When you notice the beautiful gardens in Grand Marais, they exist because of the work of the members of the Grand Marais Garden Club. Above, members of the club recently worked on the First Street Park garden, a labor of love if there ever was one. Photo courtesy of Gina Macy
At long last summer has arrived, and with it the members of the Grand Marais Garden Club are out planting and weeding! The Garden Club has responsibility for the Memorial Rose Garden near the library. Each year new roses are ordered to replace those that didn’t manage during the winter; usually three or four are added. A memorial book can be found inside the library. Additional names can be added.
The small triangle “First Street Park” was added about four years ago and was planted and is maintained by the Garden Club. Earlier this week several members gathered to weed, prune, and spruce up. The City of Grand Marais is responsible for Harbor Park but members put in time there. And the flower boxes around town are cared for by the Garden Club, with monies coming from the City of Grand Marais.
Both the Grand Marais Garden Club and the West End Garden Club have their flower shows in July; the 27th and the 20th respectively, planned so all can visit both. In both you will see flowers and arrangements from our own gardens.
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