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Former Owner of Gardener’s Center & Florist Honored at Tilley Pond Park

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The Tree Conservancy of Darien held a well-attended commemoration of new tree plantings at Tilley Pond Park in Darien on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The ceremony took place in honor of Keith Barker, who had owned The Gardener’s Center and Florist for 35 years. In attendance were numerous past and present board members of the Tree Conservancy, Kris Barker, Keith’s son, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, many donors, friends and supporters, and a few canine friends, including Barker’s dog, Anna. When Barker passed away suddenly this summer, his family and friends designated the Tree Conservancy of Darien as a benefactor of memorial gifts and requested Tilley Pond as the planting site.

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Keith Barker to be Commemorated After Trees Planted at Tilley Pond Park

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A Tree Conservancy of Darien announcement:
Please join us to commemorate our new tree planting at Tilley Pond in honor of Keith Barker: Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
When Keith Barker, who had owned The Gardener’s Center and Florist for 35 years, passed away suddenly this summer, his family and friends designated the Tree Conservancy of Darien as a benefactor of memorial gifts and requested Tilley Pond as the planting site. Keith was a long-time supporter of our town, sponsor of the Darien Beautification gardens, and a well-respected garden mentor in our community. Keith’s former home overlooks Tilley Pond, where he and his dog, Anna were frequent park visitors. Five trees have been planted there as a memorial in Keith’s honor. The memorial request was the inspiration and impetus for the Tree Conservancy to select Tilley Pond as the site of our 2015 planting. Tilley is a beautiful park in the center of town and utilized daily by dog walkers, commuters, exercise groups, and as a site for town events.

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Tree Conservancy Tilley Pond 2015

Tree Conservancy of Darien Plants 30 Trees at Tilley Pond Park

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The Tree Conservancy recently planted a total of 30 trees and numerous shrubs and bulbs at Tilley Pond Park, which endured a loss of mature trees during super storm Sandy, and due to old age and disease. The new plantings help to replace these trees, as well as enhance the very well utilized town park. Generous contributions by donors and The Growing Concern, Designs by Lee and the Gardener’s Center and Florist made the planting possible. Those interested in donating to Tree Conservancy of Darien can mail donations to 25 Old King’s Highway N. Suite 13, #166, Darien, CT 06820.