Nature walk coming up August 14 at 9 AM !
posted on: July 05 2010 by lorraine
Join us for a morning walk back along the creek and through the display gardens. we will be looking at butterfly and hummingbird plants.RSVP 856-694-4272 Click on head line for more info on butterfly and humming bird plants.

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago , next best time is now.
posted on: July 05 2010 by lorraine
Come pick out a blooming crape myrtle, a fruit bearing tree, a shade tree, a magnolia or an evergreen. Have our crew deliver it and plant it, call Joe now for details and to set a delivery up now.

Lovely Lemon Herb Class Aug. 7!
posted on: June 23 2010 by lorraine
Lovely Lemon Herbs Aug 7 at 1! Sign up now! Learn about all the lemon herbs. Make tangy lemon vinegar in a hand blown "Clevenger" glass collectible amber bottle to take home. Make a healing lemon balm salve and spicy lemon simmer. Class includes handouts, recipes and lemon herb plant. Enjoy tasting lemon beverages and lots of lemon goodies.Cost is $55 plus 7% tax. click on headline for lemon herb info and recipes. All classes at Triple Oaks 2359 Delsea Dr. Franklinville, N J 08322 www.tripleoaks.com CLICK HEADLINE FOR INFO AND RECIPE

Lavender and Butterfly flower fairy tea June 26
posted on: May 30 2010 by lorraine
Make a pot of butterfly plants to take home and attract butterflies. enjoy a delightful tea and craft session. Pre school children from 4 years on will love this program.

Stop by to smell the flowers!
posted on: May 30 2010 by lorraine
There are many fragrant roses and magnolias in bloom now in the nursery. Fragrant lavender is also in bloom. sign up now for our lovely lavender day June 12. learn all about this fragrant plant, make a wreath and bath salts, eat a delicious summer garden luncheon at Lorraine's , take home a plant and lovely lavender day T shirt. Call now to register, seating limited on this one. Many great plants in the nursery ready to plant now.

Sign up for June 19 Butterfly & hummingbird workshop now!
posted on: March 25 2010 by lorraine
June 19 Butterfly & hummingbird Workshop, Join this class and learn all about the plants that butterflies and hummers need to live in your garden. Each person takes home a plant,seeds and handouts. refreshments and garden walk. sign up now, $15 includes all. Class will be taught by long time naturalist Lorraine Kiefer. Click headline for more details.

Nursery is full of great new plants!
posted on: March 25 2010 by lorraine
From small 1 gallon landscape shrubs to huge trees the nursery has wonderful plant material. We can deliver and plant for you so stop by today to pick out some 'GREEN' for your garden. Early vegetable plants and seeds also ready.Garden classes start soon, check our our calender on this web site. Click title for tree article.

Easter Plants and Floral Arrangements!
posted on: March 25 2010 by lorraine
Starting Palm Sunday weekend all kinds of Easter Flowers will be available.Triple Oaks designers can fix plants of your choice in a basket with pansies and other spring trims for a wonderful gift or decoration for your steps or porch. Look inside for wreaths and arrangements.Look in the nursery for wonderful trees and shrubs. Click heading for Easter flower story.

St. Patty and St. Joseph day flowers now!
posted on: March 13 2010 by lorraine
Go green and have a beautiful St. Patty's Day arrangement sent to someone now or on March 17!. Take home some long lasting green carnations , bells of Ireland or mums. Triple Oaks has baskets and vases and pots of shamrocks . stop by now. For those of you( Polish and Italian) who celebrate St. Joseph's Day on March 19 we can make a red and white arrangement with a touch of spring colors to decorate your table too. Just call us now to order your first day of spring arrangement ! We make local deliveries daily. Click on heading for shamrock article.

6 week herb classes! Lavender day! Lavender Flower Fairy tea.
posted on: February 18 2010 by lorraine
Join others for a 6 week herb gardening class at Triple Oaks. This class is sponsored by Gloucester county (GCC @ 856-415-2217) college.Lovely Lavender Day is a total immersion in lavender. You make a wreath, bath salts, and fragrance, enjoy a delicious luncheon in Lorraine's home, pick lavender and take home a lavender plant. Call to register now.For kids there is a lavender flower fairy tea.

Sign up for Nature workshops now!
posted on: February 18 2010 by lorraine
On April 10 at 1:30 there will be a Workshop for planting the garden for the birds and butterflies. The $15 registration fee covers handouts, a one-gallon native plant for birds, a lecture, and walk. Refreshments also included. 856-694-4272 Join Lorraine for a wildflower workshop (Part One Spring wild flowers) on April 18 at 1. Learn all about native wildflowers, find out how to grow the ones that will grow in a garden, how to see and preserve the ones that grow in the woods and hear a bit about how the native Americans used them. The $15 pre paid registration fee will entitle participants to a take home plant, seeds, handouts, presentation, walk in the gardens and refreshments. June 19 Butterfly workshop, Butterfly class June 19. Www.tripleoaks.com calendar, 856-694-4272 or email lorraine@tripleoaks.com Class will be taught by long time naturalist Lorraine Kiefer. Click headline for more details.

Herbal Culinary Event March 24 at 11 AM! More guests needed.
posted on: February 16 2010 by lorraine
Enjoy deliciosus herbal food and have fun at a wonderful herb luncheon. A small group of red hat ladies have booked a culinary event that includes sampling a delicious herb luncheon on March 24 at 11 AM . A lecture, garden tour weather permitting and delicious meal will be followed by a program on hummingbirds. There is room for another 10 or so people at this unique event. Cost which is $25 plus tax must be prepaid.All are welcome , you do not have to be a red hat lady! Click above to see menu.

