THIRD ANNUAL COOPER-YOUNG GARDEN WALK WELCOMES YOU Dear Neighbors and Garden Walk Visitors,

The 3rd Annual Cooper Young Garden Walk will treat you to a tour of the most unforgettable neighborhood in Memphis. Whether you call us quirky or creative, expect to experience wide-eyed wonder at our unique ideas for urban spaces. And that’s just our gardens!

You’ll get an up-close look at more than 85 urban gardens that range from tiny private spaces to robust hardscapes for out- door entertaining. You’ll see beehives, urban chickens and compost in action. Our native plant theme will inspire you to help us bring more pollinators back to Memphis. Our garden art and garden structures will remind you that you aren’t limited by the size of your space, only the size of your imagination. Pick up even more information at booths operated by master garden- ers, native plant experts, and many more.

Walk, bike, take the bus or drive. We have bike lanes, bike rentals, ample parking, and a shuttle bus at six designated stops. We make it easy for you to experience what is fast becoming the best urban garden walk in the South. Come watch us grow as we beautify our neighborhood one garden at a time!

If you live in Cooper Young, now is the time to discover new blocks, gardens, and wonderful neighbors. If you’re not from here, enjoy exploring Cooper Young. With the gardens and business district in easy walking distance, you can quickly stop for lunch or beverages before resuming your tours. Many businesses will be offering discounts the day of the walk. And to help you fully experience everything this weekend has to offer, we’ve even compiled a suggested itinerary for you.

Sincerely, The Cooper-Young Garden Club

SUGGESTED ITINERARY 7-9 a.m.: Park. Visit the farmer’s market. Have coffee/breakfast at Stone Soup Cafe, Bluff City Bakery, or Java Cabana. Buy your tickets at the gazebo, pick-up freebies, purchase a t-shirt, and get some raffle tickets.

9 a.m.: Use your garden map to plan your walking route. Lots of gardens, but you have the weekend to see them all.

9-10 a.m. (Saturday): Hear noted Native Plant Expert, Dr. Doug Tallamy, discuss “Restoring Nature to the Urban Landscape”. 1st Congo Sanctuary, 1000 S. Cooper Street.

9 a.m.-lunch: Hear Native Plant mini-talks, visit gardens, art studios, vendors, and educational booths.

Lunch: Stop to dine on a delicious lunch, enjoy the sights around you, visit with garden friends.

Lunch-5 p.m.: Hear Native Plant mini-talks, visit gardens, art studios, vendors, and educational booths.

4-5 p.m. (Sunday): Hear horticulturist and local garden guru Chris Cosby discuss “Specific Native Plants for Specific Spac- es.” 1st Congo Sanctuary, 1000 S. Cooper Street.

5 p.m.-until: End the night in Cooper-Young with dinner, music, and a few drinks with friends. LampLighter May 2018 9 THE MAP

ECLECTIC-YELLOW EDIBLES-ORANGE ELEGANT-PURPLE SHORT ON TIME-RED THEMED ROUTES 33-(Art, color, up- 22-(Bees, chickens, edibles, native 34-(Structured design) 24-(Theme Favorites) cycling) plants) • 910 Blythe LL (Guided bike tour route) FOR GARDEN WALK • 924 Blythe • 899 Blythe LL • 913 Blythe • 899 Blythe LL • 889 Cooper AS, B • 945 Cooper B, LL • 966 Blythe • 1064 Blythe LL Spend the weekend • 929 Cooper • 993 Cooper B, LL,NP • 1034 Blythe LL • 805 S. Cox touring all the gardens or • 1000 Cooper C LL • 1000 Cooper-(side) C • 1051 Blythe NP • 1041 S. Cox LL • 894 S. Cox • 914 S. Cox AS • 1064 Blythe LL • 1866 Evelyn chose a themed route this • 1976 Evelyn LL • 1041 S. Cox LL • 903 Cooper B, LL • 2005 Evelyn year and do a different one • 2281 Evelyn LL • 1866 Evelyn • 981 Cooper B • 2097 Elzey LL next year. The gardens • 2085 Elzey LL • 2211 Evelyn • 741 S. Cox B, LL • 2103 Elzey AS,LL • **2097 Elzey LL, SS • **2230 Evelyn SS, TC • 805 S. Cox • 2160 Elzey LL develop and change yearly. • 2098 Elzey LL • 2103 Elzey AS, LL • 813 S. Cox • 2193 Elzey • 2099 Elzey LL • 2160 Elzey LL • 2005 Evelyn • **1854 Felix NP, SS KEY: • 2100 Elzey AS, LL • **1854 Felix NP, SS • 2051 Evelyn • 1899 Felix AS=Artist studio • 2107 Elzey • 1947 Felix • 2255 Evelyn • 1902 Felix • 2166 Elzey LL • 1043 Fleece • 2260 Evelyn • 1947 Felix B=Business • 2264 Elzey • 876 Meda • 2014 Elzey • 1846 Nelson AS, NP, WC, SS, WC BL=Blank slate garden • 1899 Felix • **1846 Nelson AS, NP, SS, WC • 2193 Elzey • 1930 Nelson C=Community • 2058 Felix • 1930 Nelson • 1883 Felix • 2053 Nelson LL=Lawn-less • 2082 Felix • 1930 Oliver LL • 1902 Felix • 2164 Nelson =Native plant demo garden • 2100 Felix LL • 1031 Philadelphia LL,NP, SS • 1935 Felix LL • 1930 Oliver LL NP • 792 Meda • 1888 Walker LL • 2270 Felix • 1979 Oliver LL PO=Photo op • 1845 Nelson • 1982 Walker NP, BL, PO • 908 Meda • **1031 Philadelphia LL, NP, SS **SS=Shuttle stop • 2053 Nelson • 2086 Young NP • 1980 Nelson LL • 1888 Walker LL TC=Tai chi class • 2097 Nelson • 2170 Young B, LL • 2056 Nelson BL, PO • 2086 Young NP WC=Wildlife certified • 2184 Nelson • 2091 Nelson LL • 2093 Young • 1831 Oliver • 2095 Nelson LL • 1935 Oliver LL • 2113 Nelson ATM Machine=City Market • 2042 Oliver • 2164 Nelson Grocery, 836 S. Cooper • 989 Philadelphia LL • 2196 Nelson LL • 2083 Young • 931 New York =Orange • 2100 Young • 1902 Oliver LL **Shuttle Stops • 2174 Young B, LL • 1972 Oliver wooden flowers mark stops • 2298 Young B, LL • 1979 Oliver LL Cooper and Walker,1854 Felix, • 2053 Oliver 1846 Nelson, 2097 Elzey, • 2093 Young 2230 Evelyn, Walker and Philadelphia

10 LampLighter May 2018 THE COOPER YOUNG GARDEN CLUB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What and where is the Cooper Young Garden Walk? “Passionately planting seeds of beauty, The Cooper-Young Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of more than 85 eclectic, private gardens, and businesses that highlight urban gardening, chickens, edibles, community and pride one garden at a time” water features, art, native plants, whimsy, she-sheds, and imaginative plantings. Our walk is non-competitive and open to any gardener in Cooper-Young, from MISSION: the beginner to seasoned gardener. The gardens are located throughout the Cooper-Young neighborhood. The The Cooper Young Garden Club is dedicated to promoting gardening garden walk map shows locations, descriptions, and themed routes. Look for the education, neighborhood beautification and sustainability through white garden signs. Be alerted, some homeowners are not showing their back volunteerism and friendship in our community. garden both days.

HISTORY: How will I see that many gardens? Founded January 2015 with 11 members, the Cooper Young Garden Most likely you won’t be able to. No problem. This year we’ve created themed Club has grown to 40 members, from all parts of the city. In 2016, we routes to help you organize your visit by interests: Edibles, covering growing food, native plants, chickens, bees, and composting; Elegant, covering structured joined the Tennessee Federated Garden Club, District 1. The Cooper design; Eclectic, focusing on art, whimsy, and combinations of styles; and Short Young Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) organization under the umbrella of on Time, featuring 24 gardens of all themes. the Cooper Young Community Association. The club is a Cooper Young Do one route this year and another next. Or come both days, and see as many Business Association member. as you can. The main thing is to enjoy the experience. See list of gardens by theme

OFFICERS 2018-2020: What else will I see? In addition to the home and business gardens there will educational booths President: Sharron Johnson and vendors, tours of the Peabody Elementary School garden and the community 1st Vice-President: Jim Wilson garden at First Congo Church (1000 S. Cooper), as well as artists studios 2nd Vice-President: Marguerite Zeller throughout the neighborhood. Secretary: J.J. James There also will be several presentations on this year’s theme: native plants. Treasurer: Katie McHaney Master gardeners will lead mini-talks at out Native Plant Demo Gardens. And Publicity and Garden Walk Chair: Kim Halyak there will be two featured speakers on the subject: On Saturday, May 19th, 9-10 a.m., at First Congo (1000 S. Cooper Street), Dr. Doug Tallamy, a noted native plant expert, will speak on “Restoring Nature into the Urban Landscape.” Then on ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Sunday, May 20th, 4-5 p.m., at First Congo. horticulturist Chris Cosby discusses • Annual Cooper Young Garden Walk “Specific Native Plants for Specific Spaces.” • Level 3 Neighborhood Certified Arboretum and corresponding app • Tree Reimbursement Program Where are the headquarters, restrooms, food, and drink? • Added/maintain gateway container planters Purchase your tickets, t-shirts, and pick up maps at the Cooper-Young Gazebo. • Adopted Spanish War Memorial Park There are 22 award-winning restaurants in the neighborhood, many offering special discounts and specials to garden walk visitors. • Yard and Business of the Month awards • Garden articles for the Lamplighter Where do I park? Is biking a good idea? • Assisting with Yard-A-Month clean-ups There is ample street parking in Cooper-Young. The neighborhood is also • Garden blog/website bike friendly. Park your bike at any of the ginkgo leaf bike racks around the • Decorate gazebo for holidays neighborhood. You can also sign up for a guided bike tour of 24-plus specially • Assist Peabody Elementary Garden Club selected gardens. Don’t have a bike? You can rent one at Revolutions Bike Co-op, • Mulch/weed gingko tres 1000 Cooper. Look for the bike arch. • Monthly garden meetings on informative topics What is the cost, dates and hours of the walk? Is there a rain date? The Cooper Young Garden Walk is May 19th-20th, 2018, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. rain or MEETINGS: shine. Early bird tickets are $20 until May 5th. After May 5th, $25 for a two-day Third Wednesdays of each month at the Cooper Young Community ticket. Tickets are available online at cygardenwalk.eventsmart.com/. Association, 2298 Young Avenue. In the summer months, we enjoy meeting at members’ homes. The meeting starts at 6 pm with a Can I bring my dog? What about strollers or wheelchairs? Well-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted only if the garden sign says so. potluck, scheduled speaker, or club program and ends with a short Please respect the homeowners and clean up after your pet. business meeting. Membership is open to anyone interested in Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed, but be aware that many gardens have gardening. narrow paths or walkways. Check the garden sign for any limitations.

