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The Longvue Acres Garden Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary by planting 75 trees from 3 to 6 p.m
April 11 at the North Park horse show ring
The group is partnering with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Tree Pittsburgh for the service project
The North Park rangers will provide a tutorial on how to plant the trees
The tree planting is open to the community
Garden club members are encouraged to bring their children and grandchildren to participate in the planting process
Several varieties of trees will be planted: red maple
The event will be held rain or shine so participants should dress appropriately
but everyone is advised to bring their own gloves
Mark your calendars: The garden club also is planning its annual Perennial Plant Sale on May 17 at Northmont United Presbyterian Church
Natalie Beneviat is a Trib Total Media contributing writer
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2025 at 12:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Howard County plans to transform the Longwood property into a public garden and attraction
MD — More than 10,000 acres of open space and parkland have been preserved by the county after the purchase of the nearly 100-acre Longwood property in Glenwood
The county plans to transform the Longwood property into a public garden and attraction
In addition to the purchase of the Longwood property at 3188 MD 97 in Glenwood
Howard County officials also recently acquired:
"Recreation and Parks preserves park and open space land that allows for the protection of wildlife habitat
creates community gardens and conserves historic structures," stated Nick Mooneyhan
director of the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
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In the heart of Little Haiti lies three acres of green space
a garden where members of the community can enjoy native wildlife
Miami Tropical Botanic Garden has been an oasis within this highly urbanized area since around 2020 and it is one of the last few green spaces left in the city
it’s in danger of being sold off — unless the team that manages the garden can raise $4 million by the fall
Located on a residential street at the heart of the historic neighborhood
the garden is hidden from view by surrounding houses and accessible just through a side gate
One could easily walk by without realizing it is there
its fountain sending ripples over the herd of turtles that live there
“I fell in love with it,” recalled Surzelle Bertrand
one of the team that looks after the garden
She hopes to one day host beekeeping classes there with her brother
“It's important for us because this is the last green space we have in … Little Haiti,” said Bertrand
there's no natural parks where the kids can come and enjoy nature
READ MORE: As director resigns, City of Miami is accused of neglecting the Little Haiti Cultural Complex
A private owner has been leasing the land to Casey Zap
academics and folks with experience in the nonprofit world who volunteer to take care of the garden and oversee its programming
He started working on the property at the end of 2019
and he and other volunteers got the greenhouse up in fall of 2020
“Our dream is to have more of this open to the community and have the community come here and enjoy nature,” Bertrand said
most visits are by appointments or for workshops and other programming
But as the team worked on ways to officially turn it into a public garden and increase access
Zap found out the land was going on the market — and he leaped on it
“I was just dismayed that something this precious and beautiful could be destroyed,” he told WLRN
Another garden team member put up a down payment for it
but right now they have to raise a whopping $4 million by the September closing date to complete the purchase or risk their garden being closed down
an orchid biologist at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden who is part of the Little Haiti garden's team
explained that spaces like this one bring multiple benefits to the community
from natural beauty and a canopy that provides rare shade
“Having places where people can learn about plants
throughout the county — kind of spread out throughout the county — I think it's critical to improve access
particularly with minorities and underserved communities,” Downing told WLRN
an FIU professor who teaches educational policy
explained how gardens like this one are important for kids in urban areas
“It's kind of a living classroom,” she said
adding that it’s where students can learn about real-life community issues
deal with food insecurity — younger students are learning about those issues.”
“It's important for people to see that it's not just like a pretty thing,” Lovett added
“There's opportunities here for folks to gain expertise and skills and apply them in all kinds of employment sectors.”
The team started doing educational programming in 2021
Right now they offer a variety of workshops and plan to do more free and paid ones in the future
and even work with teens and young adults with special needs
purchasing the land is proving to be a tricky process but the team is hopeful
So far they have raised just under $50,000
but they couldn’t start asking for donations until they were well into the initial phase of the deal
“This is not buying a suburban home,” Zap said
“This is buying a piece of property in the middle of a city during a land grab.”
Zap said Belcher hasn’t disclosed all his reasons for selling
nothing like this for the community,” Zap told WLRN
has some of the lowest per capita household incomes in the country.”
they’re looking at some possible short-term loans
“The real challenge now is closing on the deal,” said Samuel Diller
a garden team member who has over two decades of experience with community development in Little Haiti and Miami
“And by the grace of God we have more time
and as we grow more community awareness of what we're doing
we're begging the community to look at this
And although they have various financial resources and grants they can apply for
they really can’t access any of those resources until they buy the land themselves
“What's amazing is it's been a lot of small donations,” said Zap
which shows you how much people care because they basically are saying I have nothing to give but I'm giving what I can and that's so it's inspiring.”
All of the programming has the potential backing of donors and even support from the city of Miami
But if they can’t come up with the $4 million the property goes back on the market and is sold to the highest bidder
and native wildlife could be another set of condos
“To see the reaction of children when they come in here for the first time
and the way that they immediately respond – it's so powerful,” said Zap
The Miami Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 6415 NW 1st Place in Little Haiti. To make an appointment to visit, email thecenter@cstamiami.org
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The police investigation into the Sunday attack on an Honduran immigrant at Garden Acres Park is ongoing and will not be finished until all potential witnesses to the assault are interviewed
the detective overseeing the case said Thursday
The suspect in the attack has been interviewed but there have been confusing statements from witnesses that have to be weighed
“I explained to the victim I would rather have a thorough investigation than have us rushing into something,” Aiello said
community members have rallied around the victim and are nearing the halfway mark in a fundraising campaign to help Jorge Rodriguez pay medical and auto repair bills in the wake of the attack.
