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"It‘s much nicer than sitâ€" ting in the house," she said. "I love gardening â€" it‘s nice to get out now." The president of the Horâ€" Weiberg said she was originally involved with the society because she was, and still is, interested in flowers and meeting people; A bouquet of freshly cut pussy willows pulls the plant theme through to the dining room. Her living room is decoâ€" rated in a 1950‘s classy style. The couch, armchair, chairs and piano bench cover all have a floral design. She has also planted some vegetables along the left fence and there‘s a little goldfish pond in the middle of the lawn with a stream leading to it. "I have a garden at the back," she said of her curâ€" rent backyard. "It‘s not nearâ€" ly as large (as the previous one}, but there (will be) some flowers along the fence." Weiberg has been a director with the society throughout her memberâ€" ship and has always loved flowers and plants. It was something she enjoyed with her late husband, Garnet. tod: vear alist. The 40â€"year veteran of the Waterloo Horticultural Society was hoping the tulips in her garden would be in bloom already, but the weather just isn‘t quite with her vet. VISCO ELASTIC MEMORY FOAM in the meantime, Hilda Weiberg is going to have to make due with the various plants and flowers that adorn the bay window sill in her Waterloo home. MEMORY FOAM BED TOPPERS ® Promotes deep restful sleep ® Refieves back pain and aching joints @ Heips reduce stress Cns ts finally spring and soon Ithe trees will have dense green leaves and there will be a spray of vivid flowâ€" ers in gardens throughout the region. In the meantime, Hilda Weiberg is going to have to t‘s finally Itho trees green le will be a sp1 ers in gard the region. Waterloo senior celebrates * 40 years of tending to her tulips ‘ It‘s not very sunny av. is it?" said the 82â€" râ€"old homeâ€"horticulturâ€" By Denise MOurer For The Chronicle ® Greater comtort ® Less tossing and turning © Gives pressure rebet We Custom Cut Foam ... For Everything! Weiberg grew up on her parents‘ farm in Dashwood, Ont., where she learned to pick out the weeds from the "Hilda always had fish ponds and waterfalls," Hansfield said. "She really enjoys her flowers, veggies and fruit trees." Former president of the society, Jack Hansfield, said Weiberg‘s garden was always on the annual garden tour, which allows anyone to visit various gardens in the area. "She received china with a flower design on it from the Royal Horticultural Sociâ€" ety in England." "She was honoured in January with a plaque and a gift for all her work," Graâ€" ham said. ticultural Society, James Graham, said Weiberg has always helped out with geranium and membership sales and judging gardens. Hilda Weiberg has been a member of the Waterloo Horticultural Society for four decades ‘1 « « ip j wÂ¥3 > j M s . ~. & *"*L«* t’fi fl‘; 'l "I‘ve been to many of the conventions." said Weiberg. "In her younger years, she‘d come to every annual convention with me," said Hansfield. "We went to Kingston, Thunder Bay, Peterborough â€" we travâ€" elled all over Ontario." More recently, Weiberg‘s age has unfortunately diminished her involvement with the society and caused her to cut back her elaborate garden. She‘d then wash and bundle them so he coutd sell them in Grand Bend. Later on, her parents moved into town, and she helped her neighbour pull carrots, onions and beets. "I knew the difference between a thistle and a flower plant or vegetable," she said. "It‘s a great experiâ€" ence for children." vegetable gardens. Foam Store for all your camping and RV needs "You meet a lot of friendâ€" ly people with the same interests as you have yourâ€" self," she said. She said the Horticultural Society is a nice group to be with. "I just like gardening," she said. "It gives me someâ€" thing different to think about all the time. Some people say they‘re bored. 1 can‘t say that." "As if, when you have a garden, you can perform miracles," Graham said with a chuckle. Graham said Weiberg was once asked about her life, and all she said was, "Well, I have a garden." She also likes sowing and quilting, and has four chilâ€" dren, seven grandchildren, and seven greatâ€"grandchilâ€" dren. "Last year was the first one I missed." FOAM The DENISE MUUER FOTO CUSHIONS AND PADDING for all marine applications || Ur N _C!UaHHnent wl feature the sultry upbeat sounds of a local youth jazz band and dinner will be accompanied by a local youth strings ensemble. The full spaghetti dinner inrluidne ealsA shu ..un. St. James‘â€"Rosemount United Church is holding its first annual jazz, strings and spaghetti night on April 22 Entertainment will feature the sultry unbeat The event is open to all volunteers, members and anyone who wants to learn about MS, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshâ€" ments will be available. For more information call 569â€"8789. The Waterloo District Multiple Sclerosis Society will be hosting a volunteer appreciation open house April 26 at their community centre, 35 Belmont St. W. The Waterloo Regional Police male chorus is holdâ€" ing a fish fry April 26 from 5â€"7 p.m. The event will be held at Parkminster United Church, at 275 Erb St. E., in Waterloo. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 and are available in advance only. Contact the Kitchener division t 578â€"2238 or Waterloo at 884â€"7900 or Elmira at 669â€"5734. Church hosts jazz, strings and spaghetti night The event takes place at St. Louis‘ Hall at Willow and Allen streets in Waterloo, and advanced tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and are available at the Kâ€"W Bookstore, Old Goat Books and Second Look. Tickets at the door are $14 and $12 respectively. Kids under 12 are free. A cash bar and door prizes will be available. For more information, email cairde. friends@symâ€" patico.ca or visit the website alt http://ceili.intrnear.com . Dance instruction will be provided by Siobhan Harrop and the Grand River Ceili band will be playing traditional Irish music. Cairde, Friends of Irish Culture, will be holding Irish country dance (Ceili) this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. LC tt e L100 EP 8 360 Trillium Dr. Kitchener 748â€"1700 Ext. NEW HOURS: Mon ERGONOMIC SEAT PADS & BOLSTERS FACTORY OUTLET Police male chorus holding a fish fry MS Society event thanks volunteers Irish country dance this Saturday JUST ASK! â€" Thurs. 8â€"6. 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