Valentine Flowers at Triple Oaks
posted on: January 25 2010 by lorraine
Triple Oaks has been a local hometown florist since 1981! Pride is taken in ordering, conditioning and arranging the freshes flowers ever. For Valentine's Day we will have some cash and carry short red roses that will sell for $29.99. we will also have other house specials of colored roses at reasonable prices. Then there will be the super duper deluxe red or colored roses elegantly arranged in cut glass red vases or other unique containers. Call us early to get on our delivery schedule for local areas. We can also wire flowers anywhere in the world. Get your flowers for Valentine's Day where they are the best in the area. Family pride and long time knowledge of how to do it right as well as small town concern for every single flower we cut and wrap makes us your best choice. See you soon. REMINDER/ Rose class/Make a fragrant rose wreath from dried blooms and learn all about rose. Feb. 21. sign up now.

Bridal Tea February 26 Friday at 7 p m ! RSVP NOW
posted on: January 12 2010 by lorraine
Postponed due to BIG SNOW to Friday night Feb. 26 at 7 PM ! Enjoy informal wedding talk with experienced floral designers. See fresh blooms and hear all about each. Sample delicious desserts and ask all your bridal floral questions. See our many different style bouquets, learn flower meanings and see sample wedding favors. Learn how your wedding bouquet can be dried and preserved and how your invitaion can be framed for a lasting memento. Everyone will have a chance to win a wedding gift certificate to have their bouquet dried and made into a wreath. RVSP, seating is limited so first to sign up will be seated first. 856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@Tripleoaks.com

Lavender Bead Necklace, Pisanki and Palm braiding coming up soon.
posted on: December 25 2009 by lorraine
Learn a craft of the ancients. Make a lovely lavender necklace from lavender and other fragrant ingredients . sign up now. Call the shop at 856-694-4272/ check out website calender for more details.

Floral Design Course/ 6 weeks
posted on: December 25 2009 by lorraine
Learn all you need to know about basic floral. Learn how to vase. how to make centerpieces, how to make coursages and bouquets. much more. Wednesday nights beginning January 28.Call Gloucester County college to register.

BIG SALE ~
posted on: December 25 2009 by lorraine
Lots of items on sale! 20 % 30 % and 50 % on many items. All Christmas all sale, most silks on sale. Some Byers on sale.

Live & Cut Trees are out now!
posted on: December 03 2009 by lorraine
Fresh cut and live trees are out in our lot! Plant a promise,a gift to mother earth. Live trees last a lifetime and help make clean air,nesting places for birds and beauty for all.Cut trees are good too as they are harvested from a tree farm where they grow and make clean air and homes for wild life for many years.Recycle them to the garden.Visit Triple Oaks to see many new gift items. Choose one of our fresh, fragrant evergreen wreaths and have our designers decorate it just for you. Beautiful holiday boxwood trees,kissing balls, centerpieces and swags.

Men's Shopping Spree on December 16 till 9 !
posted on: November 29 2009 by lorraine
OK Guys, last minute shopping, what will you do? Where will you go? Avoid the mall and the crowds and visit Triple Oaks on December 16th.We will be open until 9 PM that night for a men's shopping event where we will make it all happen. We plant to sell you some nice, interesting and unusual gifts, wrap them for you and even provide cold beer and pretzels for this excruciating task of shopping. You will find a great gift for the women in your life. So come see some unique gifts for the gals on your list. Remember gift certificates from Triple Oaks are a favorite too. click above to see a list.

Martha Stewart Flowers now at Triple Oaks
posted on: November 16 2009 by lorraine
Triple Oaks announces Martha Stewart Florist status! We have always admired Martha's beautiful classic arrangements that are always just right for any occasion or style home. Now we have the special collection of Martha Stewart containers and will fill them for both wire service orders or for in shop customers. That means you can pick them up or have them delivered directly from us. Triple Oaks also carries Martha Stewart magazine,they are great holiday helpers.

Fresh cut Trees and Live Balled an Burlaped Trees !
posted on: November 10 2009 by lorraine
Fresh cut and live trees December 1. Plant a promise,a gift to mother earth. Live trees last a lifetime and help mkae clean air , nesting for birds and beauty for all. Visit Triple Oaks to see many new gift items. Choose one of our fresh, fragrant evergreen wreaths and have our designers decorate it just for you. Beautiful holiday boxwood trees,kissing balls, centerpieces and swags.

Make Wreaths ! Click here to see list of Holiday classes
posted on: November 06 2009 by lorraine
Make a beautiful cornucopia of fresh flowers and fall botanicals. Create a fresh,fragrant evergreen wreath that can be decorated in a natural botanical style, or with berries and foods to attract birds, or in a Williamsburg design. Learn to make an herbal advent wreath with boxwood and herbs. Sign up now for lots of great holiday classes for you and the people on your gift list!

Learn to Make a Beautiful Dried Herb Wreath
posted on: November 03 2009 by lorraine
On November 14 at 1:00 Make a long lasting dried herbal wreath. Choose from bold colors with culinary items such as a gingerbread man, cinnamon sticks,and lots of culinary herbs or make a delicate pinks, purples, blues and cream. Williamsburg type of wreath of larkspur baby's breath , roses and other fragrant herbs. Call to sign up now.

Franklinia Trees on Sale now!
posted on: September 30 2009 by lorraine
We have HUGE crop of beautiful 2 gallon 2-3 & 3-4' tall Franklinia trees for $29.99 on sale for 40% off making them a steal at $17.99. Click on headline to see a picture of a Franklinia back by the creek in our nursery display gardens it has full on fall color while still in bloom!!! Every garden has space for a Franklinia!!!

