Filed under: Boutique, Family time, Food, Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Love, music, Outdoor Lifestyles, Sunrises, Sunsets, Waterfalls | Tags: Birthdays Are Special, D-Day, God Bless, God Bless America, Great Mother, Happy Birthday, I Love My Mother, Jackson Tennessee, June, June 6th., Mom, Mom is Special, Moms Birthday, Normandy Beach, Omaha Beach, Overlord, Tank Destroyers, USA
Today is a special day! In more ways than 1ā¦ Today, every American should remember the D-Day Invasion of WWII, June 6, 1944. That was the day that Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy. My grandfathers unit was there (Omaha Beach) and I have always felt a sense of pride and gratitude knowing what all those great men did for us šŗšø
The other thing that makes this a very special day is that today is my moms birthday! A very special day indeed! š
You canāt send mom a Facebook Birthday message, because sheās not on Facebook š BUT, she does read my BLOG ā¦ So feel free to drop a HB comment here if youād like to. Iāll make sure she gets it
Thanks mom for all you do! You are a linchpin! You hold it all together and make it all work. I donāt know what I would do without you
Happy Birthday Mom! š I Love You! ā¤ļø
āThoughtful lady, that works so hard,
Always been there, my dear lifeguard.
Places others before herself,
Proud of pictures on her shelf.
When in pain, maintains her smile,
Multi-tasking, sheās versatile.
With all of this; time she finds,
Her love for us, constantly reminds.
On her birthday, just want to say,
I donāt know how, I will repay?
Eternally grateful, I hope she will see,
The greatest mother, she will always be.ā
~ Martin Dejnicki
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Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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I was thinking/reflecting this morning while I sipped my coffee about the passage of time and the seasons. As winter slowly moves into spring, it feels like warmer weather will never arrive. Then boom š„ itās June againā¦ Time is so funny! I guess the old wisdom holds true, time is fleetingā¦ The only real time is Now!
“This is June, the month of grass and leaves . . . already the aspens are trembling again,Ā and a new summer is offered me.Ā I feel a little fluttered in my thoughts, as if I might be tooĀ late.Ā Each season is but an infinitesimal point.Ā It no sooner comes than it is gone.Ā It hasĀ no duration.Ā It simply gives a tone and hue to my thought.Ā Each annual phenomena isĀ reminiscence and prompting.Ā Our thoughts and sentiments answer to the revolutionĀ of the seasons, as two cog-wheels fit into each other.Ā We are conversant with only oneĀ point of contact at a time, from which we receive a prompting and impulse and instantlyĀ pass to a new season or point of contact.Ā A year is made up of a certain series andĀ number of sensations and thoughts which have their language in nature.Ā Now I amĀ ice, now I am sorrel.Ā Each experience reduces itself to a mood of the mind.”
– Henry David Thoreau,Ā Journal, June 6, 1857
Enjoy the day!
~ Mark C.
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Good Morning š Jackson & West TN! I am entering Western Auto to go LI VE on this beautiful morning! I am joining the host of Everybody Talks ā Seabass! Tune In! You will be Listening to Jackson TNās #1 Talk Radio Show!Ā And we are on a LIVE Remote in S. Jackson at Western Auto. Join us onš„Ā Everybody Talkās!Ā š„Ā
There is always LOTS of stuff happening in Jackson TN on the weekend! And this weekend is No Different! Call in and be part of it!Ā 1-731-423-8101
ā Do you have planting to do? Soil is your foundation when your growing things. Till in some Compost & Manure!Ā We have the BEST at Carters Nursery!Ā HAPPY FROG!
ā Itās time for the Design and planting of shrubs and trees!Ā
ā Trim shrubs, weed beds, MULCH!
ā Time to clean up our Water Gardens!
Set your Calendars for Saturday, June 24th.! That is the day of our Annual Pond Tour! Check out our promotional video šš»
The Hummingbirds are back in force! And they are HUNGRY! This may helpā¦
Hummingbird Nectar recipe
4 parts Water
1 part Granulated Sugar
Mix/stir together in a pot. No need to boil! You can use Hot tap water to dissolve the sugar in the mix. Let it cool and pour it in your feeders. Boom š„
Top Soil, Sand, Garden Amendments, Mulch, Pond Supplies, Koi Fish & more | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
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We have Everything for your Pond and Water Garden at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio. From Seasonal Koi Food and Water Treatments to Filters and Supplies, we have you covered!
