Northeast Gardening: What I did this past weekend . . ., 0 by Seandor

Seandor wrote:
The following are a series of shots of the terrace. In three years, it is our neighbourhood's turn to host "Illumination Night" There are 7 terraces in the Forest Park Historical District, and each June, one terrace puts on a kind of block party, with events for kids, strawberry shortcakes, lemonaid stands, and live band.

I want to turn this terrace into paradise. I have three years to work on it. Any ideas? We have a benefactor who is willing to contribute irises. I am very happy to grow perennial seedlings, etc. And I think we can get a grant of $200. The city can provide free compost.