Good Morning! Friday is finally here!💥I am walking into the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, in downtown Jackson, TN, and will be going LIVE from 9-11am with Dan Reaves and Seabass on the 360! We will be talking – Outdoor Living, Koi Ponds, Gardening, the Coming of Summer, Fathers Day and Just about whatever YOU want to talk about! Call in and join us 😊
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend! LOTS of stuff to do in the garden! – Planting! – Trimming and pruning! – Mulching & Mowing
And don’t forget today is Fishy Friday!
You can buy fish at Carters Nursery 5 days a week during normal business hours. But, on Friday, we do a little something special. We call it ‘Fishy Friday’ and all the fish you buy are 20% off! 💥
Don’t forget – Fishy Friday’s | Koi | Shubunkins| Comets | Butterfly Koi | Pond Fish | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN | Every Friday in the month of June is a Fishy Friday! Save 20% on your Pond Fish purchase!
And don’t forget what this weekend is… Father’s Day! What do have planned to do with your Dad?
You can call us with your questions at 731-423-8101 AND you text us your questions and comments to 731-277-5155
Text us at 731-277-5155
It’s finally Friday!
– I’m on the 360 with Sea Bass & Dan Reaves Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your Outdoor Living questions 731-891-6161
It’s Friday! Good Morning! I’m fixing to be walking into the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, in downtown Jackson, TN! I will be going LIVE from 9-11am with Dan Reaves and Seabass on the 360! We will be talking about Outdoor Living, Koi Ponds, Spring Gardening and Whatever YOU want to talk about!
Call in today with your questions! We will make you famous… 731-891-6161It’s time to get your hands dirty!
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend! LOTS of stuff to do in the garden! – Planting! – Trimming and pruning! – Cleaning and Building Koi Ponds! – Design and planting of shrubs and trees! – Mulching! Etc…
Call us with your questions! When you call in, you get to set the discussion and ask the questions ☎️ 731-423-8101 or text us at 731-277-5155
It’s finally Friday! 101.5 FM WNWS – Tune in! Give us a call 📞
Good Morning! I’m walking into the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, in downtown Jackson, TN! I am going LIVE from 9-11am with Dan Reaves and Seabass on the 360! We are going to talk about Outdoor Living, Spring Gardening and Whatever YOU want to call in and talk about!
I’m on the 360 with Dan Reaves & Sea Bass on Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your gardening and Outdoor Lifestyle questions at 731-891-6161 OR – Listen LIVE at 101.5 WNWS – FM Talk Radio – on your smart phone using your TuneIn app.!
Everything is happening in the garden right now! – Planting! – Trimming and pruning! – Clean up under your fruit trees! And apply dormant oil IF the buds haven’t broken… – Design and planting of shrubs and trees! – Mulching! Etc… Gardening is back!
Call us with your questions! When you call in, you get to set the discussion and ask the questions ☎️ 731-891-6161
Pond Maintenance season is back as well!
We are open today until 5pm! And Tomorrow 8am – 2pm.!
Throwback Thursday pictures have gotten to be one of my favorite things about Thursdays 😊 Looking back at fun times with family and friends, what’s not to smile about. Like this one. Kids just LOVE my Nursery! They feed the Koi, they pet the animals, and find all sorts of cool critters in the gardens.
She fed the koi and petted a cat or two, but when she found this 🐌 snail, it was over 😊 She just loved it! Picked it up, put it on her arm and had to show everyone her discovery. It’s so much fun watching kids discover something new.
This was my pick for the first #Throwbackthursday of February 2021. Feel free to share a throwback of your own today!
WHY should I come? It’s going to be a FUN filled day for the whole family! AND it’s FREE! Bring the kids to the Petting Zoo! BIG Specials for the Spring Season and “How To” Classes taught by the best in the Biz.!
My son recently turned 18. LOTS of memories and emotions have been bubbling up 😭 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 😊 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 “Ponds for Kids” booklet that promotes Ponds in schools. #Throwbackthursday
He was 2 in this picture 😊 This “Teaching Pond” 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 – Y’all Rock! Keep up the good work!
