Kenya School Project - Sharing the Excess

GARDEN WALK FOR KENYA WORKS - JULY 24, 2010
10am - 5pm

Event: Garden Walk for Kenya Works
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. RAIN or SHINE
Place: Nine garden sites in the New London and Hortonville areas
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event
Call for more information: 920-982-6923
Tickets may be purchased at the gardens the day of the event

Garden Walk Tickets For Sale at these locations:

• New London – Century 21 Olympia, Familiar Grounds, Half Nelsons, New London Chamber of Commerce, New London Public Library, and Oberstadt Landscape and Nursery

• Hortonville – Best Choice Floral Landscaping, Charlie's Drive-In, Wolf River Community Bank and Wolfrath's Nursery.

• Appleton -Memorial Florist and Greenhouses on Memorial Drive, The Plant Station.

• Waupaca-Main Street Marketplace, Julie's Hallmark

GARDEN LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS

1. Dan and Julie Draeger
W8615 School Road
Hortonville, WI 54944

Meander through this wildlife paradise that houses elk, deer, peacocks and ducks. This spacious hillside property features a waterfall that leads to a pond surrounded by colorful perennials. Venture to the far corner of the property to discover a log cabin surrounded by a variety of evergreens and hardwoods.

2. Alan and Marcia Gjundjek
137 Crystal Springs Drive
Hortonville, WI 54944

This garden combines native elements with plants and ornaments brought together from around the country. Five groupings of trees are accented by plantings that line the garage, deck and house. Jack-in-the-Pulpits mingle with large ferns, hostas transplanted from Chicago, a collection of driftwood originating from Texas, violets from North Carolina and a colorful selection of summer annuals.

3. Layne and Judy Carlson
W9930 Kelly Drive
Hortonville, WI 54944

Venture beyond the split rail fence to discover a wonderland of charming vignettes. Follow the path through the butterfly garden with its small stream and pond for birds. The woodland garden features ornate carvings and a wide variety of shade bushes, ferns and hostas. Continue through the arbor along 500' of perennials, but don't miss the pondless waterfall. Finally, arrive at the tranquil Koi pond surrounded by luscious flowers and water plantings.

4. Jim and Cathy Jernegan
N3235 Frances Lane
New London, WI 54961

Stroll through a mix of wooded and open spaces that span this lovely five acre property. With the focus on presentation, this area features a delightful mix of flowers and shrubs organized in both formal and informal gardens accented by stonework. With an approach as caretakers of the land, this garden has evolved over the years to frame and complement the home and surroundings perfectly.

5. Jerry & Betsy De Witt
911 Wyman Street
New London, WI 54961

This eclectic garden is a whimsical, nature-lovers paradise with its casual, unstructured arrangement. Discover the collection of artistic treasures scattered throughout the property. Enjoy its breezy, carefree charm as you pass through the antique gate that leads along a winding path lined with plants and flowers to a raised deck with a charming sitting area.

6. Mike & Suzanne Heideman
907 Wyman Street
New London, WI 54961

Travel through the archway to explore this breath-taking Old World inspired garden. Its formal design features hundreds of organically fed plants, flowers, and raised vegetable beds. The collections of lilies and hydrangeas are sure to delight. Don't forget to locate the two water fountains, one of which resides in the formal rose garden.

7. New London Children's Garden
Sue King
Pfeifer Park
509 Burton Road
New London, WI

The Children's Garden is a living, learning laboratory where children can begin to acquire awareness and sensitivity to nature. Children of all ages plant, maintain and harvest plots in Pfeifer Park along the bank of the Embarrass River. The garden is staffed by Master Gardeners volunteering their time.

8. Mary Stusek Founder and Director of Kenya Works
Pfeifer Park Shelter
509 Burton Road
New London, WI 54961

Mary Stusek, the founder and director of Kenya Works will be at the Pfeifer Park shelter. Mary will fascinate you with her PowerPoint presentation, information and photos of her trips to Kenya Make sure to ask about the community library plans and the many other projects in the "works".

9. Don and Rebecca Schmoll
N4860 Stiebs & Johnson Road
New London, WI 54961 (Royalton area)

Set in the woods, this collection of gardens features a large shade garden, butterfly garden, herb garden, cacti beds and a 'football field' size vegetable garden with raspberries, a strawberry patch and asparagus bed. Don't let the small flock of chickens and Guinea hens that call this wonderland home, catch you by surprise.

10. Lyn and Donna Swanson
E7362 Hathorne Road
New London, WI 54961 (Royalton area)

This woodsy setting is home to multiple perennial flower beds that are accentuated by stone walls and an appealing collection of lawn art. Meander beneath a collection of fruit trees that include cherry, apple and apricot. Circling the organic garden that includes dozens of varieties of pepper and tomato plants are several stone-enhanced flower beds.