3^rd Garden Planning Minutes

 NHPC office - March 14, 9am-12pm

2^nd hour meet at garden (weather permitting)

Attending:  Loni Shapiro, Megan Woodson, Betty Marcus, Crys Wells, Rebecca Davis, Laura Davis, Lynn Overend, Leslie Stone, Christine Orr, Judith Chaddock, Joe Harte, Linda Guarino, Katarina Karjala

I.             Read TB skin tests

II.            Updates

                1.  New people

Several new volunteers: Lynn Overend, Leslie Stone, Whitney Fessler. Jeanette Sletton and Carol Lease will return.

                2.  MG class – April 3

                     Orientations April 25 or May 4 10am (2 hours) – about 2 hours

                3.  CMGA Award

Several MG from Coconino attended the Sonoran Desert MG Conference. We set up a table for our county and won 1^st place for the best table. This was mostly due to hospice material:  Crys’s poster, Betty’s seed packet, and my 2012 garden book which drew people into the space. We won two garden books for the extension.

                4.  Tree Planting

Loni attended several good workshops. One of them was about planting trees and root pruning. Once we are in the garden I will do a mini inservice on the info during a break.

                5.  Earrings – sales? – new rack for selling

Possible places to sell since we won’t be doing a plant sale:

                Farmers Market (Megan will check with Heather Babbitt)

                CMGA Plant Sale June 2 ($10 for a table)

                Run for Life

                6.  Photos of bench

Loni circulated photos of the coffee table from the storage locker. It is too large for the north area where the sheds are, but on our walk in the garden we found a good space on the FUTS trail. Loni will contact Diana on her return.

                7.  Hodge Podge donation for long time volunteer

Loni reported a change from the donors. They want to add blackberries from the garden of the volunteer.  Several people expressed objections due to non-native material that could be invasive. Loni will check with Tom DeGomez for recommendations (Director of the Extension).

III.           Garden activities for 2013

1.  Regular workdays 2 days a week – Monday & Thursday with 1 Saturday a month if help available. General garden upkeep (weeding, watering, planting, dead heading, compost, etc.).

2.  Orientation for new gardeners (April 25, May 4) 10am. Megan will start with NHPC/HIPAA                                                      orientation. Loni will finish with garden orientation (total about 2 hours).

3. Landscaping projects for 2013 - Corner Garden, new area around the sheds, north front bed along Switzer Canyon (Penstemon/Pollinator garden), sandstone pathway from sidewalk along Switzer to Rose Garden, Native Garden area.

4.  Update vegetable, herbs, and fruit garden areas

5.  Continue planting and create signs for the Michael Moore Native Medicinal Garden. Install drip.                                          

Laura will add info to the grease board for this garden. She will do some mini reviews for people interested in working there on what to weed/water.

6.  Level all rain barrels

7.  Move standing raised bed and rain barrel

Several questions about why it needs to be moved. Loni will clarify with Diana. Barrel will have to be raised to be functional on the ground.

8.  Replant gazebo area as needed after re-staining

            9.  Continue other fundraising activities with material on hand (note cards, jewelry, bricks, Warner’s).

                     Earring samples from Linda.

          10. Educational information updates (will be available for review)

                Update general garden info sheet (Loni Shapiro) - done

                Update donor list through 2012 (Loni Shapiro) - done

                Revise map of garden to include new gardens & Switzer Canyon Beds (Linda Guarino)

                Complete yearly book for house on garden activities for 2012 and begin 2013 (Loni                                                                           Shapiro) – done

All books brought except donor (described contents) for show and tell.

                Revise Wish List Book (all gardeners contribute to this) – temporary done

Linda added a Craftsman 2 7/8 in. Handi-Cut for the irrigation equipment

                11.  No Native Plant Society contest for 2013

                12. No plant sale or County Fair entries

                13.  Added to the list – all 3 mailboxes need to be cemented

                14.  Several large branches of elm in FG down. This tree has become a hazard and may need to be removed.

                15.  Mt. Ash on Switzer is dead and needs to be removed. Loni will talk with Native Plant & Seed about replacement.

                16. Many broken outside solar lights, metal bracing, and lavender dug up – probably plow- near the pathway from the parking lot to rose garden. Most of stakes in front mangled and people continue to drive into this garden bed. Any ideas appreciated!

