Bringing a Small Garden to Life

The small community garden has been on the corner of 5th Avenue and Railroad Street in New Glarus for some 10-15 years. After visiting with Mike and Teresa Colney, Norma Bader learned that they started these plantings for a special New Glarus event long ago. Brenda Siegenthaler donated flowering plants a few years ago for Norma to plant. Then the big, old Ash Tree spread its canopy and its roots, making a shaded garden for perennials only! The last several years, Norma has used only the original perennials started long ago, and they continued to multiply. Plenty of plants have grown and supplied all that was needed.
Norma said she would like to thank her friends at Green County Master Gardeners Association for their monetary donations in starting the new walls and planting soil by a professional landscaper. Also, thanks to the Village of New Glarus for bringing all this together and now a most improved corner for all to enjoy.