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| HFox |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:13:42 AM
In the corner of our tiny town's park, there is a tall stone wall, beind this gently curved wall, there is the most precious little alcove covered in trees. Unfortunately, it's littered and neglected. I think it would be the perfect place for a few benches and a "secret garden". I am in the process of getting the borough's permission to plant something lovely back there and put in some seating.
If I do get the go-ahead (fingers crossed), what suggestions do you have as far as what to plant?
It's very shady, just barely dappled with sun, and whatever we put in would need to be able to withstand a bit of handling from neigborhood kids, and not require too much upkeep..
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 09:03:25 AM
Impatients are colorful and do well in shade. They grow really easily here in the NW, I'm not sure about your area.
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| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 08:50:44 AM
Not a plant suggestion, but a project finance suggestion.
If the town approves the garden you might want to check out www.myhometownhelper.com - it's Hamburger Helper - I know yuck! but their money's green.
They have a grant process for small hometown projects and I think your garden would be a great fit. They require that the application come from a 501c4 (I think) which would be your city or the parks dept if that is who manages the park. From what I've read they give about $2500 - $3000 for most projects. Might be worth a try and if the city is holding back on the project because of money this might lessen their concerns.
Just a thought. Good luck. I wish our town had a nice garden, but that would get in the way of the soccer fields .
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| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 09:58:04 AM
I've seen currants grow very well in dappled shade.
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| Woodswoman |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 3:22:19 PM
Not a berry-but Columbine? I live in a pretty heavily shaded area, and they do great here!
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| HFox |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 07:29:12 AM
All great ideas.. what kind of berries grow in shade? That sounds like a fun idea. |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 4:42:06 PM
wild ginger is lovely, too with it's almost heart shaped leaves and mocha-maroon "secret" flowers. I second Lily of the Valley.
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| sherone_13 |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 12:40:04 PM
How about something with edible berries that those kids could enjoy. :)
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| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 12:14:34 PM
Hostas, ferns, bleeding heart, lamium, lily-of-the-valley
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| HFox |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:46:23 AM
Hostas are lovely..
I'm not sure what Lamium is... time to google it!
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| Annika |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:25:35 AM
Lamium is pretty and fairly tough
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| chicken necker |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:22:41 AM
Maybe some hostas?
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