IV.          Plans for possible group help

                A.            Possible groups to schedule as needed or requested – Megan – Brandon – Loni

                                Earth Day/Make a Difference Day?

                                1.  Girls for Good

                                2.  Grand Canyon Youth - Loni

                                3.  High Schools – Coconino/Flag High/NPA

                                4.  NAU – Honors Class

                                5.  AmeriCorp/CREC - Loni

                                6.  Others as requested

Loni will contact Americorp and Grand Canyon Youth. We will need additional crews for weeding in the spring. Megan will help us find some (some past people listed above). Coco High usually does a spring volunteer day in May. Megan will check. We may do a Earth Day clean-up advertised in the calendar in the newspaper – April 20.

V.            Garden planning for 2013 (meet at about 10am at garden– weather permitting) – all welcome

                This will be about concepts for landscaping– further meetings to finalize specific plantings for Corner, Shed, and front garden.

                                1.            Corner redo

Discussed removing large juniper (Joe maybe) and replacing it with a Utah Serviceberry (red fall color), leave the other juniper and add some drought tolerant plants(lavender, sulfer buckwheat, Rocky Mountain Penstemon.) Rock Garden just south of the rocks behind the sign (horehound. Showy oregano.). Kay may help with this when she arrives.

We need to recreate the pathway from Turquoise to the sidewalk on Switzer.  This may be an Eagle Scout project or CREC. A special meeting is needed for more planning. Loni will contact Karen and try to schedule.

                                2.            Shed area planning

Leslie Stone’s son will do a screen for an Eagle Scout Project. Loni to contact Diana on return to run idea by her, then set up a meeting with the Eagle Scout.               

                                3.            Sandstone pathway from sidewalk to Rose Garden area

Placement on the south side of the arbor bench – hose stand needs to be moved. This may be AmeriCorp or another Eagle Scout.

                                4.            Hodge Podge Hummingbird Garden area

This needs to be revisited with the Hodge Podge crew after Loni talks with Tom DeGomez.

                                5.            New cement bench placement

Loni to meet with Diana when she returns to talk about placement.

Thank You from Peggy Sheldon-Scurlock to the Gardeners

On this windy wintery day with the hope of Spring peeking through the snow I want to express my gratitude for the OWHH Gardens and Gardeners. 

Numerous times the patients at OWHH, their families, the neighbors and many in the community have shared with me how much they value the OWHH Gardens.  They see the gardeners working and people outside enjoying the gardens, engaging in the seasons that such an environment offers, a true reflection of the seasons of life.   Many have said they see these gardens as being one of the most sincere places of the heart here in Flagstaff offering respite, beauty, solace peace and the hope of new life.

These Gardens have become a steadfast  ambassador for the Norhtland Hospice programs in a most vibrant way with the various colors, blossoms, wildlife and stages of growth that life offers.

Thank you Loni and All Hearty Gardeners.  We are all fortunate that you like to play in the dirt, wield pruning shears, move rocks, attract bees, conserve water, propagate native plants, extract brambles, nurture beauty, envision landscapes and plant hope!

With gratitude,
Peggy Sheldon-Scurlock
Patient Care Volunteer
Olivia White Hospice Home  

February Garden Meeting Minutes

Hospice Garden Meeting Agenda

February 21, 2013 9am-1030am

9am-930am (coffee/tea available)

Introductions done.  Attending: Loni Shapiro, Betty Marcus, Judith Chaddock, Debbie Crisp, Rebecca Davis, Joe Harte, Diana Watt, Megan Woodson, Christine Orr, and Vicki Goodwin. I have recorded your hours.

