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.