tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17141512126562682062024-02-07T00:47:54.528-05:00PROJECT: LABYRINTHMEDITATION AND HEALING GARDENMichael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-31315423571572785712008-06-17T13:50:00.003-04:002008-12-09T01:26:34.959-05:00THE GARDEN IS OPEN<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyys-xISZ3Xmfs9JyUN9XwCqQf8XEMox87IKl1dVlOC19bVZInfKcZtsYFgVWTorhvEtnKODZg6zJJMMEXuwpz-kfSAIf99HxTLaG8FVY1a8k4VXWZ4uSFk7VomLCUIlAh31iJ5v0Hjf0/s1600-h/entrance+view+from+arbor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212912298536255906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyys-xISZ3Xmfs9JyUN9XwCqQf8XEMox87IKl1dVlOC19bVZInfKcZtsYFgVWTorhvEtnKODZg6zJJMMEXuwpz-kfSAIf99HxTLaG8FVY1a8k4VXWZ4uSFk7VomLCUIlAh31iJ5v0Hjf0/s400/entrance+view+from+arbor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU5J1M_XI13kc8tCl5j2PwDcHf53BAoZrlfKgz-LgVd5yjY5LPXLS5rYbdVm7Hp2eyejptjmXubdBtqco-Pzosw-dyxnc3Xt3tm5q1kAKdhpxghaXYkbE8tQ-meL2cPByIutQ1ePVy74/s1600-h/Rear+bell+arbor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212912306748858242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGU5J1M_XI13kc8tCl5j2PwDcHf53BAoZrlfKgz-LgVd5yjY5LPXLS5rYbdVm7Hp2eyejptjmXubdBtqco-Pzosw-dyxnc3Xt3tm5q1kAKdhpxghaXYkbE8tQ-meL2cPByIutQ1ePVy74/s400/Rear+bell+arbor.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OxZw37B-9N7BxUpcSbmUv8k9PmK6DbAqpNOmRIMnnZk3LDgaW_iRwzCczxCoUMtuC-ExO114ypM_NgRB-8XMJpLWaP16ur9dT8D8U8bg3iUapAOu7oauTbyyCPtDHHFo9mzK3dHTI04/s1600-h/view+from+front+right.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212912337726397010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OxZw37B-9N7BxUpcSbmUv8k9PmK6DbAqpNOmRIMnnZk3LDgaW_iRwzCczxCoUMtuC-ExO114ypM_NgRB-8XMJpLWaP16ur9dT8D8U8bg3iUapAOu7oauTbyyCPtDHHFo9mzK3dHTI04/s400/view+from+front+right.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3YpaVDqFxIM0yhF_UMCnKKV8li1RfaOYXyDOY-UH5aYo7W6aDpV0FmcRElmQhC8Byt7ySTP4Rw9ZDYMbLHPRnZka9d3EOtcwmJQ6d76_06jk2htzx3W2ToqfFJbW1FEu-Uxc7laoKm0/s1600-h/View+of+labyrinth+design.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212912490040529730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3YpaVDqFxIM0yhF_UMCnKKV8li1RfaOYXyDOY-UH5aYo7W6aDpV0FmcRElmQhC8Byt7ySTP4Rw9ZDYMbLHPRnZka9d3EOtcwmJQ6d76_06jk2htzx3W2ToqfFJbW1FEu-Uxc7laoKm0/s400/View+of+labyrinth+design.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The garden is open, I hesitate to label it complete because gardens are always a work in progress and we have lots of small details left and yes...always more plants. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>For me it has been a terrific process. I was great to see so meet so many of you that volunteered for the project and really meant something. I appreciate the many thanks I have received from PARC and staff but really the thanks goes to Teddi Barry and her staff for bringing me in on the project and allowing me to give something to the PARC community that will continue to give back for years to come. The pleasure was all mine and I loved creating it.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The planting will only continue to get fuller, tighter and more lush as seasons come and go. Below is some photos of our newly planted project...A great start!