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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
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Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
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 Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:13:42 AM
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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..
Ideas, ladies? |
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:22:41 AM
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Maybe some hostas?
I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. ~anon |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 07:46:23 AM
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Hostas are lovely..
I'm not sure what Lamium is... time to google it!
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 4:42:06 PM
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wild ginger is lovely, too with it's almost heart shaped leaves and mocha-maroon "secret" flowers. I second Lily of the Valley.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 07:29:12 AM
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| All great ideas.. what kind of berries grow in shade? That sounds like a fun idea. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 3:22:19 PM
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Not a berry-but Columbine? I live in a pretty heavily shaded area, and they do great here!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2008 : 08:50:44 AM
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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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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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