< Back Boston Fern Plant Care Tips & Tricks Boston ferns are a customer favourite for both inside and outside the home. They look great on a patio during the summer and thrive indoors throughout the rest of the year. In addition to being a low-maintenance plant, Boston Ferns also make the list of NASA's clean air plants. Lighting: For indoor growing conditions, Boston Ferns prefer medium to bright indirect sunlight. If outdoors during the summer, it is best to keep this plant in an area where it will receive shade to partial shade. Direct sun, especially during the summer will result in sunburnt foliage. Irrigation: During the summer, ferns require frequent irrigation to achieve optimal performance. It’s best to keep the soil evenly moist and watered. During winter months, they have medium water needs. Water when the top soil feels dry. Humidity: Boston ferns adapt to average household humidity levels but will appreciate some extra moisture. Add humidity around your plant by using a mister, pebble tray, or humidifier. Consider placing this plant in a kitchen or bathroom where humidity levels are higher. Fertilizer: Feed once a month in the spring and summer using a balanced fertilizer. Follow package instructions. Previous Next

< Back Schefflera Plant Care Tips & Tricks Schefflera, also known as the Umbrella Plant, is a popular houseplant with striking, glossy, palmate leaves that radiate from a central point, resembling an umbrella. Its vibrant foliage adds a touch of lush greenery to any space, making it a stylish addition to both homes and offices. Varieties: Ivory, Sunshade, Moondrop, Trinette Lighting: These plants enjoy bright, indirect sunlight. Direct sun will burn the foliage. Irrigation: Allow the top inch of soil to dry between irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Humidity: Schefflera adapt well to average household humidity. Fertilizer: Feed once a month during the summer using a balanced fertilizer. Follow package recommendations. Previous Next

< Back Jade Plants Plant Care Tips &Tricks Jade Plants, also known as Lucky Plants or Friendship Plants, are beautiful and easy to care for. They are often given as gifts as they are thought to bring good luck to their owners. Jades are succulent plants, which makes them resilient and easy to grow indoors. They have dense formations of thick, waxy leaves and woody stems that can resemble miniature trees. If they receive an abundance of light, the plant takes on a bright red border around its vibrant, green leaves. Varieties: Ovata Horntree Jade, Variegated Jade, Green Lighting: Plants that require medium to high light will grow best in sunny spots where they can receive filtered or direct sunlight. They make the perfect plants for any well-lit room in your house. Irrigation: Allow the soil to mostly dry between thorough irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Humidity: Jade plants do not require additional humidity. They prefer a dry environment. Fertilizer: Regular applications of a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season (Spring and Summer). Previous Next

< Back Fittonia Plant Care Tips & Tricks Also known as "Nerve Plant" or "Mosaic Plant", this tropical houseplant is identifiable by its bright, delicate veins that contrast against its dark green foliage. Fittonia is a low-growing plant which makes it perfect for hanging baskets and terrariums. Varieties: We grow three different colours of Fittonia- red, white, and pink. Lighting: This plant prefers indirect, bright sunlight. Avoid direct sun which is likely to cause sunburnt foliage. Lower light conditions may result in the plant losing some of its bright veining. Irrigation: Allow the soil to slightly dry between thorough irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Allowing soil to slightly dry permits oxygen to reach the roots. Humidity: This plant will adapt to average household humidity levels; however, it will appreciate a boost in humidity from a pebble tray , humidifier, or occasional misting. Fertilizer: Feed once a month in the spring and summer using a balanced fertilizer. Follow package instructions. Previous Next

< Back Goldfish Plant Plant Care Tips & Tricks Goldfish plants have thick, shiny leaves and vibrant orange flowers that resemble tiny goldfish. As they mature, their trailing stems will cascade down the sides of a pot, creating a pleasing display. Expect most blooms from Summer through Autumn. Lighting: This plant requires a lot of bright sunlight to produce maximum blooms; however, avoid direct sun as it can burn the foliage. Irrigation: Allow the soil to slightly dry between thorough irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Allowing soil to slightly dry permits oxygen to reach the roots. Humidity: Goldfish plants adapt to lower humidity levels but will appreciate the use of a pebble tray, humidifier, or occasional misting. Fertilizer: Once a month during spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer and follow package recommendations. Previous Next