WEBSITE: www.cooperyounggardenclub.org What should I consider bringing with me? FACEBOOK: Cooper Young Garden Club or Cooper Young Garden Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and/or a hat, camera, rain poncho, Walk sunglasses, and a pen to take notes. INSTAGRAM: Cooper Young Garden Walk I am coming from out of town. Where can I find lodging? PINTEREST: Cooper Young Garden Walk First Congo Church also runs a hostel at 1000 S Cooper St; call 901-278-6786 EMAIL: [email protected] for information. Also there are several Airbnbs in the area; visit airbnb.com/s/ Memphis. Finally for information on area hotels, visit memphistravel.com/ memphis-hotels. LampLighter May 2018 11 THE HOMES

Owner: Garden description and additional information Address N=New garden on the tour this year Date built All FRONT GARDENS open Saturday and Sunday Garden location SOME BACK GARDENS closed one day. Read garden descriptions for details.

BLYTHE: Three blocks long; includes quaint, colorful shotgun houses, the farmers’ market on Saturday mornings, and CY’s oldest, grandest home.

Kim Halyak and Bill Schosser, “Urban Up-cycled City Cabin” 899 This lawn-less garden maximizes outdoor living with beautiful raised beds, containers, screened porch, outdoor bathtub, unique fountain, Circa 1902 art, and many recycled finds. A pet and aging friendly space. 100-plus plants, including Magnolias, Hydrangeas, Peonies, Hostas, Sweet Front, back Olive, Roses, Phlox, Mahonia, Viburnum, Sweetspire, Clematis, Ferns, Native Honeysuckle, Sedum, edibles, Gardenia, Ajuga, Comfrey, Yucca, Salvia, Yarrow, Sunflowers, Loropetalum, Fig, and more. Construction by Jim McCown. Painted deck rug by Carol Robison.

910 N—“Side yard Sanctuary” Circa 1910 This remodeled shotgun cottage makes use of every square inch of its 110 sq. ft. side garden. A horse trough with Bamboo adds greenery Front, side while repurposed security doors and tin jazz up the fence and make the space feel bigger. There is even space for seating.

913 N—Victoria and Jason Matlock, “Low Maintenance Lady” Circa 1910 This tiny lot has a double wide crested stone inlay driveway leading to the yellow door. The double tiered capped retaining wall holds Front Gaura, Coneflowers, Amsonia, Azaleas, and Daylilies.

924 Ben Young, “Gardening in a Teeny, Tiny Space” Circa 1910 This cute yellow and blue rental shotgun cottage includes porch containers, Clematis, Ferns and Hostas. Ben has added birdhouses to Front make a cozy space for watching the world go by.

966 N—William Mathias, “Tidy and Contained” Circa 1922 2 dogwoods, pink and white, beautifully frame the front yard leading to the entry door. A cast stone retaining wall holds azaleas, boxwoods Front and juniper. Urns hold seasonal flowers.

N—Sasha and Brad Scott, “Bungalow Brickwork Beauty” 1034 This beautifully designed front garden is high impact / low maintenance. The brick drive repeats in the brick walkway parterre garden. A Circa 1910 Sugar Maple, azaleas, hydrangeas, spreading yews, boxwoods and a Grecian statute fill the space. Castings from stone medallions found Front in the yard are repeated in the brick walkway. Landscape designed by Ray Sater, southhouseco.com

NATIVE PLANT DEMO GARDENS (DRY SUN) 1051 Kathleen Carey, “Carefree Craftsman” Circa 1920 This beautiful craftsman style home is anchored by a beautiful Natchez Creole Myrtle on the southeast corner. Iris beds line the front Front porch.

Randall Witherington, “Neighborhood Centerpiece Garden” The historic Cheatham-Barron House Garden is based on the principles and elements of design. Most don’t know that through 1064 Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, the origins of the principles and elements go as far back as the Roman Empire in the first century BC. They Circa 1890 not only apply to design but all the fine arts including interior design which I taught for 22 years. The principles are: focus (focal point); Front, back balance; proportion & scale; harmony & rhythm. The elements applied are: line; form; space; color; texture; light (shade & shadow) & pattern. Please walk through and find these elements at work.

COOPER: This is the neighborhood’s “Main Street” See our famous trestle art, mural, award-winning restaurants and shops, future Johnny Cash statue, gazebo, and a farmer’s market.

889 Cooper Young Gallery and Gifts: Art gallery, gift shop and creative workspace located in the “historically hip” Cooper-Young Circa neighborhood of Memphis, brought to you by local artists Jenean Morrison and Joel Rose. Stop and shop for beautiful artwork and gifts. Front

Celtic Crossing, “Best Irish Pub in Memphis” 903 Colorful annuals, Ginkgo, and Boxwoods. We welcome you to our home and pride ourselves in providing something for everyone. Stop in Circa 1926 for a quick lunch or join us for dinner. Sit inside our renovated interior or people watch on our comfortable patio. Front $1.00 off pimento cheese plate May 19-20, 2018. Please show garden walk wristband.

N—Cheryl Bledsoe, “Millie’s Place Apartments” 929 Millie’s Place Gardens is set up as a place of relaxation and a gathering spot for the people who reside there. It features a water fountain, Circa 1959 a pergola and outdoor grills. The grounds have shade gardens, herb garden. Plants featured are Irises, Roses, Rose of Sharon, Cannas, Front, side Hydrangeas, Bee Balm, Black-eyed Susans, Hostas, Coleus and many other assorted plants. We have themed gardens as well. It is a respite for the residents after a long day.

EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS AND VENDORS IN PARKING LOT 945 N—David Adams, Bluff City Coffee and Bakery, “Stop and sit a spell” Circa 1955 This former bank is now the perfect spot to watch the world go by while relaxing with coffee and sweets. Wooden raised beds are filled Front with native plants. Planters built by Michael Penn.

12 LampLighter May 2018 981 Wilson-Babb Upholstery, “Beautiful Garden Makeover” Circa 1902 This newly designed garden really adds to our ambiance. Enjoy the brickwork, grove of trees, azaleas, flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Front Thanks for making our neighborhood more beautiful!

HERB DEMO GARDENS—COOKING HERBS 993 Stone Soup Cafe and Market, “Dine in Beauty” Circa 1903,1930 Come eat where all the locals do. Best home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Passed along plants and recycled materials Front, back are what’s on display: pots, fences, and cacti, herbs, succulents, banana tree. “Gardening shouldn’t cost a thing, only time”. Free nonalcoholic beverage with paid meal, 1⁄2 price appetizers, May 19-20 with garden walk wristband.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, SANCTUARY—SATURDAY 9-10AM, SUNDAY 4-5PM 1000 FARMER’S MARKET— PARKING LOT, SATURDAY 8-1 PM Circa N—1st Congo Church, Meditation Garden-Walk through the bike arches and discover a shady, quiet space to relax. This is also the Front, side way to Revolutions Bike Co-op shop. N-Community Garden- Walk around to the side of building, near back parking lot. Raised beds, edibles, beehives behind fence.

COX: This street’s architecture runs the gamut from bungalows, cottages, and brand new homes.

Palladio Garden, “Everything Garden Shop” (SAT. only) 741 Beautifully situated in restored 1920s era lumber barn, Palladio Gardens is brimming with fountains, chimes, planters, pottery, rain chains, Circa 1920 architectural antiques for your home and garden. Experience INSPIRATION at Palladio Gardens! Front, back 15% off all garden purchases* with Garden Walk wristband, May 19, (restrictions apply).

Katie McHaney, “Container Heaven” (backyard-SAT only) 805 The front garden features an 80-year-old oak tree, lined with huge azaleas and many shade plants. The front patio is overflowing with Circa 1918 beautifully designed containers. The back and side gardens have numerous places to sit, linger, and enjoy the art, fountains, and fragrant, Front, back* colorful plants. Sun to shade, this garden has it all. Construction by Jim McCown.

Jenni and Andrew Pappas, “Southern Lady” (backyard-SAT. only) 813 This traditional Southern Garden has a lovely dogwood and neatly landscaped yard, beckoning you to sit under the hanging ferns on Circa 1999 the front porch. The backyard has a delightful screened porch overlooking a child’s area, native plants, hydrangeas, camellia, gardenias, Front, back* Chinese fringe tree, and many containers.

894 N—Megan Avery and Christopher Williams, “Cute, Cozy Cottage” Circa 1901 Saunter up the brick walkway to the yellow cottage. The wide, welcoming porch overlooks a Dogwood, Knockout Roses, Sky Pencil Front Hollies, irises, azaleas, rosemary, and hydrangeas.