Garlic and Saffron bulbs in and ready to plant !
posted on: September 27 2009 by lorraine
Garlic and Saffron can be planted any time in October. The old legends say to plant garlic on the feast of All Soul's Day and Harvest it on the feast of St. John the Baptist in late June. People have been doing this for more than a 1000 years. Why not join this timeless tradition and plant some too. Click headline for detailed piece on garlic and saffron. Bulbs available at Triple Oaks now.

Click here for Schedule of classes from now until spring.
posted on: September 07 2009 by lorraine
Triple Oaks is a teaching nursery with landscape, herb, floral design and many more unusual classes held at the nursery. Click above for a list with dates and times or click on the web site calendar. See new classes such as herb wreath class, lavender bead class and more. Invite a friend or family member for a gift to make a fresh evergreen wreath, a Williamsburg or herbal advent wreath. sign up now and we will send them a gift certificate from you.

Plant herbs, perennials and trees now !
posted on: August 23 2009 by lorraine
We have had a cool spring and a wet summer. Plants seem to be thriving and folks can save on water bills. Come by and pick up some nice evergreens for winter interest. Choose perennials and herbs that will spread and come up next year as well as flowering shrubs and trees. planting now is a good investment, like putting $ in the bank. "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best is today." a quote we have always loved just sent to us once more by Jay Walton.

Fall Garden and Herb Classes & Dinner on the Bay !
posted on: August 23 2009 by lorraine
Triple Oaks has many classes and events this fall. Sign up now for a Fall garden class call Fall is for Planting or Harvesting the Herb Garden on Wednesdays at 7:00 P M. These 6 week classes are sponsored by Gloucester County college. Call them to register.There will ge detailed information and hands on activity.The classes are held at Triple Oaks Join Lorraine and Ted at a Down Jersey Restaurant the Charlesworth right on the Delaware Bay for TEd's piano music , harvest program and delicious dinner on Oct. 4 at 5 PM. call 856-497-4928 only $35 includes program, handouts and dinner as well as wine and door prizes.

POLISH POTTERY AND MOUTH BLOWN GLASS
posted on: August 07 2009 by lorraine
Stop by now to see the beautiful, hand-crafted Polish Pottery! Many unusual patterns ready to be mixed and matched.We import direct! Best prices anywhere. Also, mouth blown glass containers and paper weights by Polish artist Adam Jablonski .

Stop in today! Fragrance,butterfly plants and more !
posted on: August 02 2009 by lorraine
The nursery plants look great due to decent weather and lots of hard work by our staff. Plant a fragrant hardy gardenia now.( yes hardy, they will make it through the winter in a somewhat protected site),add some lush strawberry or blueberry plants to the garden, pick up some butterfly weed in bloom for the Monarch butterflies. (100's of other butterfly and hummingbird plants in bloom too), visit the gift shop for a real treat or send some of our fresh garden bouquets today! See you in the garden! Click headline to see Monarch butterfly info.

LEMON HERB CLASS/ TAKE HOME A HAND BLOWN CLEVENGER LEMON HERB BOTTLE!
posted on: July 20 2009 by lorraine
Lovely Lemon Herbs Aug 7 at 1 ! Learn about all the lemon herbs. Make tangy lemon vinegar in a hand blown "Clevenger" glass collectible amber bottle to take home. Make a healing lemon balm salve and spicy lemon simmer. Class includes handouts, recipes and lemon herb plant. Enjoy tasting lemon beverages and lots of lemon goodies. cost is $55 plus 7% tax. click on headline for lemon herb info and recipes / All classes at Triple Oaks 2359 Delsea Dr. Franklinville, N J 08322 www.tripleoaks.com CLICK HEADLINE FOR INFO AND RECIPE

BEAUTIFUL NEW POLISH POTTERY IN NOW !
posted on: July 20 2009 by lorraine
Stop by now to see the beautiful, hand-crafted Polish Pottery! We import direct! Best prices anywhere.

Farm Market Sundays 10
posted on: July 12 2009 by lorraine
Our first farm market was good.Many people cam out and seemed to like buying local produce, Any local gardeners are invited to come with their own table and chair and sell their garden produce. We'll be setting up farmer's market style with tents out in the parking lot by Delsea Drive. We'll have awesome fresh Jersey Sweet Corn from Wojculewski Farms from neighboring Pittsgrove and peaches grown locally by Joe Nichols, Baby Arugula and Baby Spinach from Graiff Farms in Franklin Twp, and my own produce including carrots, beets, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, beans, swiss chard. Tomatoes are a little late but look for some organically grown heirloom tomatoes! There will be a few other vendors also selling produce, honey and other items. Anyone who grows their own stuff who would like to be a vendor just let me know.Our natural garden produce will be available too. Triple Oaks will also sell cut flowers and herbs.Special all Basil only 99 cents! (and it is beautiful!)

