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Rock Island Horticulture Club

boo — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:03:00 +0000

or perhaps I should say Rock Island Horrorticulture Club? One of the many things I have learned about gardeners is just because you love gardening doesn’t mean you’re necessarily a wildlife lover, nor does it mean you’re exempt from moronic behavior. This morning I was excited to attend the Rock Island Horticulture Club spring sale but soon I was an unwilling audience member to barbaric and inappropriate behavior. A bucket containing two mice was dumped onto the entrance and a dog was gleefully allowed to playfully, slaughter the animals.

Now I understand that mice cause havoc in a greenhouse but the disposal was so inappropriate!! News flash – torturing and killing small animals at the only entrance/exit isn’t usually good for business. The lady in front of me had to look away in disgust & she made a comment about the poor mice. I can honestly say that the Rock Island Horticulture Club has lost at least two long standing customers.

QC Master Gardeners’ Perennial Plant Sale

boo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:42:00 +0000

First plant sale that I’ve noticed in the paper: QC Master Gardeners’ perennial plant sale that supports gardening programs. Plants are $12 and will be delivered fresh from Sunnyfield Greenhouse and Gardens. Plants can be picked up at Rock Island County Extension parking lot from 9 am – 2 pm May 10.

Quad Cities Master Gardeners are offering 3 plants for sale but you have to order by Sunday March 30. Tomorrow! Here are the 1 gallon plants that are offered.

MISCANTHUS s. ‘Morning Light’

GERANIUM ‘Rozanne’

HEUCHERA ‘Citronelle’

Order yours:
QC Master Gardeners’ Perennial Plant Sale

It was a tough decision but I decided to go with the HEUCHERA ‘Citronelle’. I’ve had the MISCANTHUS s. ‘Morning Light’ before and although it is a gorgeous grass, it didn’t overwinter for me well.

Quad Cities Rock Parties

boo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:08:00 +0000

Hey Rock Lovers!

This is quoted from the Mar-Qui pamphlet they gave away during the Quad Cities Flower & Garden Show.

Schedule a Rock Party

Invite your friends for a unique and fun event at your location.

You receive 10% commission in product. Invite 25+ adults and receive a complimentary $50 Sponge Boulder. (now if their terms change don’t get mad at me. this is current at 9/28/08)

We bring:

~ 10,000- 20,000 lbs of colorful, decorative boulders in all price ranges
~ Driftwood
~ Driftwood Planters
~ Feather Rock Planters
~ Stepping Stones
~ Rock Collections

We handle all deliveries for your guests at no charge.

Fun, fun, fun! I’ve bought a few beauties from them, including this one I got at the show.