Everything Grows
In 1964, our family moved to the Wenatchee Valley. My dad, Tony DeRooy, had just been hired as the first Landcape Supervisor at Rocky Reach Dam. Prior to that, he had worked for the Great Northern Railroad as the third of only three (ever) Superintendents of Parks. He had followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, Arie DeRooy, who had the position from 1934 until his death at Many Glacier Lodge on August 8, 1951. Growing plants, flowers and children was their life work. Anyone who knew these men, as well as the women who have stood faithfully by (thanks, Mom!) recognized their passion. This blog will be concerned mainly with dahlia and garden thoughts, but will also discuss things that are happening in the beautiful valleys, plains and mountains that we know as North Central Washington.
Hi Linda -
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to you for your delightful article in this month's Bulletin as I've been thinking of starting a dahlia blog of my own and you, yes you gave me the inspiration to do it! I may need some help as your blog looks terrific. Many thanks for helping me get going . . . its: BeresfordParkDahliaGarden.blogspot.com
Here's hoping you have a wonderful season!
One Happy Gardener
D J