Don't miss this tour. A peak into some of the coolest gardens of West Seattle. July 18th from 9AM to 5PM. Come to the college at noon, you can purchase a delicious boxed lunch and enjoy it while you listen to the speaker, or just sit a spell in the Arboretum. Later, at 1PM there is free wine, cheese and chocolate to the ticket holders.
These gardens are all way beyond the 'yard of the month' quality. When I was young, I just wanted to win the 'Yard of the Month'. I knew it was doomed. I had designed a lovely corner planting near the street. But then my neighbor came by and inquired as to why I was 'saving' the crabgrass. I was saving the grass in the wheel barrel to place in another 'bare spot'. Sigh. Embarrassing moment # 4399. Well I have never been a big fan of lawns. The good thing is that the plantings lasted. I went by the old place last year. I had planted Shore Juniper and a Japanese Maple and some other stuff. They are still doing beautifully. And look how out of fashion grass is now?
I like to think I was ahead of myself. Uh yeah.
All that was before my Master Gardener classes and my Horticulture Degree. I am still learning. Life long learning at South Seattle Community College. Ya'll come on over here.
Coenosium Garden, A Garden for Peace
West Path of the Coenosium Rock Garden a Garden For Peace
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