Grassfield

Joan and Bill Gregory
3105 Rebecca Drive

There was stiff competition for the most notable yard in Grassfield, but ultimately Joan and Bill Gregory came out on top. A Chesapeake Master Gardener and Beekeepers Guild Member respectively, the Gregorys have worked to transform their property into a healthy yard to benefit their family and community. Large, mature oaks, maples, and loblolly pines grow along the periphery of the property. Various garden plots are spaced through the flower, pollinator, and vegetable gardens on the property. Examples of plants showing in the fall include edgeworthia, amsonia, vinea, pumpkin, squash, and large blueberry shrubs. Monarch chrysalises were found along the shed wall near the pollinator garden. Not surprisingly, the Gregorys maintain honeybee hives and have bird feeders. They have at least one rain barrel, and they compost. To eliminate the use of harsh herbicides and reduce fertilizer input, the homeowners maintain a neat "freedom lawn." Overall, the yard incorporates a diversity of plants with something blooming every season.