Janice Simmonds Memorial Fund

At the request of the Simmonds/MacEachern family, The Friends of the  Farm have set up a fund in memory of our friend and board member Janice Simmonds.

Anyone wishing to donate to the fund may send a cheque payable to :

The Friends of the Farm PEI
P.O.   Box 265,
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7K4.

 

 

 

 

Re-establishment of the Floral Crown 2012

The large floral crown was re-established in 2011 by Friends of the Farm.  Located adjacent to the Royal Grove of trees near Ravenwood House, for many years this had been a regular stop for bus tours of Charlottetown.  It also served as a colourful backdrop for wedding parties and other photo opportunities.  Eventually budget restraints at the Research Station resulted in the removal of the crown. 

After an absence of seven years, a number of community-minded companies contributed to building the mound and supplying sod.  And for the second year in a row, Vankampen’s Greenhouses of Charlottetown have provided the almost 1600 plants at a favourable price.  Planted by Agriculture and Agri Foods Canada staff, the result of the co-operative effort is a beautiful addition to the area.