A few updates on member activity

A number of members have had damage from the storm. Linea is scrambling to move hostas to shadier spots in the yard since losing a number of large trees. Stop by her place to see what plants she has to give away, there just isn't room for all of them.

Don't forget Kris's Spirit Lake Lilies open house and plant sale on July 30.

Mary G and I made a trip over to Janet's and availed ourselves of her generous offer of two free plants. There are still lots of plants. Stop by Thursday evening 5:30 to dusk.

Mary C had big losses. Stop by her place, if you can, or drop her an email to let her know you are thinking of her.

Stop by my place if you want to check out the progress I am making on putting things back to some order. Looks a bit like a moonscape around here these days.

If you are working hard to get your place back in order and would like a friendly face and some moral support, let me know and I will send out an email. It really does help to commiserate!

The Grantsburg sign is looking good. The mulch is making weeding pretty easy. Give yourself time to enjoy the lovely garden when your week comes up. If you need help let me know and I will send out an appeal to members.

Be sure to keep in touch this summer. Missing the garden tour has been a big hole in our calendar. I miss seeing everyone. Hope everyone will be able to make the Aug 11 Summer Potluck. The venue may be changing so watch for emails.

Grantsburg cleaning up from Friday's storm

It is with great sorrow that this summer's Community Garden Tour is being cancelled due to the July 1 storms. Tour chair, Janet Byers, put a lot of time into planning the tour this year but at least one of the member's gardens slated for the tour has sustained significant damage. Other members have damage as well and will undoubtedly be busy with cleanup.

The Burnett Medical Center garden has survived unscatherd. If anyone is disappointed about the tour cancellation, they can visit the hospital garden anytime.

Please let us know if you have damage from the storm and would like help with the cleanup. I will post requests on the blog. Anyone available to help can call these members: Pam, Becky, Linnea, Linnea’s mom Shirley, or Teresa. Numbers can be found in the 2011 bulletin.

Here are a few pictures of the damage at my house (if you'd like to share photos, send them to pameladavies @ yahoo.com) :