Thanks For a Wonderful Flower Show

By Lynda Richard & Pauline Isherwood

Bradner’s 87th Flower Show was deemed a success. Despite some questionable weather, attendance was similar to last year’s show. Even though many varieties of daffodils had already bloomed and gone, the later varieties, were in full bloom, offering a unique show. Many of the varieties had never before been displayed. 

We’d like to take the time to thank all those who came to the show to look and be entertained. There was lots to see and do, from making your own garden sculptures, to live music, great food and of course, gardening experts. This year’s theme, “The Good, The Bad & The Bug-ily” proved to be a big success and we are already working on a theme for next year!

This event could never take place without the help of many, many volunteers, and bouquets of thanks go out to each and every person that gave of their precious time to make the show successful. Although we can’t name every person, we are truly grateful for the help of each and every volunteer. 

Thanks again, and we hope to see you next year!
Lynda Richard & Pauline Isherwood

Special thanks to the following:

Our Opening Guest: Mr. Jim Matteoni

Committee Heads: Diana & Geoff Birnie, Pam Secord, Jim Langton, Russ Massier, John McKenzie, Gord & Dawn Beebe, Marion Brown, Denise & Len Smit, Helen & Dale Rushka, Lise Price, Harry Ruschenski, Murray Brown, Ruby Jaggernath, Lars Poulsen and Pauline Isherwood

Decorating: Nicky Arpotz, Karolina Remple, Todd Radcliffe, Bradner’s Growing Concern, Kato’s Nursery Supplies, Brady Landscaping, Brodeur’s Bistro, Abbotsford VW and United Flower Growers Import & Supply Departments

Flower Sales: Smit Nurseries, Flora Farms, Variety Flowers Ltd. and CY Grower Supplies

Daffodil Growers: Matt & Cherry Graoves, Bryan & Agnes Warmerdam, Fatkin Farms and the McMath Family

Presenters: Chris Bodnar, Glen Valley Organic Farm Co-Op; Andrew Etsell, Singletree Winery; Chef Pamela E. Scott, Chef’s Pantry & Catering; Joe Sadowski; Bert Pulles, Bert the Mole Man; Tim Brown, Surlie Brewing; Chef Angie Quaale, Well Seasoned and Phyllis Sabean, An Eye Full Creations

Thanks Also To: Ryan McAllister, Ms. Val Duma, the Staff & students of Bradner Elementary, Bradner PAC, Jubilee Hall Community Association, Tad Kuzinski, Circle of Friends Band, Glenn & Lori Friskie and Tracy Hueppelsheuser

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