Evolving Landscapes

 Genny’s Garden was a smashing success. People honk and holler, driving by: “I love this!!” I got inquiries: “What is that awesome ground cover shrub?” The Town of Carbondale issued a Proclamation, “In celebration of Garden Beauty, Creativity and Generosity.”  The Association of Professional Landscape Designers gave it an award for it’s sustainable western spirit.

It rather felt like a good concept- neighborhood gardens to promote community. Why not do another one?

With a seed grant by Peter Mullett of Mongofly, matched by donations from

• Craig Rathbun of Fleisher Company

• Dr. Judy Leake of Red Hill Animal Health Center

• Steve Martin of Martin Insurance

• Curtis Applegate of Sopris Fencing

• Travis Stewart of Western Slope Materials

• Valero Gas Station 

• Aspen Ski Co.

 

 

The Welcome Garden broke ground in June, 2011. Evolving developed the planting plan and has managed the planting and maintenance.

Four new trees, planted by the Town through the Kay Brunnier Tree Fund, will soon brush against the highway skyline. One thousand two hundred bulbs are going in the ground, Autumn 2011. In Spring 2012, more perannials and an array of grasses, such as Little Bluestem, Prairie Dropseed and Tufted Hairgrass are to be planted. Plants are new and tiny, but we have BIG DREAMS!

Want to donate or help take care of this new community asset? Please contact me!

Evolving is seeking a metal artist to create a “Welcome to Carbondale” sign. Please contact us if that might be you. Stay tuned for updated photos and follow progress in our Recent News.