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The Cary Bulletin Issue 1 the FRIENDS of GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDENS SOCIETY September 2018 Since 1993 Volume 26 The Cary Bulletin Issue 1 THE FRIENDS OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDENS SOCIETY September 2018 http://fghgs.ca Introducing Her Honour Janet Austin The Honourable Janet Austin was Organizing Committee for the National Retreat for Women. sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Other awards and honours include the Business in Governor of British Columbia on Vancouver (BIV) CEO of the Year in the non-profit category, April 24, 2018. BIV Influential Woman in Business Award, the Vancouver Prior to this appointment, she Board of Trade Community Leadership Award and Wendy spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA MacDonald Diversity Champion Award. Metro Vancouver, one of the prov- She has also received the Queen’s Golden and Diamond ince’s largest and most diversified Jubilee Medals, the Big Sisters Big Heart Award for Out- non-profits. standing Contribution by a Volunteer and the Downtown Under Her Honour’s leadership, Vancouver Business Improvement Association Lifetime the reach and scope of services Achievement Award. offered by the YWCA increased Her Honour is Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia significantly and flourished under the social enterprise and was invested as a Member of the Order in 2016. model she championed. Using solutions-oriented and collaborative advocacy, she positioned the YWCA as a leading voice on women’s equality. She fostered relationships with non-profits, business Mark Your Calendar communities and all levels of government to contribute to policy changes at the federal and provincial levels to improve the lives of women, children and families. November: She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Kwantlen AGM in the Ballroom at Government House. Polytechnic University. Date and time to be announced. Her Honour has served on the boards of TransLink, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the Canadian December 8: Paediatric Society, the Council for Early Child Develop- ment, the Women’s Health Research Institute, MOSAIC Christmas Luncheon - check for details inside and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. this newsletter She was a long-time volunteer with United Way of the Lower Mainland and has served on the BC Provincial Advisory Council on Social Entrepreneurship, the City of Vancouver Heathy City for All Leadership Council and the Friends Website: http://fghgs.ca The Friends - a group of over 450 dedicated members, of whom approximatley three-quarters volunteer many hours working in the gardens, archives, library, publications,, administration, tour guides, education, special events, coat check and the Costume Museum and the Tea Room Gardening Volunteer Coordinator: Nairn Hollott EXECUTIVE To join The Friends of Government House Gardens Society please download amembership form at 2017 - 2018 https://fghgs.ca/thefriends/get-involved/ President: Cathie Lylock Vice-President: Patty Grant Director of Gardening Activities: Susan Myerscough Assistant Director: Mary Lou Marksteiner Past President: Brian Rogers Secretary: Louise Klaassen Garden Coordinators Treasurer: Sandra Fraser Cottage Garden: Phyllis Muir Assistant: Pat Mayhill Cut Flower Garden: Jan Drent Director of Gardening Activities: Dogwood & Azalea Walk: Carol Dancer Susan Myerscough English Country Garden: Jean-Claude Drouin Director of Non-Gardening Floral Designers’ Garden: Liz Thompson Activities: Patti Shaughnessy Herb Garden: Nancy Murray Iris Garden: Directors-at-Large: Vaughn Nursery Garden: Heather Marsman Edwards, Mary Lou Marksteiner, Pearkes’ Peak: Sharon Vermaning Assistant: Brian Rogers Donalda Rossman, Mary Anne Skill, Pool Garden: Ann Wilson Rock and Alpine Garden: Karen Phillips / Margaret Harrison Liz Thompson, George Zador. Rockland 1: Kate Cino Membership Coordinator: Ann Rockland 2: Phyllis Muir Wilson Rotary Garden: Michael Russell / Siewkeen Quah Horticultural Advisor: Sunken Rose Garden: Nairn Hollott The Terraces: Alison Leamy Valerie Murray Vegetable Garden: Mary Cake Assistant: Brian Dallamore Gardening Volunteers Co-ordinator: Victorian Rose Garden: Vaughn Edwards Nairn Hollott The Woodlands: Kathleen Martin / Rosemary Balfour Assistants: Janet Renouf / Rosemary O’Connell To contact any member of the Winter Garden: Carol Dancer Tool Shed: Brian Rogers / Keith Lylock Executive, please email [email protected] Director of Non-Gardening Activities: Patti Shaughnessy Non-Garden Coordinators Archives (FGHGS): Sue Baptie From the Library Shelf Cary Bulletin: Mary Anne Skill by George Metcalfe Coffee/Tea Mornings: Donalda Rossman Conservatory: Peggy Dallamore Cottage Manager: Patty Grant The Public Rhododendron Floral Design (Tea Room): Liz Thompson Gardens