The June TAWGS meeting is our annual Fish Fry (yes, last month we were learning how to save fish, this month we're frying them), but unlike recent years, it's NOT at Lake Shawnee.
This year our dinner is at Historic Old Prairie Town (Ward Meade Park). Ray Schroeder will give a tour and history of the park, which he's worked at for nearly 40 years.
Please bring a side dish and your table service. Also, if you have any Pond Tour voucher money, please bring that along.
Although rain was in the forecast, the morning of the Garden Council Plant Sale was very nice for a change. A bit cool with a stiff breeze, but no rain, thankgoodness.
Thanks to Bob Saathoff picking up some donated lily rhizomes and Mary Weaver cleaning them off, we had a pretty successful plant sale. Michael Bradley and Hi Stockwell, Pat and Tom Routh and Amy and Phil Thompson also donated plants for the sale, and Mark Weaver contributed two very unusual dried mushrooms.
City and county dignitaries and countless volunteers from Shawnee County garden clubs met at Lake Shawnee Thursday, September 17, for a dedication honoring Jerold Binkley. Following several speeches from dignitaries, City Ambassadors unveiled a bronze statue titled "I'm so Happy." The title came from a quote from Jerold's then three year old granddaughter who said "I'm so happy," when she first saw the Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee nine years ago. The statue features two children - a girl and a boy - crouched on the ground, watching a family of rabbits.
Member benefits include: 1) Information, advice and ideas 2) Plant and fish swapping and sharing 3) Guest speakers and presentations 4) Tours and field trips 5) A subscription to the monthly newsletter 6) Access to members-only website content
TAWGS is an active and friendly club for people who are interested in the study and enjoyment of water gardens. Monthly meetings provide a variety of activities including lectures and pond tours as well as an opportunity to meet other pond enthusiasts.
Formed in the Summer of 1998, TAWGS aims to encourage a greater appreciation and interest in water gardening, aquatic plants and animals. TAWGS goals also include disseminating information about water gardening and to stimulate the study and culture of water gardens.
Annual membership to TAWGS is $15 for individuals or $20 for families.
City and county dignitaries and countless volunteers from Shawnee County garden clubs met at Lake Shawnee Thursday, September 17, for a dedication honoring Jerold Binkley. Following several speeches from dignitaries, City Ambassadors unveiled a bronze statue titled "I'm so Happy." The title came from a quote from Jerold's then three year old granddaughter who said "I'm so happy," when she first saw the Ted Ensley Gardens at Lake Shawnee nine years ago. The statue features two children - a girl and a boy - crouched on the ground, watching a family of rabbits.