Pallet SALE extended to Sunday
posted on: July 11 2009 by lorraine
Fill a 4x4 pallet with specially marked plants for only $25! Many good buys that need a garden home will be brought our from our greenhouses and many nursery items also included. Herbs and Perennials 30 % off all weekend! Azalea, holly , and rhododendron 50 % during the July 18-19 weekend. All Statues, fountains and concrete items 40 % Limit two pallets per customer

SUMMER CLASSES ! GARDEN FLOWERS AND LEMON HERBS
posted on: July 11 2009 by lorraine
Garden flower arranging 10 AM July 18 Stroll in the gardens with Lorraine. Pick garden flower and herbs. Condition these and make a beautiful garden arrangement in a watering can or clay pot. Learn all the techniques that florist use . Bring a clean bucket and a clippers. Refreshments, door prizes and handouts included Pre registration a must as a minimum number of students must be met. call today to reserve a spot. 856- 694-4272 www.tripleoaks.com Class costs $45 plus 7% N J sales tax. Lovely Lemon Herbs Aug 1 at 1 ! Join others to learn about all the lemon herbs. Make tangy lemon vinegar in a hand blown "Clevenger" glass collectible bottle to take home. Make a healing lemon balm salve and spicy lemon simmer. Class includes handouts, recipes and lemon balm plant. Learn to make and enjoy tasting lemon beverages and lots of lemon goodies. cost is $55 plus 7% tax. click on headline for lemon herb info and recipes / All classes at Triple Oaks 2359 Delsea Dr. Franklinville, N J 08322 www.tripleoaks.com

TROPICAL PLANT TALK AND SWAP JULY 12
posted on: June 29 2009 by lorraine
Come to the nursery for a tour and afternoon plant swap. More time details to be posted soon. First tour will probably be at noon. there will be tables for plants to swap later in the afternoon when all plants are here. Activities will be finished at 4 when the shop closes. Click on headline to read more info on tropical plants.

Lovely Lemon herbs! A refreshing summer class Aug. 1
posted on: June 28 2009 by lorraine
Learn about all the lemon herbs. Make tangy lemon vinegar in a hand blown "Clevenger" glass collectible bottle. Make a healing lemon balm salve and spicy lemon simmer. Class includes handouts, recipes and lemon balm plant. Taste lemon beverages and lots of lemon goodies. Class starts 1:00pm and cost is $55 plus 7% tax. click on headline for lemon herb info and recipes / click above head line for lemon herb article and recipe.

Bridal tea party on July 15 at 7 PM
posted on: June 27 2009 by lorraine
Enjoy informal wedding talk with experienced floral designers. See fresh blooms and hear all about each. Sample delicious desserts and ask all your bridal floral questions. See our many different style bouquets, learn flower meanings and see sample wedding favors. Learn how your wedding bouquet can be dried and preserved and how your invitaion can be framed for a lasting memento. Everyone will have a chance to win a wedding gift certificate to have their bouquet dried and made into a wreath. RVSP, seating is limited so first to sign up will be seated first. 856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@Tripleoaks.com

Heirloom tomato plants, lady in red hummingbird sage (coccinea) and lisianthus plants are here!
posted on: June 05 2009 by lorraine
Heirloom tomatoes ready to plant. Salvia coccinea Lady in Red attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Lisianthus, great cut flower ready now too. Perennials ready to bloom. Star Roses, strawberry, raspberry, blue berry, beach plum, elder berry and more. Basil, parsley and lots of herbs.Email garden questions lorraine@tripleoaks.com. Check out the forum on our website. Check web site calendar for classes & plant talks .

Plant propagation Workshop Sunday june 28, 2009
posted on: June 05 2009 by lorraine
Propagation Workshop Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm Joe Kiefer . A plant propagation workshop on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm will be taught by Joe Kiefer at Triple Oaks Nursery. The cost of this very unique and informative event is $79. This hands on propagation workshop will allow gardeners to try many types of plant propagation. Joe’s workshop will cover an remarkable range of subject matter including seeds , cuttings, divisions, plant breeding, and lots of special techniques used by the pros. Soil, pots, trays, seeds, plant divisions etc provided. Please bring a sharp pruner and knife. Many techniques will be demonstrated and used by students. These can be adapted to most plants . Everyone will leave with all types of treasures that will grow into plants. Early Registration is suggested as numbers will be limited . Cost is $79. Please call 856-694-4272 now to register Refreshments and hand outs will be provided.

Annual Herb Weekend - May 30th and 31st! Click here to view schedule.
posted on: April 15 2009 by lorraine
Taste May wine, see a salsa demonstration, make herb vinegar, pot up a garden pot of herbs to take home. sample delicious teas and cookies!

Lovely Lavender Day and news letter for many other classes ! click here to see entire newslettter,
posted on: April 14 2009 by lorraine
One of the most popular Triple Oaks class , Lovely lavender Day will be held on June 20, All students who register early enough will have a lovely lavender day T shirt waiting for them. Each will make bath salts, a lavender wreath, lavender potpourri and also take home a lavender plant. A delicious summer luncheon will be served to all in the class with many lavender treats to taste . Call now, 856-694-4272 cost $75 includes everything!Many more classes including a lovely lemon day in August, floral design using your garden flowers. click on above to see entire newsletter,

Heirloom tomato plants, lady in red hummingbird sage (coccinea) & lisianthus plants.
posted on: April 14 2009 by lorraine
Heirloom tomatoes ready to plant. Salvia coccinea Lady in Red attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Lisianthus,great cut flower ready now too. Perennials ready to bloom. Star Roses,strawberry,raspberry,blue berry,beach plum,elder berry and more. Basil, parsley and lots of herbs.Email garden questions lorraine@tripleoaks.com.Check out the forum on our website. Check web site calendar for classes & plant talks .

Great Heirloon Seeds for Sale Now
posted on: March 14 2009 by lorraine
Both Baker organic Heirloom Seeds and Renee's Garden Seeds are available at Triple Oaks Nursery. Find all your garden favorites at old fashioned prices! Plant early greens, radishes, parsley and peas now in the vegetable garden and poppies,larkspur,calendula and sweet peas for early cut flowers.

