Salina Derringer
You will find that summer is always a busy time for exercise and leisure at Harley Park. New questions came up with new faces and I thought it would be fun to answer them in monthly articles. Read on to see if your question has been answered.
Question: Why do some gardens have full blooms and some do not?
answer: Harley Park is a seasonal attraction. With that in mind, some gardens look best in early spring, while others wait until summer or autumn. Fuller Perennial Gardens, Live and Ed Taylor Gardens and Rochelle Gardens are full of flowers in the summer. Others like the Louise & Archie Brace Azalea Garden, Parrot Fruit Collection, and Reynolds Magnolia Collection are the most prolific in spring. However, most gardens are studded with flowers throughout the season and are constantly changing.
Question: I saw a building built in the forest on the grounds of Harley Park, what’s happening?
answer: Add Harley Park Operations Center to Harley Park. This allows two full-time staff to report working onsite and have a more influential presence at Harley Park. The Harley Family Foundation is politely responsible for the cost of this project and is expected to be completed this fall.
Question: I love the shade of Harley Park. Can I add trees to my garden at this time of year?
answer: Only if you love watering and can accept that your tree may not survive or prosper. It is highly recommended to wait until late autumn to plant trees and shrubs in Rowan County. This gives new plants time to establish roots before enduring the long, hot summers in North Carolina. In the meantime, we recommend that you take advantage of the free soil tests provided by the NC State Extension office and investigate your plant selection with the NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (plants.ces.ncsu.edu).Like that in the fall At the end Come and you are ready to succeed in your new plant selection!
Question: Why are there so many insects flying in the park? Do they chew or sting?
answer: As some people say, “you can chew anything with a mouth.” Many of the flying insects you find are attracted to the wide variety of plants in Harley Park and rely on them for food and shelter. Usually they are busy sipping nectar from the flowers and are not trying to bother you. We are proud of the diversity of all insects in Harley Park. This year there was a good harvest of green June beetles flying near the ground, similar to wasps, but these insects are much larger and do not bite. If you suspect you have found a paper wasp or wasp nest in Harley Park, please email us by phone or photo and location to Salina.Dellinger@SalisburyNC.gov.
If you have any other questions about Harley Park or would like to know how to book an event, please call 704-638-5298. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ HurleyParkNC to keep up to date with what’s happening at HurleyPark. To view the map or donate to Harley Park, please visit our website salisburync.gov/hurleypark. Happy gardening!
Sarina Dellinger is a public garden manager for Salisbury Park and Recreation.
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