Turning over a New Leaf

18-May-2012

Public Garden Days and the Gardens Uncorked! have come and gone. As with most big projects, there are many people to thank for its success this past year. A key component this year was the seasoned and enthusiastic volunteers; many of whom joined the two-day event for a second or even third time.

First Friday was carried out under the capable leadership of Luke Davis, Crew Leader for Compton Gardens. Helping to spread the word were Joanne York, Judy Lewis, Nancy Hutchison, Hope Gregg, Donna Needham and Lee Bell.

The Gardens Uncorked! included the following with their event responsibility:

  • Registration: Hope Gregg
  • Raffle Tickets: Eve Rosin

Trail Guides:

  • Lou Jasper and Chari Cross at 7 p.m.
  • Susan Swanson and Eleanor Kabala

Directional guides:

  • Hemlock Trail: Tony Correro
  • Upper bike Trail: Judy Lewis
  • Lower Bike Trail: Camille Hatcher
  • Woodland Trail: Doug Swanson

Stations

  • Wine glass table: Glenda Wright and Art Price
  • Wine station 1: Shirley Desonnaville, Bob Desonnaville, and Iren Malchoski
  • Wine station 2: Mary O’Brien and Gary Lee
  • Wine station 3: Joanne York and Regina Neeley
  • Wine station 4: Lee Bell, Nancy Hutchison and Lowell Collins
  • Runners: Luke Davis, Zella Norman, Donna Needham, David Needham, Chris Rice, Bethany Kral and Eric McNabb
  • Our lecture speaker on May 4: Dr. Don Steinkraus, “Let Your Garden Bee Merry”
  • Our Children’s author on May 5: Dawn Denton, “Betzy the Bee”
  • Crystal Bridges staff at education stations: (ask Corrin)
  • The Peel Compton Board of Directors: Gifts of wine for raffle
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And last, but certainly not least, our wonderful sponsors:

Barbara Batson for all the beautiful pictures taken of the event. Without her, we might not have had any published due to a crowded week-end of events. Enjoy the photos and see who you know!
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