I.             Updates

                A.            Financial status for end of 2012

Our balance is currently 3136.06 (much of that is from 2011 about $900 from last year).

We also have a balance of 1084.03 in our Warner’s account.

Dave Hill has said he is willing to make another garden donation this year.

We have earrings for sale again and Linda is making some pendants and necklaces. We have already collected $135. No other fundraisers will be done this year. No plant sale! If you know someone who needs something we have too much of, tell them to contact me and we will arrange for them to dig some up. We will focus on gardening.

                B.            Need a new coordinator for the 2014 garden season.  This will be my last year – anyone interested? I am trying to do fewer hours in 2013 (450 last year) so I am looking for people to assume responsibility for gardens and special projects for 2013 (coordinate, clean up, plant or replant as needed). We will have new volunteers to help you.

If you have any tips on possible coordinators for 2014 let Loni know. A sharing of the task – 2 people- may make it easier to find someone.  She would like to get someone on board before the end of the season. She will attend the MG class next month and Hattie is also looking for someone.

                                                MMG & Tea Garden – Laura

Laura is working ½ time at FMC as a patient advocate. We will see less of her in the garden this year and most likely on Mondays. Loni will be meeting with her to work out routines that can be done by other gardeners in both areas.

2nd Meeting Agenda 2/21/13

Hospice Garden Meeting Agenda

February 21, 2013 9am-12pm (Room is reserved until 12 but we will most likely finish early)

9AM-930AM
I.             Updates

                A.            Financial status for end of 2012

                B.            Need new coordinator for 2014 garden season – anyone interested? I am trying to do fewer hours in 2013 so I am looking for people to assume responsibility for gardens for 2013 (coordinate, clean up, plant or replant as needed). We will have new volunteers to help you.

                                 MMG & Tea Garden – Laura

                                 Moon Garden, Zane’s Garden, New Hummingbird/Penstemon bed, Sensory Pots –
                                       Loni

                                 Veggies & Herbs & Fruit – Rebecca Davis ? (should be 2 people)

                                 Faerie Garden – Vicki ?

                                 Rock Garden/Compost – Linda

                                 Irrigation – Linda & Carol

                                 Front ½ Circle and new front bed – Kay ? (needs help as she is still working)

                                 Rose Garden

                                 Native Garden (north end of house)

                                 Corner Garden (all will help with the plan but getting the work done)

                                 Inferno Strips (includes planting new area with added sidewalk)

                                 Shed Area (all will help with the plan but getting the work done)

                                 Indoor Plants – Judith

                                 Trees – Joe

                                 Creating Sandstone Pathway from Switzer sidewalk to Rose Garden  -
                                       AmeriCorp ?                     

930AM-1030AM              

II.           HIPAA Orientation – Megan Woodson

IV.          Next meeting 3/14 9am at the garden weather permitting

1st Meeting Minutes for 2013
Olivia White Garden

I.             Updates

                a.  2012 review

                     1.  Accomplishment for 2012 – see handout (posted on blog)

                     2.  Correspondence (Marge Erickson, Diana, Lois’s family, Warners, Bonito St. Garden)
Correspondence circulated for those who have not seen these previously.

                     3.  Hours for 2012.
Hours circulated for individual review. Summary for 2012 1456.5 and 101.5 for groups.

                     4.  Financial status for end of 2012.
Not received from the office prior to meeting. Will report when received.

                                                Recent donations/possible 2013 donations
Received 2 donations - one from Nancy Palmer's in-laws ($?), and $100 from Peggy Shelton-Scurlock. Our last bench donation has been received. Will arrive for the garden season. Dave Hill has expressed interest in helping us again this year. Maybe with the shed area?