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-37170075526676617922008-06-15T15:19:00.003-04:002008-12-09T01:26:35.542-05:00Key Bank Volunteer Day<span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Key Bank employees organized a volunteer day and chose our project as this years volunteer effort. They were fantastic, enthusiastic crew and finished every project we had on our list....in the rain..!</span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Thanks so much Key Bank!</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212932987145386562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMmvLRCDefPmuSeJBCSOL4zkbxyuHuCcY8OaC7gqej2Rr1cxi-8axL0U0rcZhdjrvSvzag5pR5JH4fNOMrXgMQtKjANWDKfNyWLnWjAZdYgLhK6zUIzpGzRHKpd4t_ZCBrWN5-qr-uMQ/s400/key+bank+group.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212933033400740082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNtZdSSelvo57nvK8cZkXzHsQT-ze7MjMOUfdvXua5rZJpi-DhF3Q5V1UcwjmF2yne6YnT9RCGVVZ56SsNzw8lBrEReOKS2wmGkGvZdDmGF4BweOz3SsIf6TQ_QTa2BxJCvpUuk-BvuA/s400/shoveling+gravel.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212933085691918450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eIXY8h9kgzG8eG0MbGWgsjXlstCX9iw_uwwcDqDdUUg-vbIIgtCFIEtZlUt76BgJcAjr5cKiDGAa5FbUcAEVa038hY6I4socmJGrMJPkYmu7cjOw6xNgr0-M-_GOahGCyW0o5RjpnJU/s400/wheel+barrow.jpg" border="0" />Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-38821621715001408852008-04-30T10:56:00.004-04:002008-12-09T01:26:36.508-05:00VOLUNTEER DAY IS A SUCCESS!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMMClt0kHc20aS5WMZWH83FqEbEXQJxPme6BDSely1cGNIgiRwt2bR-bgFM5uIWZL3Jl2gGOdDBCUGagezLIfq2K_jcKE7nwcFoE5z_K260UgQWTHOEMfmn5ADOv8-kwI-LNJSpNOb7s/s1600-h/Entrance+to+Project+Labyrinth.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195057884384114770" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMMClt0kHc20aS5WMZWH83FqEbEXQJxPme6BDSely1cGNIgiRwt2bR-bgFM5uIWZL3Jl2gGOdDBCUGagezLIfq2K_jcKE7nwcFoE5z_K260UgQWTHOEMfmn5ADOv8-kwI-LNJSpNOb7s/s200/Entrance+to+Project+Labyrinth.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br />Garden entrance!</span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">I think Teddi & I both had the same reaction..WOW...!!! The volunteers that worked on Saturday 4-26 Rocked...! They were really great. I was a fun day, we achieved tons, and we had some good food too.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1sL_AQhHEvowWwXWyNwmZ1MHJaz0xsDQJTaSDzCPtu9gznquj3RnmXtnZB5KOwhDkN5tphpN6xCeaon1o-23hgp4n5O4eOZjSUJg8n_TwlFRzBrFsKKDZUkkUHCBL28csQKQOFjkxXI/s1600-h/Teddi+volunteer+day+copy.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195059589486131298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1sL_AQhHEvowWwXWyNwmZ1MHJaz0xsDQJTaSDzCPtu9gznquj3RnmXtnZB5KOwhDkN5tphpN6xCeaon1o-23hgp4n5O4eOZjSUJg8n_TwlFRzBrFsKKDZUkkUHCBL28csQKQOFjkxXI/s200/Teddi+volunteer+day+copy.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"> <span style="font-size:78%;">Here's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">teddi</span>!</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">We really cannot thank the over 17 people who worked and worked and worked. It was all I could do to keep up with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">questions</span> and assignments. Thank you all so much!