Thanks for Keeping Forbes Hall Tended and Welcoming!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:25AM As the growing season is fully upon us, we just want to say thanks to some people who have been volunteering regularly in the maintenance and tending of the grounds and gardens at Forbes Hall. Even though they all have their own gardening to do, these islanders have stepped up to make sure the Hall looks great and is cared for, too!
Lawn Care:
Gary Cowburn, Karen Cowburn, Doug Darling, Terry Hamilton, Deborah Martin, and in an honour roll position, Paul Duncan, who has been key in the past few years in tending the lawns and is now moving off island.
Garden Care:
Without a regular Gardening Committee in place, there are a few people who have taken charge of parts of the Hall’s gardens.
Myrna Brownlee – the beautiful driveway entrance garden. It will be exciting to watch it fill in over the next months.
Ellen and Keith Rush – readying the garden for planting of Choisya and creating the lovely planters for the entry areas.
Deborah Martin – tends the Empress Tree bed by the parking.
Composting:
Leah Grant – for managing the compost bins, turning it all as needed.
Thanks also to those who have been pulling weeds whenever they get the chance. A bucket with tools is at the top of the entry steps ready for when people have the time to pull a few.
Our appreciation to these islanders for caring for the gardens and grounds, making them look so welcoming!
TICA Board
