Saturday, June 5, 2010

My Latest Project



Accompanied by my trusty companion, and inspired by Luis in the post above, I decided to adopt a neglected tree enclosure near my apartment.  It was plain, hard dirt with a confetti of cigarette butts. I added some top soil, potting soil and a few pale nicotinia.


Yesterday I went up to the green market at Union Square and picked up a few other little annuals.


The front of the metal railing is missing, so I imagine my little garden will get dug in and peed on and generally abused. But if it only lasts for a few days it will have been worth it. If it survives and thrives, I will post another picture of it.
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29 comments:

  1. Linda SueJune 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    The little garden looks so happy! Buster may need help getting over the little fence to water the plants...the ones that Dexter waters are growing more lush than the others...magic water...

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  2. Martha ZJune 5, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    However long it lasts, passersby will enjoy it. Perhaps they will even restrain themselves from littering for awhile.

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  3. EG CameraGirlJune 5, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    You've turned it into a pretty little area!

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  4. Martha ZJune 5, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you for your comments about Michael. Yes, it is heart breaking that not all such children are born to families able to care for them.

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  5. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 5, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Nicotiana
    instead of cigarette butts—
    a great improvement!

    Shimmering Shadow

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  6. Sylvia KJune 5, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    How lovely! And what a great idea! Hopefully passersbys will appreciate it enough to not litter -- at least for awhile! Hope your weekend is off to a great start! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  7. Rinkly RimesJune 5, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I do hope it survives for a few days at least! Even if only (say) fifty people enjoy it before ruffians come along, you'll feel satisfied.

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  8. LisaJune 5, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Your companion looks trusty indeed!

    Gotta love the Union Square green market! Coffee sometime sounds great...

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  9. DianneJune 5, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    lovely work!
    Buster seems focused :)

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  10. CassieJune 5, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Wonderful secret gardens right in the city! Neat Shadow Shots.

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  11. BarbJune 5, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I hope people will appreciate it and enjoy it....Barb

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  12. UnknownJune 5, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    What a nice idea. And lovely shots.

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  13. Cynthia PittmannJune 5, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Oh Elizabeth, what charming photos! I love your new project! Gardening is such a joy! What a happy way to spend your time. It's been so hot here in Puerto Rico!

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  14. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    It is definately a happy garden. I hope that it survives and doesnt get pee'd on too much!

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  15. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJune 6, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    We'll cross our fingers for you! There's nothing like a bit flowers in the city!
    I've been meaning to ask if Jane in Spring is available still? Let me know, my daughter has been pestering me about asking you :)

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  16. JoannaJune 6, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    What a sweet idea! I like the photo too.

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  17. Hey HarrietJune 6, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    I have my fingers crossed that your sweet little garden thrives! Buster looks as though he's keen to continue guarding it. Or is it Buster that you have concerns about being the source of the pee? I'm sure he wouldn't do such a thing. He'd visit the gardens of your neighbours for that ;D

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  18. Chubby ChiequeJune 6, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Gorgeous plants & flowers. I love the cuteness.

    Job well done.

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  19. Chubby ChiequeJune 6, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Gorgeous plants & flowers. I love the cuteness.

    Job well done.

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  20. AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I hope your little garden survives, so that you can share more shadows. If only more people made some effort to care for theit environs!

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  21. TitusJune 6, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Applause from me. Looks beautiful already, and that's a lot more smiles in the city.

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  22. lynda howellsJune 6, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    wonder little gardenx love the shadows. lynda

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  23. InesJune 7, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    Dear Elizabeth-

    people like you, it´s what our earth needs... making it a little bit more beautiful.

    I love trees. They´re like an old, wise friend... They spend Energy and good air to breath...

    What a wonderful day, to give a little bit back to this tree, what it gaves us...

    Love and kisses- Ines

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  24. OlaJune 7, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    You have a lovely dog!

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  25. Come Away With MeJune 7, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Oh, I DO hope it survives and thrives!

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  26. somepinkflowersJune 8, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    oh elizabeth
    i am charmed
    by how
    you staked out
    your little patch of a garden.

    it plum made me smile---> :-)

    yes
    and i see you planted
    some Pink Splash
    which
    is what we call that wee plant
    with the green leaves
    covered
    in the pink------>Splashes.


    i have that everywhere
    in my garden



    well,
    i would...

    ♥

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  27. sonia a. mascaroJune 8, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    What a great idea, Elizabeth! The garden looks beautiful and sounds that Buster likes it too.
    Well done!

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  28. BarbaraJune 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    How nice to do that.

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  29. PiperJune 14, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    How nice!

    It's a very good idea ... hope it still ok a lot of time!

    Regards from Spain!

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I look forward to hearing from you!

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