The beds in the Small Space Garden are being redesigned to showcase native plants appropriate for patios and other small spaces, for varying conditions of sun, part sun, and shade. Each of the designs will be posted and made available to gardeners who would like to duplicate the design in their own gardens.
Small Sunny Bed | Large Sunny Bed
Small Sunny Bed 2022 (pdf)
Designed by Elaine Mills
“These plants were chosen for their more compact size, their preference for a sunny location, and their tolerance of drier soil conditions. I was also aiming for species and cultivars that will create a sequence of bloom and provide good wildlife support as sources of nectar, pollen, seeds, and fruit. Some of them can also serve as host plants for Lepidoptera.”
~ Elaine Mills, Extension Master Gardener
Large Sunny Bed 2022 (pdf)
Designed by Elaine Mills & Alyssa Ford Morel
“This bed was envisioned as a modern mix of locally native perennials and vines combined with edibles, both herbs and fruits. The native plants were chosen to provide beauty, support for pollinators, and to echo the adjacent bed. The two beds work either together or separately.”
~ Elaine Mills & Alyssa Ford Morel, Extension Master Gardeners
