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Historical Gardens of North Manchester                             
Leesa Metzger
March 11th 2010 - 7:00pm
Blocher Room at North Manchester Library
Attendance: 11

After a brief greeting and introduction from club president, Rhonda Swaidner, the meeting was immediately turned over to Leesa Metzger. Leesa presented a power point program titled “Historic Gardens for Historic Homes.” Her program included beautiful pictures of landscaping treatments of historic homes throughout North Manchester and other communities. Leesa also shared examples of landscaping choices applied to different types of architecture.


Following the program, members and guest enjoyed refreshments provided by Deb Bauer while Rhonda opened the meeting to regular club business. A 2010 schedule was handed out and reviewed and then the following topics were discussed:

  • Membership dues will remain $10.00.

  • Supplies of Honey Hoes are in Rhonda’s garage. Hoes are for sale to members and the public for $20.00 each.

  • Engraved bricks are still available for the Eel River Garden. The price is $50.00. Anyone wanting a brick engraved should contact Martha Music.

  • Due to the destruction or damage of some of the downtown flower pots, the American in Bloom committee has asked if they could trade us for our pots located in front of the Eel River Garden side walk. This style of pot is no longer available and ours are far enough away that a different appearance would not be obvious. We have 2 of these large pots and it was suggested that a row of 5 slightly smaller pots would be more attractive. This would also allow club members to add more color along the sidewalk. The pots could also be fitted with a water line, taking advantage of the automatic watering system. General comments from those in attendance seemed to be in favor of this solution.

  • Members were asked to clean their Eel River Garden sections before the April Tulip Festival.

President, Rhonda asked for any additional items to be discussed and the meeting was closed.
The next meeting will be April 8th , at Rhonda Swaidner’s home, 7:00 PM.