2021 Garden Club Recap!
The Cooper-Young Garden Club has had a wonderful year. It's time for the 2021 Garden Club Recap! It's hard to believe that our club is only six years young because we've been incredibly industrious. I'm often reminded of the famous quote, Never doubt that...
2020 Garden Club Activities Recap!
2020 is almost over! Hallelujah, I doubt anyone is sorry to see it go. Check out our garden club activities recap. We saw both wins and losses as we struggled to stay connected while being apart. CLUB MEETINGS: Loss-Due to Covid, we stopped having our...
Spruce-Up-Bruce Street Beatification Complete!
From Eyesore to Eye Candy! The Spruce Up Bruce Street Beautification Project is finally complete. Covid slowed us down, but what was once an eyesore is now eye candy! Last year, the Cooper-Young Garden Club received a generous donation. This former CY neighbor...
Memphis Area Gardens participates in MAD Week
Memphis Area Gardens (MAG) is participating in this year's (MAD) Memphis Art & Design Week. Held Oct. 3-8, 2020, visitors can view over 50+ live and virtual events throughout Memphis. Events are hosted on Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, and Hopin. There will also be...
Bob’s Monthly Garden Checklist-July
It’s the 4th of July….take the day off! Ornamentals Fertilize annuals in July. Please note: Annuals are heavy feeders and must have a continuous supply of nutrients to stay good looking. Boost flower power - remove faded flowers to encourage annuals to...
Bob’s Monthly Garden Checklist-June
Ornamentals Planting: It is not too late to plant fast maturing annuals if you have a space that still needs attention.Some suggestions: scatter seeds from cosmos, cleome, Mexican sunflower, portulaca, small sunflowers and zinnia. Pruning + Fertilizing:...
Bob’s Monthly Garden Checklist-April
Cooper-Young Garden Club “Spring Has Sprung” “Spring Has Sprung” “Spring Has Sprung” The following are “Garden-To-Does” for April as compiled for the benefit of readers...
Putting the Pieces together
Planning a Garden Walk is a bit like putting a 1000-piece puzzle together. Some pieces you can do ahead and push to the side, others wait until you have the outer edges or framework in place. This year's 5th annual walk is no different. There are...
March 2020 – Diane Sable exemplifies CY spirit
What does it mean to be a great neighbor? Is it that person who waves to you as you pass in your car? Speaks to you and calls you by name while pushing your garbage can to the curb, or better yet, pulls your trash can to the curb for you if they know you are...
Bob’s Monthly Garden Checklist-March”
“Think Spring” “Think Spring” “Think Spring” Hurray, the snowdrops and crocus have done their thing to signal the start of the new season. It’s time to get busy...
C Y – It’s Your Turn to Shine!
A Standing Ovation to our Cooper-Young neighborhood and to all the residents, artists, creatives, and businesses who make our community so enjoyable to live here. It’s your turn to shine as we showcase your creativity and handwork to Memphis and beyond. May...
Bob’s Monthly Garden Checklist-February
Seed Starting Check viability of last year’s seeds. Place a half dozen between a damp paper towel, lay on warm surface, and monitor for sprouting. Start annual seeds indoors: Sprinkle seeds over top of peat pods, seed-starting trays filled with fresh potting soil....
Praise-worthy Porches
Praise-worthy Porches enhance any home’s value and livability. Porches are extra living rooms, drawing you outside for entertaining, eating, reading, relaxing, and people watching. While many homes have porches, not everyone uses them effectively. If your porch...
Jan. Meeting- Aquaponics was a hit
Even though the weather was rainy and the location unknown to most members, 18 garden club members attended to hear Daryl Leven, owner of New Way Aquaponics, explain how to grow plants in water. We learned that Aquaponics is growing plants in water...
Houseplant Appreciation Day-Jan 10.
House Plants are Haute: they add beauty, clean the air, and soothe your soul. Easy to Grow: Sedums Cactus Jade Plant Pothos Wandering Jew Spider Plant Aloe Vera Peace Lily Ferns To learn more: Join your local house plant group. If you live in the Mid-South, try...
Flashback: May 2017-Zeroscaping Rules
We are in full swing of the "dog days" of summer and watering plants everyday can be ritualistic drudgery. July 3rd-August 11th is the official slot frame of the dog. The "dog days" is named after the Dog Star rising, Sirius. It's the brightest star in the...
Garden Speakers Invited
Do you have a garden subject you love to share with others? We invite you be an Educational Speaker at the 5th annual Cooper-Young Garden Walk, May 16-17, 2020, 9am-5pm. Showcase your topic to an eclectic audience of retirees, baby boomers,...
SPONSORS WANTED 2020 Cooper-Young Garden Walk
YOUR SPONSORSHIP HELPS US CREATE “ An ever-growing annual garden walk that inspires residents and visitors to beautify their outdoor spaces, adopt healthy sustainable garden practices, and make Memphis a premier garden tourist destination." Your brand has the...