N—Bill Branch and Martin Jellinek, “Home and Art Studio” 914 This newly built 2-story blue gambrel roof house has a red door and elliptical front walkway edged with flowers, herbs and edibles. There Circa 2016 are daffodils, elephant ears and irises.Around the back is a newly planted Black Gum Tree and tomatoes grown in above ground buckets. Front, back On the entire second floor, visit Bill Branch Studio, and see Bill’s watercolor paintings.

Heidi Knochenhauer, “Do the Funky Chicken” 1041 The house and garden is a riot of color with 3,000-plus bulbs multiplying yearly. The backyard is home to hens, berm beds full of native Circa 1922 plants and shurbs, and the “Goddess of the Garden” statue. The owner believes winging it and planting tons of flowers to thwart the Front, back weeds. “Mother Earth wants to be covered naturally with something, why not flowers? Lawns bore me. It’s better to create art with flowers”. Backyard berms/plantings designed by Ceylon Mooney.

EVELYN: This street’s architecture runs the gamut from bungalows to cottages, duplexes.

1866 Elizabeth Silverman, “French Potager” Circa 1922 French style gardening beds link the homeowner to her French heritage. Herbs, flowers, and veggies abound. The back yard is a real Front, back paradise. Sit near the tranquil pond, meander among the raised beds, and listen to the chickens clucking.

Karen Bottle Capps, “Pass-A-Long Plants” 1976 I plant seeds and trade plants. Many of my plants came from my grandmother’s old home in Arkansas. I’m growing okra in the front Circa 1920 yard. My garden goal is to spend very little on the yard, seeds only. I’ve added a “Free Little Plant” stand. Art pieces, natives, roses, and Front edibles.

2005 Brad and Sarah Gilmer, “Asian Inspired Retreat” Circa 1930 We have a dry creek running through a portion of the property, with two Asian-inspired wooden bridges under a large magnolia tree. Front, back Azaleas, caladiums, ferns, cone flowers, a 14-foot palm tree, gardenias, ferns.

2051 Jim Brasher and Laura Terry, “Pagoda Pizazz” (backyard-SUN. only) Circa 1918 We want our yard to reflect Cooper Young’s artistic uniqueness. It’s our private refuge, containing local art, azaleas, cherry trees, Front, back* hydrangeas, roses, camellias, annuals, and secluded areas.

LampLighter May 2018 13 2211 N-Caroline Norris-Smart and Jennifer Marshall, “Porch Living is Easy” Circa 1919 This carefree bungalow is a work in progress as the owners add native trees and plants. Sit a spell on the charming front porch and see Front,back how enjoyable city living can be. The back yard features lots of hardscape, raised beds, a magnolia, and a fig tree.

N—Diane Sable, “Midtown Urban Living-Living the Life!” + SHUTTLE STOP 2230 Beautiful front porch living. Back yard features a small vegetable garden, rain barrel, chickens/coop, clothes line and lots of room for Circa 1925 family cookouts! Front, back Stop by for the Free Beginners Class: Tai Chi Play, Saturday 11 am, Sunday 1 pm

2255 Joan Foley, “New Orleans Remembered” Circa 1927 My garden is reminiscent of a New Orleans patio containing mostly lush greenery and a few scattered plants to add a splash of color. Find Front, back the Foo Dog and “Garden of Good and Evil” statue. Sweet Olive, Loropetalum, Acuba, Crepe Myrtle.

Jimmy Thomason and Tommy Langston, “Elegant Lady” (backyard-SAT. only) 2260 This garden is meant for entertaining. The gracious front porch contains owner designed urn and planter boxes. Two shade gardens are Circa 1926 filled with Hostas and Ferns. The beautifully landscaped backyard contains a fountain, a gazebo, and a chicken coop. Natives, a Ming Front, back* tree, and a much beloved feature of Ailanthus the “Tree of Heaven”, add to the beauty.

2281 N—Pat Primrose, “Carefree Garden Spot” Circa 1926 This brick bungalow overlooks a low-maintenance cottage garden edged by railroad ties. The lawn-less garden is full of hydrangeas, Front daylilies, azaleas, evergreens, rosemary, Crepe Mrytles, ground covers, and monkey grass.

ELZEY: Old Elzey has cottages and artist homes; past the quarry is “new Elzey,” with zero-lot line homes and gardens.

2014 Gary Thompson and Rick Marcus, “Easy-Peasy“ Circa 2006 My goal is a carefree, putz-friendly outdoor space that comes back year to year and also has room to let me add new fun, colorful plants. I Front also like container gardening because it lets me move things around as I try new layouts.

2085 John McIntyre, “WYSIWYG” + SHUTTLE STOP Circa 1932 ”My yard is just as nature found it.” Paw paws, Monkey grass, Magnolia, Elephant ears, vines and horse tails. John is a long time, beloved Front Cooper-Young resident and iconoclastic sculptor.

2097 Frank and Phyllis Godsey, “Front Yard Totem” Circa 1932 This artsy, carefree front garden has strong design lines and easy upkeep. The river rock bed boasts a large birdhouse for an eagle, huge Front, back decorative boulders, some pots and simple flower plantings. Designed by Frank Godsey.

2099 Ben Rednour and Amy Schaftlein,“Simple is the Best” Circa 1920 “We want a front yard that is low maintenance. Flowers bring beauty and are much less work than grass lawns. Hope you enjoy.” Natives, Front hydrangeas, azaleas, coneflowers, Mexican petunias, Blackeyed Susan, mums, and tiger lilies fill the front garden.

2098, 2100 Jeanne Seagle, “Artist Studio Garden” Circa 1920 “I try to keep Mother Nature at bay”. A tiny front yard garden surrounded by stacked concrete wall, framed by an elegant porch pillar, and Front arbor draped in wisteria. Don’t forget to visit her Artist Studio at 2100 Elzey.

Mollie Riggs and Jolee Love, “Art is a Harmony Parallel to Nature” 2103 See the garden and Jayebird Studio, as well as the “catico” built for Hedy Lamar, rescued from Lamar Ave. Enjoy the glassed-in back Circa 1920 porch with vintage colored glass. The back yard is becoming a New Orleans-style courtyard. See the bright red bottle tree with vintage Front, back soda bottles and black iron fountain from my parents’ antique store in Arkansas. Also featured is the chicken coop and an arbor that pops against a spirit blue fence along with multiple container gardens throughout the yard. There are found objects everywhere!

2107 Frank and Phyllis Godsey, “Cutie Patootie” Circa 1920 This colorful house and garden makes you happy to be home and creates the perfect backdrop for containers filled with sunny annuals. Front Quince, Pansies, railroad ties, and rocks.

Robbie Dixon, “New Orleans Influenced” 2160 The front garden is edged by a formal, brick retaining wall filled with shady plants, a Tulip Magnolia and a Japanese Maple. The sunny Circa 1923 back garden contains a checkerboard vegetable garden. There are bronze statues and art throughout, along with a beautiful wooden Front, back mantle under the inviting pergola. A prized plant is “Queen of the Night,” a night blooming Cereus. All definitely New Orleans inspired. Robbie says, “Get your fingers down in the dirt, feel Mother Earth, and plant what makes you happy”.

Tammy Jo O’Neal, LMT, “Gardening for the Ages” 2166 This garden has easy upkeep and is great for health and aging changes. It’s mostly evergreen with beautiful color and texture from the Circa 1910 Japanese Maples, Blueberries, Lenten Roses, Cactus, Horsetails, Dill, and Gardenias. Designed by Diane Meucci. Front Garden walk discounts with wristband: 1/2 price Reflexology treatment, 1/2 price Manual Lymph Drainage, expires 8/16/18.

14 LampLighter May 2018 Jim Wilson, “A Southern Gentleman’s Garden” 2193 A screened front porch and shady front garden, this bungalow has all the features for relaxing on a quiet summer night. Rocks and stones Circa 1922 are used for decoration and walkways. The covered Wisteria arbor beckons you to the back garden — a screened porch, rock garden, fire Front, back pit and tons of plants. Crepe Myrtles, Hydrangeas, Trumpet Vine, natives, Rosemary, Ivy, and annuals.

2264 Nick Cantarucci, “Colorful chaos” Circa 1924 Nick is known for both his colorful art and garden home. His corner lot abounds in recycled finds, vintage garden containers containing Front Raspberries, Blueberries, Roses, annuals and Elephant Ears. “I am hoping to create a sanctuary for wildlife and my neighbors.”

FLEECE:

N—Jackie Courtney, “Small Scale Cut Flower Garden” 1043 We grow all our own flowers from seed or bulbs. This year we have over 50 varieties of flowers, the majority are grown in amended beds, Circa 1920 12’ x 24’. Herbs and bulbs are grown in raised beds.Zinnias, Dahlias, Sunflowers, Scabiosa, Bells of Ireland, Snapdragons, Bee Balm, Front, back Cosmos, Honeywort, Rudbeckia, Ornamental grasses and many more. A flower CSA starts in May.

FELIX: A delightful mixture of quaint, pristine, funky, and colorful homes and gardens.

NATIVE PLANT DEMO GARDENS (DRY SHADE) + SHUTTLE STOP 1854 Marie Dennan, “Green Edibles and Eggs” Circa 1912 Stroll along the front lawn, past the massive oak tree and Japanese Maple to admire this Craftsman-style bungalow with a full porch and Front, back a swing. In the back, discover chickens, raised beds, and a stylish shed built by Mike Larrivee. “Gardening is a great way for me to relax, stay connected to the earth, compost scraps, and grow tasty food”.

1883 N—Roger and Kerri Breakfield, “Southern Charm Bungalow” Circa 1912 With both a deep shaded porch and an open side porch, the homeowners have plenty of places to sit and enjoy their large fragrant Front evergreen magnolia tree. Golden euonymous, arboreta and matching urns complete the picture.

