June 1, 2011: Not everyone has the honor of an eponymous butterfly garden, but, because of her generosity, former Councilwoman Vicki Ford does.
It is located in The Nature Preserve of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe, near Siwanoy Country Club.
Last week Ms. Ford and her husband, Si, were busy revitalizing the butterfly garden. In recognition of their commitment to the preserve, Ms. Ford was presented with a garden sign that was placed in the preserve. The garden is called "Olivia's Garden" in honor of Olivia ("Vicki") Churchill Ford.
And, oh yes. Vicki and Si also are adoptive parents to a family of ladybugs that they just recently released in the butterfly garden to munch on the aphids.
Pictured here: Vicki Ford by her garden sign in the butterfly garden. The ladybugs are too small to be seen.
Photo by N. Bower