<br /><br />Next we will do the major planting and install the decorative gravel on the paths and who knows...maybe a few containers.<br /><br />We appreciate you!</span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWp7cn2xjTsYga37IHBDMT0lH2R8DXK8LEwYrn1n1oL-tThJJhOqqV7IBw0gnxnqfhiccnJF0P-X8vDFGHMqZJ5dYk1zodBbyZCuSAg3ed468UuyZFo5vBcWO2Oec6SRwpPP2DZnGfJk/s1600-h/Arbor+install.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056372555626514" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWp7cn2xjTsYga37IHBDMT0lH2R8DXK8LEwYrn1n1oL-tThJJhOqqV7IBw0gnxnqfhiccnJF0P-X8vDFGHMqZJ5dYk1zodBbyZCuSAg3ed468UuyZFo5vBcWO2Oec6SRwpPP2DZnGfJk/s200/Arbor+install.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">Entrance arbor installed</span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4nHUlmR-0yD9uT88S0o0H5a9DrhKocYJui8JryX84XMaqaaJ4ED9HYceRnrG8q_f2wOWYpAWJCrRgbXc8HOHQ-U3JQuzNTMhvXsdDYizOxugo0MbOecpRq6xz8XVInMrIzgSzRj3iXk/s1600-h/Redfields.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195060422709786738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4nHUlmR-0yD9uT88S0o0H5a9DrhKocYJui8JryX84XMaqaaJ4ED9HYceRnrG8q_f2wOWYpAWJCrRgbXc8HOHQ-U3JQuzNTMhvXsdDYizOxugo0MbOecpRq6xz8XVInMrIzgSzRj3iXk/s200/Redfields.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Jeff and Julie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Redfield</span></span><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GV7NZ7SfoQpZo1v0KRjcZNba2gDYeVv284H4CrOWnGGnXI-klhJLvSM2cjJuMaaUDxtmre-skpLtosJ0g0THBH0A60SpIxVHrlCsHiIxsR6VroplV0_wLRcJnV0UODcV5NGWbDvVFNk/s1600-h/clean+up+time.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056733332879410" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GV7NZ7SfoQpZo1v0KRjcZNba2gDYeVv284H4CrOWnGGnXI-klhJLvSM2cjJuMaaUDxtmre-skpLtosJ0g0THBH0A60SpIxVHrlCsHiIxsR6VroplV0_wLRcJnV0UODcV5NGWbDvVFNk/s200/clean+up+time.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">clean up duties</span> </span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWyt99-vi2JX-5PpSN7uVz7262dKNZKAtVMHDdDH7A8NbvVJGqRk6T7A2RxI9awaI5mn93z4rJVaZE6KlxyPd4dHmXXPoNgPnhxUn4xUblfJ9wnx_zwXnYKPyZ9OIUiSpZo9H7TguELw/s1600-h/assembling+the+rustic+benches.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056381145561122" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWyt99-vi2JX-5PpSN7uVz7262dKNZKAtVMHDdDH7A8NbvVJGqRk6T7A2RxI9awaI5mn93z4rJVaZE6KlxyPd4dHmXXPoNgPnhxUn4xUblfJ9wnx_zwXnYKPyZ9OIUiSpZo9H7TguELw/s200/assembling+the+rustic+benches.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Building rustic benches</span></span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADfYyuLkQmX-Qo4Lrrm9vW51npXRkjiQqm-fYy0hnXKrEQuPrEHRICCFEP1pwEZVPxJfGV5GazsrLjZGneYHcn02Vtu3pLAy1kOvJ9zwQykeBNeA5FNDxgP6-YsLkokkwkErM2QFIeF8/s1600-h/wave+to+the+camera.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195060431299721346" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADfYyuLkQmX-Qo4Lrrm9vW51npXRkjiQqm-fYy0hnXKrEQuPrEHRICCFEP1pwEZVPxJfGV5GazsrLjZGneYHcn02Vtu3pLAy1kOvJ9zwQykeBNeA5FNDxgP6-YsLkokkwkErM2QFIeF8/s200/wave+to+the+camera.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Wave for the camera!