I hope you’ve noticed the barrels of flowers at the library, fire station, post office, and town hall. They were designed by this year’s civic garden team leads Bill Weeks and Anke Clews who ordered the flowers from Jolly Farmer back in November. On May 19th, they met up with their team and gave them the flowers and the designs to follow. Volunteers Diane Cameron, Janie Clark, Mike Mulcahy, Martha Sweeney, and Susan Terwilliger were this years planters and the latest in a long line of volunteers stretching back 24 years.
One new idea that was tried out last year and worked well was asking businesses in town if they would be willing to fund the cost of the flowers which leaves more money for the scholarship and educational program funds. If you do business with them, pleases thank them. This year's generous sponsors are:
Bar Harbor Bank
CG Shepherd Realty
Coldwell Banker Lifestyles
Lady Grantham Apiary
Willis Auto Repair
Now that the flowers have been planted, there’s a 19-week watering/deadheading schedule to fill with volunteers. Our amazing webmaster Diane Cameron has prepared on-line sign up to make it easy to volunteer. I’m pleased to report that nine of the 19 weeks have been filled. Please consider signing up for a week by going to "Sales & Signups."
In researching the club’s archives for the June 7th celebration (you’re all invited!), I found the picture below of GGC members Janice Whitcomb and Debbie Pierce planting the Triangle Garden in 2000. Imagine all the flowers that have decorated our beloved little town since the club began.
One new idea that was tried out last year and worked well was asking businesses in town if they would be willing to fund the cost of the flowers which leaves more money for the scholarship and educational program funds. If you do business with them, pleases thank them. This year's generous sponsors are:
Bar Harbor Bank
CG Shepherd Realty
Coldwell Banker Lifestyles
Lady Grantham Apiary
Willis Auto Repair
Now that the flowers have been planted, there’s a 19-week watering/deadheading schedule to fill with volunteers. Our amazing webmaster Diane Cameron has prepared on-line sign up to make it easy to volunteer. I’m pleased to report that nine of the 19 weeks have been filled. Please consider signing up for a week by going to "Sales & Signups."
In researching the club’s archives for the June 7th celebration (you’re all invited!), I found the picture below of GGC members Janice Whitcomb and Debbie Pierce planting the Triangle Garden in 2000. Imagine all the flowers that have decorated our beloved little town since the club began.