Saturday, September 25, 2004

Beds take shape

Women who were last at WeMoon when the "gardens" were covered with mulch and a weeds are in for a treat. The beds are set – a crescent moon, a wheel, a spiral, and a gently curving border beda that hugs the main path -- with narrow footpaths winding around throughout. Even at this early stage, the garden is drawing attention. A woman leaving this morning’s yoga class stopped to admire the design – she had a labyrinth in her own backyard, and suggested a few plants that might do well in the spiral. The spiral is nearly half done, and the crescent moon is complete and ready to be planted. Anna said something this morning that really resonated with me: It’s amazing how the land responds to just a little care and attention. And it’s so true. The difference is remarkable.

Below is a working sketch of the gardens, to give you an idea of where we hope to go: