Container Gardens and Summer Heat – Jacksonville

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 [...]

Spring Into Bloom – Jacksonville Zoo

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 [...]

First Garden Tour in 2009 – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Florida

For those interested in gardening, here’s an interesting event. The first Garden Tour of the year is taking place at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in February.
This is an opportunity to learn about evergreen plants. Participants need to register in advance on the website www.Jacksonvillezoo.org. Saturday February 7th at 9.00 am.
Ticket to the event are $10 [...]

Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo

$35,000 Annual Grand Prix Horse Show & Kid’s Carnival to Benefit Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 1, 2009 – 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 21, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – The North Florida Hunter Jumper Association announced its 14th annual Grand Prix International Horse Show and Kid’s Carnival, GallopaZOOla. There will be drawings to win a [...]

Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

This Halloween, celebrate with the city’s biggest party animals at the Jacksonville Zoo!
Spooktacular is a safe and exciting Halloween adventure for kids of all ages.
Get into the spirit with:
* Hundreds of lit jack-o-lanterns
* The Enchanted Forest
* Select animal exhibits
* Pirates Cove
* Lights extravaganza at the Gardens at Trout River Plaza
* Candy stations throughout the Zoo
For [...]