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Master Gardener Burnt Island Living Lighthouse Project

 

3 Master Gardeners planting flowers

Knox-Lincoln County Master Gardeners--L-R--Maureen, Pat and Connie -work to beautify Burnt Island Lighthouse grounds.

 

Master Gardener Group Photo on Burnt Island

 









Burnt Island Lighthouse Master Gardener Project group.

 

Preparing frames for raised beds



Master Gardeners prepare the frame work for raised beds along the steep banks of the island.  The raised beds will act as a natural barrier to help control soil erosion and prevent people from coming to close to the rock ledge

Burnt Island Light house

 





Master Gardeners weed and prepare the soil for an annual flower garden display.

 

Annual flower garden








This annual flower garden greets visitors as they approach the lighthouse from the boat landing.

Master Gardeners relaxing after a day of work




This group of dedicated Master Gardeners restored historical plantings and created natural barriers for island visitors to enjoy and learn about growing gardens on an island environment.

Restoring the Lighthouse Keeper's annual garden

 






After pruning back an overgrown lilac tree Master Gardeners discovered an old flower bed.  Master Gardeners restore the Lighthouse Keeper's annual flower bed.

 

Moving natural plants to use as natural barrier.


 

Master Gardeners are preparing to move native plants to be used as natural barriers along the steep banks of the island.

 

 

 

For more information about the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse (click here)

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