Gardner-Oelkers Preservation

03/30/2023

We are working to bring new technology….into the field or cemetery to facilitate preservation.
I guess you could say we are “Preservation Innovators!”

We can now see through time & grime to document before cleaning or just to answer the question of “Whose stone?”

Stay tuned! More to come!!

03/20/2023

The grave & headstone of Dr. Richard Beverly Baker who was, like so many, a dedicated Civil War Surgeon who continued his career serving his community.

03/15/2023

Lovely!!

We have a limited supply of marigolds today, as well as some tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and strawberries! Stop by to get yours before they are gone.

We are here until 2 today!

We are located at 1442 W NC-10 Hwy in Newton, beside the Greenway walking trail.

Give us a call at 828.464.5398

Hours
Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

03/15/2023

Great family/folks who have opened a Newton, NC location! Share the love and check them out!!

New Product Just In!

18% Super Goat medicated feed.

Picture of one of our babies for attention.

Come check us out!

We are located at 1442 W NC-10 Hwy in Newton, beside the Greenway walking trail.

Give us a call at 828.464.5398

Hours
Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

02/24/2023

This is a Cemetery Preservation Project in Western North Carolina. The earliest burial in this Family cemetery was in the 1790’s.
The property had been maintained “as best as they could” through many generations an numerous storms. It was due to one of these storms that my assistance was solicited. I repaired a badly crush headstone (big pine tree fell on it) and the cleaning of another historic headstone.
The stewards of the cemetery requested my assistance in creating a 15 to 20 foot buffer around the cemetery involving the removal of dense vegetation (heavy briars and privet) and the removal of downed pine trees.
 I was fortunate to have the contact information and a well developed friendship with Mr. Andy Lawhon of Lawhon properties who using a Kabota skid steer with forestry mulching attachment make quick work of the buffer zone. You can see his efforts below. If you were in Western North Carolina/the greater Catawba County area, I need mulching/forestry, mulching assistance, I highly recommend Andy!

02/15/2023

Dedicated to Preserving the Past….
A 144 year old marble headstone, crushed by storm damage.
A delicate process, not rushed, well planned and executed.
Beyond proud to help a family preserve not only the headstone but the entire family cemetery.

Do not let your history fall into disrepair, reach out to us, we will help!!

[email protected]

02/15/2023

We could not do what we do without the assistance of great local businesses like:
Lawhon Properties of Hickory;
Piedmont Hardware of Maiden;
Foothills Monument of Granite Falls;
Bass-Smith Funeral Home of Hickory.

01/15/2023

https://gofund.me/35716920

I am fund raising to help cover the cost of preserving abandoned cemeteries I hav… William Gardner needs your support for Preservation of Abandoned Cemeteries

11/08/2022

10/29/2022

Great info on the educational value of Cemeteries!

Educators can link these sites, as well as the local flora and fauna present, to make learning more relevant and hands-on.

10/03/2022

What a wonderful church family for supporting the Oxendine Family!
Way to go Friendship Lutheran Church!

10/03/2022

A great tool for moving water, tools and stones during Preservation efforts in Cemeteries!
Check out https://boundlesscarrier.com/
Tell them GOPreservation sent you!

What will you be loading?