Amber Kessler and Mike Curlin, “Life’s a garden, dig it” 1899 The back yard is visual eye candy: large, covered deck, low retaining stone walls filled with shade plants, lots of seating, art, and fire Circa 1912 pit. Lots of climbing Wisteria, fragrant Jasmine, Lavender, Cone flowers, herbs, Daisies, Moon Flowers, Ivy, Cannas, Ferns, Hostas, Front, back Columbine, Four o’clocks, and vegetables. Mike also sells his handmade driftwood candles.

1902 Bryce and Judy Stewart, “More is Less, Less is More” (back garden closes 4 p.m. Sat/Sun) Circa 1914 This back garden is amazing, very symmetrical and serene, hidden by tall clipped hedges. The limited plant selection and color palette Front, back* make for strong design and low maintenance. Lantana, Mexican Petunias, Perilla Magilla, Four o’clocks, Purple Heart and outdoor 9-4 only shower.

N—Sharon Pavelda and Randle Mullins, “Stop and Sit a Spell” 1935 A clean slate created by the loss of an old oak tree changed a full shade garden to a full sun environment. A crushed stone path and Circa 1922 center medallion invites the visitor to take a turn and enjoy this revamped space surrounded by blueberry shrubs, crepe myrtle’s, Front hydrangeas, and boxwoods. Designed by Tom Pellet.

1947 N—Phil Laufler and Ella Hernandez, “Hidden Backyard Surprises” Circa 1934 The front garden contains cinder block raised beds, chair planters, and a brick herb spiral. The back yard contains an amazing hand-built Front, back greenhouse, edibles, raised beds, composting, and vermiculture. The owners garden organically and make their own soil.

2058 Mike Oliver and Melissa Wilbanks, “Colorful, Whimsical Garden” Circa 1912 This teal and gold house welcomes you with colorful porch furniture, art, and annuals. There is a dry rock river bed, and mobile. Plants— Front Japanese Maple, Junipers, Hostas, and Purple Heart.

2082 N—Cathy and Jeter Allen, “Color-coordinated Contemporary Cottage” Circa 1999 The clean simple lines of this garden set off the Spanish Red wrought iron settee and chair. Lush green lawn against Arkansas fieldstone Front, back edged porch beds. More plantings in the back yard.

2100 N-Ric and Jo Chetter, “Front Hidden Garden” Circa 1910 This is a hidden fairy-tale cottage that could be mistaken as being found in a clearing in the forest. Green hedges surround this property. Front Inside this lawn-less garden, ivy ground cover and boxwood solidifies the look.

2270 Marguerite Zeller, “Zen Retreat” Circa 1919 Up the brickwork steps and behind the iron gate, are the front formal gardens. Sweet Bay Magnolias anchor the front and side yards. Front Many decorative pots are featured in both front and back yard.

MEDA: A delightful mixture of quaint, pristine, funky, and colorful homes and gardens.

LampLighter May 2018 15 792 Marge Palazzolo, “Quant, Compact Living in the City” Circa 2004 Easy to maintain garden for a busy owner. This corner lot welcomes you with Roses, art, Peonies, Forsythia, Azaleas, Hydrangeas, Front, back Baptisia, Barberry, Crepe Myrtles, and 4-season color. Look for the surprise in the back yard!

876 Otis and Pat Palmer, “Retirement is for the Birds” Circa 1910 Since retiring, Otis, who enjoys woodworking, has built the fence, two-level deck, many unique birdhouses and the glass bottle wall. His Front, back wife grows all the vegetables in raised beds.

908 Megan Kelly, “Containers Abound” Circa 1924 “I plant mostly containers for the beauty and enjoyment. Each year my plants change, and I’m always happy to see what returns from the Front previous year.” Featured are Roses, shrubs and Monkey grass.

NELSON: Runs from East Parkway to McLean, with many beautifully landscaped gardens of all types and especially well known for for its Banana trees.

1845 Georgia Wood, “Lovingly Tended Every Day” Circa 1920 This tiny front yard garden is maintained with love and attention. Concrete cores edge the long, narrow beds full of Georgia’s favorite Front flowers and garden decorations. Lilies, Roses, Quince, Arum, Plum, Chinese Chestnut and more.

NATIVE PLANT DEMO GARDENS (WET SHADE) + SHUTTLE STOP 1846 Mike Larrivee, “National Wildlife Federation’ Certified Garden!!!” Circa 1922 Lawn=Yawn! This garden will inspire you to go native. Cut your carbon footprint and chemical intake by growing food instead of turf. Plant Front, back a native Redbud instead of a Bradford Pear and create habitat for wildlife. Your landscape is an opportunity, not a liability. Be a steward! Artist Studio: taking orders for hand built furniture.

Kelly and David Lindsey, “Grow Old With Me” 1930 A perfect, whimsical yard for a young family. Under the spreading branches of a huge white ash is a stone raised bed, chock full of shade Circa 1928 plants. The highlight is one-of-a-kind tree art. This garden will make you smile. Swinging caldron planter, chickens, edibles, azaleas, roses Front, back and more.

1980 John and Tyrina Browning, “Too Many Details to Mention” Circa 1920 This front garden shows the owners’ creativity, from the unusual glass fountain to the handmade gates, stone walkway, and lawn-less Front front garden. Chinese Fringe Tree, azaleas, Galium, Chrysogonum Virginianum, and Mexican Petunias.

Connie Arduini and Jimmy McCown, “Creativity Abounds in Every Nook” With its charming historic colors, wide front porch, and perfectly landscaped front yard, this home is a Nelson Avenue showstopper. The 2053 front garden features all shade plants under a large Willow Oak. Unique finds grace the porch. The side yard leads through a charming Circa 1922 work space to a large screened-in porch with more salvaged finds. The periwinkle blue fence sets off all the perennials and sculptural Front, back flowers for a garden you won’t want to miss. Construction by Jim McCown.

SELFIE STATION—COME TAKE YOUR PICTURE WITH OUR PROPS. 2056 Michael Friedman, “Blank Slate Garden — What would you do?” Circa 1922 The young homeowner has been remodeling the inside, but needs creative ideas for future landscaping projects. List your garden ideas Front on the post-it notes provided, then come back next year to see how it looks.

2091 N—Ann and Steve Reichling, “East Meets West” Circa 1910 This pretty pink Queen Ann embraces both natives and tropical plants. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the Native Azalea, 3 Chinese Front Windmill palms, Live Oaks and Hostas that meander through the multitiered Arkansas fieldstone.

2095 Kevin and Stacey Gallagher, “Layering Adds Lushness to Small Garden” Circa 1909 The front garden is flanked by two towering Italian Cypress trees, bird feeders, azaleas, Japanese maples, urns, mint, hostas, and rocks. Front Kevin uses the mint for his homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream.

2097 N—Ginny Barnett and Mandy Craig, “Fabulous Fairy Garden Worlds” Circa 1910 If Fairy Gardens enchant you, then stop by this garden to see many whimsical miniature worlds set up in the front garden. Very inspiring. Front

2113 N—Demetrias Boyland and Kevin Sykes, “Subtle Southern Charm” Circa 1910 The brick-lined retaining wall edges and defines the simple, serene landscape. 12 x12 cast stone pavers lead the eye to the shady front Front porch, swing and colorful containers. Cast Iron Plant, ornamental grasses, hostas, Lenten Roses, Dogwood, and sedums catch the eyes.

Angie Wallick, “Bungalow Beauty” 2164 Stop and sit a spell. Admire the hanging baskets, ironwork window boxes, concrete planters full of colorful annuals, and hand-built Circa 1922 birdhouses. Enjoy the backyard whimsical fence art and “She” shed. “Patience and flexibility are two words that describe my garden. Ever Front, back evolving is sometimes planned, sometimes not. My secret to successful gardening: water daily and keep those weeds away”.

16 LampLighter May 2018 2184 Sharon Wray, “Banana Plant Bonanza” Circa 1920 This banana tree-lined home has a tropical feel when relaxing on the shaded porch. Lantana, Hibiscus, Elephant Ears, Philodendron, art, Front and a fountain all add to the easy upkeep.

2196 Nancy Beard, “Cool and Peaceful Retreat” Circa 1922 Relax on the front porch to enjoy the beauty and texture of the pine trees underplanted with Azaleas, Ferns, Hostas, containers, and an Front, back iron birdbath. In back, a fountain, herb garden, Peonies and containers add color and fragrance. Look for her secret garden.

NEW YORK: Comprised of both charming homes and apartments.

931 Karen Golightly, “Huge Backyard Retreat” Circa 1902 This tiny front garden delights with Hydrangeas, colorful containers and a free book library. The back is huge with a Wisteria-covered Front, back arbor, trampoline, cute shed, several pines, and one of the largest oaks in Memphis. Sit a spell and relax.

OLIVER: Street with many types of architecture and garden styles.

1831 Kristen Sandlin and Shelby Payne, “Unique, handmade decorative fence” Circa 1927 This busy family has a simple garden motto: We don’t bother growing anything that doesn’t want to be there”. Deodora tree, Nandina, Front perennials, Hostas and various ground cover are featured.

Carlos and Stephanie Gonzalez, “Lovely Lawn-less” 1902 This corner lot garden deals with the challenge of slope, erosion, drainage, and huge trees in style. “We really went for function and good Circa 1920 structure without an overly manicured look”. Simple stacked stone helps erosion and defines the space. A washed concrete path divides Front the curved planting area and leads to the cozy front porch. The shrubs and groundcovers are easy upkeep and add color in the shady space featuring White Gardenias, Blue Hydrangeas, Yellow St. John’s Wort, pink and white Azaleas.

