Hey GPODers!
At this time’s submission is one that provides you these warm-and-fuzzy emotions. It began with a message from Elizabeth on behalf of her pal, Sue:
Hey, Superb Gardening. My pal, Sue Carney, turned her yard into a stunning cut-flower backyard three years in the past. Final yr she gave away 1,000 bouquets of flowers together with countless smiles of pleasure. For this season, I created and gave Sue a brand new whimsical flower home to mirror Sue’s kindness and love of giving.
Clearly, we couldn’t wait to listen to and see extra. Elizabeth received us in contact with Sue, and the story of this fabulous, cut-flower backyard unfolded. Under you may see and skim how a easy thought to share flowers became an area that connects the group and permits Sue to share her love for gardening with each pleasant face that stops by.
Three years in the past I enlarged my backyard to exchange my entrance yard so I may develop flowers to share with others.
I noticed this wasn’t a brand new thought as I posted pictures on Instagram and stumbled upon Steph Hankerson’s flower home, primarily based on the free little library motion. Every day she put out flowers and an outline of the contents of every bouquet.
A pal constructed an analogous home for me, however this yr when it wanted to get replaced, artist Elizabeth Schoonmaker and her husband, John, volunteered. They picked up the flower home, stripped it to the body, and designed and painted a brand new construction that mirrored “my whimsical, interactive, backyard set up.” These have been Beth’s phrases and her mission, and he or she executed it brilliantly. Folks have despatched me messages about having the ability to see its new blue roof from a block away!
Final yr I used to be capable of give away 1,004 free bouquets to outdated and new associates.
Even after only a fast peek at Sue’s new gardens, you may see that it’s no marvel how she is ready to create so many stunning bouquets. Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta, Zones 3–8), purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea, Zones 3–9), and spider flowers (Cleome hassleriana, Zones 3–8) are simply a few of the vegetation coated in pristine blooms.
One other shot exhibits the completely spectacular larkspurs (Consolida ajacis, annual) in Sue’s backyard.
A detailed-up shot of the larkspurs reveal their many shades of pink and purple.
Final yr folks visited to stroll via the backyard, share tales about their lives, deliver lessons from college, and see the numerous styles of vegetation from Might till the top of October.
This yr I plan to offer one night time tour per week, and hopefully share 1,500 bouquets. In case you are within the West Winfield space, cease by and I provides you with a bouquet on the home.
And for those who don’t have an opportunity to make a visit out to West Winfield, NY, be sure you observe Sue Carney on Instagram: @on.the.home.bouquets and @smcarn
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