Great show today! Thanks to all the folks who called in and texted!
It’s Hot and getting HOTTER! 109 degree HF today! So stay cool! We had a varied list of callers and questions today… Here’s a basic summary from today’s show –
How to control algae in my pond? The #1 thing we can do for our Water Gardens is to strike a ‘Balance’! Biological filtration, aquatic plants, proper fish stocking rates, etc. Take a few pictures of your pond and either send them to me via e-mail OR come by the nursery and we will help you.
What kind of fertilizer should I use on my Asiatic Jasmine? I love Milorganite. Osmocote works well too.
Some of my fish have been going in the skimmer. What can I do? GREAT question! Sometimes you have to “Train Them not to”! You may have to take the weir off the skimmer face plate for a while so they can easily get out? This time of year they like the current the skimmer makes so they are attracted to it. Plus it’s HOT! So it has a cooling effect. Keep an eye out and it will all work out.
Can I trim wild shoots off my Crepe Myrtles? Yes, it won’t hurt a thing.
Watermelons are in season! They make a great snack to feed to your Koi! They LOVE it! 🙂
Is kelp good for you? I think so, but I’m no expert. I do know it’s a good source of calcium and iodine.
ALSO – Tomorrow, Saturday the 21st. – We are having a 1 Day Flash sale on ALL Aquatic Plants at the nursery! Buy 1 get 1 FREE! Even the Lotus and lilies are on this sale! Don’t miss it!
ALL of our Aquatic Plants are on sale today! Buy 1 Get One FREE! | Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tn. 38305 | 731-424-2206 | http://www.cartercountry.com
Thanks again & I will see you all again on the air next week!
I’m on with the 180 Crew – Dan Reaves & Sea Bass- every Friday from 9-11am Call in with ALL your gardening and Outdoor Lifestyle questions at 731-423-8101. OR you can TEXT us at 731-277-5155. Listen LIVE at 101.5 WNWS – FM Talk Radio – on your smart phone using your TuneIn app.!
Thanks to ALL! Stay cool! and…
~ Happy Pondering!
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph# 731-424-2206 http://www.cartercountry.com
I was just talking to a couple at the Nursery who bought some Pond Tour tickets. They are excited about going on the Tour! They want a Water Garden of their own and are hoping to get some ideas on the Pond Tour 🙂 That made me happy too! I LOVE it when folks do their homework and learn about the possibility’s before I come to meet with them to design the Water Garden of their dreams! They have been wanting to go on the Pond Tour for several years now and FINALLY have a free weekend to attend. As they were leaving I said, don’t miss the Moonlight Luau, it’s gonna be fun! They looked puzzled… WHAT is the Moonlight Luau they asked?
The Ponds and Gardens at the Nursery are Beautiful at night! We open the gates at 8pm. for the Moonlight Luau! Landscape lighting, Tiki Torches, Live music & Delicous food await! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
The ‘Moonlight Luau’ is an appreciation dinner. It’s a Party under the stars. It’s a magical night in the garden with tiki’s & lighting and glowing pools and sparkling waterfalls… LIVE music! AND – Did I mention food? YES! The main course is Kalua Pork! Hawaiian Style!
The evolution of a Kalua Pig. Fresh fruits & veggies along with fresh banana leaves give the meat a very unique and delicious taste!
This party is very special to me. It’s my way of saying ‘Thanks’ to all the homeowners who have allowed us all to tour their gardens AND to all the people who contributed to this very worthwhile cause.
Good food, music, friends & family are what always make this a special night 😊
PLUS – The ‘Moonlight Luau’ is FREE with your ticket! Some buy the ticket just for the Luau 🙂
Happy Pondering! I’ll see y’all at the Moonlight Luau!
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph# 731-424-2206 http://www.cartercountry.com
Is this year flying by or is it just me? Any way you slice it, we are only 1 week from our annual ‘Parade of Ponds’ Garden Tour!
Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio’s ‘Parade of Ponds’ benefits our own Jackson Animal Care & Adoption Center. 100% of ticket sales goes to support their Mission in our community!
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 & Adoption Center. 100% of ticket sales go to help them, so tell all your friends!
Stop by “Pond Central” at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio during the Pond Tour and say “Hi”! Get a drink and a snack and regroup throughout the day.
Summer Pond Tour Tickets are $20 ea. (kids 12 and under are FREE!). Tickets can be purchased at Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio, PH# 731-424-2206. Each group receives a Map Booklet with detailed descriptions and directions. “A number of this year’s Summer Pond Tour stops are new water gardens, along with favorites featured in our prior Pond Tours” says Mark Carter, Owner & Landscape Designer at Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio. “We hope lots of folks will come out and be Amazed by the wonderful effect these Ponds, Waterfalls, Streams and Fish make. It’s always a Fun day and a Beautiful night at our Moonlight Luau. The Moonlight Luau is an appreciation dinner for all those who put their houses on the tour and for the folks who purchase tickets to attend the tour. It’s our way of saying “Thank You!” says Carter.
We will have the beach and food ready for the ‘Moonlight Luau’ to open at 8pm.! LIVE music by Wild Willi X! The Luau is FREE to pond tour attendees.
Don’t miss the “Moonlight Luau”! We always have a GREAT time at the after party at the Nursery! The party has an informal “Luau” theme – AND it’s included in your ticket price! We decorate the Nursery with a Sandy Beach, LOTS of Landscape Lights, Tiki torches, Hawaiian leis AND we cook “Kalua Pork” with all the fixings! WHAT is Kalua Pork, you ask??? Kalua Pork is cooked SLOW, wrapped in Banana leafs, rubbed with spices & infused with tropical fruit juices – Kalua is “Hawaiian Luau style”! 🙂
We invite everyone to wear your favorite Hawaiian Shirt, skirt, hat, WHATEVER – and come on out for a Cool Evening. I’m giving an award (& PRIZES) this year for ‘Best Luau outfit’ 🙂 – so have some fun.
I am SO Excited about this Pond Tour and PARTY! Y’all come and help us make this a success for the Jackson Animal Care Center! See ya’ next Saturday!
This is the 20th. year for our Annual Summer Pond Tour! The Pond Tour supports JACAAC – The Pond Tour Date is June 23rd. (Saturday). Tickets are $20 and 100% goes to support the cause! Please help get the word out! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
PS: Please share this info to your social media pages to help spread the word! 🙂
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph# 731-424-2206 http://www.cartercountry.com
I always start the day with a cup of tea & the news out by my Pond. Not the newspaper of course – my news apps on my iPhone or iPad.. Not so “Old School” but very cool 😊What was the first thing I saw this morning? A GREAT reminder of how Ponds do change peoples lives!
We did a special project for a local school many years ago – we built them a “Teaching Pond” through a program called “Ponds for Kids”. I took this picture of an entire science class that came to my Nursery to Tour the Ponds and Water Features. These kids are nature lovers & Pond Lovers!
Over the years it has been great to watch all the different kids that grew up with this living classroom. I think every kid in this country would benefit from a chance to have an education like this! They learn about ecology & Biology up close and personal! On a scale that is interesting and engaging. I’m still excitied about this project and what it has done to help a younger generation appreciate and learn more about science and nature.
Cyprinus rubofscous – (The fish the modern day Koi was bred from). These kids have learned about Pond Fish, frogs, turtles, tadpoles, dragonflies, Aquatic Plants & so much more.
So again, I say Yes, something as simple as a beautiful Water Garden in your backyard can change your life for the better. A teaching Pond in your kids school can change a whole generations view of the world too…
Come by the nursery Thursday evening at 6:30 & I will open your eyes to the possibilities. 😊
We always have FUN at our ‘Evenings by the Pond’ events! Come see what Outdoor living is all about. This Thursday evening at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio. Call for more information 731-424-2206
Happy Pondering!
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph# 731-424-2206 http://www.cartercountry.com
