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Greendale Garden Gazing

We had another great Garden walk in 2007
Thanks again to all who participated!

The 14th Annual Greendale Garden Gazing Walk
will be held on
Saturday July 12, 2008
8:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 noon
Greendale Gazebo



This FREE tour starts at the Gazebo located in the Greendale Village Center.
Click here for directions. There will be demonstrations by Master Gardeners, as well as two
drawings for two baskets of "garden related items" to anyone who registers.
Rest Areas with free refreshments are also provided.

The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens will be at the Gazebo.
Wild Ones Natural Landscaping and South East Master Gardeners will be at the rest area.

Come and join us on the tour!

Our Story

In 1936 the new preplanned community of the Village of Greendale was established with it's own distinct architecture, new homes, green belts and many pedestrian pathways. These hearty pioneer first residents immediately established their own school system, government, churches, businesses and forms of entertainment.

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The Village was patterned after the English Garden City concept that emphasized the use of parks and large open spaces called Green Belts. The quaint village homes were constructed of cinder block, pine beamed ceilings and tile roofs.

Gazebo As with all human nature there was a desire to enjoy and improve living conditions and this also extended to the development of flower and vegetable gardens, thus Greendale became known as the Garden Community.

In 1994, some Greendale residents were aware that the many hidden gardens along the many pedestrian pathways and green belts in the oldest sections of the village were almost unknown and not being appreciated by the general population.

They established a committee called Greendale Garden Gazing and Bruce Bond created a special logo just for the group. Their goal was and remains to emphasize the warmth, friendliness and concept of Greendale as the Garden Community. GGG Logo

This was done by designing ever changing, free, self-guided walking garden tours . The tour generally starts at the gazebo and is where maps are distributed by volunteers.

The tour moves from one Featured Garden to another, with the some of the gardeners available to answer questions about their flowers or garden design.

Ladies 2007 marked the Thirteenth Annual Walking Garden Tour. There were rest areas, refreshments and popcorn for our walkers. Two free baskets full of gardening-related gifts, donated by our sponsors, were given away at two free drawings.

Please come and join us!!!

Follow the links below to view fabulous pictures of Greendale gardens,
past and present, or to find out information about this years walk.
If you have any questions or comments, please send us an E-mail.
The next Greendale Garden walk will be on Saturday July 12, 2008.


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Upcoming Events in Greendale . Village of Greendale
State of Wisconsin . Milwaukee County . Milwaukee Visitor’s Bureau

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