Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Garden Party Update

This is a picture of Alan's Crab Apple tree from his backyard in Canada...
full blooming Spring beauty!

Now, the same tree as of this morning. Aren't you glad you are here!

Sorry Alan...well miss you and Stevie this winter. Here's a reminder of what a winter tree should look like!

There was a very nice turnout for the Garden Party this morning. Nine true gardeners braved the chilly morning and helped beautify the Serenity garden. Karen was so impressed she vowed to get us a fire pit as soon as possible, so get your marshmallows ready!

Before...what a weedy mess.

Grass had taken over.

Pam worked the plumbago bed over really well, fighting grass and mystery weeds.

Jim & Annie did a lot of clean up, bagging trash and keeping us neat. Mariana was a wiz! She identified palm tree seedlings which I am going to attempt to grow in pots for the park. Jim staked up the huge Castor Beans...he kept making Jack & The Beanstalk jokes.
Bruce raked and picked up debris.Sue R. and John P. were so busy they never even noticed the camera.

Mariana, John P., Sue R., Pam, Sue Z, Jim Z, Annie, Bruce, Jon...all did a marvelous job getting the Serenity Garden ready for the winter season. Thanks guys, you are great!

Now...the finished garden. Here are the AFTER photos.

Well, perhaps next year...

Here are the true AFTER photos...looks much better!

3 comments:

alan said...

The renewed serenity garden is much more inviting than our back yard was this AM!!!

Anonymous said...

Sue & all Sandpiper People,
I left shortly after telling Sue how good the garden looks. There is a fire pit sitting there. Perhaps Tony will get it put together very soon. I have the starter logs in the office. We should be able to enjoy shortly. Those who know me from the camp in Granger, knows how I love to have a fire and some music and imbibe a little bit. What a way to enjoy life!
Karen

Anonymous said...

Tony,Tony who???????????