In March, DG's Bud and Lisa co-op
with Trein's Jewelry's Linda Brantley
and Eric and Judy Brantley of
The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe
along with area artists to launch
the community monthly art event,
“Second Saturdays Art Happenings”.
“Distinctive Classics” and
“Distinctive Collectibles”
tagging program launches.
Vegetable gardens expand.
In July, the first
Digger Veggie Stand opens.
“Gardenstock Art & Music Festival”
benefit for Sinnissippi Garden
Project launches. It gets plugged
in the Chicago Sun Times
because it’s the
40th anniversary of Woodstock.
In September, “Chilifest” turns 4
and Scott Seeley takes
Best Chili
with his “Swamp Rat” chili.
Jodi joins DG and begins
handling the majority
of greenhouse tasks.
In December,
Bud turns into Santa for
“Saturdays with Santa”.