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2010 Sales & Events Calendar
"Celebrating 36 Years!"

Calendar is Subject to Change

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Spring/Summer Store Hours:

Open March, April: 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday
Open May, June: 8am-7pm Sunday- Saturday
(after june 15th our hours are 8-5 daily)

Fall/Winter Store Hours:

Open September & October: Monday-Saturday 8am- 5pm Sunday 11am-4pm
Open November:
Monday- Saturday 8am- 5pm
Open in December: 7 days a week 9am-5pm

We will be closing for the season at 3 pm on Dec 30th.
We will be welcoming spring ideas and our customers
anxious for spring (March 2011)

February

Open February 11a-5p Monday- Saturday

2/1-2/28
  Closed

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March

Open March, April: 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday

03/1
  OPENING DAY
03/20- 10am
 

VEGETABLE GARDENING 101
$10. Refundable at end of class. Call to register. How best to prepare, plant and tend your vegetable garden.

03/27
  GREEN MOUNTAIN TOURS
Boston Flower Show - "A Feast for the Senses" Contact GMT for more information 1-800-877-4311.

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April

04/03-10AM
  GRAPES GONE WILD
$10. Refundable at end of the class. Call to register. Learn pruning techniques for small fruits and fruit trees.
04/10-10AM
 

DON'T BUNGLE IN THE JUNGLE
$10. Refundable at end of the class.
Call to reg. Learn successful growing techniques that give you a green thumb.

04/17
  DESIGN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPING ON COMPUTER.
Call to register. Wondering how to landscape your home? Have the expertise of a landscape designer help you turn your dream design into a workable plan. A 30 minute session is only $30. Reg. $40.
04/22
  EARTH DAY
See store for promotional specials.
04/24-10AM
  PLANNED PLANTHOOD
$10. Refundable at the end of class. Call to register. Before you start to add plants to your property know their growing conditions.

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May

Open May, June: 8am-7pm Sunday- Saturday

05/01
 

GREEN UP DAY
See store for promotional specials.

05/01
 

GARDEN TRAINS
Carl Kokes will be here demonstrating the joy of train gardening.

05/07
 

VERMONT ARBOR DAY
See store for promotional specials.

05/8-
12PM-4PM
 

HAMLENS ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY
Good food with donations to Habitat for Humanity

05/14-
5PM-7PM
 

LADIES NIGHT
Bring a girlfriend and receive a gift for you and her for doing so
Free massage, make-up consultation, and chocolate fountain.

05/15

 

FLOWERBED AND CONTAINER GARDEN CONTEST STARTS
See store for details. Winner drawn in late August.

05/15
  ARMED FORCES RECONITION
Wear your uniform and we'll award you with special privileges.
05/21-05/24
  VICTORIA DAY SPECIALS
See Store for promotional specials.
05/28-5/31
  MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS
See store for promotional specials.

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June

06/06-12-4PM
 

SUNDAES ON SUNDAY
Celebration to benefit Franklin County Humane Society.

06/12-10AM
 

BENEFIT AUCTION FOR THE SWANTON TEEN CENTER
Merchandise and certificates from local merchants to be auctioned.

06/19-06/20
 

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
See store for promotional details.

06/26
 

DESIGN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPING ON COMPUTER.
Call to register. Wondering how to landscape your home? Have the expertise of a landscape designer help you turn your dream design into a workable plan. A 30 minute session is only $30. Reg. $40.

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July

07/01-07/12
  RED, WHITE AND BLOOM SALES
Select merchandise on sale throughout the week.
07/17
  DESIGN YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE SEMINAR
Wondering how to landscape your home? Have the expertise of a landscape designer help you turn your dream design into a workable plan.
This 30 minute session is only $25.

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August

08/15
  FINAL DAY FOR FLOWERBED AND CONTAINER GARDEN CONTEST ENTRIES
Winner will be announced by 09/15.
08/15-09/15
  SCARECROW CONTEST
Create your own scarecrow at Hamlen's by 09/15. It will be judged by 10/15. First prize is $100. second prize $50. third prize $25.

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September

Open September & October Monday-Saturday 8am- 5pm Sunday 11am-4pm

09/11-10AM
 

FALL IS FOR PLANTING SEMINAR.
$10. refundable at end of class. Call to register.
Learn the tips and tricks for why fall is the best time to plant.

09/10-11/01
  NURSERY STOCK "BLOW OUT" SALE
Visit us for great pricing on remaining nursery stock

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October

10/15
  FINAL DAY FOR SCARECROW CONTEST JUDGING
Winners scarecrows will be posted on website and facebook
10/16-11/21
  HOUSEPLANTS AND GARDENING BOOKS 50% OFF

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November

Open November Monday- Saturday 8am- 5pm

11/20-10AM
  PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FOR WINTER SEMINAR.
$10. refundable at end of class. Call to register. You worked so hard to have a great landscape, learn how to protect it from the long harsh winter to enjoy it year after year.

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December

Open in December 7 days a week 9am-5pm

12/4-12/5
  HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Hot cocoa and cookies all weekend and gardening gift ideas
12/4-10AM
  HOLIDAY DÉCOR SEMINAR.
$10. refundable at the end of class. Call to register. Make decorations you can take home with you
12/18
  PRE CHRISTMAS SALE
See store for promotional details.
12/27
  POST CHRISTMAS SALE
See store for promotional details.
12/30
  CLOSE AT 3 PM FOR THE SEASON
Thank you for another successful season.

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March (2011)

03/2011
  VISIT HAMLEN'S GARDEN CENTER FOR OUR 37th YEAR.

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Hamlen's Garden Center
Route 7, 157 St. Albans Road, Swanton, Vermont 05488
(802) 868-4255  -  (888) 426-5367  -  hamlens@sover.net
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