N—Matt Barrett and Trevor Robinson, “Xeriscape Delight” 1930 The front yard is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, xeriscape full sun perennial plants: Coneflowers, Sedum, Lemon Drops, Chinese Circa 1922 Fringe Tree, Milkweed, and May Night Salvia. The back yard has a Coral Bark Maple, Lenten roses, Coral Bells, Ferns, Cast Iron, Front, back Azaleas, Columbus Hop plant, and a Japanese Maple. Also, four metal troughs for a veggie garden, and a composting container.

N—Sandy Byer and Ralph West, “Lifelong Plant Collector” 1935 This garden is overflowing with plants, collected by Sandy, a retired master gardener. Japanese Maple, Holly, Clematis, Strawberries, Circa 1929 Hostas, Solomon Seal, Phlox, Begonias, Irises, Rudbeckia, Caladiums, Tater vine, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, tomatoes, peppers, and many more Front plants grow around the statuary, pond, and wrought-iron bench.

1972 Mark Rutledge, “Serene Scene” Circa 1922 This gray-blue brick house with a deep porch overhang looks out over a serene landscape of manicured grass, curved Mondo grass bed Front containing Azaleas, Sweet Bay Magnolia,Yuletide Camellia, and Oakleaf Hydrangeas. Great design!

Kalki and Wendy Winter, “Go Lawn-less with Natives” 1979 Kalki removed his front lawn, replacing it with trees and shrubs for a low up-keep, pollinator loving landscape. Imagine the beautiful views Circa 1942 he has from his home. “Gardening is the perfect blend of art and science for me. I have turned my passion for it into a business, sharing Front, back my love of nature with my community”. Designed by Kalki Winter.

Eric Jambour and Robin Salant, “Pollinator Paradise” 2042 This eclectic garden is the perfect classroom for this couple’s young daughters. There are “smell-ables, pollinator plants, plants with Circa 1920 texture, and edibles”. The jingling petticoat sculpture is made of fencing and collected keys. Two native tree seedlings were planted as Front part of the Tennessee Environmental Council’s 100K Tree Day.

2053 Becky Frost and Gina Sweat, “This Garden is Stunning” Circa 1912 Hard to believe this garden is only 2 years old. It’s a must see with strong design lines, vintage decor, and inspiration galore. “We Front, back designed our space to be inviting, full of color, and casual comfort, an ever changing work in progress”.

PHILADELPHIA: The name is optimistically borrowed from the Pennsylvania’s “City of Brotherly Love:” but while the homeowners do love living there.

989 Christine Conley, “An Artist Eye’s Garden” Circa 2002 This postage-size garden packs a punch in style and color. Check out the tin panel front porch, recycled finds, art pieces, and cottage Front flowers. Roses, Carolina Jasmine, Irises, Crepe Myrtle, and Coneflowers.Construction by Jim McCown.

NATIVE PLANT DEMO GARDENS (WET SUN) + SHUTTLE STOP 1031 Sharron and Rex Johnson, “Upscale Delta” Circa 1910 This garden marries cottage style with modern style for easy upkeep and chic good looks. Tin shed, large deck, and crushed limestone Front, back replaces grass while galvanized tin shines. Sharron’s compost comes from all the coffee grinds, egg shells, and veggies from her restaurant, Stone Soup. She generously shares with neighbors. “Gardening should be free or pretty darn close”.

LampLighter May 2018 17 WALKER: Runs east to west, carries you from East Parkway to McClean.

1888 Ceylon Mooney, “Natives and Savages” Circa 1912 This almost lawn-less front yard celebrates native plants and combining edibles among other plantings. The slightly wild plantings Front, back encourage wildlife and pollinators and make the garden feel more spacious. Landscaped by Ceylon Mooney.

“NATIVE PLANTS NOT SUITABLE FOR URBAN GARDENS” DEMO GARDEN 1982 SELFIE STATION—COME TAKE YOUR PICTURE WITH OUR PROPS. Circa 1953 Beverly and Matt Tsacoyianis, “Blank slate garden-What would you do?” Front With full-time jobs and three-year-old twins, we’re short on time but long on desire to create a beautiful garden space for our family time outside. We’d love to get your plant and design ideas for future garden projects. Just leave ideas on the post-it-notes.

YOUNG: Home of the famous Captain Harris House, Peabody Elementary School, and Cooper-Young Community Association.

2083 Jason and Amber Whitworth, “Amazing Treehouse” Circa 1912 Kids 5-90 will love this treehouse. The garden is all about family living in the city — outdoor kitchen, trampoline, tons of trees and shrubs, Front, back Azaleas, Boxwoods, Loropetalum, Grapes, Dogwoods, Kerria, Pecan, Hollies, Redbuds and Elms.

Peabody Elementary School Garden, “Student Learning Gardens” 2086 Our garden is primarily educational. We show students where food comes from, how plants grow from seeds, and how to grow their own Circa 1912 vegetables and herbs. Students in the garden club created bug hotels and pollinator signs. Stop by the large pollinator hotel in front of the Front, back school. Bird houses built/painted by Amber and Jason Whitworth.

2093 N—Sal and Georgene Cachola, “Tree Sanctuary” Circa 1910 Trees and shrubs abound in this delightful garden: azaleas, hydrangeas, Chaste tree, Leyland Cypress, River Birch, Japanese Katsura, Front, back Crepe Myrtles, dwarf Magnolia, and Sky Pencil Holly. The large deck is ready for year-round entertainment, complete with a tiki bar,

2100 N—Meredith and Chip Armstrong, “Captain Harris House” Circa 1898 This colorful Queen Ann Painted Lady takes command stage behind the wrought iron fence. A weeping willow and containers of color set Front off this grand home.

2170 Java Cabana Coffee House, Mary Burns, “Cup a Joe” Circa 1970 With window boxes and a container garden around the building, Java Cabana is a comfy place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a delicious Front milkshake as you relax between garden stops. Later, hear live music, poetry open mic, or view art opening.

Loudeans, Joyce and June Taylor, “Stop, Shop, and Rest a Spell” 2174 Stop to relax on this whimsical patio among the container pots, vintage patio furniture, and flowering vines. A fun city garden to Circa 1902 compliment cool linen clothing. Joyce Boggs and June Taylor run the store their mother started thirty years ago. Front, back Lemonade and cookies and 10% off all purchases MAY 19-20, to garden walk visitors

2298 Cooper-Young Community Association, “Neighborhood Gathering Space”: This newly designed space was completed with resident Circa 1961 volunteers over several Saturdays. Future Plans include movie nights, outdoor picnics, youth activities, and more. Side

GOLD SPONSORS BUSINESS OF THE MONTH This month, the Cooper Young Garden Club rolls out a new program that recognizes businesses for beautifying their outdoor spaces. We’re happy to present this month’s award to Stone Soup Cafe, owned by Sharron Johnson. Accepting the award is Sharron’s daughter, Tamela Thompson, who is the business manager. Business of the Month recipients receive a gift certificate from Midtown Nursery and much appreciation from the neighborhood. Thank you, Memphis City Beautiful, for your grant to purchase these signs.

18 LampLighter May 2018 NATIVE PLANT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SPEAKERS This year’s garden walk theme is all about incorporating native plants into the urban landscape. If Dr. Doug you’re new to using native plants, discover many learning moments along our garden walk to help Tallamy you discover the benefits of native plants. “Restoring Nature to the Urban Native Plant Speakers Landscape” Dr. Doug Tallamy, renowned native plant speaker and author, will share his insights on Saturday, May “Restoring Nature to Our Urban Landscapes” will local native plant guru, Chris Cosby, will show 19th, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. us “Specific Native Plants for Specific Places”. See schedule for details. First Congo Sanctuary, 1000 Native Plant Demonstration Gardens Cooper Street Visit our five themed native plant demonstration gardens and see which plants grow in a variety Doug Tallamy is of natural settings. A sunny dry spot can support different plants than a sunny moist spot. A shady a professor in the Department of Entomology moist spot along the fence can accommodate an entirely different set of plants than a shady dry and Wildlife Ecology at the University of spot. Delaware, where over 36 years he has authored We have taken out the guesswork and selected plants that thrive in specific areas. We also 88 research publications and has taught insect considered blooming times to create a continuous blooming cycle that make our gardens attractive taxonomy, behavioral ecology, humans and to a variety of native insects and pollinators all year long. nature, insect ecology among other courses. There is something for every home gardener to learn and experience at a native plant Chief among his research goals is to better demonstration garden. You can see how different plants look planted together in a variety of understand the many ways insects interact with combinations and colors. plants and how such interactions determine the Residential-scale gardens are mindful of the space available in relation to how much space each diversity of animal communities. plant needs at full maturity. Demonstration gardens are designed with this in mind. For bigger His book Bringing Nature Home: How Native gardens and large areas, there’s another set of plants that fill in and spread out over time. Bring Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens was your questions and get them answered by expert gardeners. published by Timber Press in 2007 and was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden The demonstration gardens are located here. Three are at shuttle stops. Plant lists are Writers’ Association. The Living Landscape, available at each location and online. co-authored with Rick Darke, was published in • Sun/Dry-1051 Blythe Street 2014. • Sun/Wet-1031 Philadelphia (shuttle) Doug is also a regular columnist for Garden • Shade/Dry-1854 Felix (shuttle) Design magazine. He is a Lifetime Honorary • Shade/Wet-1846 Nelson (shuttle) Director of Wild Ones and has won the • Native Plants for Larger Spaces-1982 Walker Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation, the Tom Dodd, Jr., When the garden walk is over, PURCHASE A NATIVE PLANT DEMO GARDEN: $100 Award of Excellence, and the 2018 American includes pool, pine straw, 15 native plants and educational signs. Available for pickup after Sunday, Horticultural Society 2018 B.Y. Morrison May 20, 5:15pm. Communication Award.