of Vancouver Island Garden Tours: Arthur Timms by Alan E. Efford Garden Volunteers Kathryn Barlow/Dorothy Smith The author takes the reader on a Greeters: George Zador Library: George Metcalfe tour of 30 interesting and beauti- Membership Coordinator: Ann Wilson ful public rhododendron gardens, Plant Registry: Crenagh Elliott and a few private gardens that Telephone Tree: Donalda Rossman welcome visitors. These gardens Website Technician: Leah Freedman differ widely and include some of historical interest, others that are centres of horticulture and Director of House Operations: Thandi Williams Coordinators education, and some that must be Archives (Gov’t House): Caroline Duncan visited because of their aesthetic Costume Museum: Susan Erling-Tyrell beauty. Floral Design (House): Sue Hara This book House Docents: Carmel Linka brings together Tea Room: Eveline Pirie Assistant: Alex Muir a description (Tea Room Manager: Pedro Siguera) of these public Editorial Team & Contributors gardens. There Editor: Mary Anne Skill, Graphic Design: Mary Anne Skill, Proofreading: Carmel are more than Linka, Anita Mavromichalis, Patty Grant, Ann Wilson, Cathie Lylock. Contributors 120 colourful to this Issue: Valerie Murray, Angela Newton, John Barton, Thandi Williams. photographs. Contributions, comments, photos are welcomed and may be left in the ‘Cary Bul- letin Folder’ on the desk in the Cottage, or emailed to: [email protected] Friends Website: http://fghgs.ca 2 Government House: www.ltgov.bc.ca Message from Government House Dearest Friends, In April we bade farewell to our 29th Lieutenant Governor and welcomed the Honourable Janet Austin shortly thereafter. Change is inevitable, thankfully the sadness of goodbye can be dulled by the excitement and promise of a warm hello. The grounds and gardens bustled with activity this year. Susan and the “tribe” in the Costume Museum worked diligently to create new displays within a slightly modified space, and delighted the many visitors. The Tea Room underwent a few noteworthy renovations, that made the space more inviting for our volunteers and patrons alike. We certainly hope that you found them satisfactory. Pedro, assisted by, Kiranjeet, Nicole, Markus, Melissa and our dedicated volunteers helped to create a unique and inviting visitor experience. They of course were closely monitored by the ever dedicated Evelyne a.k.a. “Her Majesty.” A special thanks to George Zador and our Greeters who counted our visitors this season. Anecdotally, we know that the Government House estate is a preferred destination for many travellers and locals. With the help of our dedicated team of Greeters we now have a greatersense of just how many people take the time to visit our British Columbian paradise. You will have noted that significant renovations and restorative work was undertaken throughout the estate. Most visible of course was the Porte Cochère. There were structural stability issues that had to be addressed. Thankfully that is behind us and we look forward to increased maintenance activity in to the fall, to keep our House in good repair. We thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. In closing, here are two clever quotes, the first from Ms. Margaret Atwood, which will certainly resonate with our gardening groups. “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” I think we can safely say that this mission was accomplished. In the second quote, Lauren Destefano offers a lovely description of our looming autumn. “This is the time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” Thandi Williams Director of Operations Government House A Message from your President Farewell to Her Honour Judith Guichon I think I can speak for all the Friends when I say, we 3. The creation of the Sing Me A definitely feel a connection with you as we work in the Song project. Gardens and on the Grounds of the estate of Government 4. Establishing the Stewards of House. You have been an exceptional Lieutenant Governor the Future Teacher Tool Kit for who truly has led by example – You do walk the Talk! - of every Grade Ten student in BC. course, recently accompanied by your faithful companion, Olive. Speaking with, and connecting to one and all at all levels, is I have heard you say that you believe that you will not real- ly leave a legacy…perhaps you are referring to a tangible truly your forte. One amazing, and I’m sure little known legacy? If I may be so bold, I would say that your legacy is fact, is Her Honour writes all her own speeches! greater than most of us can imagine. It is one of Education, And, when Her Honour has a spare 45 seconds in her Enrichment and Understanding, goals and ideals of people schedule, you know a book or two is going to be read. blessed with Vision. You have worked within your office to This would make her the best book club member, as she further this
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