Honoring Karen
The Design Network has established a scholarship fund in honor of our beloved and incredibly talented long time member Karen Colini. We were blessed with many years of Karen Colini's passion for plants, her sharing of knowledge, kindness, generosity and witty humor. She was an inspiration and mentor to so many over the course of her career. The Design Network has helped launch and grow many a career in horticulture and design. In honor of Karen's passion, we are offering financial assistance to an individual dedicated to improving their community through horticulture or a related discipline.
We would like to share the beautiful, poignant words of Karen's daughter Katie:
"The flowers remind us that life is fleeting. The evolution of the garden shows beauty and promise as it transitions through the seasons.......
Farming has taught me an important lesson in seizing the moment to make the most of a short time, whether it's planting or harvesting season. Each year we are gifted with the opportunity to grow and we have to take it. The best opportunities, the most beautiful moments, come and go so quickly. "Blue Angel" clematis shines as she watches over the flower field..."