Apply to be a vendor in Colasanti's 2023 October Fall Market Fall Art & Craft Market Application Saturday October 21 10:00am-3:00pm Set- Up Hours: 8am-10am Locations 1) Group Booking Area Located next to our Restaurant- 14 booths are available. *I will be booking this space first. 2) Restaurant Bar Located in our Restaurant seating area- 2 booths are available. 3) Seasonal Greenhouse Located next to our Retail Garden Centre- up to 16 booths may be available. *If there is enough interest we can open this area. Application Process STEP 1: Complete the vendor form below, agreeing to our show policies and procedures. STEP 2: Ashley will be in touch if we have any questions or if you have been accepted into the market. STEP 3: If you have been offered a space and your business has been confirmed you can arrange for booth payment. Please see the 'Applications & Fees Deadline ' section below for more information. Contact 1550 Road 3 East Kingsville, Ontario www.colasanti.com Show Coordinator: Ashley Colasanti ashley@colasanti.com 519-326-3287 ext. 228 Show Financial Coordinator: Ruben Ortiz finance@colasanti.com 519-326-3287 ext. 227 Show Policies & Information SPACE IS LIMITED: Admittance to Colasanti’s Arts & Crafts October Market will be determined at the discretion of Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens Marketing Department. The number of spaces is limited, it is likely that not everyone who applies to the show will be offered a space. Booths are not booked on a first come, first serve basis. Please make sure to include your social media or website links so our team can review your products and images from past events. This assists our team during the selection process. Colasanti’s rese rves the right to refuse booths. Absolutely no knives, articles with profanity, body piercing services or drug paraphernalia will be allowed on Colasanti’s property. If there are any questions to the suitability of a particular item, please discuss this with Ashley Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens reserves the right to limit the number of booths selling a particular item. We do our best to jury the placement of similar booths. APPLICATION & FEE DEADLINES Application forms are available online, see below. If you are accepted into the show, d o not make any payments before receiving an email from Ashley, confirming your Booth Space number. Payments must be made by October 6th. Any booth space that is not paid for by October 6 is therefore forfeited. Colasanti’s will retain the right to offer this unpaid space to a new vendor. Once accepted as a show vendor/exhibitor there are no refunds, reductions or credits * All fees are non-refundable* Colasanti’s will accept cheques (if received in person), cash, e-transfer, debit, VISA and MASTERCARD. All booths will receive a receipt/invoice once payment has been received. E-transfer is preferred. Send to, finance@colasanti.com please include your booth number in the description. All cheques can be made payable to Colasanti's Tropical Gardens Ruben will accept credit card payments over the phone. SET-UP/ TEAR DOWN Vendors may set up between 8am-10am on the day of your event. All booths must be open for business at 10am and must remain open until 3pm. Booths must be manned during the show hours of 10am-3pm. PARKING All Vendors must park in the back row of our parking lot. Front and mid-row parking is reserved for our guests. VENDOR FEES/SPACES Booth spaces are $17.70+tax = $20 taxes included This money will be used to promote the event and to cover labour costs from our marketing, maintenance and janitorial team members. SITE/SPACE REQUIREMENTS Please feel free to fill your space with tables, racks, shelving units, stands, tents and chairs. Colasanti's will not be providing tables and chairs. No additional booth space can be added to your site on the day of the show. Selling outside of your allocated space is prohibited. Vendors are responsible for a neat, attractive, clean display area during the show. Vendors must provide their own display, table drape, props, surge, money for making change, bags, etc. Electricity is not available. Please be prepared to secure electrical cords with tape OR cord covers. Electrical cords should be put neatly in inconspicuous places. Only vinyl tape (NO DUCT TAPE) may be used to tape down cords. Tape will not be provided by Colasantis Tropical Gardens for the securing of electrical cords. Vendors shall not in any way damage or permit damage to the premise, if such damage shall occur; the user shall be fully liable to repair the damaged property. The use of screws, tacks, nails, etc. on the floor or walls is prohibited. Colasanti's Tropical Gardens is not responsible for loss, damage or personal injury of any kind. Vendor assumes all responsibility and liability for any loss, damage, theft or personal injury occurrence inside or in front of their booth. All Booth Spaces are located in a greenhouse environment. In the event of a storm, drips may occur. Vendors are responsible for cleanup, including their trash removal after the show by 6pm on the day of their event. No