The Joslin Garden—Volunteer Work Days—5-22 & 5-27-2021
Saturday, 5-22-2021—The Gardeners of Wake County
Each month, members The Gardeners of Wake County volunteer their time to help out in The Joslin Garden. We are very fortunate they chose us as part of their civic contribution. This is a very hard-working group, and we are so appreciative.
Daylilies, Hemerocallis spp.. For a while now, Nell Joslin wanted to spread the collection of daylilies around, but our sunny locations were limited. Now that we cleared out the bear’s claw hellebores from this area, thank you volunteer Art, there were still seedlings everywhere. With bright ideas, I asked the City of Raleigh District 4 team if they could weed whack them away. Sure enough, Andy made short work of it. This coupled with opening up the street-view from the removal of non-native shrubs, the forest floor is visible from the street. Nell and I think the view is beautiful. We hope you do too!
Street-view overlooking from where the nandina blocked the view.
Another view from the street!
The volunteers weeded the Veggie Garden. Trust me when I say, it was a hot mess of weeds before this wonderful group arrived.
The old rickety trellis. Nell and I didn’t even know it was a problem, until Aillene stood near it to talk with us, and realized it moved! Out it went. Thanks again, Gardeners of Wake County. And can you believe they are building us a new one to install next month? #FeelingGrateful The volunteers also identified another that needing replacing, and took care of that one too!
The holes will be used again. In the meantime, we have them cautioned off.
Thursday, 5-27-2021—Nell, Art, & Aillene
Pentas added along the front entrance.
A large elaeagnus, Elaeagnus angustifolia, was removed from the street-side, opening up the street-view even more. Next week, my mission is to identify every elaeagnus and nandina location and cut to the ground. We will have to cover it with cardboard and mulch. I don’t even want to see them anymore.
Nell continued to dig up Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis spp. They have invaded our beds!
What a wonderful, productive week. Nell and I can’t wait until next time when were can continue with our weekly progress!
Helen Yoest
Environmental Scientist