Rodriguez, 30, told police he was beaten by a man who yelled “Get out of our country,” according to the GoFundMe page setup to help him defray expenses
two white female bystanders walking in Garden Acres Park told Rodriguez to leave and stop causing problems
They told him: “This country is not your home,’” according to the GoFundMe page
Rodriguez was hospitalized after the attack but has since been released
and a “hardworking foreman for a construction business,” according to the GoFundMe page
The account was set up by Joshua Stallings
a community organizer with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and Longmont resident
Stallings is working in conjunction with a number of other community leaders who were outraged when they heard Rodriguez’s story on Univision and are now working to make sure the attack is publicized
Organizers hope to help Rodriguez pay legal fees
for repairs to his truck and any bills he cannot pay for while out of work because of his injuries
Rodgriguez will need eye surgery because of the attack
State Representative Jonathan Singer of Longmont called the attack on Rodriguez "a really shocking case." Singer said he is also working to get funding for eye surgery for Rodriguez
Rodriguez was at the Hover Crossing liquor store drive-thru when a couple in an apple red Chevrolet Silverado behind him in line began to honk their horn and shout insults
The couple followed Rodriguez out of the parking lot and immediately cut him off
blocking him from continuing toward Tulip Street and 18th Street
A white man exited the truck and walked toward Rodriguez in a rage
The man pulled Rodriguez from his vehicle and began punching him in the face
The woman in the assailant’s vehicle
attempted to shield Rodriguez with her body while pleading with the man to stop hitting the victim
yelling “I’m pregnant,” but the assailant continued to beat Rodriguez and told him to “get out of our country,” according to the GoFundMe page
drove to a friend’s house where the friend called police
He received medical attention but needs follow-up care because he lost vision and light perception in his eye
His truck also needs repair because Rodriguez had to forcefully slam on his brakes to avoid hitting the assailant’s vehicle
more than $10,000 has been raised for Rodriguez
Two picnic tables manufactured from recycled plastic
including dozens of plastic lids recently collected by area school children
now adorn Greene Acres Community Garden in Broadview Heights
include one 6-foot hexagonal table and one 8-foot traditional style picnic table
The purchases were made possible through fundraising efforts
as well as donations from the gardeners and local organizations
including the Broadview Heights Foundation
the Chippewa Garden Club and Emerald Necklace Garden Club contributed 400 pounds of plastic the groups collected in 2022 as part of their “Lids to Benches” drive to procure three benches for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School on Oakes Road
Since that project did not require all the lids the students rounded up
the garden clubs graciously agreed to credit Greene Acres with ample poundage to reduce the retail price for their new tables
“The support Greene Acres gets from local organizations
such as the Chippewa and Emerald Necklace Garden Clubs and the Broadview Heights Foundation
has been an important addition to our own members’ fundraising efforts and generosity over our 11 years of growing,” said Greene Acres President Erin Nowjack
“This latest contribution of plastic caps from the clubs may have been unusual
but it sure helped get these terrific new units into our beloved green space
… It was quite a sight to watch our garden members come together to unload and construct everything for the new tables
We love that they’re manufactured here in Ohio from recycled plastic
particularly considering that the kids from our local schools worked so hard to collect hundreds of pounds of lids that may have otherwise ended up in a landfill
[They] will be put to good use for years to come.”
Photo: Members from Greene Acres’ construction and maintenance team (L–R) Rich Mendala
John Goshorn and Larry Latine (seated) take a break after assembling the group’s new 8′ picnic table
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annual plant sale setMark your calendars for Longvue Acres Garden Club's 75th perennial plant sale from 9 a.m
to noon May 17 in the lower parking lot of Northmont United Presbyterian Church
McCandless.The event will be held rain or shine.The cash-only sale will feature more than 600 perennial plants
including highly valued Pennsylvania natives and pollinators.Because the plants are grown in members' gardens and donated for the sale
it is always a surprise to see the variety of plants available from year to year
Avid gardeners typically arrive early to snag the most sought-after plants.Heirloom seed packets and annuals will be given away as part of the 75th anniversary celebration and in recognition of loyal customer support.Patrons are invited to peruse the free table for gently used gardening items or chat with one of the knowledgeable Penn State Master Gardeners who will be on hand
They and other club members are always available to answer gardening questions and help with plant selections.Proceeds from the sale fund monthly educational programs for the public and support the maintenance of the UPMC Passavant chapel garden.Additionally
funds raised during the plant sale support not only the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Botanic Gardens of Western Pennsylvania and North Area Environmental Council
but also local community gardens in McCandless and Ross.The Longvue Acres Garden Club meets at 7 p.m
the fourth Tuesday of each month at Northmont United Presbyterian Church.For details about the plant sale or club
send an email to longvueacresgardenclub1950@gmail.com
but that didn’t stop members of the Longvue Acres Garden Club from their goal of planting 75 trees April 11 in North Park to commemorate the group’s 75th anniversary
family and friends met at the North Park Horse Show Ring on Kummer Road for the tree planting on a nearby grassy area
The event was done in partnership with the Allegheny County Parks Foundation and with the help of rangers from Allegheny County Parks
“We had all 75 trees planted in 50 minutes
and most of us kept at least one tree tag as a memento
The Allegheny County Parks rangers were there to supervise and pound the stakes for us
we did all the planting on our own and felt that sense of accomplishment,” said Claudia Hickly of McCandless
the club’s 75th anniversary chairperson
The event was organized by fellow club member Mary Jo Clayton of Franklin Park
The park rangers selected the site and provided the necessary tools for the planting
lead supervisory park ranger for Allegheny County Parks
provided guidelines on the benefits of the planting site and a demonstration
“The rangers were extremely well organized from their trunkload of shovels
gloves and equipment to preparing the site for tree planting
We also appreciated partnering with Allegheny County Parks Foundation and Tree Pittsburgh
ACPF was extremely helpful in facilitating our project
and Tree Pittsburgh gave us a discount on the trees and the protective tubing,” Hickly said
Allegheny County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports county parks by raising funds and awareness for its nine parks
often working with the park rangers in projects like these
“Plantings like this are really essential to our mission to improve
conserve and restore the nine parks in Allegheny County,” Kaplan said
“This is essential to our work so we’re happy to get trees in the park.”
