We are going to meet at the Taylor Conservatory at 6:00 pm and view their gardens and enjoy being with our gardening friends and sharing our summer gardening successes and failures.
They are located at: 22314 Northline Road, Taylor 48180 at the corner of Pardee and Northline (down the road from the Growing Great Gardens site on Northline between Telegraph Road and Allen Road). In case of severe weather (thunder and lightning) we will have to cancel. https://www.taylorconservatory.org/
The parking at Taylor Conservatory is ample. You can access the lot from either Pardee or Northline.
Bring your own water.
If there are any members who volunteer at the gardens we would love to have you come and share your experiences working there. Looking forward to seeing everyone. See below a few of their etiquette rules.
The Conservatory, a 1/3 rd scale replica of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle in Detroit, is a gateway to beautiful gardens. An open-air conservatory is the only one in Michigan and filled with season displays of flowers from May to October.
GARDEN ETIQUETTE
The TCF Gardens provide a peaceful, serene and safe haven for those who visit and for the creatures that make this place their home. You can help protect the Gardens by following these simple steps. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, to keep TCF Gardens safe and beautiful for future generations.
· Do not climb, sit or stand on the Conservatory structure, terrace walls or garden sculptures.
· Refrain from picking or collecting flowers, fruits seeds or vegetables unless permission is given by TCF staff.
· Smoking is prohibited (including e-cigarettes),
Please dispose of trash in waste and recycling containers.
· Personal use photography is allowed as long as there is not a scheduled event. Walkways, flower and tree beds cannot be blocked or disturbed.
· Professional/Commercial photography requires a permit and must be requested prior to visit.
· Do not hang on tree limbs, walk in garden beds, or throw mulch or gravel.
· Active sports and games — including rollerblading, skateboarding, use of scooters or bikes are not permitted on the Terrace or Masco pavilion.
· Picnics must be booked in advance to avoid conflicts with our scheduled events.
· Leashed dogs are permitted on the grounds, except during scheduled events. During scheduled events, only licensed service animals are permitted on Garden grounds.
· So visitors may enjoy the peace and serenity of the gardens; do not play radios, MP3 players or other types of amplified sound or noise makers unless prior permission has been received from TCF staff.
· Use Garden benches or chairs for resting. Do not stand on benches.