Extension Office
Our extension office moved into the old train depot building in the historic district of Covington. Any landscaping had to be approved by the city. In addition to filling the beds in the front of the building, three raised beds have been added. One raised bed will contain native plants, one bed will be maintained by the Master Gardener Interns, and the other bed currently holds herbs. There is a shade bed in the back of the building, along with a small bed containing Canna. A pollinator bed is planned for the Spring of 2025. Eventually there will be a woodland bed and a fragrance garden in the back of the building also.
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We planted Abelias, Drift Roses and Petite Roses in the front beds, along with a couple of holly bushes.
We have three raised beds. This is the herb bed.
The native plant raised bed.
Tomato plants, peppers, etc. are in the third raised bed.
Pollinator Bed
Pollinator Bed
The 2023 Interns created a rain barrel watering system to help water the beds.
Pollinator Bed
Pollinator Bed
Pollinator Bed
Our pollinator bed will be made where a massive pile of bricks sits. We have worked for quite a while clearing up this spot. It's always nice to have a little help!
Pollinator Bed
Finally getting to the bottom of all the bricks.
Pollinator Bed
Ready to till up the plot and start planting! Our 2025 Interns will be over this pollinator bed.
Finally Finished!
Our interns were finally able to get the mulch in the pollinator bed and finish it up.
Complete with
"Pollinator Puddlers".
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
This Garden contains Hosta, Astilbe, and Hydrangeas.