                                                Leftovers from 2011
$2224.29 - after meeting with Diana last year

                b.  Volunteers and requirements for 2013

                     1.  Volunteers
Many of last years volunteers returning - some as drop ins. David Hockman is having back problems again and may not return. Christine Orr will be traveling all summer. We may see her in the fall but maybe not until 2014. Laura has a job at FMC - 1/2 time but working more so will be in the garden when she can. The Michael Moore garden will be part of our weekly work. Anyone who wants to work there regularly should brush up on native plants in the garden and spend a little time with Laura. Nancy will not be in the garden much this year. I have several new people interested in helping this year - Rebecca Davis from Hozhoni, Lynn Overend, and two people new to Flagststaff (not MGs).

                     2.  Review general orientation to garden handout
The general orientation to the garden has been updated to reflect changes for 2013. I will e-mail it to all - please read as a reminder and to see the changes.

                     3.  HIPAA
Errors made by Loni this past winter were discussed. All garden staff will have to do 3 activities for 2013 - read the information - take a quiz - and participate in a brief inservice by Megan. Loni will send out the 1st 2 parts by e-mail. Take the test and return to Megan.

Agenda for 1/31/13 Meeting

Hospice Garden Meeting/Breakfast Agenda

January 31, 2013 9am-12pm

I.             Updates

                a.  2012 review

                     1.  Accomplishment for 2012 – see handout

                     2.  Correspondence (Marge Erickson, Diana, Lois’s family, Warners, Bonito St. Garden)

                                3.  Hours for 2012.

                                4.  Financial status for end of 2012

                                                Recent donations/possible 2013 donations

                                                Leftovers from 2011

                b.  Volunteers and requirements for 2013

                     1.  Volunteers

                     2.  Review general orientation to garden handout

                     3.  HIPAA

                c.   Hodge Podge recently lost a long time volunteer – want to fund something for her (small

                      penstemon garden?)

                d.  Activities for 2013

         1.  Regular workdays 2 days a week – Monday & Thursday with 1 Saturday a month if
              help available. General garden upkeep (weeding, watering, planting, dead heading,
              compost, etc.).

         2.  Revise the corner garden (Turquoise & Switzer) after the FUTS trail completion.
              Plant the new inferno strip on Turquoise west of the new sidewalk. Scatter wildflower
              seeds along new pathway in the fall.

2012 Accomplishments

Olivia White Hospice Garden

Accomplishments for 2012 Season

Usual garden maintenance (bringing out hardscape, weeding, watering, planting (annuals and lost perennials), repairing and adding drip lines, repairing walkways, general garden maintenance, composting, harvesting vegetable for the home).  Worked 2 weekdays (Mon. & Thurs.) and one occasional Saturday a month.

                Drip lines repaired and added to the re-landscaped front bed, and all new plantings

                Drip in front ½ circle dug up with suspected leak (replanted). break in city water line in same bed required replanting again

                All walkways repaired.  New entries added to the sheds, and one walkway enlarged to accommodate a new swing glider.

                Repairs done on an old rain barrel - two new rain barrels added in the fall

                Repaired redwood benches on back porch

                Produce harvested for the home included:  tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, choi, kohlabi, potatoes, onions, peppers (variety), squash (variety, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and herbs                                       

                Continued tree care – pruning, removal of Elm, and protecting from animal damage. Several new trees planted

                Cleaned the garden and weeded the corner of Switzer and Turquoise in preparation for the 10th Anniversary

                Transplanted shrubs from the corner (4) in preparation for FUTS trail work

                Removed vines from gazebo in preparation for repairs and resealing

Orient master gardener program and new volunteer gardeners, and provide education individually.

                Orientation done for the Master Gardener class, groups, tours, and individual new volunteers

               

Work at improving the bed directly in front of the house.

                Planning meeting in January for re-landscaping

                Added trellis and clematis/trumpet vine

                Dug up large juniper shrubs and small plants

                Lowered soil level and added new soil/compost

                Landscaped and planted

                                Sandstone, large rocks, and wood pavers added

                                New plants and shrubs added, as well as transplants from other parts of the garden

                Drip irrigation added

                Rock mulch added

                Fencing added