April 24, 2015
Today, in contrast to the unseasonable spring day of clouds and cool temps my energy for gardening was, to use a trite phrase, sunny and high. I received some grasses and prairie plants from Sue early in the morning. Sue was so generous and I enjoyed her company while digging up the plants from her home garden. Sue is the keeper of a lovely prairie just down the bike path from Prospect Gardens.
Two neighborhood associations support our efforts: Dungeon-Monroe and the Regent Neighborhood Association. The gardens are located along the sides of a commuter path that runs along a former railroad right of way. The path is populated with bikers, some that I refer to as the "Spandex Warriors", walkers, mothers with baby strollers, roller bladders and a few wheel chairs. The Spandex Warriors go zipping along at such high speeds, making me wonder what's their hurry while being relieved that I no longer have the high energy levels needed to be a warrior. Aging does have its advantages.
Anyhow, the warriors are fellow citizens and users of the path. We do pay them grudgingly respect as we work in the gardens; wouldn't want to get hit by one of them by carelessly steeping onto the path. Being mindful is required.
Rejuvenated a bed on the Dudgeon Monroe Side of the gardens and planted Sue's donation. Ann, my wife and I also cleared out the last of the plant material left over from the winter.
Tomorrow we have a work session. Neighbors should arrive to help weed and mulch. I never know how many will appear and they always do. Here's hoping the rain the begin this afternoon abates. It would be too much to ask for sunshine.
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