Planting in pots is fun and allows for creative expression using all kinds of plants.
Our last post was all about Pots!
Well, pots and how several of them together can create beautiful Potted Gardens. We are getting ready to plant a beautiful Potted Garden and invite you to join us in making a difference one mini-garden at a time.
Empowering Gardeners is establishing an accessibility garden at the Union County Armory Training and Community Center and YMCA.
An “accessibility garden” is simply a garden that has been designed in such a way as to be more accessible to those with limited mobility; including those persons who may be confined to a wheelchair.
While ALL gardens benefit from having potted mini-gardens,
Having them in an accessibility garden is key. There will be some in-ground garden plants but the majority of this space is being designed so that the experience of tending to, nurturing and growing this garden can be accessible to all, regardless of ability to bend, stoop, lift, etc.
We are offering the opportunity for folks to shape the aesthetics of this project by donating a pot and joining us on Saturday, June 30 to plant some mini-gardens.
Any heavy duty (outdoor appropriate) pot 6 inches or over is welcome. Bigger is better in this space. You choose what to plant in it. Some pots will be painted to coordinate with the color scheme of the garden but no pot will be painted against it’s donors wishes.
Future Site of Armory and Community Center and Union County YMCA Community Garden
Colors are coordinating with the YMCA red and the existing colors on the exterior Armory and YMCA buildings. If anyone is interested in painting your pot, contact Caryn Dalton at empoweringgardeners@hopecenterohio.org and we will get you the color information.
So…
What:
Pots! Pots! and more Pots! are needed to make this space more beautiful and accessible. You donate a pot-The plants and dirt will be provided.
When:
Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 9am -12 pm we will meet together and have a planting party. We will plant some plants and have fun. If you prefer to plant a potted mini-garden on your own, you are more than welcome to. All potted gardens must be donated by July 7, 2012. Read on about a contest our group is sponsoring that you may enter your pot in if you so desire; deadline for entry is also July 7, 2012.
How:
Pick the plants you like, arrange them in your pot and water well! That’s pretty much it.
Where:
All mini-pots will be placed at this community garden and will be cared for, watered, nurtured, etc by YMCA staff, Empowering Gardeners Group, volunteers and an automated watering system. Gotta love that!
Other details:
- All pots will have a dedication tag if one is requested. Please just let us know the details and we will place an honorary plant marker in your garden.
- Tax deductible receipts are available through the Hope Center for your NEW pot or pre-planted potted garden
- The Empowering Gardeners Group is holding a contest for the garden that provides the best balance of shape, texture & color (including the pot itself). Gardens that are also perennial, sensory and/or edible will be given special notice. Judging will take place July 14 and three winners will be chosen. 1st place winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to Lowe’s of Marysville (our main Corporate Sponsor for this project). If you think Lowe’s is just an uncaring big box store, I (and many others) can tell you a different story. Lowe’s has a mission to invest in this community and we appreciate their ongoing support. 2nd and 3d place winners will receive a gift certificate for one large, 1-topping Pizza from Monarchs Pizza in Marysville. Monarchs has been supporting this community in very special ways for years! Thanks, Monarchs! In addition to these prizes, a photo of winning entries will be highlighted on this blog and our project pages on our website. Don’t be nervous! You MAY enter your potted garden in our contest, but participation is NOT mandatory. We just thought it would be fun for someone to walk away from this volunteering experience with public personal acknowledgement from our group; a tip of our gardening hats. 🙂
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