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September 26, 2006

Olivia White Hospice Home Workday 10/5

Last week we had some of our regular crew (David Hockman, Leslie Pennick, Marcia Lamkin and Elsie Ellis), a couple members of the Coconino College Honor Society (Marjorie Worley and Huong Nguyen) and Amanda Welles. David planted another shrub (Wood's Rose) and made some repairs on the brick path to the Rose Garden. Marcia planted some donated plants from the Arboretum, and helped me get the standing raised bed up on bricks for water protection. Marjorie and Huong did some needed weeding. Elsie watered and cleaned and refilled birdbaths/feeders. Amanda continued to cut herbs for drying.

CCC/NAU Construction Management came out this week and moved the greenhouse into place.

Fall asters donated by Andrea Josephs 3 years ago continue to provide color to our fall gardens. Photo by Loni Shapiro.
The Hospice garden lost a dear friend last week - Andrea Josephs - but her flowers continue to add color to our fall gardens..

Still blooming:
The Rose Garden continues to look beautiful and many aster provide fall color in the garden.

Julia Child Rose in September. Photo by Loni Shapiro

Thank You:
CCC/NAU Construction Management
Our regular workcrew
Coconino Community College Honor Society
Amanda Welles

Plans for 10/5/06:
Replant the Gamble Oaks moved to put in a greenhouse
Level and fill the sitting raised bed and plant a few bulbs
Work on the Faerie Garden hardscape
Reorganize the shed
Weeding and watering

Upcoming:
Make a Difference Day - Saturday, October 28, 8am-12pm
Plans include planting fall bulbs, weeding and general cleaning

"A garden is never so good as it will be next year."
Thomas Cooper Horticultural Magazine ((January 1993)

Please come join us in the garden on Thurday 10/5 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.

Thanks,
Loni Shapiro

Posted by maxmaddy at September 26, 2006 5:41 AM