Start the Herb Garden Naturally class and Lovely Lavender day Classes !
posted on: March 01 2009 by lorraine
A six week Starting the Herb Garden naturally classes will commence soon at triple Oaks. This class begins on April 29 and is sponsored through Gloucester County College so you must call 856-415-2217 to register. One of the most popular Triple Oaks class , Lovely lavender Day will be held on June 20, All students who register early enough will have a lovely lavender day T shirt waiting for them. Each will make bath salts, a lavender wreath, lavender potpourri and also take home a lavender plant. A delicious summer luncheon will be served to all in the class with many lavender treats to taste . Call now, 856-694-4272 cost $75 includes everything!

Fragrant Spring gold in the nursery!
posted on: February 28 2009 by lorraine
See the beautiful, fragrant yellow spring blooms on many plants now. Winter sweet is pretty, but it's real draw is the sweet fragrance that fills the air near it. Winter Jasmine and Arnold promise witch hazel are also yellow, fragrant and a welcome change from winter drab. If you do not have these fragrant harbingers of spring, plant some now. For more information click on above headline.see many other ready to plant spring items in our retail area now. Daphne, quince, forsythia, and many more.

Everything coming up roses/Class February 15
posted on: February 10 2009 by lorraine
Everything's Coming Up Roses is a very unique class in which you make a beautiful dried rose wreath. Held on Sunday February 15 at 1:30 P M. the class is taught by Lorraine Kiefer. this Informative lecture and demo will discuss the history, legends, and practical uses of roses. Students will learn many growing techniques and make a beautiful romantic wreath of dried roses and fragrant rose potpourri to take home. Students will be given a special coupon for a discount on rose plants. Pre registration is required. Class fee is $45 plus tax . Call or email for registration forms. 856-694-4272, Lorraine @tripleoaks.com or "http://www.tripleoaks.comî Classes will only be held if a minimum amount of students sign up, so it is important t register soon.

Plant Talk and Walk/Winter interest Saturday Feb. 28 at 1 PM/Hot soup and goodies
posted on: February 10 2009 by lorraine
( Registration required) On February 28 th you are invited to join us for a walk in the display gardens to look for signs of spring. Come at 1 PM and please dress for the weather. Notice bird song, blooming shrubs,other seasonal garden sights . Walk followed by plant talk in basement,enjoy hot homemade soup, beverages and tea. There is no charge for this event! BUT, you must RSVP soon. limited numbers.

Valentine Flowers that are Fresh, Beautiful and Romantic
posted on: January 28 2009 by lorraine
Valentine's Day is the tradtional day to give or send flowers or plants to those special people who you love best. From roses to mix, bouquets, and violets to primoses, flowers make everyone feel good. They are a promise of spring and a gesture of love. Click above to see a list of many of the Triple Oaks specials, including a house special of mixed color roses vased to deluxe red roses in red vases. Have your choices delivered locally or wired world wide. Or stop by and choose from among our wonderful selections from Triple Oaks with love.

Valentine Plant talk and tea. free! February 8 at 1
posted on: January 03 2009 by lorraine
Join us at the ever popular Plant Talk on February 8 at 1:00. Visit the plant loft and hear Lorraine tell all about the many colorful, fragrant and easy to grow green and blooming plants . Ask plant questions and enjoy tea and wonderful Valentine sweets. Admission is free, but you should sign up in advance.856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@tripleoaks.com

Free Wedding tea February 7 at 1 P M
posted on: January 03 2009 by lorraine
Enjoy informal wedding talk with experienced floral designers. See fresh blooms and hear all about each. Sample delicious desserts and ask all your bridal floral questions. See our many different style bouquets, learn flower meanings and see sample wedding favors. Learn how your wedding bouquet can be dried and preserved and how your invitation can be framed for a lasting memento. Everyone will have a chance to win a wedding gift certificate to have his or her bouquet dried and made into a wreath. RVSP, seating is limited so first to sign up will be seated first. 856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@Tripleoaks.com

Real Frankincense and Myrrh
posted on: January 03 2009 by lorraine
Just in time to burn on the cold dark nights of the Epiphany season! Both candles made in a monastary and the tears or sap of Frankincense and Myrrh are readily available at Triple Oaks. These are the real thing. the scent is so very timeless and old fashion. Click on the above headline to find detailed information about these anceint plants and how their resins have been used throughout history.

Cut and Dug live trees start at $29
posted on: December 06 2008 by lorraine
Come get a freshly cut Canaan Fir, Frazier Fir or Douglas Fir starting at $29.99!!! Plant a balled and burlap Douglas Fir or Norway Spruce tree after using it for the holiday tree, prices starting at $89.99. Choose a Holly, Alberta Spruce or Boxwood for a patio, porch or tabletop. Lots of evergreen plants and some with red berries that will add some color to your winter garden.

Freshly made evergreen wreaths made daily! Can be shipped anywhere/
posted on: November 25 2008 by lorraine
Fresh Evergreen Wreaths - Swags - Grave Blankets - We are now making fresh evergreen wreaths from locally grown greens in our wreath shed. The cozy wood stove and fragrant greens make the wreath shed a favorite place to be. Fresh greens from our fields include Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, pine, cedar and Norway Spruce as the base and many more unique plant varieties such as winter berry or american holly wtih cones as a finish. Our wreaths are full and fluffy made with greens that are natually grown with no pesticide or herbicides/ come by now to get a wreath for your door, to ship one anywhere in the U S or to make one in one of our many classes. We can ship a deluxe wreath in a style of your choice for $55. Includes a decorated wreath, bow, box, card and shipping. call us today for this fantastic deal.

