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Point Defiance Rhododendron Garden Rededication, May 14, 2005

A Project of the Tacoma Chapter of
The American Rhododendron Society

* Introduction * Garden Map * Special Plants * June Bloomers * Garden Restoration Work *Azalea Slope*
* ARS Article * Metro Park Cooperation * About Point Defiance Park *
* Memorial Bench * Picture Storage * Rededication, May 14, 2005
*Lem's Original Point Defiance Rhododendron Plant * Seedling Bed Discovery *

* Planting the new Point Defiance Rhododendron * Rededication Day Truss Show *
* Lem's Original Point Defiance Rhododendron Plant * Seedling Bed Discovery *

Tacoma ARS chapter president Bill Brackman describes the garden restoration work by our group, and the grants from the American Rhododendron Society. He gives a special tribute to Bill Hicks for spearheading the restoration planning and activity.

Metropolitian Parks board member Victoria Woodards talks about the history of the garden and celebrates the partnership between the Tacoma ARS Chapter and the Metro Parks..

 

Metro Parks staff discuss the recent renovation of the Rhododendron Garden Shelter and the extensive work by our parks link, Keven Matthews.