The site selected for the plantings was a grassy area with no real recreational value
The land slopes down and gets pretty saturated so it makes it difficult to mow
And the grass really doesn’t provide any ecological value to our park system
“It also doesn’t really help control runoff of water at all
So mow grass is about the same permeability as a paved parking lot
We want to try to reduce that in our parks as much as possible,” he said
The planting will help “push out the forest edge
Kind of restore a little bit of our forest canopy,” Meiter said
“The trees will help suck up water and reduce runoff
And it’s also going to provide a great habitat for small mammals
It’ll be food sources for those small mammals and birds and also reptiles that live in this area,” he added
which grows trees native to this Pennsylvania area
who was joined by three fellow park rangers
Longvue Acres Garden Club member Chris Kerin joined the others to help out
“It’s so important because this is actually our 75-year anniversary
It’s not the greatest day but at least it’s not rainy,” said Kerin of Ross
“I’ve always loved gardening,” she said
adding she recently found out her aunt was president of the club in 1956 — before Brozick was born
Longvue Acres Garden Club was founded in the fall of 1950 by the first residents of the Brown Vaughn Development Corporation in McCandless, known as the Longvue Acres Plan 3, according to the club’s blog at longvueacresgardenclub.blogspot.com
“We were all thrilled and grateful for the experience,” said Hickly
“They were glad to contribute to such a worthwhile project
The ballroom at Hilton Americas-Houston was in full bloom for the Generosity Grows, Join Our Garden gala benefiting Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services
26 celebrated the commitment to providing compassionate care for seniors
Longtime supporters Vicky and Michael Richker were the honorees
receiving the Joyce Proler Schechter Spirit of Life Award
Michael Richker serenaded the crowd with a reworked rendition of “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” giving it a Seven Acres twist
The award presentation was introduced by Elizabeth Warren
providing the perfect soundtrack for an evening of celebration
Event chairs Cindy and Gary Greenberg and Gail and Gary Swartz beamed as they took in the success of the fundraiser
while honorary chairs Rhona and Bruce Caress and auction chair Bonnie Winograd were also recognized for their contributions.
The night also marked a new chapter for Seven Acres
introduced Marsha Cayton as the new chief executive officer
more than $1.3 million had been raised to support Seven Acres’ mission thanks to 500-plus guests
Among those with compassionate hearts were Joyce and Arthur Schechter
Jeff and Brooke Gunst; Wellesley and Geoff Fraser
Pooler’s Planning and Zoning board approved a plan for a large multipurpose development along Pooler Parkway at Monday’s meeting
The board recommended approval of a site development master infrastructure plan for The Ryals & Morgan Tracts located near the intersection of Pooler Parkway and S.H
The 150-acre site will be developed into 80 acres of commercial parcels and about 60 acres of multifamily residential parcels
A conceptual site plan shown at Monday’s meeting proposes commercial frontage along both sides of Pooler Parkway
with the residential parcels towards the eastern side of the development
The conceptual plan leaves space for eight small
three medium and one large restaurant; two fuel stations
seven retail parcels and two office spaces
The residential parcels contain one four-acre assisted living space and two multi-family residential parcels — one of which would be 28.4 acres and the other would be 12 acres
The site is bordered to the east by the Hardin Canal
wetlands and the Garden Acres Mobile Home Park; to the west
it is bordered by Morgan Center Industrial Park
Also recommended for approval on Monday was an office building for HOS Management at 103 Godley Station Blvd
12,500-square-foot building was to be used as a daycare and office building
The new plans gave more space between Godley Station Boulevard and added green space between the building and parking lot
The bounds of the parking lot have remained the same
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This is the ninth installment in our summer series
a look back at some of our historical seaside retreats
HINGHAM – Known as one of Boston Harbor's most well-known picnic resorts
Melville Garden attracted tens of thousands of visitors each year who flocked to Hingham for dances
A handbook of Boston Harbor written in 1888 concluded "there is probably more fun to the acre in Melville Garden than in any other piece of Massachusetts ground."
Oil magnate Samuel Downer purchased the land in Crow Point that would eventually become Melville Garden in 1854
A 1985 article in The Patriot Ledger states that Downer and another man purchased 40 acres of land for $9,200 for an oil refinery
but he eventually abandoned those plans because the land wasn't adequate for that use
He was inspired to create Melville Garden after traveling to Germany and seeing the large pleasure gardens
Downer did not serve alcohol at Melville Garden because he was part of the Temperance movement
In his book "When I Think of Hingham," Michael Shilhan says Melville Garden started as a "small and rather plain amusement park," but continued to grow in size and splendor.
Downer would create a park resembling a European resort that included a merry-go-round
a bear pit and monkey cages and an ice cream pavilion
Shilhan said the garden had 20 electrical lights – the first in Hingham – that kept the park ablaze at night
Downer also built the 80-room Rose Standish Hotel on Crow Point
as well as other summer cottages and roads
Shilhan said guests at the hotel could enjoy many "culinary delights," including roast green goose with apple sauce
The Rose Standish accompanied some of the other popular hotels in town
which was built in 1770 where the Hingham Post Office stands today
It later became the Cushing House and underwent various renovations before it was torn down in 1949
Another popular destination in town was the Old Colony House
which was built in 1832 close to what is now Summer Street. Founded by the Boston and Hingham Steamship Co.