Plants and flowers are in as well!
Fridays on the radio are something I always look forward to! Its gonna be fun! Give us a call 731-423-8101.
Thanks and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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This years Summer Pond Tour will showcase many unique, custom water gardens, koi ponds, pondless waterfalls, disappearing fountains and of course LOTS of gorgeous landscaping! This Self Guided Tour is located in Jackson, TN. (Madison County) and is easy to follow. The Summer Pond Tour is a fundraiser for the Jackson Animal Care Center, 100% of ticket sales go to help them, so tell all your friends!
What: 25th. Annual Summer Pond Tour
When: Saturday, June 24th. 9am. till 5pm.
Where can I get Tickets? Call or come by Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio at 2846 Old Medina Rd. Jackson, Tn. 38305 or call Jo or Sandra atĀ 731-424-2206
How much are tickets? Tickets are $20 ea. (kids 12 and under are FREE!). 100% of ticket sales goes to the Jackson Animal Care Center!
Yāall come help us raise some much needed funds for the animals š š
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph#Ā 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com
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Well itās official, the Summertime season is upon us! Yes, itās Memorial Day Weekend šŗšø This is the weekend that we kick it off for Summer – boating, grilling, pools, etc. This is a very Important Day/Weekend for our country as wellā¦
Memorial Day honors and mourns our brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country! Its our duty to remember that all this happiness and freedom that we enjoy comes from the blood and sacrifice of soldiers who fought and died for all our freedoms! And its our duty to teach this to our children and grandchildrenā¦ Freedom isnāt Free!
āBy the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to Aprilās breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.
The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;
And Time the ruined bridge has swept
Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.
On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We set today a votive stone;
That memory may their deed redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone.
Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and theeā
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
God Bless America šŗšø
Mark C.
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Good Morning š Jackson & West TN! I am entering ACE HARDWARE to go LI VE on this beautiful morning! I am joining the host of Everybody Talks ā The man himself ā Seabass! Tune In! Your gonna LOVE it! You will be Listening to Jackson TNās #1 Talk Radio Show!Ā And we are on a LIVE Remote at Jacksonās #1 Hardware Store – ACE is the Place! Join us onš„Ā Everybody Talkās!Ā š„Ā
There is always LOTS of stuff happening in Jackson TN on the weekend! And this weekend is No Different! This is Memorial Day Weekend! The āUnofficial Start to Summer š„ Call in and be part of it!Ā 1-731-423-8101
Lots of stuff happening in the garden right now!Ā Planting Is Underway!!!
ā Is your Garden in? Till in some Compost & Manure!Ā We have the BEST at Carters Nursery!Ā HAPPY FROG!
ā Itās time for the Design and planting of shrubs and trees!
ā Trim shrubs, weed beds, MULCH!
ā Time to clean up our Water Gardens!
Are you feeding the hummingbirds? This may helpā¦
Hummingbird Nectar recipe
4 parts Water
1 part Granulated Sugar
Mix/stir together in a pot. No need to boil! You can use Hot tap water to dissolve the sugar in the mix. Let it cool and pour it in your feeders. Boom š„Ā
Top Soil, Sand, Garden Amendments, Mulch, Pond Supplies, Koi Fish & more | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TNĀ
Call in! 1-731-423-8101
Text in! 1-731-277-5155
Visit The Koi Shack! Beautiful, healthy fish for your Koi Pond & Water Garden.
We have Everything for your Pond and Water Garden at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio. From Seasonal Koi Food and Water Treatments to Filters and Supplies, we have you covered!
Plants and flowers are in as well!
Fridays on the radio are something I always look forward to! Its gonna be fun! Give us a callĀ 731-423-8101.
Thanks and have a great Memorial Day weekend!Ā
ā Iām on Everybody Talks with Sea Bass Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your Outdoor Living questions 731-423-8101
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com
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West Tn. weather is crazy, but still very seasonably predictableā¦ The blackberries are in bloom once again & boom š„ here comes a cold front that drops the temps overnight. Cool and crisp this morning and it feels SO GOOD š I love me some āBlackberry Winterāā¦
Enjoy this day and this lovely little cold snapā¦ knowing that soon, Summer Heat will be upon us! And, it will be time to pick blackberries once again š
āI see blackberry winter’s here
that very special time of year
when thorny vine’s small pure white bloom
announces colder weather’s doom.
