e-Newsletter             August 27, 2019

The Winner Is...
The garden at the home of Ed Rimkus and his family received the most votes by Northwest Herald Readers, for the Best Home Garden Contest 2019.
 
Ed, his wife and grand-daughters pose with myself and Rick Peterson of the Northwest Herald as he receives his $200 prize.
"We all work on the garden together."



Second and third place gardens were:
"Hepburn Garden"

"Shadow Garden"

Thank you to all those who participated.

Marcy L Cronin
"Thank you for sponsoring one of our best contests. Every year there are  more and more gardeners  participating." Rick Peterson, Northwest Herald Sales Executive.

To see the announcement as it appeared in the Northwest Herald on Sunday, August 18th click here.
Thank you to our satisfied Countryside customers who took the time to write a note and express their appreciation of and happiness with our knowledgeable and talented staff and the work they do!
We appreciate all of our loyal customers just as much!
"Arlene was so attentive to my needs. She helped me pick out beautiful plants for my garden. I have trouble walking and she was so attentive, she drove me around in a golf cart so I could see all kinds of flowers! I am so grateful for her services. She has so much knowledge of the plants. We looked at hydrangeas and perennials. She was even able to help me with my houseplants!
Thank you for employing such helpful staff.
Countryside is my favorite place because of people like Arlene!"
 - Linda
"Dear Countryside,
I didn't know where to start when I was looking for a gift for my grandma. She visits Countryside regularly so I knew where to go, just not what to get her... it seems she has everything.
You have so many things that would make a great gift and Kerri was so helpful in directing me to a squirrel proof birdhouse and the right kind of bird seed that won't start sprouting if it get's on her patio! Last but not least, I got just the right ground pole, hook for it to hang on.
Kerri was a treat to work with and my grandma couldn't have been happier!
Thank you Countryside!"
 - Deirdre
"Hi Grace,
Last year you came out to my house and designed a landscape plan for our backyard. As we were talking, you also shared lots of information with me about some of my plants. You also made a suggestion about an area in my front yard that needed some plantings. You told me to plant a snowball hydrangea and three purple coral bells.
I want to thank you for all of the knowledge I gained from your visit. Thank you also for the plant suggestions for my front yard. I did everything you suggested and it looks beautiful! I just love the hydrangea and coral bells. It makes me happy every time I pull into my driveway. I tell everyone I know about you and your passion for landscaping.  Thank you!"
 - Brenda


"Carleen made all my bouquets, boutonniere's and corsages for my wedding! Everything turned out beautiful! My consultation with Carleen was almost two hours! She made sure every detail was what I was looking for and was executed and everything was delivered on time. I needed flowers dyed a specific color and everything looked gorgeous! She always checked in to make sure I was happy with the ideas and I trusted her judgement completely!
Thank you for putting together beautiful flowers and adding more beauty to my wedding!"  - Rachel

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Hand-drawn by Kathleen Richert Nelson
"Dear Marcy,
Thank you for taking my call today I appreciate it. We just want you to know how happy Greg and I are that you interceded on our behalf to have us select a "Red Bud" by working with KC. She was so helpful! The crew that came out today, Troy and Peter, did an excellent job planting our tree!

As I had stated in our conversation, it is hard to find good quality products and service. We always appreciate the assistance that we get from your nursery.

We are very thankful for your assistance Marcy. We will continue to purchase our nursery items from 'Countryside Nursery'.
Most Thankful,"
 -  Greg and Kathleen

If you are looking for trees, shrubs, landscaping, indoor plants or even "How-to" advice, don't hesitate to call, stop in or email us with your concerns. We are here to help beautify your life and make you successful!
 


Time is getting closer! Enjoy this unique dining experience in downtown Crystal Lake! O nly 250 tickets will be sold for a chance to win dinner for 8 on Thursday, September 5. Tickets are $20 each and are available at Countryside or online at:



   
Mark your calendar:
For our 20th Annual Quilt Show, September 21 & 22! View gorgeous quilts of different patterns and sizes displayed throughout our greenhouses - a unique quilt show for sure! quilts
To have your quilt displayed, your quilting guild promoted or raffle quilt displayed please email or call Marcy@countrysideflowershop.com, 815-459-8130 for details.
5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake
815-459-8130
Open Daily 9-7, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-5
Open Labor Day 9-3
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