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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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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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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About a dozen workers showed up for the continuing effort at the re-landscaping of the Naomi Circle. Sunday was a beautiful, warm summer day and everyone was in good spirits. Some ivy shoots were spotted and quickly dispatched. On the west side of the circle a few of the volunteers went after the sumac runners and there is hope that we will see no more of that plant, here, for now. Tree holes previously dug on the south and east side of the circle had been completed as far as possible. The backhoe with jackhammer attachment will be needed to...
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In the neighborhood this week there will be a works party down at the traffic circle. We will be digging some holes for trees and pulling up sum sumac roots. This will all take place on Sunday, July 25th about 10:30 to noon, or so. It should be nice and probably on the warm side. If you don't want to dig or pull roots, you might bring some lemonade and cookies down to the circle to sustain those who are. Doing so also counts for hours work as we amass credits to earn the grant that is paying for the...
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test Glenn Roberts | Ravenna Park | My Seattle | Lake & Co Real Estate Seattle: Buying a Home? What about Crime? In This Post Comprehensive tool by Bing Maps and The Seattle Police Department The Seattle Police department has come out with an interesting crime mapping tool that will certainly be interesting to buyers and also to sellers, homeowners and renters. Part of crime prevention is being aware of it and then taking proactive steps to correct problems by cooperating with your local law enforcement agencies. Here is a link to the what's called My Neighborhood Map. In...
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