Airlie Showcase Garden was first created in March of 2016. The committee members maintain our “Southern Garden” by dividing into four teams. We work on a weekly rotation to manage our garden throughout the year. We are one of the few committees that work year round.
This year all committee members gathered on several occasions to grow our friendships and give back to our community.
In September the four teams met to get to know our new group members. We trimmed shrubs and added new mulch giving our garden a refreshed look for the fall months.
Excitement was in the air as six newly purchased lighted spheres were installed in November decorating for Enchanted Airlie. They were strategically placed in two Japanese Maples to enhance the beauty of the garden along with lights on our birdhouse and arbor. The finishing touches of Christmas pillows on the garden bench gave this area a magical feel for our community.
April brought the committees together again to prepare for the Azalea Festival. We planted 5 pollinator friendly Abelia shrubs, which are in the honeysuckle family. They produce beautiful white and pink blooms attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to our garden. Also added were 2 coral Crepe Myrtle bushes, an Amethyst Dwarf butterfly bush, along with some trailing purple and white petunias. Lots of mulch was distributed while we munched on goodies to refresh our hardworking souls!
Our teams continue their weekly maintenance of gathering, growing, and giving throughout the summer.