<br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOFMt_lCN0YbdIljojVNfKzJ18IuDrcrLrstagB1Zrsu_rZuQbYNAr2-1eFpdBW1TcG2Wd4taBDbNwYFVOe8krf4Ba3MuZNyF9IcTX3Azbzlthh8fARGhGchw0oYYDaGY1MjEzrZsw0w/s1600-h/Digging+digging.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056737627846722" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOFMt_lCN0YbdIljojVNfKzJ18IuDrcrLrstagB1Zrsu_rZuQbYNAr2-1eFpdBW1TcG2Wd4taBDbNwYFVOe8krf4Ba3MuZNyF9IcTX3Azbzlthh8fARGhGchw0oYYDaGY1MjEzrZsw0w/s200/Digging+digging.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Digging digging digging</span></div>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-65850689089018023812008-04-24T08:47:00.005-04:002008-12-09T01:26:37.055-05:00IT'S A TWIRL, ITS A SWIRL, NO ITS PROJECT LABYRINTH<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSdeSurMFuF-09Y3nVIemN1BPFpO_3ZbD52lSIincW0M6T0tWNgP2HJFglc1Y3LRS-1qRk6-MJ2wNZyO3W3vSCvxtoBCLD1_dM1q9rFg7E5ZzQjcGQW9aTeOz1BfGDAxHpOIrZ24Ma8g/s1600-h/Pathways+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192795695044540418" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSdeSurMFuF-09Y3nVIemN1BPFpO_3ZbD52lSIincW0M6T0tWNgP2HJFglc1Y3LRS-1qRk6-MJ2wNZyO3W3vSCvxtoBCLD1_dM1q9rFg7E5ZzQjcGQW9aTeOz1BfGDAxHpOIrZ24Ma8g/s200/Pathways+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div>George Monaco's team has completed the base work for the garden. Thanks George! We have the pathway base constructed and Most of the compost and topsoil installed. The Garden has used 11 cubic yards of a 50% mix of pure compost and filtered topsoil. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>Check out these photos</div><br />View from the future main entrance to the garden<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwoum5sgzUUScfc34jCqhDJaBljnip5RNxukE-LaGXU5EImyF0G87R1LE4KbucQKnBhOsGLyQr-WRcIgwEwpfZmTEjevprw9xD8rkm2pW5-bhAQLK-oKX4fqVp-jTRzrFHxo3CLOIoqA/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192794513928534002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwoum5sgzUUScfc34jCqhDJaBljnip5RNxukE-LaGXU5EImyF0G87R1LE4KbucQKnBhOsGLyQr-WRcIgwEwpfZmTEjevprw9xD8rkm2pW5-bhAQLK-oKX4fqVp-jTRzrFHxo3CLOIoqA/s200/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Luke owner of Rustic Garden Structures</div><div>He custom built and delivered the entrance arbor, pictures coming soon!</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1aBCIVDMJvxMfGc5eGBB2HVtRWZ_RaOm4RTiOESyMNmBowHzDegEiBdiMR8GkSP45ApQzWuuMl-DdxWx0dlPfK99gsy-AO1N1prkfFChJMmRhm-pQfAGH8Fc6_KGG7krUpKRs9_xMDE/s1600-h/luke+barrow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192794496748664802" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1aBCIVDMJvxMfGc5eGBB2HVtRWZ_RaOm4RTiOESyMNmBowHzDegEiBdiMR8GkSP45ApQzWuuMl-DdxWx0dlPfK99gsy-AO1N1prkfFChJMmRhm-pQfAGH8Fc6_KGG7krUpKRs9_xMDE/s200/luke+barrow.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAvS4WOD7LLZa34tIuZdkrURG6VLr6_ACglmHIGXBpIOf6rjbN9n37WaNJEd-Og2yZQdVkqcNPszmQP681OsGpzRTFgwdmoDSn5zBjAga8SNCTEfZqw8UsyzfReUC5E_1bhsd5axxGKk/s1600-h/garden+base+complete.jpg"></a></div></div>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-86177614765425929802008-04-10T06:26:00.010-04:002008-12-09T01:26:38.173-05:00THE NATURE OF PLANTS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23lHe1qjxDuHugu3yzbjiV3wzeUolz7bOdtBo8k8PfQa_Iw6VXlF9XAElSsmcN0-Jao_hBOauhVzBgppK1hoGlOU047x9dL3lrL8eaHBMD2UrzUApCG9KOrOdrmsfGpgaU1kBkmJ1QAw/s1600-h/Carex+evergold.