Cooper-Young Arboretum Chris Cosby There’s an urban forest located within the Cooper Young neighborhood. The Cooper Young “Specific Native Plants for Specific Garden Certified Level 3 Arboretum is a living tree museum, with 110 labeled trees in front yards, the park, Places” and schools in the neighborhood. 59% of the trees are native. The Cooper-Young Arboretum is free Sunday, May 20, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and open to the public daily. Find the guided walking map at http://www.cooperyounggardenclub. First Congo Sanctuary, 1000 Cooper Street org/trees/. Chris grew up roaming the fields and forests of south Alabama, where his life-long love Educational Signs of plants was born. A passionate observer So many exotic plant species are commonly planted in the Mid-South, who knows what’s native of wild and not-so-wild spaces, he is always and not-native. During your walk, look for “Plant This, Not That” signs posted near invasive plants, working toward a greater understanding of the then read better suggested choices for similar conditions. complex relationships between plants, people, Other natives and non-natives will be labeled with small hanging signs to help you become and landscapes. Chris’ academic studies were familiar with both. in the field of anthropology, with a focus on ethnobotany. He worked for twelve years at Community Involvement the Memphis Botanic Garden as a propagator, Our Peabody Elementary Garden Club students learned about pollinators and growing food. Visit collection curator, lecturer, designer, and the school to see the informative garden posters they created, along with their own personal bug manager of day-to-day horticultural operations. hotels. In front of the school, visit the large bug hotel, donated by the Tennessee Federation of In the fall of 2016, Chris and his wife Stephanie Garden Clubs, District 1. Take a directions handout so you can build your own. formed PLANTS + PEOPLE, a Memphis-based ecological design, consulting, and education Educational Booths firm. • TN Native Plant Society -Answer all your Native Plant questions. • Memphis Area Master Gardeners -Native Plant Demo garden mini-talks Thank to the Cooper Young Community • West TN Chapter of Urban Forestry- 30 best Native Trees for the Midsouth. Association and Cooper Young Business • Nonconnah Creek Conservancy-Native fern give aways Association for sponsoring our 2018 Keynote • Clean Memphis-Pollinator Literature Native Plant Speakers: • Memphis Herb Society-herbs for pollinators

LampLighter May 2018 19 NATIVE PLANT SPOTLIGHT: CY GREEN THUMB EMBRACES INDIGENOUS FAUNA This is the fourth in a series of ducks, and a turkey named Penny. BP, etc.) but I like to interviews on designing with native The plot on Nelson Avenue is host to sleep at night and I fig- plants for our urban gardens, eight raised vegetable garden beds, ure I don’t need a big perfect for getting ready for this ten fruit trees, high bush blueber- house in suburbia and year’s garden walk, whose theme is ries, blackberry, and strawberry a jet ski all that bad. “Cooper-Young Goes Native.” patches. There is also a homemade I’m also co-founder This month’s expert is Mike Larri- workshop made from recycled ma- and executive direc- vee, Cooper-Young resident, Coo- terials that serves as headquarters tor of The Compost per-young Community Association for 2x4niture, his upcycled furniture Fairy, a soil building Sustainability Chair, and all round endeavor, and the Compost Fairy, a and waste diversion great neighbor to our community. neighborhood composting and soil non-profit. We are Visit Mike’s garden at 1846 Nelson building initiative he created with brand new and ex- during our 3rd annual garden walk. a collective of friends and fellow panding in many Mike grew up on a subsistence Cooper-Young residents. directions all at once. farm in New England, and until just Garden visitors will be able to Two projects that I’m the past few years thought of wild- see and purchase home and garden extra excited to talk flowers as pretty decoration around products on display at the entrance about are our new his vegetable gardens and orchards. to his workshop. If you don’t see residential subscrip- Recent revelations provided by Dr. what you’re looking for, Mike is tion service (we pick Doug Tallamy have drawn him happy to take orders for custom up kitchen scraps, and towards the idea of urban wildlife work. Check out his studio and gar- deliver finished com- habitat restoration and permacul- den at 1846 Nelson. post to our clients and ture, and he is excited to talk your to school and commu- ear off about the value of replacing Tell us a little bit about your nity gardens) and our your alien ornamentals with beauti- occupation and background. partnership with NPI, ful native trees, shrubs, and peren- Ha! Which occupation? I’m a Knowledge Quest, and nial wildflowers. licensed professional geologist, and many others in the Last year, Mike’s garden was cer- I work in environmental consulting South Memphis Trees tified as a “National Wildlife Feder- doing many things but mostly petro- project. We intend to ated Garden”. On his urban home- leum remediation. Fully qualified to plant 4 million trees stead he keeps beehives, chickens, go to work for Darth Vader (Exxon, in the city of Memphis GOLD SPONSORS

20 LampLighter May 2018 over the next 10-15 years. Compost Fairy is building an army of volunteers under the #recano- GOLD SPONSORS pymemphis banner. I have a pile of degrees including geography, biology, and earth sciences. I am a Fulbright Scholar. Did I mention I like dirt and trees, especially native ones?

When and why did you become interested in native plants? When I realized that most of the well intentioned “pollinator” plants I was putting in my yard were exotic and were actually starving and interrupting the life cycle of the animals that I was trying to help. Trees have always been my thing, I just kicked into high gear when I saw how much of our canopy we were losing in Memphis and how little was being done about it. Stewardship is the responsibility of every single one of us, land owners especially.

How strict are you on the term “native plants?” What is your definition of native plants? Pretty strict. My property is designated as a wildlife habitat, and I have over 70 native species on my quarter acre. Ecological services, especially in terms of habitat are key. Native critters can’t use exotic plants to raise their young’uns. Caterpillars and larvae are the bulk of the first trophic layer in the food web. Where are we without that?? “Nativars’ are a new area of interest to me. Dr. Tallamy has some research publishing soon on that which I am very interested to read.

Why should homeowners include native plants in their gardens? See my stewardship comment above. Exotic plants of any type in your landscape should occupy the same amount of your property as desert does your diet. Just a taste, if you must.

How do you feel about mixing both natives and showy non-na- tive ornamentals in a garden? I recommend natives almost exclusively. I have non-native plants in my yard that come from Europe and Asia. I eat them. I also have my great grand- mother’s iris and toad lily. They are my only indulgence other than what grows without my input in my chicken pasture. The chickens eat that. I weigh the carbon offset saved in food transportation against the native habitat that would be there otherwise.

What particular native plants stand out as “must haves” for the Mid-South region? Trees. Oaks host 557 species of lepidoptera. rudbekia, echinacea, and aster are great herbaceous flowering bed plants that you won’t have to fool with. Sunflowers are native. Helianthus maxmillii is a great one and 12 feet tall!

What native plants are not recommended for small urban gar- dens and why? I never recommend high maintenance plants for landscapes. Pick the right plants for your site or change the site. If you live in an urban area, you need to pick plants that are adaptive to urban conditions and challenges like com- pacted and nutrient poor soils, air pollution, and urban heat island effect.

So many people want to grow natives but don’t know where to buy them. What do you recommend? You can drive demand in the marketplace with your pocketbook. I have had a number of nurseries order natives for me. Dan West and Dabney are good about it. Diane and Wolfgang at Gardens Oy Vey have tons of native plants. I’m working with John Jennings at Urban Earth to promote and sell natives and adaptive nativars. Ask, ask, ask. Most natives are easily grown from seeds as well. Lots of resources on the “interwebs.”

Is there anything else you would like to say about native plants? Plant them and plant them more densely. This sea of mulch and monocul- ture grass (lawn=yawn) ecotones don’t exist naturally in the eastern decidu- ous biome. Your backyard is the environment. Treat it that way.

What is the best way for interested gardeners to reach you? Call me up 901.383.3549 or email me at [email protected]. I work for beer sometimes if I like you LampLighter May 2018 21 GOLD SPONSORS GARDEN WALK SPECIALS Good May 19-20 except where noted. Must show your garden walk wristband.

RESTAURANTS: Alchemy, 940 S. Cooper “Oh Clementine” beverage, $5.. Open Sat. 4 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. for brunch.

Aldo’s Pizza, 752 S. Cooper 10% off all purchases at Coo- per-Young location only.

Bluff City Bakery, 945 S. Cooper 10% all purchases at Cooper-Young location only.

Cafe Ole, 959 S. Cooper $2.50 mimosas.

Celtic Crossing, 903 S. Cooper $1 off pimento cheese plate.

Chef Tam’s Underground, 2299 Young Free beverage with paid meal.

Palladio Cafe, 2169 Central Avenue Buy 1 entree, get 1 half off. May 19th only, 11a.m.-3 p.m.

Stone Soup Cafe, 993 S. Cooper Free beverage with paid meal. Half- price appetizers.

Young Ave Deli, 2119 Young Avenue $3 mimosas.

RETAIL Burke’s Book Store, 936 S. Cooper 10% off all gardening books.

Grivet Outdoors, 2164 Young Avenue 10% all purchases.

Loudeans, 2174 Young Avenue Cookies and lemonade; 10% off all purchases.

Midtown Nursery, 2400 Poplar 20% discount all purchases.

