Garden
Drowning the Shamrock and Other Things Irish – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - March 2016 For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day. ~Irish blessing According to my family [...]
A Tribute to Valentine’s Day and Sexy Garden Flowers – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - February 2016 “Plants and flowers aren’t simply pretty things to look at. They also have the ability to arouse our senses. They can be incredibly exciting - and erotic.” ~Sonia Day, [...]
Saturday mornings at Shooting Star Nursery Winter/Spring 2016 Class Schedule
All classes begin at 10am and are located at the nursery unless indicated otherwise, space is limited so please be sure to register. ~During classes there will also be a sandbox, treasure hunt, and some [...]
A Checklist for Winter Gardeners – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - Dec 2015/Jan 2016 "From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens - the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden [...]
Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale Provides Scholarships for Local Students
2015 Holiday Greens Sale is December 4 & 5 At holiday times, the scent of fresh greens stimulates memories of holidays past and of tranquil moments in the woods. The Jacksonville Garden Club’s Holiday Greens [...]
Jacksonville Garden Club 2015 Holiday Greens Pre-Sale
Bring the refreshing scent of fresh greens and cones into your home or business for the holidays! The Jacksonville Garden Club is now taking pre-paid orders for lovely and reasonably-priced holiday arrangements in a variety [...]
Peek at Some Pretty Winter Bloomers – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - November 2015 In the the winter of 1849, Amelia Bloomer published her first edition of The Lily, a newspaper devoted to women’s issues in which she advocated for less-restrictive female garments. [...]
Let Your Imagination Bloom at the Winter Dreams/Summer Gardens Symposium – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - October 2015 “Half the interest of the garden is the constant exercise of the imagination.” –Mrs. C.W. Earle, Pot-Pourri from a Surrey Garden, 1898 During summertime, when I’m working hard in [...]
Enjoying Year-Round Outdoor Living – by Adam Haynes
Love Your Landscape - October 2015 Finding a sense of peace and beauty in your own outdoor living area is something that most everyone dreams of creating. Doing so can be accomplished by adding a [...]
September: Time to Catch a Second Wind for Gardening – by Rhonda Nowak
The Literary Gardener - September 2015 Departing summer hath assumed An aspect tenderly illumed, The gentlest look of spring; That calls from yonder leafy shade Unfaded, yet prepared to fade, A timely carolling. ~William Wordsworth [...]