Wednesday was PTA Founder’s Day, and in Marietta, those behind the Birney Memorial Rose Garden, which honors the work of Alice Birney, one of the co-founders of the national organization, had their own celebration.
The Marietta Daisies Garden Club, which looks after the Garden, is seeking donations, and sent along the following information about the work they do:
“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden, originally named ‘The Sun Court,’ was dedicated in 1942 to honor Alice Birney as the co-founder of National PTA. This historic garden is situated on the, now, Marietta Middle School campus. At the center of the court there is a sun dial and it is surrounded by square, stone slabs representing each of the 50 state PTAs. Outlining the courtyard are garden beds showcasing 40 varieties of roses.
“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden is maintained by Marietta Daisies Garden Club volunteers, known as the ‘Daisy Darlings.’ Collectively, the Daisy Darlings donate more than 130 man-hours/year to prune, plant, and nurture this community treasure.
“ ‘Our members are extremely dedicated to preserving the memory of our Marietta PTA legacy — Alice McLellan Birney,’ states Carol Fey, Marietta Daisies president. ‘Our membership has a passion for gardening, but also education. Many of our members are former/current teachers and PTA members.’
“Donations are accepted to help with the maintenance and repair cost. Most recently, Daisy Darling/artist, Melissa Snyder, created a beautiful illustration which has been made into notecards and will also be sold as a limited-edition print to help offset expenses of stone replacement. Notecards are available for sale through Marietta retailers, White Rabbit Cottage and Market with a B.
“Founded in 2015, the Marietta Daisies Garden Club is an organization of women committed to beautification, education, service and leadership in our community. The organization is a member of the Laurel District, within the Marietta Garden Council, Inc, which is overseen by the Garden Club of Georgia.
“Visit mariettadaisies.wixsite.
com/gardenclub for more information or to make a donation.”
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