The Providential Gardener has been very busy creating the new What Grows On in Rhode Island Calendar the last few weeks, so postings here have been few recently. Now that it is established and growing, there'll be more posts here again.
Rhode Island has many historical sites, and one I've mentioned before is Smith's Castle in North Kingstown, just north of Wickford village on Route 1, which I understand is the old Algonquin Trail. Smith's Castle is one of the many, MANY, sites for Earth Day cleanups and celebrations listed in What Grows On in RI. Here are some of the folks cleaning up last year. Join them or other Rhode Islanders elsewhere this month.
SPRING CLEAN-UP AT SMITH’S CASTLE, Saturday; April 12, 8 AM til noon or so....
Scenic, historic Smith’s Castle is right on the water at the end of Richard Smith Drive; just across from the State Police barracks in Wickford, RI (Post Road – Route 1). A beautiful setting.
Bring small tools – pruning shears, loppers, claws, trowels, rakes, pails, etc.
You’ll work in the Colonial Revival Garden or on the grounds. You’ll pick up an appetite. Castle folks have always had donuts and coffee available in the morning; and also a good lunch at Noon.
Some folks will be there at 8 AM; but you can come when you wish.
Master Gardeners have supported this clean-up for a number of years. Hope you’ll want to help, too. If interested, please contact Jules Cohen by phone (294-6617) or e-mail.
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