MMI Garden Walk & Faire

2007 Garden Faire Vendors

Art by Appel
Arlington, NE
402-720-2156

Artist Ginny Uehling will be displaying and selling metal based turtle, frogs, and metal structures with glass to enhance your garden landscape.

Backyard Birds
2437 S 132 St. Omaha, NE 68144
402-691-8810

Backyard Birds will be featuring a variety of ideas to spruce up your yard. Beautiful sculptured leaves can be used as trellises, backgrounds for plants or just for adding some spice to your garden. Inspirational word sculptures; colorful, ceramic mushrooms; and whimsical yet functional bird houses are just a few of the other items that will be available.

Benson Plant Rescue
3103 N 50th Omaha, NE

Benson Plant Rescue sells plants every Saturday through July 7 for the benefit of Benson Library and the Rescue Dog Project. We sell hardy perennials, trees and shrubs. Annuals are free in June. We also have a silent auction of large house plants and raffles.

Bluebird Nursery
519 Bryan Street Clarkson, NE 68629
402-892-3457

We are continuing our quest for new and unusual plants to enhance and expand the gardener’s palette. We’ve also added a number of items that you’ve expressed a need for, but have found difficult or impossible to locate. Be sure and take advantage of the new releases from the Great Plants for the Great Plains and Plant Select programs.

Canoyer Garden Center
11240 S 66th St Papillion, NE 68133
402-932-0555

Come visit our new state of the art facility. We are a full service garden center featuring annuals, perennials, tropicals, trees, shrubs, pottery, fountains, lawn chemicals, container gardening, landscaping services and a large gift shop full of home decor and gardening ideas.

Country Keepsakes
2004 N. 98th Ave. Omaha, NE 68134
402-393-4210

Country Keepsakes has unique home and garden accents, designed and hand painted in Omaha. Painted chairs, window screens and yard stakes will be offered.

Dotty Robarge
402-291-6650
dotwelder@yahoo.com

Artist Dotty Robarge was pleased when her customers called her copper and steel art "Happy Metal". The steel trellises and garden stakes shine in wonderful colors. Her copper towers are topped with beautiful chucks of colored glass. Copper critters mingle among large copper lily pads, ready to put in your pond.

Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office - Ask a Master Gardener Table

Members will also have available unique and special order plant labels for your garden.

Extreme Metal Arts
8105 Cedar St. Omaha, NE 68124
402-397-4607

Various local artists will be presenting individually made garden art fabricated of steel, glass and concrete.

Harvest Designs
12324 Deer Hollow Dr. Omaha, NE 68154
402-333-2427

This spring for the Garden Faire, a display of “springtime” berry wreaths and dried flowers with a touch of the 4th of July is planned. Pinks, yellows and new colors, melon and eggplant, will be introduced. These seasonal items are popular for the front door and the living area walls.

Iron Garden of Omaha
10518 Himebaugh Ave. Omaha, NE
402-699-2352

Karla Karr will be presenting steel arbors and trellises. She will also have birdbaths and garden sculptures to add interest in your garden landscaping.

Jeanne Marie
Village Pointe

Jeanne Marie will feature unique home, garden and gift items including some great 4th of July items! Stop by Village Pointe to see our complete selection of country French and other European inspired furnishings.

KentsPhotography.com

Fine art photography of landscapes, floral and wildlife. See Kent's work at www.kentsphotography.com .

Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE 68108
402-346-4002
www.lauritzengardens.org

Lauritzen Gardens is an urban oasis of beauty and tranquility. This 100-acre botanical garden features many outdoor gardens, including a rose garden, Victorian garden, herb garden, children’s garden and an arboretum. A new model railroad garden will open in July. It also includes an indoor floral display hall, educational programs for children and adults, annual festivals, a café, and a gift shop. Also visit Kenefick Park featuring the two largest locomotives ever to power Union Pacific Railroad. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission charged. Membership available.

Lori Paulsen
Lincoln, NE
www.loripaulsen.com

Lori enjoys working with metals and gemstones to bring out their inherently unique and striking qualities. Nature provides beautiful raw materials and Lori translates those materials into her vision of wearable works of art. Her pieces are designed to enhance the everyday beauty of life. Sterling silver is manipulated, formed, soldered, drilled and impressed with designs then united with one of a kind exotic and traditional stones, gems, and pearls and some designs not commonly used for jewelry. From timeless strands of pearls to eclectic earrings and bracelets, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Lori’s designs are available at Finishing Touches and Joffe’s Too in Lincoln, NE.

