Category Archives: Dunbar Memorial Garden

Germinating Milkweed seed varieties: a home gardener’s perspective

by rwoloch Posted on July 4, 2017

Having been bitten by the “grow it” bug many, many years ago, I consider myself pretty adept at nurturing seeds. Over the years I’ve developed my own way of germinating that’s been highly successful whether the seed is annual flowers … Continue reading →

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Monarch Watch “Milkweed for Restoration Projects”

by rwoloch Posted on May 24, 2017

We are thrilled (as is evident by Jesse’s dads expression) to participate in the Milkweed for Restoration Projects program of Monarch Watch. Since 2014 the Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust has been the key steward for the  Deauville Riparian Buffer Project … Continue reading →

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Milkweed for sale at Dunbar Memorial Garden’s 8th annual Native Plant Sale

by rwoloch Posted on May 6, 2017

On Saturday, May 13th the Trust will once again host our annual Native Plant Sale at Dunbar High School.  This will be our 8th sale and most likely our best – over time we’ve learned so much not only about … Continue reading →

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Creating and supporting safe and inclusive environments

by Natalia Posted on January 21, 2013

At the Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust we have committed to a year of giving. Volunteering and working towards change has become a major part in my life, and it mostly started with working with the Dunbar GSA and at the … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Silence: “Straightlaced” Documentary Event

by rwoloch Posted on September 11, 2012

In January 2010, the Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust in conjunction with the family of Hannah Landers as well as several other local organizations hosted the Kentucky premiere of the documentary “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up.” We were … Continue reading →

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So many to thank but where to begin? The incredible success of our 3rd Native Plant Sale

by rwoloch Posted on May 19, 2012

We could not have done this without you. Today we hosted our “3rd annual Native plant sale” at Dunbar and raised just under $800 ($770 to be exact) – our most successful Garden event ever. Between the high-fives, group hugs … Continue reading →

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J is for Jesse: gardening, grants and current events

by rwoloch Posted on April 10, 2012

On Jesse’s birthday, March 10th, we visited the Dunbar Memorial Garden and were given not only a sneak peek at what’s in store work-wise but also a curiously formed branch on the yellowwood, which we are now calling our “J … Continue reading →

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Dunbar Memorial Garden’s Third Annual Native Plant Sale

by rwoloch Posted on February 6, 2012

On Saturday May 19, 2012 the Dunbar Memorial Garden will host its Third Annual Native Plant Sale with proceeds benefiting continued care and maintenance of the all-native plant garden located on the campus of Dunbar High School. The garden was … Continue reading →

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