Garden Angels

We are fortunate to live in a wonderful community with beautiful outdoor space to enjoy. The grounds crew, under the leadership of Chris Duff, does a wonderful job with the big things and flowering annuals, but does not have time to focus on the individual garden areas along the walkways. Fran Albertson volunteered to upgrade and maintain the garden along the walk from the parking area to the front door. By dividing plants and receiving donations, the renovation of the garden was accomplished. While there is not a particular fund to support the garden, that first effort prompted 34 people to donate to enhance the landscape.  

From that beginning, a number of Garden Angels have volunteered to help with the gardens and more are welcome. Volunteers agree to care for and upgrade existing plots, such as to the right of the front door and behind the activity room on the Terrace level. The plan is that the lead volunteer will develop a list of the plants and their care so that others can join to support maintenance of the garden spaces.

Mary Ruth Mizner, has developed a detailed plan for the area outside the Cafe. She is looking forward to upgrading the landscape over the next year. And her husband, Sam signed up to dig the holes for the shrubs. Barbara Rogers manages the ground level area behind the activity room.  Toni Piggott takes care of the area outside Woods Edge. Marilyn Hartman maintains the triangle area outside the Marketing office, while Sydna Street maintains the garden area under the dogwood tree. Stevie Dovel addresses the garden bed in front of the brick wall that borders the truck unloading area. Helen Ann Spessard works on the small garden in the Terrace area outside the Activity Room on the Terrace Level, while Bill Hobbs looks after the area under the maple tree to the left of the front entrance. While Annette and Ken Slusher oversee the garden which borders the memory care unit.

They will all need help both for the renovation and maintenance of the garden areas. Other areas are still available for adoption. If you would like to help an Angel or adopt an area of your own, please contact Fran!