A thriving garden at the Post Office

Have you noticed the pretty petunias and the burgeoning sweet potato vine in front of the Unionville Post Office? The pocket garden is maintained by Linda Kaat of Marshallton, who was doing some weeding when I stopped by to pick up my mail this afternoon. 

Linda said she started volunteering to take care of the garden when she moved here 25 years ago and creates three different "looks" each year: one for spring, summer, and Christmas. This spring's pansies, she said, were so long-lasting that they kept blooming into early July!

She buys her plants from Barnard's Orchards and is a big fan of the soil enhancements produced by Organic Mechanics of Modena. 

Linda notes that it actually takes a village to keep the garden in good shape, with the postal staff helping out with watering and paying for her materials.