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Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on Thu, Jul 21, 05 at 18:14
| I would like some suggestions from you clever bunch of gardeners for a small memorial garden.
I was thinking perhaps 3m square. I see roses, lavender, something nice smelling, but sounds a bit boring. Perhaps a sundial. Something sybolic would be lovely.
This is for a young girl who was cruelly taken this week, and I was thinking it would be nice to do something of beauty to remember her by. This would be on the school grounds.
It could be something the students could help with.
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Popi |
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RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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Think tough plants, that won't need watering, and think something that will bloom for much of the year. Some of the Alistair Clark roses - Suiter is one I have seen growing out of an old tree stump - never watered - always in bloom.
Lavanders are easy care but need clipping - I think French lavander blooms the longest. Daylilies are easy going, and repeat bloom for some time.
It might pay to take note of the girls personal interests when choosing a feature. I can't make any suggestions, but her school friends most likely can and should be involved in the process of choosing. Perhaps something they could sculpt of they are older students? |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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- Posted by deejaus Melb.Vic. Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 21, 05 at 23:50
| What about a plant that has her name or close to it. It would be nice to get ideas from the students who knew her well. Perhaps her favourite colour could feature, or something else she loved. Clay pavers with inscriptions baked in, done by her closest friends. It's a lovely idea of yours. Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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- Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 22, 05 at 1:22
| Many thanks Sparaxis and Dee, brought tears to my eyes thinking of your lovely ideas. P |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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| When I saw the post, I had some thoughts like Sparaxis. Perhaps a native garden - plants endemic to the area, one nice hardy shrub, some ground-covers, a plaque, and some ornaments peeking out, maybe a little dry-river bed and a seat for reflection. As with the above posters, the best chosers would be her school-friends. Keep it simple. |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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Hi Popi,
I do hope you let us know what you finally decide on. It would be lovely to know. Good luck with the project.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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- Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 24, 05 at 3:32
| I will indeed, let you know Dee. I think I might wait until after the funeral and then approach the principal, he could act as a sounding board, and maybe a go-between. I have been doing some reading up on garden design and thinking on how to actually present the proposal. Its really such an emotional situation. Sadness all around, lets brighten up the world with beauty and goodwill through gardening. Gardeners of the world unite !! Popi (I'll get down off my soapbox now.) |
RE: Memorial Garden ideas
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- Posted by pepino Werribee Vic (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 24, 05 at 23:59
Hi Popi
We had a funeral recently and I noticed the younger generation were fascinated by Kangaroo Paws in some of the arrangements. They are hardy plants and come in a few different colours. |
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