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Garden News Update . . .
I spoke with two gardeners earlier this week and Sarah indicated they've grown, harvested, and donated 200 lbs. of fresh vegetables to...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 20, 2021

Driving By . . . Part 3~
What a gorgeous view of Collins Park. Pink cone flowers and yellow lilies make it cherry and welcoming. We also appreciate the work that...
Carolyn Welch
Aug 5, 2020

Driving By . . . Part 2~
We surely appreciate all the work that Sarah and other members of the Collinsville Garden Club have always done, and especially now...
Carolyn Welch
Aug 1, 2020


Driving By . . . Part 1~
Although the COVID-19 pandemic keeps our loyal volunteers and visitors from Collins House tours, we thought you would enjoy a brief...
Carolyn Welch
Jul 30, 2020


There Will Be Pumpkins ~
Members of the Collinsville Garden Club had a beautiful day to work in the garden at the Collins House. Gardeners planted 51 hills of...
Carolyn Welch
Jun 2, 2020


What's Up, Doc? ~
You may wonder what the D.D. Collins House has in common with that wascally wabbit, Bugs Bunny. Click image to visit our carrot patch....
Carolyn Welch
Apr 30, 2020


Old-time Cures for Cabin Fever: Part 2 ~
To continue with a bit of old-time entertainment, accented with a dash of education, we present an excerpt from a book published in 1856,...
Carolyn Welch
Apr 12, 2020