Melville Garden immediately flourished after its opening in 1871
It was open to the public on all days except for Mondays and Thursdays
when the wealthy could reserve it for large parties
according to information from Hingham Public Library
As many as 70,000 people flocked to the area per season
A dozen steamboats arrived daily when the season was in full swing
A flyer from 1873 advertises fares on the Boston & Hingham Steam Boat Co
for 15 cents on the "fast and favorite steamer," the Rose Standish.
horse-drawn carriages and even walked many miles to spend the day at Melville Garden
refers to the site as "20 acres of pleasaunce," and "the most famous picnic-resort in the harbor."
"...(visitors) who wend their way here of summer days
find their chief delight in the three spacious and handsome buildings beyond Lake Walton – the chafe
with a hall seating 600 persons; the music hall
where many feet keep time to the rollicking melodies of the band; and the clam-bake pavilion
where 800 persons can take their places at once
and partake of ship-loads of clams cooked in the genuine and unmodified manner of Rhode Island."
and his son-in-law James Scudder took over the Garden and expanded it to include both sides of Downer Avenue
as people flocked to Nantasket Beach and other attractions in the area
Scudder died suddenly in 1896 and the family decided to close and raze the hotel and gardens
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Home » Small-Scale Farming » Edible Acres at Powell Gardens Feed and Educate Students to Chefs
They later used these ingredients to prepare an 1800s-themed six-course dinner
which 10 guests enjoyed at the top of the 45-foot observation silo
Atkinson and Tillman are among the latest culinary professionals creating gourmet meals using the Garden’s produce
Powell Gardens is not only a place of beauty and serenity
Powell Gardens’ Heartland Harvest Garden is America’s largest edible landscape
providing the perfect backdrop for culinary events and education
It’s a place where 60 students capped off a recent visit by helping to make salsa and where a two-year-old CSA is in full swing
CSA participants—from families to restaurants—inherently learn about food seasonality during a 30-week subscription from late April to Thanksgiving
Customers occasionally help with harvesting
“There’s something different about the taste of [produce] you’ve harvested yourself,” says Haley Drake
this 12-acre site features upwards of 1,000 edible plant varieties
including indigenous Midwestern crops and edibles from across the globe
a profusion of flowers supports pollinators
“It’s about ecology as well as aesthetics,” Drake says
At this time of year 10 staff members and multiple volunteers tend the Garden
the onsite Café Thyme has incorporated its produce in homemade soups to salads
But exposing chefs to the garden’s bounty has become a big focus too
“[The goal is] to activate the Garden a little more with chefs,” says Jill Silva
who began working with Powell Gardens in February
she taps into longstanding connections with the Kansas City area’s culinary scene
“Some chefs are already aware of the Garden and some chefs have never [visited] before,” Silva says
“They’re like kids in a candy store.” Chefs often tour with a horticulturist
which simultaneously educates Garden staff about uses for these edible plants
Early ‘barn dinners’ associated with Heartland Harvest Garden were typically US$125 and necessitated a 45-minute drive for most guests
“Now [most] are US$75 with a more informal
family-style ambiance – although every dinner is different,” Silva says
whether the theme has been Fungi and Fermentation
Cocktails and Constellations (with telescope stargazing)
or the day-long Salsa y Salsa (including salsa dancing)
Many events occur beneath barn eaves where sunset views enhance the experience
Inspired by seasonal gardens at France’s Chateau Villandry
the adjacent Villandry Quilt garden is a favorite spot for event cocktails
It’s one of four quadrants in The Quilt Gardens
which create a ‘patchwork’ of diverse fields
Additional Garden sections include Peach Plaza
dwarf and standard peach trees bloom; and Apple Celebration Court
Intricately designed beds in The Menu Garden
while diverse grapes in The Vineyard become mouthwatering jams to juice
The Authors’ Garden replicates those of food-focused authors
McGregor’s Garden,’ learn about water conservation
are a priceless resource for the region and a true inspiration – whether you’re a child or a professional chef,” Atkinson says
Mansfield — Electrical engineer and industrialist Charles Kelly King made a fortune from the high-tech electric vehicles of his day — public streetcars.
Although the country’s electric streetcars and trolleys are mostly gone, King’s legacy continues at Kingwood Center Gardens
a beautiful botanical garden and horticultural showcase at the site of King’s former estate
Day-trip destinations: Explore spirituality, religious history at various Ohio locales
the fourth city in the country to adopt electric streetcars
which made streetcar fittings and parts
He eventually became company president and built the estate he called Kingwood
He arranged for a private foundation to operate Kingwood for the public after his death in 1952
Kingwood Center has become a favorite destination for garden lovers from throughout Ohio and beyond
The center also features King’s magnificent French Provincial mansion
built in the 1920s and now a museum and event center.
