High Elevation Gardening Web Log "Blog"

The Penick's delivered 2 loads of composted manure from Coconino County Park and Rec. and picked up some cement and other debris to haul off to the dump. Karen, Nancy, David, Laura and I dug up perennials in preparation for next weeks plan for redesigning of the rose garden. Thank-yous are in order for Karen Kent, Jean Hockman and the Arboretum for large temporary containers for the perennials. For the 2nd year in a row we would also like to thank Native Plant and Seed for getting us potting soil to start the season at cost. Thanks to hole digging by David Hockman we were able to plant 4 new climbing roses by the gazebo.

We put out our new clothes rack with hats created by the volunteers, and in no time had residents borrowing them to use while sitting in a very sunny garden.

Many bulbs are peeking out - daffodils, squill, snowdrop, and other perennials have new growth. We should have another spectacular year in the garden.

Next Thursday from 9am-12pm we will be providing an orientation to the garden and a workday to rework the Rose Garden. Jobs will include digging holes, digging roses to move, cutting back perennials, weeding, planting, placing bird baths and watering. Come join us and I am sure you will find something to do. Work will be followed by a light lunch.

Come prepared to work - long sleeves, hat, gloves (rose gloves if you have them) and sun screen. Park on Turquoise just past Switzer Canyon or in the Congregational Church lot. The home is full and parking is for residents and staff. We will provide water and lunch. If you are coming to work that day please e-mail (maxmaddy@infomagic.net) for lunch numbers.

"The man who has planted a garden feels that he has done something for the good of the world."
Charles Dudley Warner 1871

Loni Shapiro