Memorable Mother's Day

My sole request this Mother's Day was to have a family picnic at the 
Hagler Memorial Garden 
which is located in downtown Augusta
 at the corner of Telfair Street and Courthouse Lane. 

The Hagler Garden was established by John C. Hagler III 

honoring his late father, and 2 uncles.

We discovered the garden 9 years ago when my neice, Amelia, 
was working on a 2nd Grade Social Studies project.

When it was our turn for the project, 

we took pictures of the garden and enjoyed 

spending time talking about family history 

and playing in the fountain pool. 

Today we found the fountain has been removed, the pool dirty, 

yet the bones of a lovely garden. 

A few heavy benches, camellias and boxwoods would restore the garden 

back to "picture" perfect condition leaving a legacy for future generations.

There will be many more "Social" dances, family reunions 

and the Hagler Garden would be a memorable stop. 

Magical Merry Makeover

Great visit with a young mama who wants to share gardening experiences with her two little ones. 

This family recently added a phenomenal porch complete with bar, 

cooking area and lots of sitting space to watch Georgia games. 

Just outside the party porch is the area above...

PERFECT for a veggie/cutting garden!

Two ideas so far :

3 "beds" on each side of pathway which lead to throne

OR

a "keyhole" design with rays of beds outlined with
 hardy sun-loving annuals


AND

We are keeping the iron "throne" that is against the brick wall with a 

path leading up to it from

 the tiny "walk up" steps in below right corner. 

The dwarf nandinas to the left will be moved to cushion the throne.

The ideal plant list includes:

strawberries

Easy Cut Flowers for kids:   zinnias cosmos sunflowers

okra

corn

tomatoes

a variety of herbs for grilling: rosemary, basil, chives, mint and parsley

INSPIRATION

One color of hardy annuals outlining garden

One or Two areas for perennial herbs

Strawberry Patch

Bean Teepee for far upper right corner