the center opened the expansive Garden Gateway visitors center
which serves as an entry to the gardens and includes a gift shop
and an exhibit area highlighting the legacy of King and Kingwood
The Garden Gateway leads into the brick paths of a new Terrace Garden with a central fountain and thousands of flowering trees
shrubs and perennials and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the surrounding views
The garden also features plantings and displays that change with the seasons
so there’s always something new to see
Day-trip destinations: Get geared up for real-life riding by visiting bicycle museums
Also redesigned last year was Kingwood’s Perennial Garden
is marked by a pair of bald cypress trees surrounded by moisture-loving plants
The cypress garden then transitions into an English-style rainbow garden
designed to blend colors and textures seamlessly
The Perennial Garden ends at a stylized meadow with plantings of perennials from around the world
Other garden areas include the Rose Garden with pest- and disease-resistant roses complemented with other woody plants
annuals and perennials; an Herb Garden with a wide variety of culinary
medicinal and ornamental herbs; a Trial Garden that features winning All-America Selection plants; and a quiet
An allee, originally cut through existing woods when Kingwood Manor was built, today links the Garden Gateway and the 20,000-square-foot manor
which visitors can tour to see the original lush ornamentation
The manor features more than 40 rooms on three living levels plus basement and attic
10 bathrooms and 12 individually designed fireplaces
Surrounding the manor is the estate’s original formal garden
a sunken garden and a more recent trellis garden built where the estate’s swimming pool once was
Visitors will also see the garden’s three large original statues by Czech American artist Anton Vozech
Other features of Kingwood include a display greenhouse with tropicals
succulents and bromeliads; the estate’s original carriage house
which has been transformed into a meeting and event space with its own terrace garden; and Kingwood’s original duck pond
a favorite for visiting kids — and ducks
Young visitors (but probably not waterfowl) will also enjoy Peacock Playhouse in the estate’s former Gatehouse, where children and families can explore nature-themed games and activities; and the adjacent Storybook Trail, lined with illustrated panels from author and illustrator Kenard Pak’s “Goodbye Winter
Although you can’t get there by streetcar
Kingwood Center Gardens is less than a two-hour drive from Columbus at 50 N
Day-trip destinations: Nature preserves, parks offer respite while enjoying wildflowers
Admission is $8, free for children 12 and younger. Admission is free for all on the first Monday of each month. For more information call 419-522-0211 or visit www.kingwoodcenter.org
Steve Stephens is a freelance travel writer and photographer
A Stockton neighborhood remained behind crime scene tape Wednesday afternoon as sheriff's investigators scoured for clues inside a home where a man and a woman were found shot to death this morning
The man and woman's names have not been released
and the sheriff's office has not commented on what may have led to their deaths
"we don't believe there is a threat to the community," spokesperson Heather Brent said
Their deaths mark the fourth and fifth fatal shootings reported in Stockton in a week
a 46-year-old woman was shot to death outside her Lafayette Street home during a party
in a neighborhood southwest of Benjamin Holt Drive and Pershing Avenue
where deputies found the man and woman after being called to the home on Harrisburg Place
was for police to check on the man and woman
Investigators can't reveal where in the home the bodies were found
because it could compromise the investigation
It's unclear how long the man and woman had been dead
The sheriff's office also did not comment on whether a gun was found at the scene or if there was any indication it was a murder-suicide
several sheriff's vehicles as well as staff from the medical examiner's office still surrounded the home
Neighbors stood on their lawns watching as things unfolded
and cars trying to drive north on Harrisburg had to reroute westbound via Porter Way
The sheriff's office is still urging residents to avoid the area
"We expect this to be taped off a little longer," Brent said
Record reporter Aaron Leathley covers public safety. She can be reached at aleathley@recordnet.com or on Twitter @LeathleyAaron. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record athttps://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow
two residents of Stockton's Garden Acres neighborhood found two men dead inside their home
The men were 34-year-old Edward Williams Belsheim Jr
a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner said Thursday
The two residents of the one-story home on North Oro Drive returned home around 2 a.m
San Joaquin County sheriff's spokesperson Heather Brent said
One of the residents may have been a woman who was related to the two men
archived traffic from sheriff's radios suggests
"(The 911 caller) is claiming that her boyfriend is on the ground covered in blood," a dispatcher can be heard relaying to deputies in radio traffic from Wednesday
the 911 caller stated she found her father "also down" inside the home
The men appeared to have lived in the home as well
The Record was unable to confirm the details from the radio traffic with sheriff's investigators
Officials can't say publicly where in the home the men were found
That includes whether either man may have shot the other
it does appear that both had been killed shortly before being found
Investigators don't believe there is any threat to the community in connection with the case
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A ceremonial groundbreaking for the $2.4 million sculpture garden at Hartwood Acres showcased grand, decades-old art that will dot the landscape in new configurations at the 629-acre Allegheny County-owned park.
Hosted by the county and the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, the June 1 event spotlighted 13 large-scale pieces of art first gifted to the site in the mid-1980s.
“The Sculpture Garden is by far the largest and most complicated project the Parks Foundation has undertaken in partnership with Allegheny County,” Parks Foundation Chair Chip Babst said.
Targeted for conservation with an eye toward accessibility, the remodeled garden is taking shape at the park that stretches through Indiana and Hampton townships.
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The next phase of the project includes an extensive makeover of the site near the park’s historic Tudor mansion
The $3.9 million construction project is being completed by Plavchak Construction Co.
LaQuatra Bonci Associates led the design team
Work will feature ADA-accessible walkways that wind through the park’s lawns to link the pieces
along with LED lighting and native landscaping
more than 100 shrubs and thousands of perennials will be planted
Reconfigured driveways and parking areas will be designed with principles of green engineering and rain gardens that help absorb stormwater runoff
Portions of the existing asphalt roads will be widened and resurfaced
Work is expected to last through the end of the year
“By placing the bulk of these pieces of art at center stage
the public has more opportunity to engage with this art than ever before,” county Executive Rich Fitzgerald said
leaders also announced during the groundbreaking
Wilkinsburg artist Dee Briggs was selected by an 11-member panel from among a group of more than 80 artists to create a new sculpture for inclusion in the Hartwood garden
“I am delighted and honored to have my work join the important and influential sculptors represented in this collection
such as Clement Meadmore and Charles Ginniver,” Briggs said
“Because of the sculpture collection
Hartwood Acres has always been a special place for me
I look forward to working in its spectacular landscape.”
The Parks Foundation has been updating its social media followers about the continued work
Recent website photos showed a rigging crew positioning “Tower Iron
Another post detailed upgrades to “Ring Series #5” by sculptor Fletcher Benton that are underway at Ohio’s McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory
Money to support the large-scale community project has come from several sources
The Garden Club of Allegheny County and the Hillman Foundation
The Regional Asset District’s RADical ImPAct Grant program poured $1 million into the project
forward-looking project that would shape the creative landscape of the region for the next 25 years
For more information, visit acparksfoundation.org
Tawnya Panizzi is a TribLive reporter. She joined the Trib in 1997. She can be reached at tpanizzi@triblive.com
Terra Flora Gardens will have its annual Friends and Neighbors garden tour from 4 to 7 p.m
This free event features more than two acres of gardens with thousands of plants
Social distancing will be observed and masks are recommended
The event is held in conjunction with Greendell Landscape Solutions on Ind
By Maria HalkiasStaff writer
The indoor and outdoor retail location is 120,000 square feet inside the fence and includes a 13,000-square-foot annuals and perennials greenhouse
a 6,300-square-foot greenhouse for houseplants and a 30,000-square-foot store with aisles of everything from patio furniture
décor and grills to irrigation and drainage supplies
which opened its store in Irving two weeks ago
is the latest retailer looking for growth in Dallas-Fort Worth with its fast-rising population
The company also believes it has an approach that sets it apart from existing nursery and garden retailers
and there’s nothing like Green Acres here now
We’re creating an experience that doesn’t exist here,” said Steve Gill
“We try to be the Bass Pro Shops or Buc-ee’s of garden centers.”
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The Irving store faces the north side of Interstate 635 at Belt Line Road next to the Cypress Waters development. A planting bar is being added where customers can create a pot for a gift or have an employee do it
Outdoor grilling brands include Ooni pizza ovens and Old Country BBQ Pits from Laredo
Green Acres plans to open two more stores in the spring and fall of 2024 and a fourth in spring 2025
a co-owner who is focused on Green Acres’ business development
The company has purchased sites in Southlake at 1963 W
and in Frisco at Wade Boulevard and Nancy Jane Lane across from the Frisco Athletic Center
“We’ve run into H-E-B a few times as we’ve looked for locations,” she said, referring to the San Antonio-based supermarket retailer’s North Texas expansion.
which had sales last year of more than $100 million
has 22 locations in North Texas and five in the Houston market
and is about to open its first Austin-area store
“It’s no secret that D-FW is one of the strongest retail markets
That challenges us to do better for our customers,” Jennifer Hatalski
Calloway’s boasts of having more Texas-certified nursery professionals than any other nursery in the state
it has opened two new locations inside Dallas city limits and one in Prosper
It also purchased a nursery in Galveston from retiring owners
Lowe’s and Walmart — which mostly treat gardening as a seasonal business — are well represented in the market
has circled D-FW in rural areas and has made its way into suburbia with stores in Mesquite
which operates seven stores in California and plant farms in California and Tyler
“We’re bigger than Calloway’s and are the second-largest independent nursery in the U.S.,” he said
The $42 billion-a-year U.S. nursery and garden retail category is fragmented with more than 22,500 mostly family-owned and operated businesses, according to IBISWorld. The largest independently owned nursery is Glendora, Calif.-based Armstrong Garden Centers
“We have a higher quality and breadth of product and compete on pricing with the big-box retailers and other independent nurseries,” Gill said
Mark Gill and his children Travis and Rossi
Hochschuler founded Talenti in Dallas in 2003 and shifted from a storefront to a wholesale brand sold to restaurants and in grocery stores
Gill helped to catapult Talenti to an over $120 million-a-year brand when it was sold to Unilever in 2014
The Green Acres store in Irving has about 100 employees
with several coming from Strong’s Nursery and Garden Center in Carrollton
“We’re not a seasonal business,” Rossi said
“We have the people and know-how to treat pests
We consider this a 365-days-a-year business.”
Asked if people ever serenade store employees with the memorable tune from Green Acres
Twitter: @MariaHalkias
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Several Birmingham area food service establishments
Urban Standard on 2nd Avenue North and Carrigan’s Public House on Morris Avenue received 95 and above on their health inspection scores over the past 30 days
As a public service, Bham Now publishes monthly Jefferson County Department of Health restaurant inspection scores and profiles local places that were scored in the past month
According to the Jefferson County Department of Health
“regularly inspects establishments in Jefferson County where food is prepared or sold for human consumption
The food service inspection scores are updated regularly on the Jefferson County Department of Health website
Here are our featured establishments for this month
Green Acres has 5 locations throughout Birmingham
If you are looking for bona-fide southern fried food – this is the place
Along with the restaurant in Irondale off Crestwood Blvd
there are Green Acres restaurants in Hueytown
A genuine Birmingham original – don’t forget to sample their fried green tomatoes
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If you love biscuits and want to have a place that is comfortable to meet friends or business associates in the morning or in the early afternoon Holler & Dash in Homewood is the perfect place
Remember when Urban Standard was closed for months after a fire in 2017? The community truly felt the temporary loss. Birmingham missed Urban Standard and we all rallied to help get her back and running. Fortunately, Urban Standard is back – better than ever – with great food
Earlier this year, Galley and Garden was recognized as the “Best Easter Brunch in Alabama” by Delish. But did you know Galley and Garden was named to Wine Enthusiasts top 100 Wine Restaurants in America
If you are looking for a diverse menu and a great place to hangout on Morris Avenue
One other bonus – their room upstairs is great for private events
Visit Jefferson County Department of Health’s Food Service website for the latest scores
These food service inspections are invaluable and help keep us all safe
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Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years
Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program
preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards
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Greenfield's newest nursery and garden center is bursting with color and getting closer to opening its doors.
