Staff photos/Rhonda Silence Despite very cold temperatures, unlike members of the Grand Marais Garden Club gathered on June 1 to plant flowers in boxes and containers throughout town. Above: Master Gardener Nancy Carlson passed out flats of flowers, each marked for a specific location in Grand Marais. (L-R) Francis Jarchow, Carlson, Marge Lozenski.
After a harsh winter and cool spring, the Grand Marais Garden Club held its annual town planting on Monday, June 1. Members met at the Grand Marais municipal parking lot and planted flowers throughout the town under the guidance of master gardener Nancy Carlson, who coordinated and planned the event. Flowers will be enjoyed all summer and early fall and do much to enhance the beauty of our area.
The Grand Marais Garden Club, the longest serving organization in Cook County, was formed in 1934. This year celebrates its 75th anniversary, which will culminate with the annual flower show on July 17 at the Community Center.
Garden Club member Skip Joynes said, “Thank you ladies for a job well done. We appreciate your knowledge, dedication and service.”
Right: Mary Lou Haas (front) and Donna Clothier give flowers a new home in the flower box next to the Senior Center parking area.
Middle: Pretty petunias were just one of the colorful varieties planted to spruce up the city.
Above: Nancy Dalbec brightens the flower box in front of the Grand Marais Visitor Information Center.
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