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189053276321304114" style="CURSOR: hand" height="116" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23lHe1qjxDuHugu3yzbjiV3wzeUolz7bOdtBo8k8PfQa_Iw6VXlF9XAElSsmcN0-Jao_hBOauhVzBgppK1hoGlOU047x9dL3lrL8eaHBMD2UrzUApCG9KOrOdrmsfGpgaU1kBkmJ1QAw/s200/Carex+evergold.jpg" width="147" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioo7FIsWF0CTN1bZosufDnOz1s6H_NTqRICqSQaVw6pzoUTwk5ZTN8TnlXYE7KESJM034ILmuY3OcQ8WQTqKeuRHcCoWy1UR5uaQUIuxHZ5cX3ZThE-plli4hP8OKpMlvoCOWyWRHw8Q4/s1600-h/Hosta+stained_glass.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189053280616271442" style="WIDTH: 104px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="163" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioo7FIsWF0CTN1bZosufDnOz1s6H_NTqRICqSQaVw6pzoUTwk5ZTN8TnlXYE7KESJM034ILmuY3OcQ8WQTqKeuRHcCoWy1UR5uaQUIuxHZ5cX3ZThE-plli4hP8OKpMlvoCOWyWRHw8Q4/s200/Hosta+stained_glass.jpg" width="166" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIo8R3BBvLIjUniOIlUnsPOvlKZVlTGURygwdBAxiq8BB_N7YfpxaofYgJm6YOk7-c19vWYrHAFj8vo8KAUn-ndWZi_seVjLf4RHZdwWZ28w1-tL-6dqkAD6JxOWtUhsF5VMJBGNOpiKw/s1600-h/GC+Chrysogonum+virginianum.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189053284911238754" style="WIDTH: 77px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" height="161" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIo8R3BBvLIjUniOIlUnsPOvlKZVlTGURygwdBAxiq8BB_N7YfpxaofYgJm6YOk7-c19vWYrHAFj8vo8KAUn-ndWZi_seVjLf4RHZdwWZ28w1-tL-6dqkAD6JxOWtUhsF5VMJBGNOpiKw/s200/GC+Chrysogonum+virginianum.jpg" width="114" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">photo 1 Carex hachioensis 'evergold' terrific shade tolert grass<br />photo 2 Hosta 'stained glass'<br />photo 3 Chrysogonum tight mound 6” yellow single flowers</span><br /><br />What is that elusive quality of plants than has the ability to calm, relax and excite us. I terrific plant has the ability to slow us down, make us stop and well, smell the roses, right?<br /><br />On the scientific side plants actually clean our air, reduce heat in summer and break cold winds in the winter. Therapeutic, beautiful and practical, now that sounds like a good idea for everyone!<br /><br />Check out some of the plants we are considering for the garden. The concept is variations on foliage interest and flowering varieties sprinkled throughout. Since the garden is primarily shady, our plant considerations reflect this condition.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTiqIlJNeonIeUuUo2peZ16BGbv2Lr2lfvq1vJIXIc038KkriLWwjlpMe-IB7sKm5m84_ycuLAphG-SwTryONFVEjGnI4tFenc9dM6SJnF72iApuM-XCTZ6R4QaiB2RCIQWqrvQsz9ew/s1600-h/Brunnera+looking+glass.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189051481024974370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTiqIlJNeonIeUuUo2peZ16BGbv2Lr2lfvq1vJIXIc038KkriLWwjlpMe-IB7sKm5m84_ycuLAphG-SwTryONFVEjGnI4tFenc9dM6SJnF72iApuM-XCTZ6R4QaiB2RCIQWqrvQsz9ew/s200/Brunnera+looking+glass.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgutxbjlF6GIP2xA-LzK7U-zLcVPZtNqvDBmeNJZn9Byo_1qaajsm6QRrP1E51_1wVXSu-k7ZIICoatYb57-9LhSBZCSybH0pjJIVwMWNKsRBv40KoNQoKGAguyJFfEtpIO4QXricyTg/s1600-h/Athyrium_niponicum_pictum+Japensed+painted+fern.