Pollinator Pathway

This plot contains asters, common daisies (Bellis perennis), foxglove (digitalis purpurea), cone flower (Echinacea), cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), yarrow (Achillea millefolium), low-bush blueberry, and comfrey.  The Community Garden plot holds native species we are saving for future joint projects by PPLC and MACC (Morrisville  Alliance for Culture and Commerce).  These include the Copley Rock garden at the entrance to the Oxbow and the Kiosk Garden where V-Trans and the Rail Trail come together beside the river.

Feel free to visit, but please do not touch the foxglove, which can be toxic.  According to Mt. Sinai Hospital, "Foxglove poisoning most often occurs from sucking the flowers or eating the seeds, stems, or leaves of the foxglove plant. If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call the local emergency number (such as 911), or the local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States." (https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/poison/foxglove-poisoning#:~:text=Foxglove%20poisoning%20most%20often%20occurs,of%20medicines%20made%20from%20foxglove.)

Condolences go out to all the gardens destroyed during the recent flooding.

The woodchip pile in front of the Copley Rock and the Millennial Tree will be replaced by a garden over the next few months.  The woodchips have been moved to the Kiosk Garden, where it will provide bedding for flowers, fruit trees, and shrubs.  The photos below show a 6/22/23 pruning party in process.  An inventory of existing natives done in early spring, funding obtained, and plans made for an educational garden.  Keep an eye out for educational signage throughout this area that will provide rest and entertainment for travelers along the rail trail.

Elsa French Park in Hyde Park erupts in a wildflower mix rich with poppies, bachelor's buttons, and other annuals underplanted in 2022 with perennials planted by Bee The Change and the Hyde Park Energy Committee.  Keep an eye out for a cozy bench at the end of the winding mulch path.