The
Rose Garden was established in 1951 with a bequest of
$1,000 from the first president of the Men’s Garden
Club, John A. Fritz. A bronze plaque was placed in the
garden at that time. “John A. Fritz Memorial Rose
Garden presented by Men’s Garden Club to the City
of Lancaster – 1951.”
Located along Buchanan Avenue in Lancaster City, the
gardens have been maintained on a continual basis by
our members. Replacement roses, mulch and fertilizer
are provided by the City of Lancaster. Under the current
leadership of John Trusz, our club continues to care
for this beautiful garden.
In 2004, Harry Collins, a man of many talents and a
great organizer of our club, died and ginkgo tree was
planted in his honor. In 2005, Gerald Snoke, another
great gardener and teacher, died and a rose bush was
planted. In 2006, Daniel Detwiler died and his family
wanted to remember him in our Rose Garden, which he
lived close to for many years. Monies from his memorial
fund were used to add new rose bushes.
Evening in the Rose Garden
Buchanan Park, Lancaster
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Friday, June 6, 2013
Evening Among the Roses
Celebrating 63 years of stewardship by LCGC.
The Wheatland Middle school string soloists under the direction of Michelle Wingert performed.
LCGC members acedt as hosts with light refreshments.
Rose Garden in Buchanan Park, Race Ave., behind F&M campus. |
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For a more permanent memorial, the Club has placed three
bronze plaques in the Rose Garden at Buchanan Park.
Two were purchased by our club and one from the Detwiler
monies. |
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