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189051472435039762" style="CURSOR: hand" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgutxbjlF6GIP2xA-LzK7U-zLcVPZtNqvDBmeNJZn9Byo_1qaajsm6QRrP1E51_1wVXSu-k7ZIICoatYb57-9LhSBZCSybH0pjJIVwMWNKsRBv40KoNQoKGAguyJFfEtpIO4QXricyTg/s200/Athyrium_niponicum_pictum+Japensed+painted+fern.jpg" width="184" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">photo 1 Brunnera 'looking glass' </span><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:85%;">photo 2 Athyrium niponicum pictum (Japenese painted fern)<br /></span><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBV5MgOGwehqUzZy9wVpMHwRQdhPr7cdYo1uqc6S_1dbs5i2h0RH7DGKl_z_hqQAgw8DwHScv6OiiDbqm0FBCV_YKp4oJdmNMcTUA0sha3GIynULwxL7YTadOtWFmmDc10MNJR9QSIQPs/s1600-h/Astilbe+Bridal+veil.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189051468140072450" style="CURSOR: hand" height="148" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBV5MgOGwehqUzZy9wVpMHwRQdhPr7cdYo1uqc6S_1dbs5i2h0RH7DGKl_z_hqQAgw8DwHScv6OiiDbqm0FBCV_YKp4oJdmNMcTUA0sha3GIynULwxL7YTadOtWFmmDc10MNJR9QSIQPs/s200/Astilbe+Bridal+veil.jpg" width="144" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9sREnSYJjTd6zlWW-xiUImTO4K_c5GNt-fBu8DDnGKg-egzJukhjunJ1ah4ME9XzOduSbTahdKapfsRJy6qBpW67HRwBDqbP5L8Rj57jFxKJDZn_i9SX_rxvOb7MsEYjrg3ffTCICjQ/s1600-h/houstinia+_caerulea.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189058000785329810" style="CURSOR: hand" height="146" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9sREnSYJjTd6zlWW-xiUImTO4K_c5GNt-fBu8DDnGKg-egzJukhjunJ1ah4ME9XzOduSbTahdKapfsRJy6qBpW67HRwBDqbP5L8Rj57jFxKJDZn_i9SX_rxvOb7MsEYjrg3ffTCICjQ/s200/houstinia+_caerulea.jpg" width="181" border="0" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUk3QVDwPepiwiYJZwoZA1llGB4V4asyzR5eg9o23tVXvY2palhQpdeo4xAmpHTiriFE7JmSm4CZEv0ldo6a-07O3yZTdOScdCo30EZ0G0Cj2KNG6AOsiT2jqRLrcTO4DtZY802L0OMws/s1600-h/GC+Galium+odoratum+sweet_woodruff.jpg"></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">photo 1 Astilbe 'bridal veil'</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">photo 2 Houstonia caerulea (bluets) native 3”-6” tall blue flowers<br /></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Shrubs for the garden </span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9kuFDElS5YcZ6HamZHBG4aTrLtSD3ObWYUCP8Fs5A3K4u5huMgy_PRSWSxux4VMIK6KWhH7LcbuTl1wK-dHdzl0ttSJ1wmPOyResVvqAxUbbUUuZqsV27PfIVMNu2IJ8M1btS_h1XPE/s1600-h/oak+leaf+hydrangea.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189056531906514546" style="CURSOR: hand" height="147" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9kuFDElS5YcZ6HamZHBG4aTrLtSD3ObWYUCP8Fs5A3K4u5huMgy_PRSWSxux4VMIK6KWhH7LcbuTl1wK-dHdzl0ttSJ1wmPOyResVvqAxUbbUUuZqsV27PfIVMNu2IJ8M1btS_h1XPE/s200/oak+leaf+hydrangea.jpg" width="191" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiee7bQ5QWpo8x7nsSs-v-VshTGcH4lsCljE9OD_3BdmipR5J0z4NRRIl4u95WvpGi9G4GxEc1JR41I4QodtCmbS1rfTqI1vDAO9r5NPrJJQLtjsLzERJHynN5R8SLOQ9NqpteDawyOmmY/s1600-h/rhodo+Chionoides.jpg"><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189056536201481858" style="CURSOR: