We are installing the first of what we hope to be five gardens this spring starting in section D. We are hoping to encourage more beneficial native fauna to the grounds with native plantings.

We will be planting:

-Chokeberry bush: White flowers that turn to dark purple berries on green foliage that turn orange/red in the fall

-Pink Lemonade Blueberry bushes: Green leaves with Pink berries. Not the classic blueberry bush but eye catching none the less!

-Phlox: We will be planting 2 varieties this spring to attract butterflies and hummingbirds

-Bee Balm: 2 varieties will be planted, a pink variety known as raspberry wine and a classic purple variety known as Judiths fancy, to encourage the bees

-Blue Lobelia: Small blue flowers on vibrant green stems

-Butterfly Bush: Dark green leaves with dark purple flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies, as the name implies

- Pink Muhly Grass: This is a lovely ornamental grass that develops pink fluffy plumes near the end of summer.

As we install these gardens, we will be seeking donations to help with the install, and with the clearing of certain areas so we can continue beautifying the grounds going forward. If you would like to volunteer your time to help or if you would like to make a financial contribution, please either contact the cemetery directly, or go to our Donation page and either click that donation button or fill out the volunteer form.