Palladio Home and Garden, 741 S. Cox 15% off all garden purchases (some restrictions apply). May 19th only. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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22 LampLighter May 2018 EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS (Across from Gazebo) VENDORS (Gazebo) West Tennessee Chapter: Tennessee Urban Forestry Council What native trees support pollinators? Get a list of 30 native trees essential to the survival of several moth & Girl Scout Troop #13348 butterfly species. Get the Memphis Tree Board’s handout on size and site requirements for the toughest and most adapted trees for Memphis. Free information on tree selection, tree care, tree id, tree diseases, and applications for Stop by the Girl Scout booth urban forestry classes. Ask how to establish a certified arboretum, a residential tree sanctuary, or how register a at the corner of Cooper and historical, landmark, or heritage tree. Visit our website wtc-tufc.org/ and the state website, tufc.com/. Also, check out Young and purchase some this informative website based on Tallamy’s research which lists native plants suitable by zip code: nwf.org/Native- water and Girl Scout cookies. PlantFinder/About. This troop meets at Idlewild Presbyterian Church the first Tennessee Native Plant Society and third Thursdays during the Since its founding in 1978, the Tennessee Native Plant Society has helped nurture the growing interest in wildflow- school year. If your daughter ers and other native flora while also working to protect Tennessee’s native plant heritage and preserve it for future (ages 10-11) is interested in generations. TNPS members meet frequently at various locations all over the state for field trips. For these trips we rely on local amateurs and professionals who know the plants in a given area. Members learn of the time and place of joining, contact leader Chris- these events through our TNPS newsletter. Visit: https://www.tnps.org/ tine Leeat gsmomchristine@ outlook.com. The Memphis Area Master Gardener Association The Memphis Area Master Gardener Association (MAMGA) program seeks to improve the lives of Shelby County Tyger Tyger residents by promoting environmental sustainability, homegrown food production, health, and well-being through Tyger Tyger is a local Coo- garden education and outreach through a dedicated, skilled volunteer master gardener network. All volunteers are per-Young business offering a initially trained through 40 hours of classroom teaching and 40 hours of hands-on experience. Master gardeners who variety of homegrown house- continue to participate in the program then provide 32 hours of annual community service and continue to learn with plants, succulents, air plants, a minimum of eight continuing education hours each year. Visit: memphisareamastergardeners.org etc. Find unique arrangements Nonconnah Creek Conservancy that incorporate metaphysical The Nonconnah Creek Conservancy seeks to restore, conserve, and preserve both the natural and cultural re- crystals, found items, and recy- sources located along the Nonconnah Creek drainage. This group meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Town cled materials. Village Audubon Park, 7:30 - 8:30 pm. They will provide information on fern varieties and other give-aways. Visit: http://nonconnahcreek.org/home-page/. The Green Art Company Clean Memphis A unique collection of green Clean Memphis is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by a group of concerned citizens. Our goal is to goods, vintage and collectible make Memphis the cleanest city in the country. Three programs to achieve this mission include: items, herbs, art and hand- crafted items, jewelry, new and • Help communities organize routine clean-up projects and address blighted properties. used, vintage toys and books, • Perform 40-plus high-profile clean-up sweeps across the city. located in Mason, TN. Check • Provide a comprehensive environmental education program for all schools in Shelby County. them out at facebook.com/celi- agreenart/ Visit: www.CleanMemphis.org

Storm Water Department Cooper Young Garden The Memphis Stormwater Department is a regulatory entity that is a part of Public Works. They will be giving away Walk T-shirts totes, pens, magnetic car bumper stickers and information on preventing surface water pollution. Visit: https://www. Don’t forget to pick-up a memphisstormwater.com/ keepsake of our garden walk. Buy our gorgeous, extra soft Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs-District 1 t-shirt, designed by TaroPop Interested in joining a garden club? Then stop by the District 1 TFGC booth to find a club near you. The TFGC is team Kong Wee Pang and Jay a non-profit, volunteer organization that promotes gardening, civic engagement, flower show schools, landscape Crum. At only $10, they won’t design study courses and environmental study programs. TFGC is a charter member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., http://www.gardenclub.org/, and its Deep South Garden Clubs, http://www.dsregion.org/. last long. All proceeds benefit our garden walk beautification Memphis Herb Society grants. Available at the gazebo The Memphis Herb Society consists of enthusiastic volunteers who promote the knowledge, use, and delight of and at select gardens on tour. herbs through educational programs, and sharing the knowledge of its members and other herbalists with our com- munity. Each year we provide grants to local non-profits to encourage the enjoyment and health benefits of growing herbs. We believe in being respectful stewards of our environment and using sustainable and sound horticultural practices. We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Memphis Botanic Garden, where we also volun- teer in maintaining the Herb Garden. https://www.facebook.com/MemphisHerbSociety/

Urban Bike Food Ministry/Revolutions Bicycle Co-op Biking will be a major focus of the 3rd Cooper Young Garden Walk. On Saturday, Garden Walk attendees can rent a bike, trike, or electric bike from Revolutions Bicycle Co-op, located at 1000 Cooper, in front of the bicycle arches. Bring a helmet and bike lock with you. Saturday morning volunteers with Urban Bike Food Ministry will lead a guided bike tour of 24 selected gardens on the tour. While you stop to visit gardens, your bike will be attended. $5 of your walk ticket goes to UBFM to fund their ministry, preparing and delivering meals and necessities by bike to homeless people. Interested riders should meet at Revolutions Bike Co-op near the bike arches at 10:15 a.m. A Guid- ed Bike Garden Walk ticket is required.

LampLighter May 2018 23 THE ARTISTS Garden Walk Poster Artist: the headquarters for 2x4niture, his exhibiting fine artist, decorative fin- Jake Fasano upcycled furniture endeavor, and the isher and designer, restoration artist, This year’s eye-catching poster/ Compost Fairy, a neighborhood com- muralist, and freelance illustrator. banner was designed by Jake Fa- posting and soil building initiative Nature’s relationship to the urban sano. He lives and works in Coo- he created with a collective of friends environment are dominant themes per-Young. You might catch him and fellow Cooper Young residents. in her work. Paintings reflecting the biking, jogging or walking his dog, Garden Visitors will be able to see Memphis Urban Experience will be Manny. He designs at home and and purchase a cross section of home on display and for sale throughout for his job at Toof American Digi- and garden products on display at the artist’s studio and garden. Visit tal Printing. In his free time, Jake the entrance to his workshop. If you 2103 Elzey to see Molly’s delightful Joel Fasano volunteers at the Urban Bicycle Food don’t see what you’re looking for, garden and art studio. Ministry, providing food and neces- Mike is happy to take orders for cus- sities to homeless individuals. Thank State Museum. She has had solo tom work. Check out his studio and Jenean Morrison you, Jake. Check out some of his shows at the Delta Cultural Center garden at 1846 Nelson. Jenean Morrison is an artist/ latest design work at: behance.net/ in Helena, Arkansas, and the Alumni designer specializing in surface and jfasano Gallery at the Memphis College of Mollie Jaye Riggs textile design. She designs artwork Art. She has lived happily with her Mollie Jaye Riggs is a native for fabrics, home decor and statio- Jeanne Seagle husband Fletcher Golden in the Coo- Arkansan who has lived in Coo- nery. Visit Cooper Young Gallery Artist Jeanne Seagle is a painter, per-Young for over 20 years. per-Young for 25 years. She is a and Gift Shop, at 889 South Cooper drawer, illustrator, public art design- graduate of Memphis College of Art Street to see work by Jenean Mor- er, and teacher whose work has been Mike Larrivee with a focus in painting and print- rison Art & Design and Joel T. Rose widely shown locally and nationally. Mike Larrivee is a geologist, making. Mollie is a commissioned, Photo & Video. Her drawings have been included in CYCA board member, native plant “The Delta Show” at the Arkansas enthusiast, and furniture maker. Arts Center in Little Rock, and “The His hand-crafted workshop, made Best of Tennessee” at the Tennessee from recycled materials, serves as SILVER SPONSORS

24 LampLighter May 2018 YARD OF THE MONTH: A SHOWPLACE FOR NATIVE PLANTS ON OLIVER

By Sharron Johnson ilar philosophy: Plant what you like but be mindful of the circle of life This month’s 3rd annual Coo- and take care of the ecosystem. Look per-Young Garden Walk is being for a balance. The best thing I’ve held May 19-20. It is shaping up to discovered about natives is they are be the best one yet, with 89 loca- adapted to our climate and require tions. For the last few months I’ve almost no care, especially fertilizer. been selecting gardens for Yard of So, in the big picture, you will spend the Month from the pool of gardens less money and time to enjoy a lovely that are participating in the walk. garden. Let’s start a movement, Hopefully it will give us, “Cooper- share natives with other gardeners. Young-ians” an up-close walk ex- This month’s selection for Yard of perience. It is my intention to bring the Month is 1979 Oliver. It is the the community closer through these home of Kalki and Wendy Winter. stories, not to mention entertain. A red brick bungalow built in 1942, The theme this year is native the house, lovely as it is, serves as plants. This falls in nicely with my a backdrop. The garden is the star selection for the May Yard of the here. This property is located in Month — a lawn-less front yard plus the northwest quadrant of Coo- native indigenous plantings inter- per-Young. The house faces north mingling with introduced species. with a lawn-less front yard. Most of Why the technical terms? Well, it’s this garden is shaded with an amur not too technical, just a nudge in the maple (Acer ginnala) and two large right direction so we gardeners can Japanese red maples (Acer palma- view our ecosystem without rose tum). A full sun exposure in the colored glasses. parkway strip along the sidewalk I have always planted flowers, is also grass less and planted with shrubs, and trees not really thinking dwarf abelia which is related to the about their origins or the impact honeysuckle. Coneflower, milkweed, on a balanced environment. Most purple love grass share the parkway gardeners, myself included, were in- strip. troduced to gardening by free plants Native plants can tolerate the dry given by a nice neighbor or family conditions with ease in this area. The member with the intention of con- front walk has been removed and verting a nonbeliever, oops, non-gar- a new blue stone cut into a variety dener. Usually that’s all it takes to be of square sizes has been laid in its bitten by the bug. place. An ever-slight curve pulls the various art pieces crafted from found This garden is a garden walk must What qualifies as native? Wikipe- visitor in. A standing stone edge objects. The path leads us on a circle see. Please make it to see this one. dia says, “In biogeography, a species separates the path from the beds. A around the grounds to a clearing You won’t be sorry. Let’s meet the is defined as indigenous to a given hedge of frost proof gardenias, coral that is home to dining and lounging creators of this garden, Kalki and region or ecosystem if its presence bells (heuchera), wild sweet william space that is created by bricks laid in Wendy. in that region is the result of only and a sweet box acts as a welcoming a herringbone patten that may have natural process, with no human committee. On the east side of the been an old garage space. A center Kalki, when did you and your intervention.” garden there are many understo- bed divides the space that is home wife, Wendy move into your Many plants, trees, and shrubs ry plantings such as, lenten rose to azalea, Japanese maples, crepe home? are transplants from all over the (Hellebores), ajuga (Bugle related to myrtles, hostas , many lenten roses, Wendy and I moved into this world. Some traveled with people to mint), hydrangea, and azalea, just to woodland ferns and solomon seal. house in 2002. their new homes. Sometimes people mention a few. Near the front porch An old pecan tree creates a canopy crossed oceans with their new plants is a sweet olive tree, day lilies, and a of shade, which keeps the shade lov- Why Cooper-Young and not to remind them of their old homes. massive climbing red rose encapsu- ers happy. In the back of the garden one of the other areas in Mem- Okra is a member of the mallow lating the porch. Below it is another is a watchtower with a corrugated tin phis? family that includes hibiscus and rose bush. Between the driveway and roof that provides views of the entire Cooper-Young fit our budget at the hollyhocks. Slaves brought the seeds the walk entry, an additional bed was space. Making the final turn in the time, but we both have backgrounds to North America from Africa. created. It is a lemon wedge shape garden, we pass through an arbor in art, so this community has been The government introduced some filled with butterfly-attracting plants with an akebia vine. It’s an evergreen an easy fit. non-native plants to control erosion. such as coneflower (rubeckia), sweet and is shade tolerant. More Japanese Kudzu comes to mind. But what william, sedum, mums and coreop- maples, crepe myrtles, and lenten Married long? started with good intentions became sis. rose repeat, creating balance without Wendy was my first crush at age an evasive species. There is a stand- As we wander to the back garden, being overwhelming. Sometimes too five. We were both born in Memphis ing joke here in the south; don’t the overall feel is that of a botan- many different types of plants can but she moved away and we lost stand still too long or the kudzu will ical garden with its random stone be too much. Abutting the back of touch over the years. She moved strangle you. pathways meandering to and fro the house is a large deck that is tall back to Memphis in the early nine- Jokes aside, planting native is through the trees. There are rock- enough to need six steps to reach the ties, and we’ve been together ever serious business. The owners of the edged beds to the right, containing top. The steps wrap around the deck since. We just celebrated 21 years of Yard of the Month and I have a sim- loropetalum, oak leaf hydrangea, and creating an amphitheater effect. marriage in February.

