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April 30, 2006
Hospice Home Workday May 11
Next workday at the the garden is on May 11th from 9am-12pm.
Scheduled activities if you would like to join us include:
Rose garden pruning and planting perennials.
Removing tree stakes and checking water wells on trees planted in 2004
Continued clean-up and weeding.
As usual water and snacks will be provided. Come with long sleeves, hat, gloves and sun protection. Park on Turquoise or in the Congregational Church lot on Turquoise just past Switzer.
Our crew was small this week with several out sick. Beside myself and Laura, we had David Hockman (our hole digger extraordinaire). Two new roses were planted, several large perennials and a couple of grape vines. The redesigned rose garden is beginning to take shape. I spent most of my time trying to get in potatoes, starting the sensory pots, watering and filling bird feeders and baths. Stock was put in the aroma pot and pansies in the taste and color pots. The drip system is not in yet and one of our regulars (Norm Erickson) is on vacation. If you are interested in helping with watering over the next two weeks please let us know (Laura 214-8175/Loni 522-8635).
The bulbs planted last year are looking particularly beautiful - tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinth and the alliium just peeking out.
Had to include this little quote I recently got from Cynthia Katte. She is one of our regulars who has not been able to come this year due to illness. If you know her drop her a note to wish her well.
Hello my digging friends -
I was reading about the Hopis and what they are up to this time of year. They call this season Hakitonmuya which is called the waiting season. Like us, they are eager to plant, but know the follies of too-early planting. Somehow, it makes it easier for me knowing there's a name for this time of year. Another name for their season is Kwiymua, which means "windbreaks" That needs no explanation!
Thanks,
Loni
Posted by maxmaddy at April 30, 2006 5:39 AM