Recap of the June Open Gardens

We all worked hard and well as a team in order to prepare for the big event. This years open garden was a sure success! There were many returning guests and a lot of new faces.  Its always wonderful when there’s good weather for the open gardens, I believe this helped draw the crowds we had. These events and plant sales are the only fundraiser we have to keep improving and building collections.

 

We were joined by a fair amount of program staff to keep the event running smoothly and answer all guests questions. We couldn’t of done it without them! Thank you!

 

Jim- Plant ID and Business Prof

Nate- Botany and Soils Prof

Sue-  Design, Plant Health Care and Greenhouse Prof

Tim- Landscape Maintenance

 

Everyone had a great two days of open gardens which entailed Garden Tours, Plant sale, explaining the horticulture program and enjoying the rush of other avid gardeners.   Many Alumni from the program came out to show support, buy some plants, and see all that has changed.

 

A new addition to the open gardens is a fundraiser lunch and bake sale for the Strathroy hospital. This was a brilliant idea and I surely hope we do it again as lunch was delicious and the baked goods to die for!

We couldn’t have asked for a better open garden gardens only that our final one in August be just as grand!