pets or animals are allowed at the show facility. FOOD PRODUCTS Vendors selling food items must confirm with Ashley that their products have been made in a certified kitchen. Colasanti's will only be allowing food items made in a certified kitchen. Please speak to Ashley about completing additional paperwork, Health Unit Forms. PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS All purchases from vendors must be bagged and sealed by vendor for the prevention of theft. ADVERTISING Colasanti's October Shows will be advertised in several different forms. Some of our promotions will include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email Newsletter, Till Flyers, Road Signs, Mix 96.7 Blackburn radio, Country 92.7 & 95.9 Blackburn radio etc... Send us your logo! If you would like to see your logo included on our website please email us. Logos must be submitted on a white background, or have your text contained in a shape. We will not be posting photos of your products or business cards in place of a logo. If you have questions about your logo format please reach out to Ashley. Colasanti's advertising team will be taking photos during the event. Such photos will be used in a variety of advertising forms. Some forms of use may include Colasanti's website, social media pages etc... Vendors may use Colasanti's photos on their own advertising outlets: social media pages, flyers and website. Colasanti's photos cannot be distributed to other companies/businesses/organizations/events for use. If you have questions please contact Ashley WAIVER As a business owner, I fully understand and agree to the following terms. Various risks, dangers and hazards are associated with participating in Colasanti's Art & Craft Show as a vendor. Participating businesses (its heirs, executors, administrators, or any others who may claim on its behalf) freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, bodily injury, death, and property loss resulting from participation. In consideration of being granted permission to participate in Colasanti's Art & Craft Show, businesses (its heirs, executors, administrators, or any others who may claim on its behalf), agree not to sue, claim or otherwise initiate legal proceedings whatsoever against Colasanti's Tropical Gardens/Colasanti Farms Ltd., it's employees and authorized actors of Colasanti's Tropical Gardens/Colasanti Farms Ltd. Businesses hereby waive, release and discharge Colasanti's Tropical Gardens/Colasanti Farms Ltd., its employees and authorized actors from any and all claims of liability for personal injury, illness, loss of life or property damage of any kind or nature, arising out of or sustained in the course of the businesses participation. In consideration of being granted permission to participate in the Colasanti's Art & Craft Show, businesses agree to hold harmless and indemnify Colasanti's Tropical Gardens/Colasanti Farms Ltd. its employees and authorized actors of Colasanti's Tropical Gardens/Colasanti Farms Ltd., from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, due to any personal injury, illness, loss of life, property damage or any other kind of damage whatsoever arising from the businesses participation as a vendor. NON COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE WILL RESULT IN NON-ACCEPTANCE AND/OR BEING REMOVED FROM THE ART & CRAFT SHOW. Application Form Please take a moment to fill out the form below. Our team will need time to review all submissions before responding. First & Last Name Business Name What is your relationship to this business? * I am the owner of this business I am an employee of this business Viewing images of your products and past booth displays will assist our team during the selection process. Please provide us with 1-2 links where we can find your business details/images. *** Please note: we ask that you copy and paste the page URL into the link below. This will assist us with finding your page quickly and accurately. Business Instagram Page Link Business Facebook Page Link Business Website Product details: Note from Ashley "Plea se note all of my events feature handmade items only. If you do not make your items, I am sorry I cannot offer you a space at this event." List all of the products we could expect to see in your booth... Please confirm the following information. * Yes, all products being sold in my booth are be handmade by myself or my team. Contact Information: Email Confirm Email Phone Can we text you at this number? * Yes, you can text me at the number above. No, please do not text this number Show Policies & Procedures: Yes, I have read, agree and understand te Show Policies, Procedures and Waiver. I undestand the booth space fee is $20 I will contact Ruben at finance@colasanti.com to make my booth space payment if I am accepted into the show. I understand all booth space fees need to be paid by October 6, 2023 Thank you for your interest in our event and for taking the time to send us an application. We will only be reaching out to businesses if we have additional questions and/or if we are offering you a space. Happy Fall Season! Submit

