by Joanne Young | Feb 6, 2018 | Community, Fundraiser
The Coldest Night of the Year is an annual fundraiser that invites Calgarians to not only help the homeless members of our community but also to experience a small taste of what it means to experience homelessness during Calgary’s often brutally cold winter...
by Joanne Young | Feb 5, 2018 | Architecture, Biophilia, Design, Living Walls, Worldwide
On January 29, 2018, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the opening of the Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle. If you spend any time online, you’ve probably read an article or two about it already. The Amazon Spheres are a perfect example of a biosphere, a closed...
by Joanne Young | Jan 31, 2018 | Awards, Congratulations, In the public's eye
Last week, we had the opportunity to host Mark Kolke of FACILITYCalgary. He was intrigued by the lifetime Jo has put into Greenery – the way he put it, “(…) Recently my (LinkedIn) weekly list included something we don’t see often anymore:...
by Joanne Young | Jan 15, 2018 | Awards, Clients, Community, Congratulations, Featured, Memories, Staff Updates
I Loved You, Mrs. Morrison You have no idea how these words affected me when I stumbled onto a blog recently. These words, written by a former student, shook me up! You see, back in the olden days, in my teaching days, I worked with Mrs. Morrison, and yes, everyone...
by Joanne Young | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The season has officially started – with the Sheraton Hotel. A clear, sunny day set the stage for a great install, with a lot of wide-eyed kids cheering us on. Are you ready for Christmas?
by Joanne Young | May 14, 2017 | Traveling Plant Journal Notes
Okay so here is the diary so far: May 11 @8:00 I won the table draw for a beautiful plant known as a travelling plant. @8:30 George ad I went to the bar at the Palliser. We me Ashley Hager who was sitting at the next table so we introduced her to the plant. And she...
by Joanne Young | May 14, 2017 | Traveling Plant Journal Notes
I was the recipient of a “Travelling Plant” at the CREW event last week. Everyone was very excited several women attracted by my good looks and of course the plant had pictures taken. George Brookman and I decide we should take her/him with us for a night...
by Joanne Young | May 9, 2017 | Traveling Plant Journal Photo
Paradise enjoyed her visit with the Town of Okotoks Fire Chiefs Pat and Dwight.
by Joanne Young | May 4, 2017 | Traveling Plant Journal Photo
Paradise enjoyed the beautiful weather.. helped the Parks Dept with spring cleaning.
by Joanne Young | May 4, 2017 | Traveling Plant Journal Photo
Paradise enjoyed visiting different municipal bldgs in the Town of Okotoks.
