Published in The BANAR September 2001
Gardeners from Cornwall, Montreal and Toronto were among the over 200 visitors that toured the eleven lush gardens and had a delightful tea at the Bearbrook Court Retirement Residence. The exciting variety of gardens featured cooling water ponds, unique patios and decks, lush perennials, incredible vegetable gardens, beautiful rose displays, mature hosta gardens and even an amazing display of bonsai. Art Phelan, current president of the Bonsai Society had a display of the tools he uses as well as bonsai in various stages of development.
A special thank you to our gardeners: Gill and Mike Greenham, Nancy and Art Phelan, Mira and Zbig Wasilewska, Chris and Brian Lalonde,Kathy and Doug Cushman, Rita and Sam Hill, Mary and Emile Ghie, Francine Paquette and Grahame Bailey and Evelyn and Don Budd.
Congratulations to our winners in the draw: Tammy Herring, Mandy Brady and Phyllis McEwen.
It would not be possible without our volunteer organizers and generous sponsors. Gail Kajiura of Divine-Do’s Event Planning Par Excellence! and Evelyn Budd of Budd Graphics/Budd Gardens combined their talents, energy and love of gardening again to make sure the tour was an enjoyable experience for all.
Special thanks go to Ritchies Feed and Seed, Blackburn Home Hardware and Budd Gardens Perennials for the draw donations, Bearbrook Court for hosting the tea and Budd Gardens as our major sponsor.
The planting of gardens around the entrance signs should be completed by early September.