It’s cold enough to wear long sleeves
to ward off spring’s last chilly breeze
yet warm enough up in the day
to show that cold won’t long hold sway.
The flower of this lowly berry
reminds that summer won’t long tarry.
This mini-season won’t last long
so don a coat and tag along.
We’ll both enjoy this evening’s nip
hands in each other’s loving grip
and gaze into each other’s eyes
as stars replace the clear blue skies.
As whippoorwill gives serenade
from ‘cross the pond in brushy glade
beneath a blanket we’ll start to plan
vacation on the ocean’s sand.
But in the back of cozy mind
all thoughts of winter left behind
tiny voices, soft and sweet
reminds that next comes summer heat.ā
~ Stan Holiday
Iām off for an adventureā¦ Yāall have fun š¤©
~ Mark C.
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Good Morning š Jackson & West TN! I am entering the Studioās of WNWS 101.5 FM Radio on this beautiful cool morning! I am joining the host of Everybody Talks ā The man himself – Mr. Seabass to you and me š Tune In! Your gonna LOVE it! You will be Listening to Jackson TNās #1 Talk Radio Show!Ā The name says it all! ā š„Ā Everybody Talkās!Ā š„Ā
There is always LOTS of stuff happening in Jackson TN on the weekend! And this weekend is No Different! Tune inā¦ We will tell you all about it!Ā OR you can Call in and be part of it!Ā 1-731-423-8101
Lots of stuff happening in the garden right now!Ā Spring Is Underway!!!
ā Is your Garden in? Till in some Compost & Manure!Ā We have the BEST at Carters Nursery!Ā HAPPY FROG!
ā Itās time for the Design and planting of shrubs and trees!
ā Trim shrubs, weed beds, MULCH!
ā Time to clean up our Water Gardens!
Are you feeding the hummingbirds? This may helpā¦
Hummingbird Nectar recipe
4 parts Water
1 part Granulated Sugar
Mix/stir together in a pot. No need to boil! You can use Hot tap water to dissolve the sugar in the mix. Let it cool and pour it in your feeders. Boom š„
PLUS ā Its Time to plant tomatoes š squash and other vegetables NOW!
Come on in for your Top Soil, Sand, Garden Amendments, Mulch, Pond Supplies, Koi Fish & more | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
Call in! 1-731-423-8101
Text in! 1-731-277-5155
Carters Nursery is open to serve you today until 4pm. Drop by and say Hi š
We have Everything for your Pond and Water Garden at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio. From Seasonal Koi Food and Water Treatments to Filters and Supplies, we have you covered!
Plants and flowers are in as well!
Fridays on the radio are something I always look forward to! Its gonna be fun! Give us a call 731-423-8101.
PS: Our hometown BBQ pit master – Scott Parish & his team – The Cotton Pickinā Porkersā are competing in the World Championship BBQ Contest at Memphis in May! š„ Stop by and give your support! And eat some Awesome BBQ š
Thanks and have a great weekend!Ā
ā Iām on Everybody Talks with Sea Bass Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your Outdoor Living questionsĀ 731-423-8101
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com
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Many evenings in the Spring and early Summer we never really make it in the houseā¦ We end up eating dinner out on the patio, feeding the fish and sitting on the swing and just enjoying the Waterfalls š
Itās the midpoint of the week! Itās all downhill from here! Enjoy this #Waterfallwednesday!
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Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com
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Everyone is āBorn of Womanā, so everyone has a birth mother. Some of us are fortunate enough to have a Mom ā¤ļø A nurturer, giver, teacherā¦ A person above & beyond all others in your life. I am blessed by the fact that I still have my Mom!
We are having Lunch together today š„
Proverbs 31:25:Ā “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
I think this bible verse sums up a Mothers Love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7:Ā “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.Ā It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Ā Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.Ā It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
My wife is being celebrated today as well as my sister and many many great Moms that I know ā¤ļø
āMother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.ā
~ William Makepeace Thackeray
Happy Motherās Day to ALL the Moms out there! What in the world would we have done without you! ā¤ļø
~ Mark C.
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