The 8th ANNUAL " BUILD A POND DAY "
Brings FUN and Education to our community
The West Tn Chapter of the North American Water Gardening Society ( N.A.W.G.S ) will host the 8th annual “Build A Pond Day” on Saturday May 17, 2008 from 9:00 am till 2:00 pm. This Educational event is FREE to the public and will give those interested a great opportunity to learn from Professional Waterfeature Designer/Installer Mark Carter and his crew from Carter's Nursery , Pond & Patio . "USA Today rates water features as the #1 enhancement home owners are choosing” explains Mark Carter (landscape designer and V.P. of Carter's Nursery, Pond & Patio, Inc). “This is the biggest trend in landscaping across the country and the need for accurate information on water gardening is huge. Hopefully by doing work-shops like this, we can help educate the public and offer valuable insight and information ". Mark also adds "Because of the drought conditions we've experienced over the last few years and a scarcity of resources as of late , we've developed a system that can collect rainwater in an underground cistern to replace the evaporation and splash-out in the water feature , unlike other cisterns, this one is part of an ecosystem, the water is re circulated, so you don't get a smell or stagnant water . You can oversize them, and they can be used to water the lawn and garden, so you don't squander precious resources,” said Carter .
They resemble normal ponds and a variety of other waterfall features but they are deeper in spots and have several collection points for rainwater. Called a RainBank, they can be built in all sizes and prices, and even a small one normally doesn't need to be topped off with a garden hose.
" Hopefully, people who attend the workshop will leave with some great ideas. " Everyone I have talked to about this is very excited and looking forward to this learning experience.” When you register for the workshop you will receive the address and directions to the pond-build site. We will be constructing a pondless waterfall this year. A pondless waterfall will fit into most any design and is great for anyone who wants the soothing sound of flowing water in a Low Maintenance application and with the added interest of the rainwater harvesting system everyone will come away with some good solid information .. This is a perfect opportunity for gardeners and all you ‘Do-It-Yourself' folks. You may participate if you like ( wear appropriate clothing and boots – please no flip-flops or sandals) or you can just enjoy watching and learning from the sidelines (bring a folding chair). Call (731) 424-2206 or come by Carter's Nursery , Pond & Patio to register; this design/build workshop is FREE to the public and will fill quickly so call to reserve your spot now . For more info: Call Jo, Sandra or Ann at (731) 424-2206 or e-mail us @ jocarter@charter.net
or contact us on the web @ www.cartercountry.com
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10th. ANNUAL“PARADE OF PONDS”
Our 2008 , 10th. Annual “PARADE OF PONDS” will take place Saturday June 21 from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday June 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm (Rain or Shine) . Tickets for this two-day self-guided tour of over 30+ Beautiful Water Gardens and Landscapes in the Jackson Madison county area will be available beginning June 1, 2008 for $10.00 each (children 12 & under Free). This is Tennessee's largest and most acclaimed Water Garden Tour. All proceeds from ticket sales will again benefit the Jackson Madison County Humane Society. Call (731) 424-2206 for more info or visit our Nursery , "Carter Country" for tickets and to register to win a ‘Micro Pondless Waterfall Kit' ($999.00 MSRP) to be given away Saturday June 21 during the “Moonlight Pond Party” at "Carter Country" between 8 pm and 10 pm. The “Moonlight Pond Party” is a wonderful chance to come out and see several beautiful Water features at night and to meet and greet others that are on and in the tour , while listening to some wonderful live music and having some delicious finger foods .. We hope you all can make it !
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4th annual -”Moonlight” Pond Tour
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Dusk till 11:00 p.m.
N.A.W.G.S. (North American Water Garden Society) of West TN. proudly presents the 4th. Annual "Moonlight Pond Tour" , sponsored by Carter's Nursery , Pond & Patio .. This wonderful event again benefits the Jackson Madison County Humane Society . "Many have been on the day time tour , BUT the night time tour is AWESOME ! Up lights , spot lights , pathway lights , underwater lights , It's a TOTALY different experience at night and one that shouldn't be missed" , says Mark Carter , President of the West Tn. Chapter of N.A.W.G.S. "These Waterfeatures and Landscapes are just beautiful and we can't thank the homeowners enough for their support ! It's fundraiser's like this that keep the Humane Society going and I hope everyone will come out for a night of fun and excitement still knowing that their efforts are helping a GREAT Organization" !
Date and Times:
Saturday , September 27th. from Dusk (approx. 8pm.) till 11pm. The tour is self guided , so you can take your time and enjoy .
Tickets are $20ea.(kids 12 & under free w/Ticket holder) and 100% of money goes to the Jackson , Madison County Humane Society ! Call ( 731-424-2206 ) for more information and to buy tickets OR just come on by the nursery and pick some up ! It's going to be a GREAT EVENING !
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