Each year, residents of The Brookwood Community host an open house showcasing their spectacular poinsettia display.
I was new to the area, and this was her way of welcoming me.
Apoinsettia, vividly colored, overflowing its pot, and endearingly ill-timedit wasnt even Thanksgiving yet.
Brookwood Community citizens show off their hard work: (from left) Stephen Tayntor, Megan Rogers, Brian Chambers, Christine Coan, Michelle Wilde, and Kim Sneed.Credit:Wynn Myers
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Luckily, the greenhouses inner spoils more than make up for it.
There Are More Than 50,000 Poinsettias On Site For Sale
Red, red, everywhere.
In addition to plant shopping, The Brookwood Community hosts Pictures in the Poinsettias, for families and friends to take portraits amid the festive scenery.Credit:Wynn Myers
The dedicated horticulture team totals around 100 members, mostly made up of Brookwood citizens.
While this organization is not technically a town, it certainly is a home for many people.
Applause erupts at the string of performances, including an impressive handbell ensemble who mastered many holiday sing-along tunes.
“White Wonder” Poinsettia.
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There are about a million other steps in between, and they stay excited every step of the way.
The most important part is when I see a friend struggling, I always help.
“Premium Ice Crystal” Poinsettia.
I love working with my friends and seeing customers and showing the different types of poinsettias we grow.
My favorites are the dark red ones, he says.
That much is easy to seeand in more ways than just the jam-packed green- houses.
“Superba New Glitter” Poinsettia.
Inside the entrance, volunteer docents offer pamphlets and welcoming smiles.
It certainly feels that way here.
“We provide plants to customers and organizations that we’ve been honored to work with for almost 20 years,” says horticulture director Robert Grove.
Brookwood citizen Jared Mesker helps transport young plants to and from the nearly 50 greenhouses spread out across the campus.
Kim Sneed, who’s been a Brookwood citizen for 37 years, is a member of the horticulture team and participates in many campus activities, including bingo and pool fitness.
