Historical September–October 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Gateway Greening announced the winners of their 2004 Urban Garden Competition at a luncheon at the Missouri Botanical Gardens on July 9th. Gardeners from the Block Unit 1035 Community Garden, as well as the McPherson Community Garden, attended and were recognized for their efforts and accomplishments.
The Block Unit 1035 Garden took 5th place in the ‘Established Garden’ category, under the leadership of Jesse Brown.
They also received honorable mention in the ‘Best Scarecrow’ competition; they are often recognized for their very creative scarecrows.
The Outstanding Raised Bed Awards were dominated by our neighborhoodís two community gardens, who collectively took four of the ten awards. Lou and Angie Menard and John Medicino of the Block Unit 1035 Garden, and Betty Elliot and angelica Michaelson of the McPherson Garden all received prizes for their raised beds.
A record number of entries in the Established Garden category were acknowledged this year by Gwenne Hayes-Stewart, executive director of Gateway Greening, as she presented the awards, saying the competition was very strong. McPherson Community Garden leader Andrew Cross was awarded ‘First Place for Established Garden’.
This year the prize was a beautiful Bloodgood Japanese Maple.
Some of the gardeners who gave extra time and effort this year included Mary Hellwig and Roger Duncan.
The playground garden and planters at the Greg Freeman Four Corners Park were entered for the first time this year.
They received a prize as well, earning the title ‘Nicest Community Patio and Planters’. Many neighbors, including the Girl Scout Troop 3528, help to keep this green space colorful and attractive under the guidance of the Beautification Committee of Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council. Congratulations to all the community gardeners!
It takes a lot of work from many hands to maintain these gardens, and our entire neighborhood benefits from these efforts.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2004.
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