Annual Neighborhood Garden Guzzle: May 6th

The Historic Germantown Hospitality and Social Committee presents:

The 2007 Annual Neighborhood Garden Guzzle
Sunday, May 6th
Starting at 4 pm at the garden of Doug Himes, 1326 5th Ave N
Concluding with a grill out and lawn games at the Glenmary House, 1307 6th Ave N
4:30 PM

What's the Garden Guzzle all about?

To explore the neighborhood and admire a few of your neighbors' gardens while enjoying refreshing beverages and socializing.

How does the Garden Guzzle work?

A. Arrive at garden
B. Grab some soda, water, wine, beer, etc.
C. Admire garden
D. Repeat
E. Relax at the end with some food and lawn games

What if I fall behind?

Don't forget to pick up a route map at the first stop! Also, watch for the signs and directions between gardens.

How much does it cost?

It's free to all Germantown neighbors!

Reminder: Don't Forget Your Friends with Foliage

New Additions to our Arboretum

As you know, with thanks to the Arboretum committee, Historic Germantown has thirty-six new trees this year. But, this season, they need water more than ever!

This is especially true because these past winter months have been officially declared the driest in a century.

Please Water the Trees

Walking about the neighborhood, you will see fourteen new flowering Yoshino
Cherries. Also, the Maples are sending out leaf buds and the Crepe Myrtles will come along soon.

All those trees need a good long drink on a regular basis. So, if there is a tree in front of your home, please take a moment to give it some water and keep the neighborhood green!

Plastic Recycling and Composting

Don't forget that CURBY now recycles all kinds of plastic.

From the Metro Recycling Program site:

You can now put the following kinds of PLASTIC into your curbside recycling cart and in the PLASTIC bins at drop off centers:

• YES: All plastic bottles, and all dairy containers (margarine, butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.) labeled 1 – 7.
• NO: No black plastic, baskets, clamshells (fast food take out), or Styrofoam.

Also, Metro has compost bins for sale!

The Earth Machine Compost Bin can be purchased through Metro Beautification & Environment Commission.