Mary Wilber from the Meadville Women's Club Garden Division (GFWC) paid a visit to Juniper Village last week with many of her GFWC friends! The Meadville Women's club has been instrumental in Juniper's completion of the beautiful garden boxes that now grace our courtyard. The generous $200 donation enabled the remaining flower boxes to be constructed. When asked where the money comes from, Mary Wilber explained how at each meeting money is donated by the clubs members. At the end of the year, the Club decides who to give support to in our local community. Juniper is on the list now of the nearly 30 organizations to benefit from the support of the GFWC Meadville Women's Club. Pictured above, the group takes notice of the fruit and vegetables that are bursting by their kind donation. Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, green tomatoes, peppers and many beautiful blooming flowers. 
Mary joins residents, associates and her fellow Club members in the Reynold's Dining Room for an informative session on gardening. Pictured to the right are the the colorful Irises from Mary's own garden. As they proudly display their heritage, it is clear to see how the Iris is named after the Greek word for Rainbow.Countless hours of Volunteer work have been put into the garden project by the Students of Allegheny College, associates and local churches, in addition to the donations from the Meadville Women's Club and the Meadville High School Students in their Quarter Wars. Our Residents have found nurturance in the gardens and are encouraged to cultivate their growth in the Juniper Village Garden Club by our Connections Director, Pam Mitchell.
It was over a year ago when Jennifer Musone, Executive Director, presented the proposal from Allegheny College to create the gardens in the location of the former David Mead Inn pool site. The area was recognized as a part of our beautification initiative.
Please stop in for a look at what is sprouting this summer.
Bloom where you are planted!
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