Jonna Lazarus
Jonna, her husband, Fred, and their two Jack Russell terriers moved to Tuscany- Canterbury about ten years ago just after Jonna and Fred retired. A talented landscape designer and horticulturalist, Jonna was known for her choice of plant materials and making use of native plants. In addition to the beautiful landscape designs she and her firm created for private clients, Jonna’s work at MICA is especially notable. Jonna loved to cook and loved being with her children and grandson.
TCNA knew right away what a talent they had on Ridgemede Road and asked for Jonna’s help with some design ideas for the landscaping near the two Linkwood Road bridges. Jonna knew that we would be relying on volunteer weeders and planned the planting by the steps leading to the big bridge over Stony Run using only two kinds of plant, Black -eyed Susans and a ground cover – beautiful and smart ! Jonna provided invaluable help during the TCNA conversations with Calvert when the school purchased the woods along Tuscany Road.
We really miss seeing our wonderful friend walking her little dogs up and down the hill, and her loving spirit but are grateful for having her with us as a wonderful Tuscany-Canterbury neighbor.