Anne's Acres
is preparing to open the first week of May
The neighborhood greenhouse is run by the husband and wife team of Youssef and Anne Azmani of Greenfield
In July 2021, the Greenfield Plan Commission gave them the green light to locate their business at 8711 W
and the city's common council followed suit.
and the couple is weeks away from welcoming customers.
The business has three greenhouses currently
with another planned to open later this year and a fifth beyond that.
Customers will be able to select from a variety of hanging baskets featuring geraniums
New Guinea impatiens and sunpatiens.
There will also be mixed combination baskets with petunias
as well as straight calibrachoa baskets "with some neat colors in varieties and patterns," Azmani said
Begonia lovers will have six or seven different types to choose from
Also for sale will be 12-inch patio planters and 16-inch combination planters
featuring a mix of the above flowers and others
A variety of vegetables also will be for sale
we probably have it in our 5-inch program," he said
Anne Azmani said they've been talking about the business for years
putting together their "dream plan," and it's been surreal to see it all come together.
"We tried many different avenues to make our dream a reality and were very close to giving up when we found this property," she said
and we’re both working harder than we ever have in our lives
but it’s different when you’re working for yourselves."
Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said he's excited for the couple and their new business
"Everyone at the city wants them to be successful in this new endeavor," Neitzke said
"I don’t think I’ve ever met nicer people."
Youssef had been splitting his time between his old job as grower and operations manager at a different business and Anne's Acres
but now is transitioning 100% to the new business.
Asked what products he expects to be the most popular
but he won't know for sure until customers walk through the door
They'll then adjust their offerings accordingly
the first customer that comes through the door," he said
what do you want more of — we're going to take the temperature of
Anne said the biggest question mark is just hoping customers show up.
"We’ve felt so much support from the community already
but again it’s just hard to believe until we see it all come together," she said. "We can make plans and organize in spreadsheets until we’re blue in the face
but ultimately the community will determine whether we’ll succeed."
For more information about Anne's Acres, visit annesacresgreenhouse.com or find Anne's Acres on Facebook or Instagram.
Contact Bob Dohr at 262-361-9140 or bob.dohr@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @BobDohr1
2017 at 5:35 pm ETForty-two acres of land in Muttontown that was going to be developed for housing or commerce was instead transformed into a new garden center that opens next week
was the former location of Martin Viette Nursery
Steven Dubner purchased the land in January and transformed it into Heritage Farm & Garden
procuring products and hiring employees in preparation for its grand opening on Wednesday
“Many of the local homeowners have expressed relief that instead of subdividing the property for homes
we will proudly continue the 87-year-old tradition of keeping the location for horticultural use,” Wendy Dubner Master
The Dubner family ensured the farm’s land will never be developed through the assistance of the Peconic Land Trust
which preserved the use of the property for agricultural purposes only
Heritage Farm and Garden will continue the traditions of fall festivals and other community activities
The business will offer a large selection of unusual annuals
trees and large-scale specimen plant material that are not often available this this region
as well as a mix of unique planters from around the world
Inside the store will feature tropical plants
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About $2.4 million worth of once-weathered art will be installed at Hartwood Acres to create a new sculpture garden
Allegheny County officials announced this week
The outdoor exhibition space will include 12 pieces of art acquired by county parks nearly 40 years ago
The garden will be installed near the mansion at the park
which stretches through Indiana and Hampton townships
Work will kick-off this summer with two sculptures being housed in the new setting and restored on site
six sculptures will be temporarily removed and restored while new bases are constructed
The project is expected to be largely completed by the end of 2020
Gifted in the mid-1980s by sculptors to then-Parks Director Carol Brown
the dozen works of art were appraised in 2016 when officials were exploring options for restoration
the plan to relocate the pieces to a cohesive garden was launched
“Giving the public more opportunities for engaging with these unique works of art, in a setting immersed in nature, has been the guiding force behind this project,” Caren Glotfelty, county Parks Foundation executive director
“We’re excited to inspire young artists and encourage school children from throughout the region to experience this collection in a fresh and meaningful way.”
Hartwood Acres is a 629-acre picturesque campus that once was the country estate of John and Mary Lawrence
English gardens and Tudor mansion are well-visited by people from around the region
as are the 30 miles of walking trails and concert amphitheater
The parks foundation will use the garden to provide educational resources about the postmodern era of American art and also to host cultural programs
Additional pieces will be added as they become available
The sculpture garden is being paid for by the Allegheny Foundation, The Fine Foundation, Hillman Foundation and the Fox Chapel Garden Club
The Charity Randall Foundation is providing money to create a permanent endowment for long-term maintenance
The county Parks Foundation will oversee the restoration of the sculptures and the design of the garden
facilities management and public works departments will perform site preparation and installation
Additional work like rigging and transporting
planting and other specialized construction operations will be contracted to outside vendors
“We are continually seeking new and unique ways to bring the public to our parks and engage them in everything these facilities have to offer,” County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said
“The creation of a sculpture garden in Hartwood Acres brings another uncommon component to our parks system and can bring visitors here who may not have traveled here otherwise.”
