St. Francis Garden

A big thank-you to Unity Gardens for funding to purchase the plants and to volunteers from St. Andrew by the Bay for planting them. We planted 132 perennials in St. Francis Garden at St. Andrew by the Bay. These Black-eyed Susans, Little Bluestems, Asters, and Golden Ragworts will add color, interest, and a variety of

“Laudato si’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ We named

Thanks to the volunteers who removed the mile-a-minute, multiflora rose, and other weeds growing up through the mulch!

A year ago, our entire project area was covered in invasive plants. Richard’s Tree Care removed them, then we planted native trees and shrubs and we covered the area with mulch. But some of the older trees in the project area had vines growing up them, weeds started popping up through the mulch, and most

Adding mulch to a garden represses weeds and retains moisture in the soil. Organic mulch like the woodchips and shredded bark we used will eventually break down, adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil. Although most of the mulching was done by the Boy Scouts in December, there were a few areas that could

We had just under 5000 square feet to cover, which meant moving a lot of mulch. These boy scouts spread the larger woodchips on the path and gathering space and the smaller shredded bark on the planted areas. They also cut logs for seating and placed them in the main gathering area, as well as

After they are planted, trees continue to need care in order to thrive. On Saturday, November 21, volunteers cared for the trees that were planted in 2017 at St. Andrew by the Bay. They weeded around the trees, added and spread mulch around them, and repaired the deer protection as needed. (Click on any image

St. Andrew by the Bay parishioners, with the help of Watershed Steward Academy staff and volunteers, planted 63 native shrubs on Saturday, November 14 as part of the Woodland Edge Restoration at St. Andrew by the Bay. A big thank you to all of these volunteers, to Unity Gardens for funding the purchase of the

Invasive Removal, Clearing the Area Working in the Weeds Before the area was cleared of invasives like this thorny mile-a-minute, and multiflora rose, just making measurements was a challenge. Planting and creating a path and gathering space would have been impossible. Richard’s Tree Care Donated Clearing of Invasive Plants! Rooting Out Callery Pear You can