The Clock is Ticking…….
Yard of the Month–April 2019
by Sharron Johnson April's birthstone is the diamond. As we all know, diamonds are brilliant, coveted and strong. When I think about diamonds, I think of a carbon-based object that has been kept under pressure plus the elements and gone through a metamorphosis...
MIDSOUTH SPRING GARDEN PLANT SALES Abound!
WooHoo, MIDSOUTH SPRING GARDEN PLANT SALES happen now. If you’re new to gardening or to Memphis, let me share where all the local garden experts go for some of their spring plant fixes. Shhh, mums the word. All these plant sales offer pocket-friendly prices and...
Propagation Notes–Planting Plugs or Seeds
by Dan Elgart Our garden club meeting was packed with members to hear our newest member, Dan Elgart, talk about Plant Propagation, His talk was so informative and extensive; we learned many new plant terms. We also appreciated his hands-on style of showing us...
Cooper-Young Garden Contest
Cooper-Young Garden Contest Facebook Photo Contest • April 1, 2019-April 30, 2019 Love Plants? Like to garden but don’t have a lot of space? Enjoy being creative? Here’s YOUR chance to help beautify our neighborhood for the upcoming garden walk with...
A shout-out to our Signature Sponsor-Palladio Garden
The Cooper-Young Garden Club is thrilled to recognize Palladio Garden as a Signature Sponsor of our annual Cooper-Young Garden Walk. Not only is Palladio a yearly supporter of our garden walk, but they also participate as a business garden stop during our walk...
March 2018-Three generations help craft creative couple’s whimsical yard
By Sharron Johnson In ancient Roman times, before 150 B.C., we would be celebrating a Happy New Year right about now because the calendar only had 10 months beginning in March. January and February comprised one giant, unassigned block or winter. Ah, the end of...
10 Reasons to Create an Urban Garden
10 Reasons to Create an Urban Garden If you are a city dweller, there are at least 10 reasons why you should create an urban garden in your own space. What is urban gardening? It's the growing of all types and varieties of plants in an urban environment. ...
“Gardeners of the Week”
Our Gardeners of the Week are Kenzie Campbell and her husband, Don Gaines, affectionately know as That Vegan Dude. This is their first time being on the Garden Walk. "We want our yard to be an oasis for the birds, bees, butterflies and other important animals...
Shoutout to Givecamp Memphis / AIGA Design for Good
Givecamp Memphis / AIGA Design for Good are two outstanding organizations that deserve recognition for all they do for the Memphis Community annually. This past weekend, webpage designers, marketers, database experts, graphic designers, and writers donated...
We love our sponsors: Albert Cook Plumbing
We love Albert Cook Plumbing Company and so should you. They are professional, prompt, problem-solving experts for all your plumbing needs. Not only that, but they are long-term supporters of the Cooper-Young neighborhood and garden walk. Thank you, Bobby + Tamara...
February 2019–WALL-E like compost fairy transforms neglected Nelson rental
By Sharron Johnson I jumped in the car and caught the tail end of a story on NPR that Pixar’s animated film WALL-E had recently turned 10 years old. 10 years? No, can’t be. For those of you that never saw the film, WALL-E (an...
CY GARDEN CLUB:
“Passionately planting seeds of beauty, community + pride, one garden at a time” Join our Dynamic Club Apply for membership HERE MEMBERSHIP Why join the Cooper Young Garden Club? Because we're a dynamic club that likes to have fun and get things done!Anyone...
Garden Gratitude
Daily Gratefulness has been shown to promote enhanced health and happiness so I try to regularly note at least 3 things I'm grateful for. Family, friends, and simple pleasures are most often mentioned. However, my gardening passion contributes much to my daily...
Pleasure Resolutions…oh my!
Have you made yours? The world is divided into 2 camps--those that make New Year's Resolutions, and those that don't. Being born on December 31st, I 've always made it a huge point to painstaking make a list of yearly resolutions---you know the usual, fix all my...
2018 Garden Club Recap
Passionately planting seeds of beauty, community, and pride, 1 garden at a time.Cooper Young Garden Club Four years ago, a small idea germinated and the Cooper Young Garden Club was founded. Beginning with 11 members, we’ve grown to almost 40. What sets our club apart...
Greening the Gazebo……
Is there not a more beautiful group of gardeners?---Club members after decorating the Cooper-Young Gazebo for the holidays....the weather could not have been nicer....66 degrees...... Rachel and her son, Oscar, who were visiting CY and exploring the neighborhood,...
Trick or Treats
by Bob Morrison Sharks, many a Cinderella, and even a Captain Hook emerging from a crocodile’s mouth! What an absolute delight to see so many young children filled with anticipation and delight in their eyes. It was the annual Memphis Botanical Garden’s early...