LampLighter May 2018 25 and why? Children and fur babies? I love native plants because they We have two children. We adopted tend to perform well in the land- our daughter, who is twelve, in 2008. scape. There are many wonderful We are guardians to our nephew, species that have evolved to the age 10, as of last October. We have conditions of our region over time. a 14-year-old chocolate lab, who is There are also many cultivated an escape artist, and a chihuahua/ varieties that are selected for their terrier mix that we received over the strength and performance. I try to back-yard fence. We were garden- use plants that are relatively easy to ing on a Saturday morning and our get established and to maintain. elderly neighbor raised Clarabelle”up and said “Y’all want a dog? This There are two trees in your thing is going to trip and kill me.” front garden that are marked by the CY Arboretum. Tell us Tell us about your careers and about them. volunteer work. The trees in my front yard are My wife and I both have a back- amur maple and sweet olive. The ground in the restaurant industry. sweet olive is an experiment. I have She moved into digital marketing, five of them and want to see if they and I got into the landscaping busi- can be trained into a hedge by my ness. I served as VP of operations front door, because the flowers have for Servicemaster Landscape for 12 such a great scent. The amur maple years. During that time, I learned was a gift from a coworker during a great deal about horticulture and my Servicemaster days. He is very what plants and practices work best knowledgeable, and I learned a lot for this area. In 2011 I decided to go about plants from him over the out on my own. I turned my love of years. nature and art into a business and started eScape Landscape Design. Your front entrance is lawn Wendy serves on the board of the free, which I adore. Tell the American Marketing Association and readers about why this a good Memphis Area Legal Services. We choice opposed to grass lawn. operated the Midtown Artist Market I have very little grass on my prop- for six years. We met several Coo- erty. I enjoy the textural contrast to per-Young neighbor’s during that garden beds that a lawn provides, time that joined our arts collective. but shade tolerant grass in Memphis We also got involved with the Coo- is difficult to maintain. I have a lot per-Young art auction for a while. of shade, so my approach is to create a woodland garden. I try to have as Passions or hobbies or special many plants as possible for interest talents to mention? and to compete with the weeds. I We love nature, art, music and love having something interesting to good food. We really enjoy enter- look at year-round. The dense plant- taining our friends and family in the ings also provide habitat for wildlife. texture filling most of the space in If you could choose one way garden space that we have created. the landscape. I love creating paths to improve CY, what would it Pass along plants are my between the plants and separate ar- be? Are you both gardeners? Life- favorites. Are there any plants eas or “rooms” to define the space. The only thing that I would change long gardeners? that are passed from a special about Cooper-Young is the same There was only a pecan tree here garden, i.e., parents, grandpar- Are there any future plans for thing that I would wish for every when we moved in. We have planted ents, etc.? your property? community. We have our share everything that you see now over Although my grandfather is still My next addition to our fire pit of crime, like so many places in seating area is going to be a long fire this city and across our country. I the last 16 years. Neither of us were gardening at age 89, I don’t have really gardeners before, but we have many pass along plants from family. table with a stone facade and bench- believe the main driver of this is built our garden together, learning I do have a Japanese maple in the es surrounding it. desperate poverty. Education and more with each project. Her mother backyard that my dear friend who empowerment is the way out of that and all of my grandparents are gar- recently passed away gave to me a Any advice for the community situation. We have good schools deners. I spent many days as a child decade ago as a seedling. That tree to add curb appeal? in our neighborhood, but do they in the north Memphis garden of my is now eight feet tall. I have several I tell clients that are not ready to meet the needs of all students? We mom’s parents. They had a double Japanese maples, all from seed. He invest in a bunch of plants, or may have a lot of businesses, but do the lot full of flowers, fruit trees, vege- and I were always on the lookout for be selling a home, that order and jobs offered provide a living wage? tables. Their approach was organic, volunteer plants. I’m glad I have this definition is easy and affordable curb I think that Cooper-Young has done sustainable and thrifty. I learned a one that he found. appeal. Defining beds, removing fairly well maintaining its diversity, lot from them but didn’t realize how weeds, leaves, and debris and ap- but the ever-rising housing costs are much until I got into this business. How would you describe your plying mulch will make a significant certainly pushing some people out. garden style? improvement in the appearance of Cooper-Young is hot, but I hope that What are your favorite plants I like the cottage garden style, with any property. we don’t get so popular that we lose layers of plants of varying height and our soul. 26 LampLighter May 2018 SILVER SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS

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Chip & Meredith Bill Stemmler Armstrong LampLighter May 2018 27 THANK YOU!! Thank you from all of us in the Cooper Young Garden Club! We couldn’t pull this off without your contributions. Our heartfelt apologies if we accidentally left you off this list.

GARDEN WALK COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Kim Halyak • Sharron Johnson • Jimmy McCown • Connie Arduini • Katie McHaney • Donna Manley • Marie Dennan • Susan Wallace • Mila Borden • Martine Madlinger • Jim Wilson • Jessica Blount • Heidi Knockenhauer • Cathy Winterburn • Mike Larrivee • Doris Porter • Judy Neal • Kris Keith • Dana Sanders • JJ James • Caroline Norris-Smart • Joan Foley • Kathleen Carey • Jonathan Tutor • Taylor McKinney • John and Tyrina Browning • Christine Conley • Stephanie Gonzalez

SPONSORS Platinum: Cooper-Young Community Association • Cooper-Young Business Association Gold: Albert Cook Plumbing • Eclectic Eye • Midtown Nursery • Paige Arnold, Crye-Leike Realty • Steve Womack-State Farm Silver: Celtic Crossing • Palladio Garden • Joe Spake, InCity Realty Bronze: Beauty Shop • Bill Stemmler • Chip and Meredith Armstrong • Pettit’s Lawnscapes, LLC

IN-KIND DONATIONS Allen Rankin, Midtown Living • Art by Lecco • Bill Schosser • Bluff City Coffee and Bakery • Brenda Medling Team • Dabney’s Nursery • District 1 Garden Clubs, TFGC GiveCamp Memphis • Jonathan Pierce • Loeb Properties Memphis Camera Club • Memphis Laminating Company • Michael Penn • Old Towne Bakery • Ray Rico Freelance • Sandy and Webster Riggs • Signworks • Stone Soup Cafe • Toof American Digital Printing • Wallflower Memphis

GIFT BASKET DONORS Bluff City Coffee and Bakery Shop • Cooper Young Gallery and Gift Shop • Huey’s • JJ James • Java Cabana Coffee Shop • Jimmy McCown • Kathleen Carey-Stellaware • Katie McHaney • Kim Halyak • Kroger * Loudeans • Memphis 38104 • Memphis Botanic Gardens • Midtown Massage and Bodywork • Midtown Nursery • Otherlands Coffee Shop • Stone Soup Cafe • Urban Earth by Greg Touliatos

GARDEN HOSTS GIFTS Urban Earth by Greg Touliatos • CY Farmer’s Market Vendors • Palladio Cafe

GRANTS Junior League of Memphis • Memphis City Beautiful • TN Federation Garden Clubs

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THANKS FOR ATTENDING OUR GARDEN WALK. Let us know how we did this year. Take our on-line survey and earn a chance to win a gift basket: cooperyounggardenclub.org/garden-walk-survey/ SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendar for May 20-21, 2019 for next year’s Cooper Young Garden Walk. Looking for a comprehensive list of Mid-South garden resources: cooperyounggardenclub.org/garden-resources/ 28 LampLighter May 2018