Project GREEN Blog (Page 2)

Hi All, Well, it’s finally happened.  Today it feels like autumn has officially begun.  Larry is outdoors wearing his winter coat and I’m in the study with the fireplace warming my toes.  Our calendar officially reminded us last month (September 22) when cooler weather was expected along with shorter amountsContinue Reading

Hi All, It’s late afternoon on Sunday, so I’ll do my best to keep this short. Last Monday was cool and wet.  There were 14 volunteers who braved the sprinkles from above.  The PGG has collected 0-inches of rain since last week.  No one was complaining about getting wet.  InContinue Reading

Hi All, It was a beautiful morning on Monday, September 29th.  Our 9 a.m. temp was 67 degrees and 11 a.m. it was 78 degrees.  The sunshine was spectacular!   Week 22 was Project GREEN volunteers’ 2025 BIG project day.  Two years ago, we planted over 40 boxwood bushes aroundContinue Reading

Hi All, Another week has passed as Project GREEN volunteers continue to  care for the 2025 PGG.  Time has gone quickly. Fifteen volunteers were in attendance on Monday, September 22, better known as the autumnal equinox.  They were:  Diane Allen (3 hours), Pat Yeggy, Mary Laughlin (1 hour), Rina Sjolund,Continue Reading

Hi All, Monday, 9/15, Project GREEN volunteers began week 20 at the PGG.  Every week a “To-do” list is waiting for our 9 a.m. beginnings, which is rather organized and ready for names + short explanations of completed tasks and hours worked.  It’s a simple way to document our timeContinue Reading

Hi All, We LOVE mulch!  Thanks to Ed Rinderspacher for two truck loads of beautiful mulch (yes, the good stuff!) to spread around the PGG.  Cindy and Diane made numerous trips using Fern to fill the back end of the Gator, travel to needy mulch beds, and dump the mulchContinue Reading

Hi All, Fingers crossed our beautiful weather will continue for 2025’s summer and fall. The only piece missing is RAIN. Note to all: will do our best to water thirsty flowerbeds this week. There were 8 extra-ordinary gardeners in attendance Tuesday, September 2 from 9 – 11 a.m. They were:Continue Reading

Hi All, Please check your calendars for cancelling Monday, September 1st’s work session. It’s our country’s day to celebrate the American worker, like Project GREEN volunteers! So, fire up the grill and have a wonderful Monday holiday with family and friends. Would any of you be able to meet Tuesday,Continue Reading

Hi All, It’s a beautiful day today, isn’t it? I’ve opened all the windows in the house letting fresh air in for the first time in months. I imagine it’s lovely at the PGG this morning, as well. Thanks to all our 2025 Project GREEN volunteers! There were 11 ProjectContinue Reading