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Denise will be working on Monday at 10 AM. I have a jury duty summons, so I may not be there. Carolyn Lawrence has been e-mailing me about her wonderful handyman, Joe. Joe came, with chain saw, to help last Monday. If you have noticed the work he did, you will agree that Joe is wonderful! Thanks to Carolyn, to Joe, and to Joe's wife, who also helped. Last Monday, Chris Andrew and Paul Hargrave moved mulch. Denielle and I worked with Joe. The trees that have been taken out of the cedars to open up that area will be mulched and returned. They will belong, again, to the area of the cedars as new gifts of sunlight, moisture protection, and nutrition. The cedars, beautyberries, saw palmettos, live oaks, honeysuckles, and a lone very tall tree that I do not know — all say thank you for these gifts. We promise to join them. Tomorrow, Friday, the professions people are coming to trim the 7 oaks -- to bush hog and clean up that area in front north of the hollies. WOW! |
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Chickasaw Plums in bloom! |
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Last week, it was so cold, Denise, Denielle, and I moved the workday to that afternoon. Paul, undaunted, came in the morning. It will be a while before we live this one down. The weather should be good this Monday; Denise and I plan on a long day, starting at 9 AM. When the Program Council discussed developing the grant, Our UUF Face To The Community, for the Foundation cycle, we went to Denise Weber, who is degreed in Landscape Architecture, and Landscape Construction. Holding our breath, we asked her what a landscape plan would cost? After walking our property, she told us that we didn't need a landscape plan at this time. We needed to clean up what we have. For the most part since last October, that is what we have been doing. Now, we are beginning to reap the rewards. Do take a moment to admire the delicate blooms on the Chickasaw plums. If watching will make them bloom, the two dogwoods and the two patches of azaleas will put on a show for us. All should be grateful to be in the sunshine and to have more room so they can be healthy and grow. |
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Our UUFG Face to the Community |
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The drive to get to clearing out the things we don't want that are hiding the Dogwood and the Chickasaw Plum was subverted by the GRU mulch delivery. Now, that mulch has been spread around the two old live oaks south of the Southern Red Cedars. Our last work day, Denis Whittaker came, with his good heart and his saw, to help clear out the pine just south of the oaks. Then, another mulch delivery, compliments of Chris Andrew, was made for the huge live oak west of the new parking lot. Denise will be spreading that mulch with her 'Kitty' on Monday. I will help, and look longingly at the still hidden Dogwood and Chickasaw Plum. The wood pieces at the edge of the Walter Viburnams have been placed there because 3 of these new plants have been damaged; we think by tires. Come play with us Monday. |
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Paul Bird Memory Garden S.O.S.--Tree Down |
The huge laurel oak in back of the Paul Bird Memory Garden came down this week; its branches cover most of the area inside the brick walkway and extend over the walkway in places. Bob and I spent a couple of hours starting the cleanup process today and will return tomorrow (Saturday) morning. We could use some help--actually a lot of help. Anyone who has a chain saw, can operate a chain saw safely, can help drag and pile branches, or can sweep the walkway would be welcome help. We'll arrive about 9:30-10:00 and work until about 1:00. Come any time during that time frame. I'll bring snacks and drinks. You bring chain saws, gloves, insect repellant, etc. If you can't come tomorrow, come November 17 during the regular Buildings and Grounds work morning. I'm sure we will still be at it.
Please don't let Bob Kendall do this big job by himself!!!! |
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