Spring has SPRUNG!!!
Spring has SPRUNG!!! Has Spring sprung?! I guess the loud “Sprongggg!” with sunny skies and 70 to 80 degree temperatures it certainly seems it has sprung. Along with warm April/ May like temps (I am writing this on February 22) birds are singing, animals are active...
Part 2 Violets 2015 Maternity Story
This is Part Two of Violet’s maternity story and a follow up to my introduction to Rufus. These events actually occurred on December 17, 2014. Well here we go again, and a little early at that, at least for birthin’ goat babies. “Miss Scarlet I don’t know nothin’...
Part 2 Violets 2015 Maternity Story
This is Part Two of Violet’s maternity story and a follow up to my introduction to Rufus. These events actually occurred on December 17, 2014. Well here we go again, and a little early at that, at least for birthin' goat babies. “Miss Scarlet I don't...
Rufus- Part one of Violet’s 2015 Maternity Story
I knew the moment I finished creating the make-shift maternity/ new kid pen for our goat mother and new baby that it wasn't secure and it was a poor job. The way one looks at any job that has just been performed half-assed, reassuring one’s self that it is indeed...
All We Need is a Little Patience
Come hell or high water, some of which we have already had, I was determined to get this blog post out. I have been trying for at least three months to get this completed but to no avail. It has been excessively busy with our landscape jobs, garden center, farm,...
Violet Delivers a Beautiful Girl Kid!
After misreading her signs, more like the independent, little girl decided to wait awhile, Violet (our youngest goat) went into labor the other night. Being the sweet girl she is, she could not have picked a more convenient time for us. It was last Saturday night;...
Tips for Dealing with Ice and Snow Damage on Plants
I just remembered that I some times take for granted that people know what to do with their landscape plants when they get damaged or weighed down by snow or ice. The answer is absolutely nothing. Yes, that is right, nothing. Well at least not until it warms up...
Winter’s Coming
“Winter’s Coming” For those of you who may watch or have heard of the HBO series based on the book Game of Thrones, this is the motto of the House Stark. The meaning behind these words is one of warning and constant vigilance. The Stark Family are the lords of the...
Goat (Violet) Update
I felt the need to do a quick update on Violet, since many of you have asked about her and what is going on. I really appreciate that you guys are actually reading and asking for updates! I promise you, I will keep you posted but nothing has happened yet. We must...
We are on Kid Watch at the Farm
On Monday night after taking the kids to Piano Lessons and Boy Scouts, I came home and Hope and I are discussing little Violet, who is one of our younger goats and is pregnant. We have been watching her over the past few months grow and grow after our Veterinarian...
Finding the Time
Today is one of those days in the landscaping business that is always so difficult to decide whether to work or not. We have been working all winter long and will continue to, but I felt bad today to have the guys drive all the way into work today only to send them...
Fresh Veggies are available at Boone Gardiner’s Acorn Lane Farm
Stop by today and pick up some fresh veggies grown on site by Boone Gardiner. We have a nice selection of veggies, harvested when you want them. Just come out and if you see something you like, we cut and harvest it right there for you. Right now we have Kale,...
Wild Turkey (not the bourbon) Chicks come to Acorn Lane
So once again our friend Karl Klein (son of Theodore Klein of Yew Dell) came by with a little surprise for us the other day last week, 5 Wild Turkey Chicks! Karl was out mowing on his farm and flushed a Wild Turkey Hen off of her nest. He didn't hurt her, but she...
Garden Center Reopens and Acorn Lane Farm Opens
We should have posted this last week, but we have been a little busy around here at Boone Gardiner, with Pigs, Parties, Plants and more!!! Last Tuesday the garden center reopened (from by appointment hours) to normal retail hours of Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00...
OK…this is getting a little ridiculous!
OK...this is getting a little ridiculous! How many have you heard, "Hey Honey, the pet(s) need food" one time or another? In our house that is getting to be quite a common (and frequent) thing to hear now that Acorn Lane Farm Petting Zoo, which is our backyard, has...
Awesome Concepts from our Design Team
Here are some really cool design concepts for a commercial project that we are working on for a really good client. These are just the rough concepts but really give an idea of how creative our designers are with a project. These are 4 ideas for the same front...
New Baby Chicks at Acorn Lane Farm
We got in some new baby chicks in at Acorn Lane Farm this week. Our friend Ellen in Versailles wanted to get some more chickens for her property so we split a shipment of chicks with her, well we got 18, and she got 10. If you have never experienced how they ship...
Boone Gardiner Blog is back, Jack!
The Boone Gardiner Blog is back, Jack! After a two-year sabbatical, we are back. We celebrate our 114th year in business this year and are so excited to share all of the great, new things we have going on. Stay tuned for lots of content and details on our reopening...
Earth Week Tip #2
This is Earth week. Plant your own vegetable garden at home. Save money while feeding your family, fresh organic produce that doesn't have to be shipped across the country or overseas. If you don' have the time for your own vegetable garden support local farmers...
Too Hot and Too Dry Too Fast
OK, I hope that this is just a fluke, but with global climate change, it probably isn’t.
Derby Breakfast
Come out to the Historic Homes Foundation Derby Breakfast at Farmington. It is a lovely event and will be a great time to see the newly designed and renovated Anne Bruce Haldeman by Holly Smith and Matthew Boone Gardiner of Boone Gardiner's Landscape Design team.
Boone Gardiner awarded 2009 Agribusiness of the Year Award.
Boone Gardiner wins 2009 Agribusiness of the Year Award
Matthew Boone Gardiner honored by Business First with Forty Under 40 award
Business First has selected its 2009 Forty Under 40 honorees. Each year since 1996, Business First has recognized 40 young professionals for their business success and civic contributions. Winners were selected by a panel of judges from the Louisville-area business...
Matthew Boone Gardiner to speak on panel for Leadership Luncheon on Sustainability
The Young Professionals Association of Louisville will hold a luncheon Friday, Aug. 28, to gather participants of the city’s “green” movement. A panel of local sustainability experts will discuss opportunities for companies that want to improve the environmental...
Jazz in the Garden- August 21st 2009!!!!!!
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN JUNE 19th 2009
Boone Gardiner Garden Center presents: RETURN OF THE VICTORY GARDEN
Join us this Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00-11:30 for the second in our Green Gardening Lecture series, The Return of the Victory Garden. Boone Gardiner's own Holly Smith will host Tracy Missun, Oldham County Extension Agent, for this invaluable session on how to grow...
Green Roof at Louisville Zoo
Boone Gardiner is partnering with Luckett and Farley on a project for a Green Roof at the Louisville Zoo. See article in Courier and video footage below as well. ...
Composting Clinic a huge success
Today's clinic was so much fun, thank you to all that attend. We discussed the fundamentals of composting and how to do it., while showing off various styles of composters and methods. We also had Brian Barnes from Breaking New Grounds sharing all of the great...
Compost Clinic Saturday April 18th
Come join us for a composting clinic on Saturday April 18, 2009 from 1-2:30 P.M. We will cover the basics of home composting and teach you how you can reduce waste and create a wonderful soil amendment at the same time. Breaking New Grounds will also be here to teach...