THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 7 A garden tour ends with a tea By Laura Eisener O n Monday about 50 members of the Saugus Garden Club enjoyed an elegant tea and a guided tour of the memorial garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Among the plants blooming in the garden Monday were a few different lace cap hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), including the variegated form (Hydrangea macrophylla variegata), some Weigela (Weigela florida) with pink and white flowers, red and yellow Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica) and a bright yellow clump of threadleaf tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’). Several members of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association volunteered to perform maintenance in the garden here as well as at several other gardens across the state, and two master gardeners showed the club members what they had done recently in this garden. Activities included pruning of the large shrubs, weeding, removal of invasive species and removal of a tree that had overgrown the path and restricted access to the very important water faucet! Several shrubs have been transplanted, and later in the season there are plans to add some new groundcovers. Two of the master gardeners attended the event on Monday and answered questions about the work in the garden. The Master Gardeners Association volunteers help maintain many historic, ornamental and food pantry gardens run by nonprofi ts throughout the Commonwealth, and also run prison programs to help incarcerated individuals develop skills with plants. Club members refreshed themselves after the tour with tea and lemonade and a sumptuous feast of sandwiches and baked goods in Ashworth Hall at St. John’s, many of which were made by the members themselves. Many members brought their favorite teacups, many of which were vacation souvenirs or family heirlooms, which added to the fun of the day. Other seasonal events are in the planning stage for Garden Club members later in the summer and fall. An unusual hydrangea growing in the garden at St. John’s is oak leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) with velvety leaves that turn reddish in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) After the garden tour, the Garden Club members enjoyed a lavish tea at St. John’s church. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! o own an affordable Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden!!n!ldeenalden omes alden! ome Scan QR to apply APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. WHO CAN APPLY: First-Time Homebuyers Meet income & asset limits (see AMI chart) Assets must be under $75K for 80% AMI households. Assets must be under $150K for 100% AMI households. Restrictions Apply – Units have resale and use restrictions Questions or Accommodations? Call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 | TTY: 800-439-2370 CHECK INCOME LIMITS & PRICES BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Please note: Deadline: Must be postmarked by October 2, 2025 mes 5 Newly Built Affordable Condos rdable Condos AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY pply APPLICATION PERIOD: Dates July 7, 2025 - October 2, 2025 INFO SESSIONS Where: Malden City Hall August 5, 2025 6PM September 4, 2025 6PM Lottery Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Attendance not required) A FAREWELL TEA: Paul Dalzell, who had been a temporary priest at St. John’s since John Beach’s retirement, and his wife Robyn, relaxed at the Saugus Garden Club tea before leaving Saugus for Europe, and eventually, their home in Australia. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity
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