Will the Plants Every Get Big?

August 2008 Looking West

August 2008 From Studio Window

Okay this is when incremental growth seems to be not fast enough.  We have three dogwood, 3 kinds of viburnum, a variety of hydrangeas, lavender and mock orange. We are still waiting for “dirt to grow” and are thinking about what kind of ground cover we want.  We know we don’t want grass and it is too sunny for pachysandra. Someday it will all be so lovely, I can’t wait!

The top picture was taken out my studio window.  It is too hot out there now, if only those dogwood and the maple were a little bigger.

It Is Amazing What a Package of Morning Glory Seeds Will Do

The Front Elevation Looking West September 7, 2008

We are looking for park benches and a bike rack.  To help fund our garden at the Lily Art Center we have created an online social business all the income generated from the site will be invested in projects like our neighborhood green spot.  Visit our online store at www.cafepress.com/TheEdges

Bike racks encourage bike usage and benches are an invitation for people to gather.

This site is about our experiments in creating a community around an old abandoned school.  I will post pictures and updates on how we are doing, our failures and successes.  Please read our pages and comment.

Greene and Berkey with Banners Early May 2008

In early March the Lily Art Center held a banner workshop led by Keith Romaine.  Each participant made several colorful banners and then everyone donated 2 of their banners to Greene and Berkey.  We now have 30 banners to display at our events. The banners are a great beacon, like colorful greeters waving at people passing by.