Bayberry, a Native Plant Made into Candles
posted on: November 25 2008 by joeyk
Bayberry candles are fragrant, traditional,and good luck! "A bayberry candle Burned to the socket, brings joy to the home, and wealth to the pocket' Triple Oaks carries real Bayberry candles made in Florida from native Waxmyrtle (Myrica cerifera), a plant also indigenous to South Jersey in Cumberland County. We have tapers, votives, and beautful pillars for your holiday use and gift giving.

Visit our forum !
posted on: October 19 2008 by lorraine
Meet other plant people on the Triple Oaks forum. Ask your garden questions, tell about your favorite plant, show photos of your gardens or favorite butterfly or bird. Join us now, click on forum and enjoy!

Enjoy Autumn at Triple Oaks
posted on: October 19 2008 by lorraine
Enjoy the fall colors and fragrances in the Triple Oaks display gardens. Walk along the trails and see the awesome fall camillia in bloom, find the secret bog garden nestled in among the huge grasses or find paw paws and persimmons. Enjoy the reflection of native maples in the'creek', the Maurice River where mallards, wood ducks, green and blue heron and king fishers all abound. Early and late in the day the beaver frolic and the cardinal, chickadee, other woodland songsters sing. From shade plants like fern and wild flowers, to sun lovers like Cacti and yucca, or tropicals like calla and bananna, find your favorite plants. Fall is for planting,so plant a few cranberry, raspberry,or blue berry plants for fruits next year. See you in the gardens! Click above to see latest newsletter.

Holiday Classes Set
posted on: October 19 2008 by lorraine
Check out the Triple Oaks Newsletter or Calendar to see all the great classes offered this season. Sign up for our most popular evergreen wreath class, a floral design class or one of the other holiday events that will take place. Classes always include refreshments, door prizes and handouts. click on calendar or call the shop for a current newsletter.

Byers choice Cheese,wine & desserts
posted on: October 01 2008 by lorraine
Byers choice Cheese,wine & desserts October 16 2008 Triple Oaks and Byers Choice is planning an exciting evening of wine , cheese and desserts to introduce the Wine Santa a unique gift for wine lovers, our Wine Santa carries bottles of the wine plus a basket of luscious grapes. He is attired in richly colored fabrics, luxurious fur and gold embellishments and embodies the tidings of the joy of the season. See and hear about many other new Byers collectable while you visit with the Byers representative, Joanne. At 7:30 p.m., a product presentation will be given so you can see the new designs for 2008. Come celebrate the 30th Birthday of Byers' Choice made in America Carolers. Bring a Friend. Call now to reserve a spot since admission will be limited on a first call basis. Event is free and open to all Byers enthusiasts: 856-694-4272 Enter your name in a drawing to win a Byers' Choice door prize! While you are shopping, enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Herbs galore in the nursery/ Learn how to plant harvest and preserve them.
posted on: August 20 2008 by lorraine
Triple Oaks has the largest selection of herbs in the Delaware Valley. Come to the complmentary Herb Plant Talk on September 27 at 1:00. Or for more detailed information and hands on activity sign up now for the 7 week herb class sponsored by G C C but held at Triple Oaks which begins October 15. Join Lorraine at the Down Jersey Restaurant the Charlesworth right on the Delaware Bay for a harvest program and delicious diinner on Oct. 5 at 5 PM. call 856-497-4928 only $35 inlcudes program, handouts and dinner as well as wine and door prizes.

September brings Landscape Class and Harvesting herbs plant talk
posted on: August 06 2008 by lorraine
Join Lorraine for some great fall activities. Sign up now for the weekly landscape class through Gloucester County college. Learn why fall is for planting and all the ways to have fall and winter color and interest in your garden. Class begins September 10 and is from 7-9 pm. On Saturday September 27 at 1 P M come to a harvest your herbs Plant Talk. this is a free class, but those who want to make vinegar in a handblown jersey green clevenger bottle must pre register and pay $25 .

Book weddings now!
posted on: July 31 2008 by lorraine
Triple Oaks designers can design wedding flowers to reflect your personal taste, wedding thmee or the season. From wild flowers, herbs, or sleek callas and roses, there are just the right bouquets for every bride. Call now, to set up an appointment, to see photos, and talk to a designer. Look at the slide show under weddings on this website. 856-694-4272.

Lovely Lemon Herb Class Sat., August 1
posted on: July 22 2008 by lorraine
Learn about all the lemon herbs. Make tangy lemon vinegar in a hand blown "Clevenger" glass collectible bottle. Make a healing lemon balm salve and spicy lemon simmer. Class includes handouts, recipes and lemon balm plant. Taste lemon beverages and lots of lemon goodies. Class starts 1:00pm and cost is $55 plus 7% tax. click on headline for lemon herb info and recipe

Teachers, parents , book
posted on: July 03 2008 by lorraine
The Flowers for Kids is a presentation designed to teach elementary school children about flowers and how to properly care for them. Triple Oaks is the only florist in our area to be trained for this special presentation. Call now to arrange a visit to your classroom.all children will take home a lovely seasonal bouquet!

Some wonderful NEW items in the shop and nursery!
posted on: June 03 2008 by lorraine
Beehive cake pan as shown on cover of Martha Stewart. Local wildflower, cranberry, blueberry and Pine Barrens honey. Lil's Lavender bath products. Stop by for some fragrant lavender items. *Lovely Lavender Day is June 21st!