hand" height="149" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiee7bQ5QWpo8x7nsSs-v-VshTGcH4lsCljE9OD_3BdmipR5J0z4NRRIl4u95WvpGi9G4GxEc1JR41I4QodtCmbS1rfTqI1vDAO9r5NPrJJQLtjsLzERJHynN5R8SLOQ9NqpteDawyOmmY/s200/rhodo+Chionoides.jpg" width="170" border="0" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">photo 1 Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ffffff;">photo 2 Rhododendron Chinoides</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></div>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-20622442822863493182008-04-10T06:13:00.003-04:002008-12-09T01:26:38.359-05:00CLEARING DAY<div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Yesterday we starting the installation process by clearing the garden area. Remove Brush, weeds and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">debris</span>. The swirling garden paths have been marked out and we are ready for the pathways. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Thanks to George Monaco owner of G.M. Landscape in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mahopac</span> for doing the work. His crew worked for hours clearing, cutting, raking and the site looks really great. Thanks George!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187558872725026322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQy_pOb3ldxPu8fu_OtSk5GPXpqkUGPFBziEDwzScuiQO_MZFR5Egb9o-NCmFGPRVr6sxgLFOpHmSOKS_c2oHwiO3AHfc0ABtqMKvc2wRB9lXJBZZyYHQV8PRWYvVEQbgjupjjQmJEIYA/s400/George+and+son+Antonio.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">George with his son Antonio</p><p align="center"> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187558881314960930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlv1mMZ1l4GFmPXDsUdpVMQpeMPPAPbKPc-wAp-EGh0jEqs2-dP9gMEfaVbadE3DvuK6AUQc6mBLYfzYEH7Y46q3rKs6he5UCUJt9-gxeMI9nfrAIXjjCb2frY4yqowRho2x5nCwLatSg/s400/area+cleared.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Garden area cleared, ready for the pea gravel pathways to be installed.</p>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-21167260717690108782007-12-26T09:48:00.000-05:002007-12-26T09:52:47.561-05:00This garden is a beautiful plan for the whole PARC community. It is small and perfect. Michael has opened the door for this project to become real. Thank you deeply.Teddi19http://www.blogger.com/profile/05324395967127497550noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1714151212656268206.post-45051745373089473642007-11-15T10:18:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:26:38.747-05:00Concept Goals DreamsProject labyrinth grew out of simple idea and evolved into drawing below.<br />A <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">labyrinth</span> is designed to be a spiritual experience, with only one way in and the reverse is the only way out. This garden walk is about the journey and designed to slow the visitor down and enjoy the texture of the garden your path.