This is a partial-sun meadow appropriate for the edge of the woods or the east or west side of a house. The backbone of the meadow is composed of tufted hairgrass and two sedges, all grassy plants that prefer some shade. In among the grasses, wildflowers will add seasonal color and food for wildlife. These include the tall Joe-pye weed and oxeye, the short orange coneflower and blue mistflower, and others of varying sizes. The garden plan will recommend a placement for the plants that shows them all to best advantage, while creating a natural look.
Participants are invited to a Zoom meeting on Sunday, May 4th (11:00-11:40 A.M.) to view a slideshow of the plants and garden design, and learn about site preparation. For those unable to attend the Zoom, the slideshow will be available for independent viewing. The on-site workshop will take place at 456 Croton Ave in Cortlandt Manor on Saturday, June 28th at 11am. At this time participants will receive and transplant into trays the approximately 80 seedlings that will populate their meadows. The recommended time frame after that is to maintain the seedlings in their trays until September, and plant them in the ground once the weather has begun to cool off.
