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Urban public garden with xeric and native plants. We need open space in our cities.
#xeric#rewilding #naturalisticplanting 🌿

Bug snug building. We added 5 to the garden to pro

Bug snug building. We added 5 to the garden to provide more habitat for invertebrates. The builders had a great time and got very creative. Thanks to @abner.gerald, the artist, for his guidance and patience.

In appreciation of volunteers. You are why SummerH

In appreciation of volunteers. You are why SummerHome always looks beautiful. THANK YOU 🙏

Iris reticulata plus a visiting bee. Excited for m

Iris reticulata plus a visiting bee. Excited for more to come.

The sumac is still holding onto the staghorns and

The sumac is still holding onto the staghorns and the branches are soft and furry. Gotta love early Spring and all the promise it brings.

The art installation continues. Using braided rabb

The art installation continues. Using braided rabbitbrush to provide structure. @abner.gerald is doing his artistic magic. Keep tuned in for the final pics.

6 days ago it was -7 degrees. But these amazing cr

6 days ago it was -7 degrees. But these amazing crocus came up in spite of the cold. Plants are awesome.

Want to hear The Stories of SummerHome Garden-it’s origins, obstacles, and triumphs? Book Lisa to speak to your Garden Club, at your conference, or other gathering. She has presented to @plantselect and @thegardenconservancy to rave reviews.

“Your garden origin story resonated strongly. Everyone loved your passion and commitment to the neighborhood, to native plants, and to creating beauty.” Denver area garden club.

Contact her at summerhomegarden.com using the Book Lisa to Speak tab.

Phase 1 of compostable art in the garden.

Phase 1 of compostable art in the garden.

These branches are the beginning of a new art inst

These branches are the beginning of a new art installation in the garden. Stay tuned for updates.

Cactus not only desiccate but also turn red this t

Cactus not only desiccate but also turn red this time of year in response to the stress of being cold. Then in spring they turn green again. Amazing adaptation.

Below zero day. Great time to delve into @kellydno

Below zero day. Great time to delve into @kellydnorris Your Natural Garden. Learn something and dream about gardens.

Wintrest in the garden. Almost 60 degrees today bu

Wintrest in the garden. Almost 60 degrees today but then a few subzero days are coming. Even in winter, gardens can be photogenic. I’m still resting, so no dreams of seed starting or bulbs yet.

Goodbye 2024. Thanks for dropping seeds for 2025.

Goodbye 2024. Thanks for dropping seeds for 2025. HYN to all.

Cactus desiccate in winter, shriveling and looking

Cactus desiccate in winter, shriveling and looking almost dead (pic 1). But every spring they soak up water and put on a blooming show (pic 2). Plants are amazing.

May your holidays be merry and bright. 2024 was an

May your holidays be merry and bright. 2024 was an amazing year at SHG. Thanks to everyone who volunteered, visited, enjoyed and supported this garden.

Feeling incredibly grateful today for all the folk

Feeling incredibly grateful today for all the folks in my life, for the community of the garden and for my pain free life. Happy Thanksgiving.

#solitarybees #nativeplants #coldhardycactus #naturalisticgardens #wilding

Got the Christmas decorations up with help from th

Got the Christmas decorations up with help from the artistic directors (pic 1) and the labor (pic 2). Bring on the ho ho ho.

Please consider giving to SummerHome on Colorado G

Please consider giving to SummerHome on Colorado Gives Day or at any time using the website. Thanks for your consideration.

SummerHome is part of Colorado Gives Day on Decemb

SummerHome is part of Colorado Gives Day on December 10. Early giving opened Nov 1. If you have enjoyed this garden throughout the years and would like to provide a little support, please consider giving to the garden and your community. Thanks for all of your support since we opened.

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November evening. Recently I heard a visitor say “this garden heals the wounds of this world”. Thank you.

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