Park in the Woods: New Perennial Garden

Audubon volunteer and educator, Mariana Griggs from near by Cedar Ridge Preserve installs a garden of herbs and native flowers in the fenced courtyard of the Park in the Woods Recreation Center.  Beds were turned by Mariana and volunteers Ed Noise from the Cedar Ridge Preserve, and Ed and Claudia Meyer from Fox Hollow Homeowneres Association.

Lemon grass, sweet marjoram, oregano, mint, wooly thyme, dill, coneflowers, calendula, sage, turk's cap, iris and many other herbs and flowers were purchased from a grant from the Audubon Society of Cedar Ridge Preserve.  Mariana hopes the garden will inspire young children, teens and adults visiting the Rec Center to spend time out-of-doors learning about plants, insects, and the birds and animals that the garden will attract.  Mariana is a teacher, naturalist, community gardener, and forensic scientist.  She sees the garden as step to understanding nature and its potential in our society.

In February, fruit trees will be planted and volunteers will be needed.  This will be a great opportunity for teens needing Community Service hours.  Email mcnadallas@gmail.com for more information.

How to Create a Garden

Mariana Griggs Ready to Work

Preparing the Beds

Ed Meyer Hauling Plants and Top Soil

Voila!