Guilford Awarded Lilac Capital of Maine Designation
As part of an ongoing beautification project the Guilford Economic and Development Board is organizing our second community wide lilac planting project. In 2009 we planted 66 lilacs in Guilford and in 2010 we'll plant an additional 11. This beautification project ties in with the downtown improvements and is designed to make Guilford a desirable place to do business. Another step in bringing people to town is to define for them who Guilford is…we are the lilac capital of Maine. All of this is part of a larger plan to market Guilford to the outside world and let them know who we are and why they should be here.
Celebrate with a Tribute Tree Gift
Honor a loved one; celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, a valentine, Mother’s Day or other holiday, the birth of a child, or any noteworthy occasion. Create a living memorial on behalf of a loved one. Tribute trees donated to Guilford will be planted in various prominent locations throughout Guilford such as the East Boat Launch by the ball fields, West boat launch by River Bend Homes, Don Osborne Memorial Playground, athletic complex on Water Street, near the PCHS school sign on Water Street, Cummings Park (near the gazebo), War Memorial, library, Melvin Park, Cemeteries, schools, Sanitary District entrance, Water District entrance as well as others.
Donating a Gift Tree
· The town of Guilford and the Guilford Economic and Development Board will handle all of the lilac arrangements
· All lilacs will be planted in the spring.
· A certificate will be mailed to the person being honored or whoever is designated
· Lilacs are supplied by local nursery, Snow Brook Gardens
· Each lilac is $25.00
Celebrate in your own backyard
For a short time we will have a limited supply of lilacs for purchase for your own personal yard. The lilacs will be 1-2’ tall at time of purchase and will mature to many different sizes ranging from short (5-6’) to very tall (20’) depending on the variety you choose. We will also offer a full range of colors from creamy whites to blues and from the traditional lilac colors to the rare harder to find deep purples, pinks and magentas.
Purchase a Tree of your own
· Purchase one of the many varieties for your own personal planting
· Funds raised from purchases will help buy additional lilacs for planting in public areas in Guilford and to cover costs of ongoing maintenance
· Lilacs supplied from local nursery, Snow Brook Gardens
· Each tree costs $25.00 or purchase 3 for $70.00
· Pre-order through February 20th on the attached order form to be sure you get the variety you’re looking for
Guilford Economic Development Board – Carrie Fellows 876-3407
