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Carlisle Center Park
saylorfarm
May 1, 20231 min read
A picnic table at Center Park?
What if we could add an ADA compliant drop dead gorgeous picnic table with seating to the lawn area at Center Park? We know people enjoy...
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saylorfarm
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Designing unique outdoor Red Cedar benches
Here is the finished design, but there was some angst in the process between concept and final product. This picture of Barry is taken in...
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saylorfarm
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Designing a no-back Black Walnut outdoor bench
Barry Ohs made this bench using Black Walnut slabs, Black Locust legs, Oak storage "stump", and a Hickory and Black Locust "stump" lid...
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saylorfarm
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Sourcing Live Edge Wood Slabs for Outdoor benches 2023
We have plans to make two new outdoor Red Cedar benches at Center Park. These are a completely different design from the Black Walnut...
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saylorfarm
Mar 18, 20231 min read
Pruning workshop at Center Park
A group of enthusiasts met to learn pruning techniques from John Althouse, where he showed us his preferred tools; by-pass pruners,...
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saylorfarm
Mar 6, 20231 min read
March starts with snow at Center Park and a Sugar Maple tree tapping demo!
By the end of the month we should have several areas blooming with early crocus and other spring ephemerals. A visit to Center Park today...
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saylorfarm
Feb 19, 20231 min read
Witch hazel now in bloom
On warm days the tendrils of these yellow petals unfurl and on cold days they pull up tight. Picture taken at Carlisle Center Park...
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saylorfarm
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Learn about composting!
Compost piles and bins come in all styles. We used donated bamboo sticks and our own stick pile to create a twiggy enclosure that speeds...
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saylorfarm
Feb 17, 20231 min read
One step closer to getting a sign for Center Park
Here is a cardboard mock up of the white rectangular sign hanging from the oak tree in the front island at Center Park. Words to read...
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saylorfarm
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Lovely hardwood chips to distribute to pathways!
Pic taken 2/5/2023 We are now proud owners of a large pile of woodchips for our Woodland Garden pathways, courtesy of our neighbor and...
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saylorfarm
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Welcome to Friends of Center Park's new blog!
Carlisle Center Park has trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, groundcovers, annuals and moss. We have full sun and full shade. We actively...
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