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September 1, 2006

Olivia White Hospice Home Workday 9/28/06

Entry steps to the Faerie Garden created by Nancy Palmer. Photo by Loni shapiro

We had a cold morning for work this week with some frost damage in the garden, but with a large crew much was accomplished. We had our regular crew (Karen Kent, Nancy Palmer, Marcia Lamkin, Elsie Ellis and Leslie Pennick) in addition to Amanda Welles and Elliott Jarman, another Coconino Community College Honor Society Member.

We picked green tomatoes, potatoes and onions this Thursday. Some of the green tomatoes were fried deliciously in the home by Joanne (Aunt Bea), and devoured by volunteers and residents. The rest of the tomatoes were put in brown bags in the garage to ripen. Amanda worked on potting up some of our herbs to put on the sun porch for the winter as well as cutting some for drying. Nancy worked on the steps for the Faerie Garden with Marcia's help. Leslie and Elsie did some much needed deep watering. Elsie also cleaned the bird baths and dug up potatoes and onions. Karen worked on the rose garden, pruning some dead branches and moving a small rose. A little weeding was done by all, but Elliott cleared a large area. Red, Purple and multicolored Pasque Flowers were planted. The raised beds and sensory pots were moved to improve access for residents and beauty in the garden.

One of three Faerie Garden steps (Bee/Butterfly/Dragon Fly). Photo by Loni Shapiro.

New plants:
Red, purple and multicolored Pasque Flowers (early spring bloom)

New blooms:
I can't believe it but new things are still blooming - some for the 2nd time. We have some great fall color with asters throughout the garden.

Fall asters donated a couple of years ago by Andrea Josephs. Photo by Loni Shapiro Asters recently planted for fall color. Photo by Loni Shapiro.

Plans for 9/28/06:
Clean the garage garden area and put materials back the shed
Place a new birdhouse trellis between the gazebo and Switzer Canyon Drive
Plant last of fall perennials purchased
Work on the hardscape (stairs) in Faerie Garden
Continue collecting herbs for drying as allowed by weather
Continue watering - weeding as needed

Upcoming:
Make a Difference Day - Saturday, October 21, 8am-12pm
Plans include planting fall bulbs, weeding and general cleaning

Please come join us in the garden on Thurday (9/28) from 8am-12pm. We will be in the garden weekly from now until the end of October, weather permitting. Bring a hat, sunscreen and any tool you like to use. Park on Turquoise just past Switzer Canyon Dr. or in the lot at the First Congregational Church. Water and snacks are provided.

Quote from "Fried Green Tomatoes" 1991, played by Jessica Tandy
Ninny Threadgoode: "Oh, what I wouldn't give for a plate of fried green tomatoes like we used to have at the cafe. Ooh! "

Thanks, Loni

Posted by maxmaddy at September 1, 2006 5:45 AM