17th Annual 2011 Garden Gazer Walking Tour This Saturday

Saturday there will be the 17th annual 2011 Garden Gazer Walking Tour in downtown Greendale — rain or shine.

The Greendale Garden Gazers will be holding the tour from 8 a.m. to noon starting and ending at on Broad Street.  The tour of gardens in the C-Section is expected to draw 600 to 800 participants, according to organizers P and Jan Seitz.

"Enjoy the featured and diverse gardens as you stroll leisurely and gather ideas for your own gardens," said by release. "Variety, beauty, and surprises await you on this year’s walk. Homeowners will be on hand to answer your questions.  Allow 1-2 hours for this self-guided tour.  You’ll want to finish by 12 Noon."

Every year the Gazers pick a section of the community to do the walk and work with gardeners that live in that community. Participant residents in that chosen section are asked to be home and outside to answer questions that walkers have.

This year there will be one rest stop along the way and with water. The Gazebowill have Greendale Garden Gazer club members, “The Wild Ones”--Natural Landscapers, members of “The Southeastern Master Gardeners”, and members of the Wehr Nature Center. Children will be able to make a bio-degradable “seed packet”, ready to plant when you get home. 

Then, sit back and listen to Greendale entertainer, Lee Kelm, songwriter, and guitarist.

There will be several drawings for Garden-themed baskets, overflowing with garden-themed goodies, and a kid's bag, along with Village Merchant surprises.   Be sure to enter your name when you return to the Gazebo. You will also want to enjoy FREE popcorn from the popcorn wagon.

This is always a wonderful day for the entire family.  Walk through, smell the flowers, ask questions of the homeowners and garden experts, and see the beauty of these Greendale Featured Gardens.  The tour and drawing are FREE, however donations will be accepted. 

This year the walk is being dedicated , who passed away in February. Zingsheim was a member of the Garden Gazers and participated in several walks. The Gazers have also dedicated a tree in her honor at Gazebo Park and are working towards having a plate dedication installed.

Pets are NOT allowed on the tour. Bikes, strollers, and wagons are not allowed in the yards.

A map of the walking tour is attached.