"Protecting Our Great Lake"

"Protecting Our Great Lake"
Slope Stabilization Utilizing a BFM With a Low Grow Native Mix. The Slopes Were 2:1 and 1:1 about 35 to 50 ft. long and 75 to 125 ft. wide.

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Happy Holiday From Hopkins Community Garden

7:12 PM | Posted by The Grassman | Edit Post
                         UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!



Irrigation lines have been installed and the base layer is complete. We are now ready to install the fence and gates.

 Monday the fence install will start along with some finishing touches on the irrigation. The fence will be a NON-CLIMB 8' tall and it is a wildlife friendly product.








                                                                              


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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

What's The "GROWING" Buzz at Hopkins Elementary

9:50 AM | Posted by The Grassman | Edit Post
                    The "Buzz".....Hopkins Elementary has been approved for a grant from ACHIEVE Wellness Lake County SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM. Hopkins has decided to utilize the funds from the grant in combination with Hopkins PTA donations to construct a interactive Community Garden.
More to come as were headed back to the garden. http://www.mentorschools.net/hopkins/site/default.asp



Hopkins Garden is "GREEN" Already !!!
  • We are using rubber trac equipment to have a low impact on the surrounding environment

  • The materials used for the path are recycled aggregates

  • All soils excavated were reused on site




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~ Lawns prevent erosion and moderate tempature

~ 2500 sq.ft. of lawn releases enough Oxygen for a family of 4

~ Grass plants are 70% to 80% water

~ Did you know that a 10,000 sq.ft. section of healthy turf can absorb about 6,000 gals. of rainwater with little or no run-off.

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