July 20, 2015

Shawnee Park Demonstration Garden

The Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard is dedicated Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Emily Scifers places crop labels in the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard that was dedicated Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. The garden is the fourth community garden, joining those along South Fountain Street, North Main Street in the Red Star area and near Washington Park.

Robert Harris, advisory board member, speaks at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Robert Harris, advisory board member, cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Herbs are growing in the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard.

Thyme and other herbs are featured in the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard.

Julia Thompson, left, director of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department; city manager Scott Meyer, Robert Harris, advisory board member; Ward 2 councilwoman Shelly Moore and Trinaton Ware pose for a photo Monday, July 20, 2015 at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard at the Shawnee Park Center.

"Wisdom from the Garden" greets visitors to the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

The Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard is seen Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Tomatoes are growing at the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Julia Thomson, director of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, speaks at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau. City manager Scott Meyer waits to speak.

Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer, left, listens as Julia Thomson, director of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, speaks at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer speaks at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Jane Wernsman, director of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Department, speaks at the dedication of the Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

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The Shawnee Park Community Demonstration Garden and Urban Orchard is dedicated Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

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