Midway Renaissance, Inc.
a certified Main Street Program
since 2001

On Saturday, October 5th, the Greenspace Committee, Bluegrass Rain Garden Alliance, and Third Rock Consulting donated their time, talents, and materials to create a rain garden for the Midway Woman's Club at 233 South Gratz Street. Even more generous was the group's commitment to sharing their knowledge by conducting a hands-on workshop to equip participants with the fundamental skills to begin their own rain gardens.

Gina Morris of Third Rock Consulting (in plaid shirt), shows Randy Thomas the plants selected
for inclusion in the Rain Garden. Standing are Rachel Couch, Brittany Zwicker (Rain Garden
Coordinator for the Bluegrass Rain Garden Alliance), and Stacy Borden. Gina, Brittany, and Stacy presented educational sessions inside prior to the hands-on portion of the workshop.

Randy Thomas and Becky Moore install plants

Bart & Debra Shockley dig holes, Becky Moore plants, Stacy Borden waters
and Bob Rathbone spreads straw.

Cecelia Gass installs a new plant

Rachel Couch installs a plant

Taking a break from the digging are Becky Moore, Adele Dickerson, Dan Roller,
Phil Dare, and Nancy Dare

photo credits - Pam Thomas 

Stop by the Woman's Club to see how the Rain Garden develops over time. Find out more about rain gardens ~ why they are important and how you can create one ~ visit www.bluegrassraingardenalliance.org Do YOU have a Midway Rain Garden? Send us your pictures & we'll post them here.