We weren’t sure it would happen– after all the temperature had been below freezing for the week before the scheduled planting day and on the day the plants were delivered it was an icy 18 degrees! Would the plants even be alive for planting? Would we have enough volunteers to put in the huge collection of plants donated by the flower show’s generous landscapers and discovery garden exhibitors? How would we know where to place the plants? Would the clients at Skyland Trail South be comfortable with a bunch of volunteers working around their residential space? These were the fears rolling around my head the week before the installation of the Southeastern Horticultural Society’s Legacy Garden at Skyland Trail.

I needn’t have worried!

Saturday arrived and the sun came out warming the 30+ volunteers and landscapers gathering to begin the monumental task of planting trees and bushes, spreading pine straw and creating the long planned Legacy Garden. Alex Smith , our Legacy Garden Advisor, placed the plants in perfect locations and many of his staff volunteered their time and expertise to get the planting started. The auger (rented for digging holes) and many hands made short work of the project. A delicious lunch was provided for all by the chef at Skyland Trail. SHS volunteers, Skyland Trail Staff, Board members and clients worked together to create something wonderful for the residents of Skyland Trail South and along the way we found ourselves blessed beyond measure. Working together for a common goal teamed with the healing power of nature made this a day to remember.
-Nan Henson
2009 Legacy Garden Chair

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