NEW!Lunches with Herb Weekend
posted on: May 11 2008 by lorraine
On saturday Chilli and Hot Dogs will be sold by Country Garden Club and on Sunday, gourmet herbal boxed lunches will be sold by the Herb Society Of America

Annual Herb Weekend- May 30 & 31
posted on: May 11 2008 by lorraine
For more than 30 years herb enthusiasts and gardeners have trekked to a little town in Southern New Jersey to sit under the trees and enjoy herbalists show and tell all about their favorite plants. Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb garden located in at 2359 Delsea in downtown Franklinville will once again host this annual herb Festival on May 30 & 31 Taste may wine, see a salsa demonstration, make herb vinegar, sample delicious teas and cookies.

Bridal tea party on July 15 at 7 PM
posted on: January 14 2008 by lorraine
Enjoy informal wedding talk with experienced floral designers. See fresh blooms and hear all about each. Sample delicious desserts and ask all your bridal floral questions. See our many different style bouquets, learn flower meanings and see sample wedding favors. Learn how your wedding bouquet can be dried and preserved and how your invitaion can be framed for a lasting memento. Everyone will have a chance to win a wedding gift certificate to have their bouquet dried and made into a wreath. RVSP, seating is limited so first to sign up will be seated first. 856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@Tripleoaks.com

Valentine Plant Talk and Tea Party February 8 at 1PM
posted on: December 26 2007 by lorraine
Join us at the ever popular Plant Talk on February 8 at 1:00. Visit the plant loft and hear Lorraine tell all about the many colorful, fragrant and easy to grow green and blooming plants . Ask plant questions and enjoy tea and wonderful Valentine sweets. Admission is free, but you should sign up in advance.856-694-4272 or email Lorraine@tripleoaks.com

BIG END OF HOLIDAY SALE !
posted on: December 26 2007 by lorraine
Beautiful hand crafted lifelike artifical wreaths, swags and centerpieces are now on sale. these rang from 20 to 40 % off the original price. Each is a one of a kind made of very fine quality materials and desinged by a talented designer.Stop by soon while there is a great selection. Specially selected Byers Choice also on sale.

Its beginning to look like Christmas at Triple Oaks
posted on: December 07 2007 by lorraine
Years of Christmas traditions culminate in some of the most beautiful wreaths, swags, centerpieces and plant baskets ever! Visist today for a great hoiday experience.

Christmas Arrangements delivered locally or wired worldwide.
posted on: November 15 2007 by lorraine
Besides the beautiful woodsy, natural 'house' arrangements at Triple Oaks there are all of the popular FTD and Teleflora unique containers. See shiny red glass, colorful novelty and ceramic keepsakes and the ever favorite Laura Ashley and Thomas Kinkade pieces. The elves are making fresh, fragrant centerpieces, evergreen wreaths, fruit baskets and more.

BEAUTIFUL POLISH POTTERY ON DISPLAY
posted on: October 10 2007 by obeloinkment
Stop by now to see the beautiful, hand-crafted Polish Pottery! We import direct! Best prices anywhere.

Triple Oaks Fall Newsletter !
posted on: September 23 2007 by obeloinkment
Click on the above to see the entire fall newsletter. Find out about our special deal to send monthly flowers to someone special. See our classes and special events .

Fall and Winter Classes. Sign up now!
posted on: September 19 2007 by lorraine
Many interesting classes offered at Triple Oaks during the upcoming Holiday season. Make a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath and decorate it in botanical, bird watchers or glitz style. Advent wreaths, boxwood trees and other floral arrangements are all being taught in Triple Oaks unique classes held at the nursery. Start a tradition this year! Bring a friend or family member.

Fall is for Planting.
posted on: September 19 2007 by joeyk
Fall is the best time for planting, come and see the gorgeous trees, shrubs and perennials for your garden...

Come see the Beautiful Polish pottery available now!
posted on: September 19 2007 by lorraine
Wonderful and unique Polish pottery available now at Triple Oaks, direct from Poland at the best prices anywhere...

Concert on September 9 !
posted on: August 29 2007 by joeyk
Join us for a wonderful Bert Lams & Tom Griesgraber afternoon concert at Triple Oaks on Sunday Sept 9th, at 1:30 pm RSVP or information about the concert.

Heirloom tomatoes available at Triple Oaks
posted on: August 04 2007 by lorraine
Heirloom tomatoes available at Triple Oaks Posted by Joe K on August 4, 2007, 13:45:08 I have started harvesting Heirloom tomatoes and they will be available at Triple Oaks by special order. Available today is Green Grape which is a wonderful yellow green color with a fresh interesting zesty flavor. Also available is Riesentraube (German Strawberry) this is a German heirloom cherry tomato with amazing flavor. Next is Camp Joy Cherry which an heirloom from California which is a big fat cherry tomato that is incredibly sweet and tasty. If you would like to order any, please call in and request it. Those 3 listed are available and at Triple Oaks now. The price is $4.50 per pound or $20 for 5 pounds.

Coming up soon, September 9, 2007 !Awesome music in the Garden ( or maybe plant loft)
posted on: August 01 2007 by lorraine
Join us for a wonderful Bert Lams & Tom Griesgraber afternoon concert at Triple Oaks on Sunday Sept 9th, at 1:30 pm RSVP or information about the concert. concert_at_tripleoaks@yahoo.com www.bertlams.com & www.thossounds.com A member of the renowned California Guitar Trio, guitarist Bert Lams blends musical styles as diverse as Beethoven Symphonies, Bach preludes, progressive rock, surf guitar and spaghetti westerns together with a unique cello-like guitar tuning. Griesgraber is one of the world’s most active players of the Chapman Stick, a unique 12string guitar/bass hybrid.

