Reorganization Saves Recycled Gardens

Due in large part to the public outcry that resulted when POPPA's Board of Directors announced early in July that Recycled Gardens would be closing forever, a reorganization has been negotiated and the charity nursery will now stay open for at least another year and likely through the remaining four years of it's initial business plan. Staying the course would not be possible without the continuing support of RG's generous landlady, Dr. Gregory, who has always donated the use of the property, well water, plus a bit of electricity, and who now has also agreed to donate half of an annual salary to hire a new director, Kelly U., whose fresh enthusiasm and energy are expected to not only reinvigorate veteran volunteers but also recruit the help of many new ones.

POPPA's President, Keni Cyr-Rumble, says, "We feel that Kelly U. will help us turn Recycled Gardens into a true money-maker with her new ideas. Kelly will be rewarded through merit-based financial incentives... if Kelly grows the business, thereby making more money for POPPA to give away for spay/neuter surgeries statewide, she will be rewarded financially."

So, expect business as usual at Recycled Gardens for the remainder of the Summer--the Going, Going, Gone Plant Sale and Facilities Sale have both been canceled. Plant donations are again welcome and plastic pot recycling shall continue unabated. Please come "Adopt our plants so
we can prune Oregon's pets!" as there are loads of healthy plants sitting in RG's sales yard waiting for a new home in your garden.

For more info, or to find out how to volunteer at Recycled Gardens, please stop by the nursery during regular business hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10-5, call us at 503-626-4070 ext 3, or write to us online via the website at www.POPPAinc.org.

Keni Cyr-Rumble
President, POPPA, Inc.
Director, Recycled Gardens
www.POPPAinc.org
503-626-4070 ext 3
503-757-7502 cell

Uprooted

At least eight beautifully maintained, fully mature, 6-foot rhododendrons will face the axe in February unless someone comes to their rescue in Beaverton. Located near the Cedar Hills Rec Center these plants can be yours for the tax-deductible finders fee of $50 and a good bit of elbow grease. Contact Keni at Recycled Gardens via email at info@POPPAinc.org for more info.

Bad Check Writer Makes GOOD

Ms. Suzie Ryan of Scio made good in November on the bad check she'd written to Recycled Gardens for her grandmother's custom-made bench. Though POPPA volunteers had to pester her with phone calls, and POPPA's president finally sent a letter to Grandma Ryan clearly stating the issue was being treated like a theft, she did pay up and even included a bit extra to cover the bank charges incurred. Thank you, Suzie!