into making Cipriano Nursery and Florist one of the best garden centers on Long Island.

So that’s all for now. Thanks for dropping in and be sure to check back next week for some suggestions on how to build your garden without breaking your bank. The economy may still be in a downturn but, as you’ll see, there are plenty of ways for the savvy gardener to keep his or her flowerbeds looking fabulous.