BEAUTIFUL POLISH POTTERY , COOKBOOKS & NOVELTIES
posted on: July 21 2007 by lorraine
Stop by now to see the beautiful Polish pottery ! We import direct ! no middle man.Best prices anywhere. Beautiful Polish pottery is now on display at Triple Oaks. See dinner plates, cups, cups and mugs, teapots, serving plates and much more in vibrant shades of blues and greens. Buy 6 pieces for a 10% discount, 12 for 20% off and 24 pieces for a 30 % discount. We import these unique items direct from the manufacturer in Poland. Polish ornaments and other novelty items also available.

BIG SALE extended to July 29 with special internet coupon.!
posted on: July 21 2007 by lorraine
Email Lorraine at Tripleoaks@aol.com and you will be emailed a special email coupon to extend sale to July 29. must reduce inventory! every single item in the nursery is on sale ! Some great values include all the many kinds of hydrangea 50 % off, all the roses 50 % off, every single shrub and tree 30 % off. Come see all the beautiful stock on sale.

Plant talk and garden tour Saturday morning August 11 at 9:30
posted on: June 04 2007 by lorraine
Join Joe for plant talk and garden tours August 11 at 9:30 AM. Enjoy refreshments and get to ask all your garden questions following the tour of display gardens. Emphasis on hardy tropicals. See what is in bloom. Zero in on plants that made it through the winter, but also find out about other color in the landscape. Triple Oaks is a natural garden that is in tune with Mother Nature. See the family kitchen garden. ( Watch for info on fall monk's garden class)

Another knock out rose in the ring!
posted on: June 04 2007 by lorraine
June is the month of roses! They certainly are one of the most beloved and popular of all flowers throughout history. Roses are often thought of as hard to grow plants, but recently the knock out rose made its claim to fame and changed rose growing. There are a lot of knock out rose fans in the garden world and most are thrilled to have another knock out in the ring! Said to be the best, Rainbow Knock Out is even more floriferous and disease-resistant than its famous parent the red knock out.

More Than 30 Years of Herb Festivals
posted on: May 20 2007 by lorraine
Herb & Garden lectures, demonstrations and more! May 31 and June 1 2008 Free educational event, all are welcome. For more than 30 years herb enthusiasts and gardeners have trekked to a little town in Southern New Jersey to sit under the trees and enjoy herbalists show and tell all about their favorite plants. Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb garden located in at 2359 Delsea in downtown Franklinville will once again host this annual herb Festival on May 31 and June 1 . The festivities include free lectures, informal talks and demonstrations, food samples and walks in the herb, perennial, kitchen and display gardens. Guest speakers, free demos, lectures on a variety of herbal subjects, herbal treats & May wine steeped with strawberries and woodruff make for a delightful experience. The Herb Society of America South Jersey Unit and Orchid Society will be on hand both days to answer questions and ask rose questions of the. West Jersey Rose Society. Q & A table on Sunday. Herb Weekend Schedule will soon be available. (Although there are scheduled talks, sometimes they are subject to change specialists will be available at their displays to answer questions) Lorraine Kiefer will also sign books throughout the day.

Heirloom vegetables are in!!!
posted on: April 30 2007 by JoeyK
Many varieties of heirloom tomatoes grown here at Triple Oaks are being brought out today. Heirloom tomatoes come in many different sizes and shapes, colors and tastes! Celebrate the old fashioned diversity of great food and plant these wonderful varieties in your garden. 18 varieties available today!!!

More than 300 kinds of herbs ! Herb festival June 2 & 3.
posted on: March 27 2007 by lorraine
Find herbs galore! Everything from common parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, to ginseng and goldenseal and lots in between. Three kinds of chamomile, lots of salvia, dill and cilantro,tons of rosemary varieties, alpine strawberries,hops, currents and bear berry, beach plum, valerian, mints of all kinds, myrtle the Polish wedding herb, edible flowers and fragrant violets. Come see the tables of herbs now. Don't miss the native wild flowers , these were the herbs of the native people. blood root, hepatica, and more. Look under nursery on website , then hit availability. and then herbs to see most of the herbs. But call or Email Lorraine at tripleoaks@aol.com because sometimes there are one or two that just didn't make the list .

Polish pottery now on display at Triple Oaks
posted on: March 27 2007 by lorraine
Beautiful Polish pottery is now on display at Triple Oaks. See dinner plates, cups, cups and mugs, teapots, serving plates and much more in vibrant shades of blues and greens. Buy 6 pieces for a 10% discount, 12 for 20% off and 24 pieces for a 30 % discount. We import these unique items direct from the manufacturer in Poland. Polish ornaments and other novelty items also available.

Lorraine's Book Signing
posted on: March 05 2007 by obeloinkment
You Are Invited to Lorraine Kiefer's Book Signing Her book is called "Best Plants for New Jersey" (co authored with Alison Beck) Click for more info!

Press Release - Joe & Lorraine to speak at Philly Flower Show
posted on: February 25 2007 by obeloinkment
Joe & Lorraine will be speaking at the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 5th & 6th, click this link for more details!

Press Release - Seasonal Classes
posted on: February 24 2007 by obeloinkment
A press release about two great classes coming up at Triple Oaks, Pisanki & Palm Braiding

Triple Oaks Launches New Website
posted on: February 11 2007 by obeloinkment
We've launched our new and improved website, so please take a look around and enjoy. We've added a calendar of events which places classes and events on the same calendar which you can check month to month. We've made Lorraine's articles searchable, and added many new features...