I started this blog a few years ago in an effort to engage the Ravenna Park Community in dialogs about our neighborhood. It has provided me with a place to lean a little about blogging, to express some of my opinions and to make mention of various events that impact this part of Seattle.Then along came the gigantic issue of the Sisley properties and what might become of them. I removed that topic from here and took it to a new blog site: Roosevelt-Ravenna Zoning Issues. That site has been more successful as far as reaching readers. I wanted it...
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The Friends of Ravenna Ravine will be in the park this Saturday, the 15th. Here's the word from George." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} We will be getting ready to plant bare root shrubs in February. The emphasis will be on getting the last of the blackberry and any holly, laurel or ivy seedlings where we will be planting....
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It seems almost anticlimactic to finish this project right now. So many of the people who worked on it are away for the holidays. The plants are in such a beginning stage and dormant at the moment as well. So for now, the celebration party will have to wait. There will be more work in the future. Always a garden needs weeding, and mulching and pruning and so forth. This particular garden will also need a frequent litter removal. But we all can do that on a daily basis as we walk through.Recently George trimmed the trees that were growing...
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As a rule, the real estate market slows considerably in December and on the heels of a slow year, this December is no exception. Some sellers recognized the need to cut their prices drastically and they have achieved sales. It's a time to make your home the most attractive property on the market if you are interested in getting it sold. There are only 4 homes currently on the market. Two of these just came on in the past week. The other 2 have been on the market for about two months. One expensive home, the one on NE 62nd...
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Now is a good time to take look at the progress being made at the Naomi Circle Makeover. The second round of planting went very well. It's exciting to see some trees in place now as well as Oregon Grape, wild strawberry, kinick kinick, and other native species. The gravel path will be installed on Dec 5th, I think and other plants as well. Come join the fun....
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This Sunday, Nov. 14th, another load of plants will be on hand for planting in the New and Improved Naomi Circle. Work has been going on for over a year now and the small park is really taking shape. So bring a rake, a shovel a hand trowel or anything else you might need to put a few plants in the ground. Or you can bring by some snacks to warm the hearts and the bodies of those planting.Something to think about: With the ivy gone and the new planting in progress, have you got any ideas for additional features...
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On Saturday approximately 280 plants found their new home in Naomi Circle. George did a fine job of organizing the crew and getting the plants distributed. There were 8 flats of 4 inch pots (about 144 plants) and the rest were in gallon containers. The ferns planted are pretty easy to see. The other plants are small now, but with a typical rainy winter we should be able to see the fruits of our labor next spring.There will be another planting party this coming weekend and that will be scheduled as soon as the shipment of plants can be verified....
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Traffic Circle Plant list.pdfThe plants have arrived and there will be plenty to do this Saturday November 6, 2010. Make it a point to be at the traffic circle at 10:00 AM Saturday and bring your hand trowel and any other planting devices that may seem appropriate. There are 8 flats of 4 inch pots and about 30 one gallon pots. The link at the top will give you an idea of the full list of plants and trees intended for the circle. Here are some pictures of the plants currently on hand:This project has shown what a community can...
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Today the Bobcat with cement buster attachment arrived on the scene. Matthew did a bang up job destroying the ancient pavement under the traffic circle in the areas the new trees will be planted.Cinnamon rolls and bagels arrived along with coffee, juice and water to nourish the workparty. The sun came out and smiled on our progress. It appeared to me to be the largest gathering for a work party yet and my thanks goes out to the many hands who made the work lighter. The cement was removed from the tree holes and then loaded on the truck and...
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This Saturday the Friends of Ravenna Park will be working in the shade, starting at the bridge where the service road crosses the creek and the tributary stream comes in from the north, clearing the bindweed off the plantings and pulling other weeds along the way. The forecast is for hot weather but that part of the ravine stays cool in the morning and should not be too bad with the sun rising later than last month. If it gets too hot we will quit early. Bring water!George says to meet at the Kiosk (near the Tool Box). Ravenna Park...
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