Today in the garden: Member Viki Ashford’s Garden Photos by Viki
Ashland Garden Club member, Peter Finkle, has been walking Ashland neighborhoods and writing about Ashland’s history, architecture, gardens, yard art and people. Alida Street was his recent trekking adventure where he discovered:
Ghost stories at 92 Alida
A beautiful mural at 107 Alida
Dramatic flowering trumpet vine at 66 Alida
Writer of Westerns at 81 Alida
“Lord of the Rings” connection at 180 Alida
Follow the link below to read Peter’s article in full; it’s fascinating!
https://walkashland.com/2020/08/09/alida-street-flowers-ghosts-and-art/
Submitted by: Carlotta Lucas, AGC Board Member
‘Teddy Bear’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Easy to grow Annual, Full sun, Well-drained soil, Semi-Drought Tolerant: Water deeply when top 2 inches of soil is dry, Height: 18-24 inches, Flowers: 3-6 inches unique double blooms (pompom-style) Color: Deep golden yellow, Attracts: Pollinators, Provides seeds for Birds
Photos by: Carlotta Lucas, AGC Member
Clockwise: Alstroemeria, Asiatic Lily, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Dwarf Zinnias, Late-blooming Astilbe, Malva, Gladiolus
Photos by: Carlotta Lucas
Gardening continues even in a pandemic! Ashland Garden Club members are still weeding and caring for the Heirloom Garden at North Mountain Park. It’s easy to social distance in the garden.
Jeanne Arago, Allison Koenig, Kristina Lefever, Michael Dawkins, & Alison Chandler. And, taking the picture: Viki Ashford, Heirloom Garden Coordinator
Hulthemia Rose ‘Raspberry Kiss’, Daylilly, Red Annual flower, Verbascum ‘Southern Charm’, Gladiolus,
Photos by: Carlotta Lucas