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Showing posts with label elders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elders. Show all posts
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
How I Became A Gardener
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Reader Rock Garden
In 1913 William Reader was appointed Parks
Superintendent for the City of Calgary.
Along with the job came a charming Arts and Crafts house located on almost
three acres of land below the Union cemetery. Along with the man came vision,
talent, energy and passion whose goal was to demonstrate the ecological, horticultural and aesthetic possibilities of gardening
in Calgary. Ultimately he turned the barren land into a
showpiece garden containing almost 4,000 plants, attracting visitors from all
over the world.
After Mr. Reader’s death the garden went into decline
and eventually lay ruined and forgotten except for a few individuals who
treasured and respected his work.
Fortunately we can once again enjoy the garden and learn
from his ideas through the dedication of the Friends of the Reader Rock Garden
Society. In 2004 funds became available and the garden has been restored based
on the meticulous notes kept by William Reader. It was reopened
in 2006 and is quietly waiting on the corner of 25th Ave S.E. and MacLeod Trail for you to discover.
Go to www.readerrock.com for more info. Go to the garden for inspiration, relaxation and a nice cup of tea on the veranda of the gardener's house.
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