Moore's Irrigation and Lighting
13306 C Street Omaha NE
402-330-9595

Elliott Moore has been installing the highest quality sprinkler systems since 1985. His Sundown Landscape Lighting division has been designing and installing systems for the home, landscape, paths, deck, ponds signage and safety since 1993. A family owned company and upstanding member of BBB.

Moore’s Nursery
11999 Cryer Av. Omaha, NE 68144
402-333-7515

Affordable Elegance - You deserve it and we can do it! Moore' s, a family owned business established in 1961, is an outstanding member of the Better Business Bureau. We provide a complete line of services including: Landscape planning and installation, renovation, maintenance, retaining walls, patios and container planting and maintenance. Our nursery is staffed with friendly knowledgeable employees that are happy to help you with your gardening needs. Stop in and see us, we are located just 2-blocks North of 120th and Center.

Mr. Ed's Flag Pole Company
19278 Conifer Lane Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-323-7095
www.mredsenterprises.com

Mr. Ed's has a full line of US, State & Military flags in a variety of sizes. We also have a large selection of yard & garden banners, Windsocks, Birdhouses , Chimes and Accessories.

Munroe-Meyer Recreational Therapy Program
UNMC Campus 44th and Dewey
402-559-5777
UNMC - Munroe Meyer Institute - Recreational Therapy

Recreational Therapy uses play, recreation and leisure activities to improve physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning. The primary goal of the program is development of lifetime leisure skills. Recreational Therapy Program content includes art, community outings, cooking, crafts, dance, music, organized games and sports, swimming, and other developmental recreational activities. Recreational Therapy Programs offered by the department include: Adult Day Swim Program, Adult Evening Respite & Habilitation Program, After School Program, Camp Munroe (summer & winter day camp), Camp Outreach . Girls’ Community Integration, Kids on the Block, Preschool Program, Saturday Program, and Volunteer Program.

Plata Nueva/ Plus More
7251 N 154th St. Bennington NE

Personally selected sterling silver jewelry, dichroic glass jewelry and painted personal gifts are just a few of the offerings. Also available will be painted flower pots, patio tables and other related gift items for the gardener

Rustic Gardens
11222 N 126th St., Omaha, NE
402-5720951

Vicky Lambert will have metal yard art to add to your landscape. Trellis, yard stakes, metal suns, and metal flowers will be some of her offerings.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary

Volunteers will be selling the latest edition of their annual cookbook.

TillPro Inc
3453 18 Ave Columbus NE 68601

Finally, an easy way to till gardens and flowerbeds! Power Paws is an electric hoe, lightweight, and easy to use. It is an alternative to the traditional rototiller.

Trees Shrubs and More
3803 Cornhusker Rd. Bellevue, NE
402-934-9663

Please visit us at Trees, Shrubs and More, where variety in plants and designs will set your yard apart. We offer personal service in Landscape Design and we can help you choose the perfect items from our Gift Shop and Garden Center. Stop in and see our diversified Nursery, Greenhouse, Floral & Gift Shop and Landscape Design Center soon!

Vicki Mason and Jeanine Krebs
9921 Brentwood Dr., LaVista, NE

Vicki and Jeanine will showcase copper metal and glass garden art. Birdfeeders, silver wind chimes, birdbaths, and mosaic tiled mirrors will be available to add dimension to your garden landscape..

Weiss Studios and Gardens
13603 Pflug Rd. Springfield, NE 68059
402-680-0642

Carl and Adam Weiss will have copper flowers ranging from Lifelike to the most unbelievable creations. Also available will be fountains, furniture and other creations, all reflecting the beauty and strength of nature.

Food Vendors

Big Pig BBQ, Inc
21055 Bonanza Blvd, Elkhorn, NE
402-658-7427

Big Pig BBQ, Inc. is available and eager to cater your next event! From Tank Tops to Tuxedos, our service is tailored to your needs. We specialize in smoked meats, fabulous sides, and premier service, and will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, brisket sandwiches, drinks and sides at the Garden Faire. Stop by and try one of our Signature BBQ Sauces!

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Dennis & Marian Cihacek, co-owners of the three Great Harvest Bread Co. bakeries in Omaha have been milling fresh wheat flour daily in their bakeries for over 14 years. Now, they are pleased to offer sandwiches using their delicious and nutritious bread at all three of their bakery locations Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Please join us at the Munroe-Meyer Garden Faire to taste how delicious a sandwich can be with Great Harvest Bread. Thank You!

THREE GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. LOCATIONS IN OMAHA:
Rockbrook Village 10916 Elm St. Omaha NE 68144 402-390-9988
Dundee 4910 Underwood Ave Omaha NE 68132 402-551-8800
West Omaha 15623 West Dodge Rd Omaha NE 68118 402-932-0288 ;