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My son recently turned 18. LOTS of memories and emotions have been bubbling up đ one thing that I keep finding is pictures of him in and around the ponds & waterfalls. He simply LOVES them! So this one is my offering for Throwback Thursday.
Jacob has loved Koi and ponds since birth I think đ This was taken at the dedication to this teaching pond at a local school 16 or so years ago. This picture ended up on the âPonds for Kidsâ booklet that promotes Ponds in schools. #Throwbackthursday
He was 2 in this picture đ This âTeaching Pondâ is still being used to inspire and teach youngsters about science, ecology & even art. A BIG shoutout to the great educators that were and still are responsible for this school pond happening! Steve, Elizabeth & Christine – Yâall Rock! Keep up the good work!
Have a great #throwbackthursday!
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Good morning and welcome to 2020! Another year in the making. Another Spring is coming! Another chance to get out in the garden! And, another chance to attend one of our signatureâPond Toursâ! We will be hosting 2 Pond Tours this season –
The Pond Tours are Coming! Iâm excited đ
1st. is our Summer Pond Tour! The date – Saturday, June 27th! See the beauty of Water Gardens in full bloom! Lilies, Lotus, Forget-me-nots and more in full bloom! The Koi swimming up to eat from your hand đ Such a gorgeous day! Then that evening, everyone who buys a ticket is treated to a Luau beneath the stars! Complete with Live Music, Kalua Pork & more. All as a  benefit for our local Animal Care & Adoption Center!
Tickets are $20 ea. (kids under 12 are FREE!). 100% of ALL ticket sales & donations go to the Jackson Animal Care Center.
So many beautiful gardens to tour! This is one of the only tours of its type in the country, so come have fun with us!
From prepping the food to greeting guests, Pond Tours are filled with fun! The neatest and best reactions always come from the kidsđ Kids LOVE Ponds!Â
Then our 2nd. Pond Tour of the season is our annual âMoonlight Pond Tourâ! The date is Saturday, October 3rd.! This one is very unique! A Pond/Garden Tour at Night! WOW is all I hear all night long! A totally unique experience!
A beautiful picture from last Falls Moonlight Pond Tour! I just Love this Waterfall! â¤ď¸ | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
This Pond Tour also benefits the Jackson Animal Care Center! Tickets are $20 ea. (kids under 12 are FREE!). 100% of ALL ticket sales & donations go to the Jackson Animal Care Center, so you know your $$ is going to help a worthy cause.
đ Come out and enjoy the Moonlight Pond Tour with us! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
There will be more info to come, but I wanted you all to get a peek at whatâs in stoređ Iâm excited about 2020!
See yâall around the ponds!
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Itâs October kids, and we are quickly approaching Halloween đ What a perfect time to discuss the scariest of all fish â The Ghost Koi!
The Ghost koi has gained some popularity in the last few years, but many âKoi peopleâ still do not recognize them as a true koi! â they are refereed to as a Ghost carp instead.
The âGhost Koiâ is a product of breeding a mirror carp with a metallic Ogon Koi. For this reason many Koi purists donât consider them a true âKoiââŚ
They are a very hardy fish and much less susceptible to diseases than most. They also grow extremely fast! Both of these traits make them a great first Koi!
Ghost Koi donât have a lot of markings like other Koi so their beauty comes from their shining metallic scales! Their colors can vary from dark to cream to silver and even golden. The head is generally creamy and the body colors will widely vary, depending greatly on the parents color.
I guess what Iâm saying is, even though they have a scary name, & the fact that it is almost Halloween â Donât be wary of the Ghost Koi! They are really pretty cool đ
Enjoy your Koi! AND Have a –
âHAPPY HALLOWEENâ!
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Good morning! âď¸Â Well, itâs October and again, itâs #waterfallwednesday! Iâm pulling an old photo out of the archives for todayâs offeringđ This beautiful Water Garden has multiple waterfalls, a stream, a boulder retaining wall behind it and, The Bird Girl…
I call this picture âbird girl fallsâ. The lady of the house Loves container gardening, as you seeđ Itâs impossible to get the whole area in a photo, but believe me, every view is just as beautiful! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
Waterfall Wednesday is always a great day! Lots of beautiful Waterfalls & we are halfway through the workweek đĽ
Have a great Waterfall Wednesday!
Mark Carter
Carterâs Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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Thereâs nothing more quiet, peaceful & ZEN like than a beautifully lit âNighttime Pondâ! This is my pond, my little piece of paradise đ Nothing else calms and relaxes me like sitting down by by the pond… Within just a few minutes you can feel your heart rate slow down, your breathing becomes calm and quiet & you just… Relax đ
I hope this short video brings a little Zen into your morning. Your welcome to come by my Nursery during business hours to feed the Koi and sit a spell. You will see what I mean đ
PS: This Saturday night (September 14th) is our annual âMoonlight Pond Tour. Come experience the Nighttime Pond for yourselves!
Mark Carter
Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, TN 38305
731-424-2206
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Feeding my Koi everyday is a big part of my Zen! Itâs become a ritual and it really helps keep me centered. I also LOVE turtles! So when I visit Aqualand each year for our yearly certification training, their Indoor Turtle Pond is one of my favorite things to visit! I took my son Jacob with me this year and he fell in love with the turtles (of course) & now wants an indoor turtle pond of his own đ Jacob has pet turtles đ˘Â and has his whole life. His turtles are outdoor and spend the winter buried up Hibernating. We will look into the idea of an Indoor Pond and see what happens đ
Have you ever fed a turtle by hand? They love veggies, insects, worms & these Koi snacks too đ
Check out this short video of Jacob feeding the turtles in the Indoor Turtle Pond.
I hope this short video of Jacob hand feeding the Turtle brought a smile to your face & maybe a little Zen too…
Mark Carter
Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, TN 38305
731-424-2206
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I LOVE my Garden at Night! This is just a quick video I took last night of my Water Garden and the surrounding area. The sound of the Waterfall with the frogs and crickets chirping is pretty Awesome by itself, but add in the lighting and sitting areas, you literally get an Outdoor Living Area!
I even lit đĽÂ my âIron Butterflyâ that sits in a mass of Lantana. âIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Babyâ!
I hope this little video brings a little Zen to your day!
Mark Carter
Carterâs Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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