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Labyrinth Garden at Northside Hospital-Forsyth
One of Cumming Garden Club's contributions to the community: the Hospital Labyrinth Garden
Since 2020, the Cumming Garden Club has partnered with Chaplain Bryan Lake of Northside Hospital-Forsyth, offering our expertise and labor for the garden design, implementation and maintenance.
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Labyrinth Garden at Northside Hospital-Forsyth
Labyrinth Garden Committee: Jill Denlea, Barbara Henry, Shirley Puch, Cindy Bean, and Selma Paul (Elizabeth Scott and Laura Fonseco not shown)
CGC committee members and volunteers oversee the Labyrinth Garden year round. We provide necessary maintenance and improvements on an “as needed” basis, presenting seasonal color from annuals, among a beautiful mix of perennials.
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Getting Started
On October 13-14, committee members amended the soil with organic matter, potting soil and soil conditioner.
Then plants were strategically placed around the interior sun dial and walking areas.
(Left Photo) Selma Paul and Barbara Henry start planting
(Right Photo) Completed initial planting
February 2024
Color is here with more on the way!
November 2023
Unexepected Setback
In mid-October, the Labyrinth Garden was mistakenly dug up by a contracted landscaping company. Very sadly, we lost all of the plants we have so lovingly planted over the past 4 years. We are devasted by this loss, however, we have since planted over 100 bulbs for Spring 2024, and the landscaping company contributed dozens of flats of pansies for a bit of color to get through this winter. Members of the Labyrinth Garden Committee are busy developing plans for the future, with hopes for another vibrant and thriving space for thought and reflection.
May 2022
Take a Look at Spring Update
Many friends and relatives of Northside patients enjoy the peace and beauty here.
Fall Season 2021
November 2021
Cumming Garden Club's evening group (below right) made a fall excursion to the garden and snapped the photo above.
Group photo was taken by a hospital nurse who was informed of the project while eating her lunch in the garden.
May 2021
Refreshing the Garden
Some new plants added were Marigolds, Gerber Daisies, and Lamb's Ear.
The Finished Look
February 2021 - Garden Repair
Cindy Bean, Barbara Henry, Jill Denlea, Shirley Puch
Cindy Bean, Barbara Henry, Jill Denlea, Shirley Puch
Cindy Bean, Barbara Henry, Jill Denlea, Shirley Puch
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Since deer had greatly enjoyed the pansies and cabbages, this intrepid four replanted annuals on a chilly February day.
Kale and Pansies replaced
Cindy Bean, Barbara Henry, Jill Denlea, Shirley Puch
Cindy Bean, Barbara Henry, Jill Denlea, Shirley Puch
Deer netting was installed over plants to deter further munching.
Selma Paul and her husband Steve provided the hoops to hold netting.