West Asheville Garden Stroll – PRESS RELEASE 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON Tuesday, August 10, 2010
SECOND ANNUAL WEST ASHEVILLE GARDEN STROLL
SPONSORED BY:  West Asheville Business Association and West End Bakery

Will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 11:00 AM to 4 PM,  RAIN OR SHINE

KICKOFF CEREMONY at West Asheville Branch Library, 942 Haywood Rd. at 10:30 AM

The Stroll is FREE
Additional information on the web at: www.WestAshevilleGardens.com
West Asheville Branch Library:  250-4750

West Asheville, NC – August 10, 2010

 The culture of sustainability is becoming more deeply rooted in West Asheville’s urban landscape with every passing day.   The Second Annual West Asheville Garden Stroll, Saturday, September 11, 2010 will showcase many new gardens in the Horney Heights and Malvern Hills sections of the community.   The event runs from 10:30 – 4:00 PM, and kicks off at the West Asheville Branch Library at 10:30 AM.

As urban gardens proliferate in this sprawling and diverse community, gardens of all kinds are emerging.  Approximately 17 new gardens will be on view across three areas of the Greater West Asheville community:  the neighborhood adjacent to the library, and the Horney Heights/Buttermilk Creek , and Malvern Hills neighborhoods.  Each site offers a unique garden display.  Types of gardens on this year’s Stroll include traditional, mixed use, permaculture, a community garden, a greenway, and gardens featuring bees, chickens, and much more!

West Asheville gardeners are keen to share the joy of gardening.  The Stroll emphasizes sustainability in urban gardening, networking among neighbors, and inspiration for Strollers.  Strollers can learn from gardeners’ varied experiences through question-and-answer sessions and first-hand viewing.  Strollers are also invited to participate in a community service gardening project as part of the Stroll experience.

 Maps of the tour and information about the featured gardens will be available at West Asheville Branch Library on Sept. 11.  Strollers are encouraged to car-pool, bike, and walk.  Centralized parking will be available near the featured neighborhoods at:   West Asheville Baptist Church on Haywood Road, St. George’s Episcopal Church on School Rd., and at Malvern Hills Park.

 The West Asheville Garden Stroll is a non-profit endeavor led by a group of passionate gardeners.  It is FREE and open to the public.  Volunteers are needed to help with the Stroll.  Volunteer opportunities are listed on the website, www.WestAshevilleGardens.com    This wonderful community event welcomes donations!

CONTACT:

Anne Higgins                                                                KarenH. Loughmiller

 Higgins Horticultural Services, LLC                       West Asheville Branch Library

828-713-8688                                                828-250-4750  FAX:  828-250-4751

AnneHiggins@charter.net                      karen.loughmiller@buncombecounty.org