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Re: [SG] fall planting

Hi Forrest,

We've emailed each other before, and I live sort of nearby the Quad Cities
(used to live in Davenport back in the '50s). Thanks for your input on
stepping stones. I've received a couple others and probably will get more. I
may summarize and send to the list.

John Adney
Marion, Iowa
-----Original Message-----
From: MR FORREST G JOHNSON <JSKG09A@PRODIGY.COM>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date: Thursday, August 27, 1998 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [SG] fall planting


>Re: Home made Stepping Stones:
>
>Here in the Quad Cities area (Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa & Moline &
>Rock Island, IL) we have an annual "Symphony In Bloom. It is a
>wonderful "Breath of Spring" around the middle of March. Hostas and a
>wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs are forced into bloom/and or
>growth.
>
>My point is that there was a speaker there this year that gave a
>demonstration on making your own personalized stepping stones. The
>pan you use needs to have a slight bevel for ease in turning out your
>finished product after the cement dries. Hosta leaves, ferns, colored
>stones & broken glass (making your own design) and a multitude of
>other methods can make up your designs. Let you imagination run wild.
>The pan your use for a mold should be 2 inches deep. Use a ready mix
>cement of high quality and fine sand for best results. Cement dye can
>be used if desired.
>
>Sound like a good winter project when there are no weeds to pull??
>One might be in trouble finding leaves for patterns but the other
>suggestions will do okay. Actually, there are adult classes that are
>available here for cut glass to make your designs. I'm sure there are
>various shaped molds for this type of project also. If you want to
>use leaves, try this on a rainy day.
>
>Forrest G. Johnson
>Davenport, IA
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