From The New York Shitty Inbox: Williamsburg Loses One of its Own

This afternoon I received some disheartening news which I feel compelled to pass along. Gina Risica, one of the brains behind Red Gate Garden is not longer with us. The details are scant but apparently she has not been feeling well recently and for this reason had been seeking medical attention. She was found by her significant other New Year’s Eve. No cause of death is known at this time.

I did not know Gina well, but I am very grateful for the love she lavished on Red Gate Garden. I am not the only one either. Miss Mousey Brown opines:

…She has been the mother to Red gate for 10 years. It was her baby and it brought her great comfort and beauty in life that was certainly not all sunshine and roses.

She and I got along so well because of our shared leeriness of humanity, and we shared a bond over the little plants.

Beautifully put. May you rest in piece, Gina. You will be missed.

UPDATE, January 3, 2010: You can see some of Gina/Jeanne’s art work (painting was another passion of hers) by clicking here.

Miss Heather

Photo Credits: Miss Mousey Brown