Paula Russell was so excited when her husband noticed a strange-looking rock outside the entrance to the SunBird clubhouse. Paula investigated and came away with the April Rock of the Month. This was the final rock of the Garden Club’s “Rock of the Month” series. The painted rocks were intended to spark an interest in…
SunBird has experienced an unusual amount of rain and warmer temperatures this season, resulting in an overabundance of weeds. The weeds have been very healthy and plentiful and would take over the garden spaces in SunBird if not for the diligent efforts of the Garden Club volunteers. Over 20 women have been working each week…
Our first Garden Club meeting will be Friday morning, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. in the east ballroom. We have fun activities planned for the year and invite you to join us. No gardening experience required! Our club’s purpose is to assist in the beautification of SunBird Golf Resort and to learn about desert gardening…
Laurie Doyle The January Garden Club rock has been found! Lisa Onyx and her dog, Denali, found the January rock hidden next to a tree along the grassy knoll on the north side of the clubhouse. Lisa and Denali spent days searching the rock gardens throughout SunBird, as they made their daily walks. They were…
Julie Anderson In the spirit of promoting health and safety, the Garden Club has decided to postpone its annual Home and Garden Tour until March 13, 2022. While we delight in hosting this very popular annual event every year, we believe it is best to skip this year due to COVID, and look forward to…
Laurie Doyle The December Garden Club Rock has been found! Shirley Tackett discovered the rock tucked next to a tree, in the rocks across the street from her house. The rock has remained hidden for several months, waiting for that special person to find it. Congratulations to Shirley! She has received a $10 gift card…
Laurie Doyle The Garden Club has been busy working throughout the community while keeping safe and abiding by the COVID restrictions. We had a successful plant sale on Community Garage Sale day, of plants we propagate and nurture throughout the year. We also sold several sets of 2020 Golf Ball Allium flowers. Thank you to…
Julie Anderson Many of you have noticed some beautifully-painted rocks hidden among shrubs and along the gravel paths in SunBird. What you might not know is we have a new SunBird resident who loves to paint and place these master-rocks anonymously! Last year, the Garden Club painted and hid a special rock each month, and…
Thank you to everyone who came to the Garden Club’s 2020 annual Home and Garden Tour! And thank you to our gracious hosts and hostesses who opened their homes for all of us to tour. Joan Butcher, Kimberly and Bill Ley, Gup and Dale Stein, Carol Garrett and Jerry Searles, Art Norby, and Lisa and…
The annual Garden Club Home Tour is Sunday, March 8, from noon to 2:00 p.m. This year, six residents have graciously opened their homes to us. Each home is unique and reflects the residents’ personality and interests. Thank you to each and every person who makes our Home Tour a success! Tickets are on sale…