Rainbow Park is a calm, beautiful retreat for the New Haven community. This summer the volunteers worked on maintaining the space, weeding, watering, and clearing out some overgrow plants. We were able to take the overgrown hostas from Rainbow Park to another greenspace site, so they did not go to waste. It was a great summer for this group and neighbors from all around came out to thank the group for their work and tell the group leader, Jane, how thankful they are for the space.
Pat, Mike, and I seem to be getting into a groove, and were able to plant three liriope and four multi-color yarrow, and to mulch around the back beds. The colorful flowers really brighten up the area. We are hoping the spots we found around the garden are sunny enough for the yarrow to thrive.
Planting
07/01/2017
We had a great working day, again with Pat, Mike, and I. We planted a spirea in the sunny mound we had been eyeing towards the back of the park, and then three variegated fedderbushes and five liriope along the back fence. The dappled rust color of the fedderbush really complemented the colors of the fence and the Japanese Maple above, and we were all surprised by how much of a difference just a few plants could make in pulling the park together. I also cut a chain that had grown into a tree, and we discussed plans for next week.
Planting
06/24/2017
Today we braved the potential rain and were rewarded with a beautiful day with dappled sunshine, a light breeze, and light showers that made us laugh. Mike was a huge help in clearing the ivy that had begun to take over the path and some of the other plants, and we all worked on designing and planting the garden are on the right side of the lot. We planted three hostas along the fence line, a beautiful inkberry to complement the red berries of the holly and add some winter interest, and three cheerful coral bells which contrast nicely with the surrounding vegetation. We had a bit of a mystery with a fourth hosta that seemed to appear out of nowhere, but were pleasantly surprised when Jonathon stopped by to mention he had left it for the group! It’s now enjoying its new home in a spot of sun by the benches. 3 hostas, 3 coral bells, 1 inkberry
