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August 10, 2008
Olivia White Hospice Garden Project
On Thursday our garden crew worked on finishing a few projects and on sprucing up the gardens for our August 17th Garden Party. Karen Kent dead headed, worked on the compost pile and finished the Native Garden Walkway.
Vicki Goodwin also worked on the compost pile and did her usual weeding. Diane Adams, Gloria Bradshaw, Linda Guarino and Kay Clark also weeded. Gus Delgadillo filled feeders, cleaned birdbaths and spread the last of the mulch that Leslie Penick hauled for us. I helped Linda Guarino and Gordon Bradshaw gather rocks to finish lining the walkway. Elsie Ellis cleaned patios, watered a little and scrubbed a couple of birdbaths. David Hockman and Nancy Palmer stopped by for our last full meeting on the Garden Party planning. Joe Harte continues to help by watering Norm Erickson's beds in his absence.
With all the rain we have had it has been tough to keep up with the weeds - mostly elm seedlings and ragweed. Anyone who wants to join us for this last week of weeding before the Garden Party will be welcomed.
On Saturday, the Mickelson and Filleman families came to install a beautiful new arbor bench. It adds beauty, comfort for sitting, and a screen between the street and rose garden/gazebo. In the fall the Soroptomists will be installing a brick walkway to the bench.
New Plants:
A 2nd fernbush and some vinca that was donated by Joe Harte. A few perennials to fill in Norm's beds to prevent weeds.
Thank you:
The Mickelson/Filleman families for a beautiful arbor bench to remember Jodie Filleman
Bobby Craven & Carolilne Peart for their creativity in designing a special treat for those attending the Garden Party.
For all those volunteers that help every week and those that stop by when they can. We have had a strong crew this season of regulars and MG's from the recent class.
Events:
August 17, 2008 230pm-500pm
Garden Party at Olivia White Hospice Home
Raffle/auction, hat contest, music, food, garden tours
August 19, 2008 700pm
Native Plant Society meeting and presentations for their annual contest
NAU Liberal Arts building room 135
August 23, 2008 9am-12pm
Monthly Saturday workday at Olivia White Home
Come join us this week on Thursday any time between 7am-11am. It is so warm that we will probably quit early. Come for any or all of that time. Our plans include watering east gardens as needed, cleaning bird baths and feeders, finishing our pathway by adding the last of the metal braces and of course weeding and deadheading. Park in the 1st Congregational Church lot on Turquoise just past Switzer Canyon Drive. Bring a hat, gloves and any tools you prefer (we do have both) and sun screen (it should be hot). We will provide water and snacks.
Thanks,
Loni Shapiro
Posted by maxmaddy at August 10, 2008 6:50 AM