On Wednesday morning, July 15, members of the Wellington Garden Club participated in the dedication of a Habitat for Humanity Home in Greenacres. In June, members of the club designed and planted a “bullet proof” landscape incorporating many native plants under the direction of Lisa Ferrano and Linda DeSanti–co chairmen. The recipient, Lucy Hernandez and her twin 7 year old boys were delighted with their new “yard”. They had waited 6 years, living with the boys’ grandmother, for this wonderful opportunity. WGC members, assisted by the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1352, West Palm Beach, St. Davids-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church–Outreach ministry in Wellington and members of CURVES in Greenacres were able to gather “recycled” furniture, linens, kitchen utensils, dishes and gift certificates to help the family make the house a home. WGC member Carol Richardson, Chairman of “Going Green” coordinated the donations. WGC members also provided refreshments for the Hernandez family and friends. A tree dedication was part of the ceremonies. A Pigeon Plum, Green Buttonwood, a red maple and a jatropha were dedicated.
Pictured in attachment shows Lucy Hernandez new owner with Lisa Ferrano, Habitat Landscape co-chairmen for the Wellington Garden Club. As part of the landscape plan the club added two more native palms to the bed with the existing sabal palm which was preserved.
Barbara Hadsell
President, Wellington Garden Club
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