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< Back Juniper Bonsai Plant Care Tips & Tricks Recognized as one of the most popular types of bonsai, Juniper has been a favorite of many bonsai enthusiasts for its impressive appearance. It’s great for beginners, too, since it’s easy to care for and won’t mind if you pay a little attention. Depending on the type of Juniper Bonsai, the leaves can either be scale-like or needle-like. Its small form, combined with lush greenery, adds a dramatic display to your space. Lighting: We recommend a space that provides high light. Temperature: Your plant will appreciate cool temperatures in the winter. The temperatures will put the plant into a semi dormant state. Irrigation: Keep your soil moist. Junipers do not like to go dry between waterings. You do not want your plant sitting in a puddle of water this will cause root rot. After watering your plant make sure that you dump any excess water from it’s tray. Fertilizer: Growing season is in the spring and summer months. Your plant will not require fertilizer during the cold months. Previous Next

Dine under the ficus & fruit trees in our restaurant.  Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Eats & Treats Dine under the ficus & fruit trees in our restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Open Daily: Restaurant: 9am-6pm Produce Market: 9am-5pm see our holiday hours Learn More Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the classics Everyday Menu Produce & Market See some of our selection, local goodies, and more Learn More Take 'N Bake Learn More Frozen Foods & Desserts Gift Cards Colasanti's gift cards make great gifts. Use them in our Garden Centre, Restaurant, Animal Area Entrance, and Mini Golf Store. Available online or in-store. Buy a digital gift card Eat Drink Dine Kingsville For the foodie in your life: $25 Eat Drink Dine Kingsville (EDDK) Gift Cards are available for purchase in our restaurant. Use your EDDK Gift Card at participating Kingsville restaurants and hospitality locations. Learn About EDDK

< Back Dracaena Plant Care Tips & Tricks Dracaena varieties vary considerably in growth habit, colour, size, and shape. Their common characteristic is their long, pointed leaves that grow from a cane. Varieties: Fragrans, Lemon Lime, Janet Craig, Janet Craig Twisty Cane, Marginata, Marginata Braid, Marginata Weave, Marginata Open Weave, Rikki, Magenta, Mass Cane, Song of India, Song of Jamaica, Warkeckii, Jade Jewel, Malaika Lime, Twist, Janet Craig, Colorama Bush Lighting: These plants enjoy medium to bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sun which is likely to cause sunburnt foliage. Irrigation: Dracaenas typically have low to medium water needs. Allow the topsoil to dry between thorough irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Allowing soil to slightly dry permits oxygen to reach the roots. Humidity: This plant is happy in average household humidity levels. Fertilizer: Feed once a month in the spring and summer using a balanced fertilizer. Follow package instructions. Previous Next

< Back Cactus Plant Care Tips & Tricks Cacti are stress-free plants with minimal care requirements. These plants store water in their green, photosynthetic, and cylindrical or flattened stems. They come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, so you have plenty of choices! Give them the right care, and these prickly plants will show you beautiful flowers. Varieties: Bishop's Cap, Euphorbia Cactus, Coral Cactus, Golden Barrel, Moon Cactus, Fairy Castle, Blue Columnar Cactus, Bunny Ears Cactus, Feather Cactus, Bishop's Cap, Lady Finger Cactus, and many more! Lighting: High light plants require full sunlight to assume their full potential. They need at least 6 hours of direct, bright light a day. The brightest spot in your home is the best place to put them. Irrigation: Low water plants only need watering once a week or once every two weeks. Allow the soil to dry completely before the next watering. Humidity: Cacti don't require added humidity. They prefer a dry environment. Fertilizer: Once a month during spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer and follow package recommendations. Previous Next

< Back Palm Cane Plant Care Tips & Tricks Physical characteristics of palms can vary depending on the variety; generally, their fronds help to bring a tropical feel to your indoor space and are perfect for filling in empty areas amongst your home decor. Standard Varieties: Cat Palm, Majesty Palm, Areca Palm, Parlour Palm, Phoenix Palm Seasonal Varieties: During the Spring and Summer we carry various other varieties of exotic palms. Lighting: Generally, these plants enjoy lots of bright, indirect sunlight- this can vary based on variety. Irrigation: Allow the soil to slightly dry between thorough irrigations. Water until liquid runs from drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and discard excess water. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water as it will lead to root rot. Allowing soil to slightly dry permits oxygen to reach the roots. Humidity: Most palms we carry will appreciate a little extra humidity between waterings. You can add humidity around your plant by using a mister, pebble tray, or humidifier. Fertilizer: Feed once a month during the summer using a balanced fertilizer. Follow package recommendations. Previous Next