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July 1, 2006

Olivia White Hospice Garden Workday 7/20/06

Last Thursday 7/13 we had a full crew of regulars (Karen Kent, David Hockman, Leslie Pennick, Elsie Ellis, Nancy Palmer, Cynthia Katte and Marcia Lamkin), and some help from the former Director of Northland Hospice Marilyn Pate. In her retirement she has decided to volunteer with us when she is in town. We were able to complete more than 1/2 of the brick path - including placement of the arbor/gate,

Day two of brick garden path by Karen Kent and David Hockman. Photo by Loni Shapiro

plant 3 more hanging baskets, weed, water, thin and deadhead, fill birdbaths and feeders, and plant a few perennials. I will be heading to Santa Fe this weekend and will bring back some more xeric plants/shrubs for the garden.

Thank-yous:
Karen Kent & David Hockman for work on the brick path.
Elsle Ellis & Cynthia Katte for watering.
Leslie Pennick & Marcia Lamkin for weeding.
Nancy Palmer for helping to place solar lights for both patios.
Marilyn Pate for deadheading and thining our salad bed.
Zane & David for their support.

New in the garden:
Solar lights for both back patios.
Hanging baskets for the gazebo.
Brick path with arbor and gate almost completed from the parking lot to the Rose Garden.

New plants:
Summer Snow, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Purple Cora Bell, Wave Petunia

New blooms:
Shasta Daisy, Gloriosa Daisy, Cosmos, Roses, Red Salvia, Bunny Tail Grass and Lavender

Plans for 6/20/06:
Finish bricking the path
Plant new plants/shrubs from Santa Fe
Hang baskets from gazebo
Weed & water
Move some irises and other plants/shrubs in the garden

Upcoming:
Special workday Thursday 6/27 with Americorp - Fairy Garden Hardscape
10% Day at Warner's Nursery and Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed, July 29th

Does anyone know what this is? Plant spotted in Santa Fe garden with fancy leaves and small purple flowers at the top of the stem.
Flower from a Santa Fe garden. Photo by Loni Shapiro

Garden art from an Albuquerque garden.
Garden art spotted in Old Town Albuquerque. Photo by Loni Shapiro

Come join us in the garden on Thursday 7/20 between 8am-12pm. Bring a hat, sun screen, and any tools you like to use. We provide water, snacks, work, and the company of other gardeners. Park in the lot at the Congregational Church on Turquoise just past Switzer on on Turquoise. If you want to help with other workdays or have questions please contact Loni Shapiro (522-8635) or Laura Davis (214-8175).

Thanks, Loni


Posted by maxmaddy at July 1, 2006 7:24 PM