Coastal Companion

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Container Gardens and Summer Heat – Jacksonville

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Here in the south it’s hot, and as you know, not all plants do well in our climate, especially plants in containers. Now you can get tips and tricks about what plants can do well so that you can let your inspiration flourish for your container garden.

The first Summer Garden Tour of 2009 will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Take a look at the Zoo’s selection of heat-busting plants to find out what plants will look the best in containers. Guests are to pre-register online at www.jacksonvillezoo.org, and meet outside the Zoo’s ticket booths at 8:45 a.m.

“Not all plants work well in containers, and not all container plants do well through our hot Florida summers,” said Bob Chabot, Director of Horticulture for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. “Join us and we will show you what we have discovered through our experience that works well for us here at the zoo.”

The cost is $10 for Zoo members and $20 for non-members (Zoo admission is included). Pre-registration is required and tour size is limited. To register, please visit The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Spring Into Bloom – Jacksonville Zoo

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This weekend the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has its third annual spring plant festival, Spring Into Bloom on April 11-12, 2009. There will be lots of plants and arts and crafts vendors throughout the Zoo. You also get a chance to talk directly with Zoo Horticulture staff in the Zoo gardens, including the new Asian Bamboo Garden.  There will also be a special children’s area with an inflatable slide, bounce house and crafts as well as live entertainment and prize drawings!

For more information, visit www.jacksonvillezoo.org


Spring Garden Tour at Jacksonville Zoo in April

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Spring is in the air and at Jacksonville Zoo there will be a new Garden Tour on Saturday April 4th to explore new flowers and plants. During the tour visitors will stroll through the gardens with Jacksonville Zoo’s expert horticulture staff to see what’s blooming.

Pre-register is required and you can register online at www.jacksonvillezoo.org for the event. The cost is $20/person ($10 for zoo members) and admission to the zoo is included in the price.