High Elevation Gardening Web Log "Blog"

Last week most of the remaining bulbs were planted, the raised bed was waterproofed, tomato pots cleaned and bird baths/feeders filled. One of our regular crew attended to help plant bulbs - Cynthia Katte - and we had a lunch provided by Hospice for those who have worked in the garden this year. Special recognition was given to those who have given extra time - Norm Erickson, Cynthia Katte, Karen Kent, Nancy Palmer, David Hockman, Ron Bauman, Ed Decker, Terry Payne and Tyler Glassman. It was a beautiful day in the garden with the sky sunny and the temperature warm. Those attending enjoyed lunch and special recognition by Marilyn Pate the Northland Hospice Director. They also received a photo and bookmark from the garden made by Laura and myself. Laura was thanked by Marilyn and her weekly garden crew. She received a book, treasure box with flowers from the garden, and some small reminders of her importance to the garden. Norm Erickson who has worked in the garden since long before the home was built, will have a brick in the gazebo in his name.

After closing for the day, it was decided to continue to work on Thursdays until the weather says we should stop. We will work on a variety of tasks - finishing bulb planting, moving compost into the north beds, mulching and general clean-up. If you wish to join us we will be in the garden on Thursday, November 3rd, from 9am-12pm.

"Gardening is like the seasons of life. In the spring, everything is fresh and new. In the summer, it starts to mature, like we do. In the fall, we reap its harvest. In the winter, the garden takes a peaceful rest-it's put away for a while."
from Tending the Earth Mending the Spirit, Connie Goldman and Richard Mahler.

Loni Shapiro