Walker Garden 2014 Tour

[mr.d]

The Walker Gardens in Bigler area will be open to public viewing in May.  Located off Rt.322 between Clearfield and Philipsburg - turn at Bigler light. Expected dates are Mother's Day,May 11 and Sunday, May 18. ------ Contact - 814- 857-7665 or russ Krise 814-857-7257 or Linda at-814-765-9771 according to notice in the Courier-Express.

[TD]

Thanks mr.d. This place is one of such beauty in the area. Hard to find a spot like that anywhere else. What work and care they must put into that place to make it such a garden spot to behold.

[mr.d]

Walker Gardens in Bigler celebrates 25th anniversary
Friday, April 25, 2014
Walker Gardens, one of the state's most beautiful gardens, will open to the public on Mother's Day, May 11. The gardens will also be open on May 18. On both days, the gardens will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located in the village of Bigler, the gardens feature thousands of spring flowers, swans gliding over ponds, and waterfalls which are connected by following pathways.
The gardens incorporate picturesque vistas that feature elegant replicas of Greek ruins, a log cabin of the Civil War era, a rustic stump fence, and two picturesque outhouses from days gone by are tucked away along the blooming garden paths
The seed of Ray Walker's passion for gardening was planted many years before when, as a 13-year-old boy, he developed rheumatic fever. The nurse who took care of him was fond of flowers. "We must have sent for every seed catalog in America," said Walker. "I couldn't do anything except look at those catalogs and learn about the different varieties of flowers."
The year was 1925 - before the Internet, television and smart phones - and a lifelong fervor for flowers and gardening blossomed. Walker, now 102 years old, still enjoys his flowers.
"Thousands of beautiful spring flowers will keep you in touch with Mother Nature and give you a feeling of joy."
Those who visit Walker Gardens will be entertained by the 14th Street Jazz Band, with Fran Zapsky and A Brass Quintet from the Pa. Centre Orchestra.
Local artists from the Susquehanna River Arts Center will be painting pictures of the gardens, where viewers may enjoy watching the artists at work.
Artist Steve Albert will be in the gardens to draw caricatures for visitors to purchase.
Food may be purchased from the Bigler United Methodist Charge.
All proceeds from the opening will benefit Bigler charities, including the Bigler YMCA, Bigler United Methodist Charge of Churches at Dale, Bigler and Shiloh, and Scouting and fire police organizations.
Prices are $3 for adults, $2 for those 12-18, and $1 for children younger than 12 years old.
The gardens are located at 2690 Wallaceton Bigler Highway, West Decatur, seven miles west of Philipsburg and 10 miles east of Clearfield off of U.S. Route 322. Follow the signs at the traffic light and the Bigler intersection on U.S. 322.                                                                                                                                        http://www.theprogressnews.com/default.asp?read=38373

[TD]

Thanks again mr.D. We will be looking forward to this. Not many spots around with this kind of beauty to behold.

[mr.d]

This Sunday(Mother's Day) is first tour.