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKh3Vkex-K8LMEAaPjMxR85A7lH_v44xF5dTqdJ_QlOpjdlCYhwe3wOWWu_UId-25uHe1FQ71tLyZEvUv0IepVcgO-KHEx5dzL51rThC5CRc2kr4N5VCdhr8v8mvUHGGVRATb_1unPTgw/s1600-h/Master+plan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133114871935529026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 390px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px" height="253" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKh3Vkex-K8LMEAaPjMxR85A7lH_v44xF5dTqdJ_QlOpjdlCYhwe3wOWWu_UId-25uHe1FQ71tLyZEvUv0IepVcgO-KHEx5dzL51rThC5CRc2kr4N5VCdhr8v8mvUHGGVRATb_1unPTgw/s320/Master+plan.jpg" width="337" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><br />The entrance is designed to merge eastern ideas with our Hudson Valley natural elements. We used eastern cedar with the bark on to create a entrance gate and bridge. The bridge will have a gentle ramp so it is can be accessed by all. Woodland shrubs will shroud the view into the garden leaving only the view through the main gate. Once inside, it will feel like another place.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NV0AxOFg_Y7EDHHRPw1Sy4nBuNvstUK_Ta4YTsl3lPGjNc3YNgqnUHQV_O3csHcsw_Ie81-qwnVwcZkns1KUK8iX7i9SOgXDYs_kpQFdO3xOLKbdNV3k217DhRVtE1TYDfiRprE-GNk/s1600-h/Rustic+bridge+arbor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133114884820430930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px" height="265" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NV0AxOFg_Y7EDHHRPw1Sy4nBuNvstUK_Ta4YTsl3lPGjNc3YNgqnUHQV_O3csHcsw_Ie81-qwnVwcZkns1KUK8iX7i9SOgXDYs_kpQFdO3xOLKbdNV3k217DhRVtE1TYDfiRprE-GNk/s320/Rustic+bridge+arbor.jpg" width="356" border="0" /></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NV0AxOFg_Y7EDHHRPw1Sy4nBuNvstUK_Ta4YTsl3lPGjNc3YNgqnUHQV_O3csHcsw_Ie81-qwnVwcZkns1KUK8iX7i9SOgXDYs_kpQFdO3xOLKbdNV3k217DhRVtE1TYDfiRprE-GNk/s1600-h/Rustic+bridge+arbor.jpg"></a><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NV0AxOFg_Y7EDHHRPw1Sy4nBuNvstUK_Ta4YTsl3lPGjNc3YNgqnUHQV_O3csHcsw_Ie81-qwnVwcZkns1KUK8iX7i9SOgXDYs_kpQFdO3xOLKbdNV3k217DhRVtE1TYDfiRprE-GNk/s1600-h/Rustic+bridge+arbor.jpg"></a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NV0AxOFg_Y7EDHHRPw1Sy4nBuNvstUK_Ta4YTsl3lPGjNc3YNgqnUHQV_O3csHcsw_Ie81-qwnVwcZkns1KUK8iX7i9SOgXDYs_kpQFdO3xOLKbdNV3k217DhRVtE1TYDfiRprE-GNk/s1600-h/Rustic+bridge+arbor.jpg"></a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The garden had been planned as completely organic and plant materials are being selected based on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">xeriscape</span> principles. Benches and stools are being <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">designed</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">reclaimed</span> wood pilings from a local construction site.</p><p>A hanging display behind a set of stools is planned. The drawing below represents a large Gong planned from recycled materials. Hanging deep sounding bells and a hanging garden scrim concept is also being developed. We are considering a changing idea for this area so we can engage the PARC children and Adults. </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaFtZeQiOgafwbe23q-yBkugzVm_TBnNg6NYNY9g9V5W-f6pU0wZYWqMHOAbH-slP4DvehyW4G_QqgHq6BBh-HY_hkU4zY8rlvKA1sKz1urGTvP_8XKeimYLdTkNlxVfFoj3YcEwCS3E/s1600-h/Gong.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5133129492004204658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOaFtZeQiOgafwbe23q-yBkugzVm_TBnNg6NYNY9g9V5W-f6pU0wZYWqMHOAbH-slP4DvehyW4G_QqgHq6BBh-HY_hkU4zY8rlvKA1sKz1urGTvP_8XKeimYLdTkNlxVfFoj3YcEwCS3E/s320/Gong.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Michael Schoellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13866876794742463635noreply@blogger.com0