All photos by Tryg Solberg

By Tryg Solberg for Boreal Community Media - July 17, 2023

The Cook County West End Garden Club hosted a flower show on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Waves of Superior Cafe in Tofte, MN. 35 club members presented various bouquets relating to the theme "Grandma's Attic" to a steady stream of visitors throughout the afternoon.

The event also included a booth from the UMN Master Gardener Extension Program representing Cook County's Master Gardeners, who were on hand to answer any gardening questions.

Ginny Storlie, the flower show chairman, said that attendance remained similar to previous years, even with the event moving to a new location. 

Gail from UMN Extension reminded attendees of the USFS spruce budworm presentation at Cook County Higher Education on Tuesday, August 22nd at 12:30 pm.

To learn more about the West End Garden Club, visit: https://www.facebook.com/westendgardenclub

Gail Gieseke from the University of Minnesota Master Gardener Program was representing Cook County's Master Gardeners. They educate community members on invasive species, native pollinators, selecting resilient plant specie, and more.

 A dress fitting the theme of "Grandma's Attic"

 

 Lake Superior appears in the backdrop of the flower displays

 Flowers were arranged with items you may find in "Grandma's Attic"

  Flowers were arranged with items you may find in "Grandma's Attic"