JAMIESON PARK CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING.
The Fall River Garden Club decided to place a lighted and decorated tree in Jamieson Park this year. It was posted on various social media sites and businesses. The tree was secured to the light standard the day before decorating. On Saturday December 8 starting at 4.30pm we had hot chocolate, coffee and cookies available. There was also 150 tree balls to be hung by club members and the general public. 2 sets of battery operated mini lights had previously been installed with a built in 6hr on 18hr off timer. The pictures show club members starting to decorate with a few of the younger children to help. One even brought her own decoration she had made herself. A good time was had by all and the tree looks great. We aim to remove it on Boxing Day.
Jamieson Park Information and Awareness Day October 6 2018.
The club had an information and awareness day meeting at the park. At the same time the New Sign was installed and dedicated. Councillor Steve Streatch was on hand to greet visitors and club members. We had a number of door prizes and a raffle for small succulent gardens. Councillor Streatch also donated funds to maintain the gardens in the village.
The sign was made by a club member, who also donated the wood. Linda did a super job of painting the sign and Doris applied the finish. Lawrence installed the sign on the post. Big thanks to London Rubber Stamp who engraved the sign, and to Expressions in Wood for the use of their sander.
Visit to Dr David Andrews property to view his Rhododendrons.
The visit didn't disappoint anyone and we were all amazed at the variety.
Check the pictures below. Thank you Gwen and Sherry for the photos.
Enjoy the slideshow.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE 2107.
The annual plant sale at the Waverley Legion was another outstanding success.
Eager gardeners from far and wide gathered early on Saturday morning to gather bargains for their gardens. Most were not disappointed and expressed their joy at getting plants and vegetables for home. We had a wide selection to choose from including shrubs, perennials, annuals and vegetables.
We look forward to serving the public next year.
Planning for next years sale is already underway, barnstorming sessions are held with the members. We analyse what sold well and what plants didn't. All the plants in the sale are donated and raised by club members. We also receive plant donations from interested folks, for which we are extremely grateful.
Members plan their strategy for next year. Plants are earmarked, seed catalogs are eagerly perused for ideas and new varieties. Early in the new year planting takes place, usually by the first week in March. Tender plants require care and shelter until almost the day of the sale. The perennials marked in late fall are potted on and shrubs are made ready. There is much activity behind the scenes. Pamphlets are designed, signs are refreshed, and dozens of small details are taken care of.
A huge THANK YOU to our volunteers. Without you guys the show would not be as successful as it is.
And, you, our loyal customers, deserve a thank you as well. Hope to see you all next year.
2019 RING IN THE NEW YEAR PARTY
Our club does not hold a January meeting. Instead we have a Ring in the New Year party in early January. This year we decided to do something different and had the party catered by local enterprises. The choice was beef or chicken with a delicious cup cake dessert.
There was also enough funds left over to purchase a garden related door prize for each attendee. Each place setting had a small box beside it. It contained a candy and a number. The prizes had numbers placed on them and were drawn by selecting a member at random and asking for their number. Great fun was had as each number and its corresponding prize was drawn.
Again this year we also continued the gift exchange, where each member provided a mystery bag or box with a value of $10.
This year we were pleased to have our District #4 Director, Kathy Harvie, join us and help distributing the prizes and gifts.
A Big Thank You to Chris Mirabelli who organised and prepared the evenings meal and entertainment.
Another great club party and get together.
Thanks to Pat and David for sharing their home for our annual summer shindig. The weather was glorious with not a cloud in the sky. Check out the photos of our happy crowd and the door prize winners.
2016 Plant Sale a rousing success, again!!
Our dedicated garden club members once again produced an outstanding collection of plants for the public to purchase.
Excited gardeners of all ages gathered to see and buy their favourite
plants.
We look forward to next years plant sale and a Huge Thank You to our green thumb members who made the event so popular.
See you in 2017.
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