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Stepping into the sweeping gardens of Mark and JoAnn Jankowski
a peaceful calm envelops your senses as a sea of towering daylilies and sprawling hostas creates a living tapestry of color and texture
located just 20 miles north of Green Bay in Abrams
The Jankowski's have transformed their three-plus acres into a garden lovers paradise
featuring perennials of many varieties mingling with their amazing collection of over 1,300 named daylilies
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At last week's Beauty by the Bay daylily convention of the American Hemerocallis Society Midwest region
JoAnn took the prestigious honor of winning the prized Englerth seedling competition for top daylily hybridizing efforts in the five-state region with her spectacular pink and white spider-form seedling
Catch a glimpse of it in full bloom with a visit to Angelic Acres this week
You'll also see all of the other entries in this year's competition on living display at the gardens
The story behind the creation of Angelic Acres is a moving testimony of faith and healing
JoAnn suffered serious head trauma in an ATV accident that left her family wondering if she would survive the ordeal
they feared they were there to take me away."
JoAnn said that she could feel their presence throughout her ordeal
helping her to heal and become strong again
aiming to create a pleasant atmosphere at home
and planted them to give his wife a beautiful view outside the window as she recovered
The gardens soon blossomed with over 300 daylily varieties within the first summer alone
The couple dedicate a large garden bed filled with angel-themed plants to those three healing angels
Visitors to the gardens will find over 400 astonishing daylily varieties for sale
Stroll among acres of beautifully designed garden beds filled with an amazing collection of unusual plants
bizarre spider daylilies are especially prevalent here
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Sit a spell in the peaceful shade gardens with their colorful
then continue your journey through the maze of daylily garden beds and enjoy the spectacular peak of bloom season
Angelic Acres is open Thursday-Sunday through Aug
The gardens are located at 4297 Deprey Road
41 north after the 141/41 split in Abrams to Huebscher Road
Turn right on Huebscher to Deprey and follow to the gardens
He can be reached at 920-419-3734 or yardmd@postcrescent
New Yorkers get to enjoy lush landscapes and beautiful plantings at the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden and the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden
but these outdoor oases weren’t founded until 1891 and 1910
a public botanic garden sprouted up on 20 acres of land at what is today Rockefeller Center
and it was the first such garden in the nation
Elgin Botanic Garden was founded in 1801 by Dr
perhaps best known for serving as the doctor to Alexander Hamilton after his duel with Aaron Burr in 1804
He used his own money to purchase and landscape the grounds
and by 1805 it was home to more than 1,500 plant species
David Hosack was born in New York City in 1769
He was educated in medicine at Columbia University
and later went to Edingurgh and London to further his knowledge of botany
he spent much time in the botanical gardens of Europe and became one of the most well-versed on the subject in the U.S
he became the Professor of Botany and Materia Medica at Columbia College
But this time was quite tragic for the doctor
New York was also hit with the yellow fever epidemic
and all of these events spurred him to focus on education and care for women and children
He co-founded the American Academy of Fine Arts
Elgin occupied the land bound by today’s West 47th and 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues
and hothouses (heated greenhouses) and was surrounded by a stone wall
Painting of Elgin by Frederick Elmiger, via George Glazer Gallery
the intention was to grow and study North American herbal plantings
but after yellow fever research supported foreign medicinal plants
which included the first instance of an apple tree in the country
so Elgin was central to the study for students and doctors
Hosack published a complete catalogue of all species in the garden
he held a strawberry festival for his students so they could appreciate botany in both practical and theoretical terms
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Taking on a historic estate with 17 acres of gardens and landscape at the age of 28 is no mean feat
but Adam Clayton did just that when he bought on Danesmoate — and he also had the foresight and vision to plant thousands of trees and shrubs
restoring vistas and bringing back life and colour to this beautiful river valley
‘We used to sneak in the back to smoke and charm girls,’ says Adam Clayton
when he was a boarder at St Columba’s College in Dublin
he would become the owner of that same estate at the foot of the Dublin Mountains
the band rented the house — which was standing empty — to record their fifth studio album
had said: ‘If anyone wants to buy the house at the end of the recording
I’ll subtract the rental from the price.’ So
he found himself in possession of Danesmoate: a large Georgian house
numerous ancillary buildings (including a dovecote and a two-seater privy) and 17 acres of gardens
pasture and river valley — all in need of serious attention
Although only seven miles from Dublin city
That would change in the coming years with the arrival of Dublin’s ring road
which now passes close to the property’s boundary
Mr Clayton knew the road was coming and that mitigating action was essential
‘The one thing I knew early on was that I’d need trees.’ He hired Neil Murray
They took out all the ‘over-mature timber and all the laurel that had overrun the place’ and set to work planting trees — about 4,000 of them — and creating vistas
Wooded areas were replanted with oak (‘a lot of oak!’)
including trial specimens from the Royal Botanic Garden
Dr Murray arranged a visit to the fabulously extravagant gardens at Mount Congreve in Waterford
famous for the brilliant displays of acid-loving plants
we started to increase the camellias here’ — they now shine out from the drive and woodland in early spring
And he admits unashamedly: ‘We went a bit bonkers on the magnolias.’ There are 50 varieties at Danesmoate
They punctuate the more formal gardens near the house and are threaded through the woodland and along the banks of the Little Dargle River
which meanders for half a mile along a small valley
They are a thrilling sight when their thousands of furry buds crack open to reveal the splendid flowers
deep-rose Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’
and the cheerfully luminous ‘Yellow Bird’
bred at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York
Mr Clayton is ‘a big fan of rhododendrons’
Seeing them growing wild in the Himalayas made him appreciate their nobility
They were in a different league from the feral Rhododendron ponticum growing ‘in bockety ditches in Ireland’
Danesmoate has a special microclimate: the tree planting has created welcome shelter and the river helps see off cold air
Tree ferns (Dicksonia antarctica) thrive in the moisture-laden environment
as does the European chain fern (Woodwardia radicans)
The growth rate is super-charged: a Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia) and a Chilean southern beech (Nothofagus dombeyi) are 50ft tall; a towering coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is so stout that it takes two people to hug it
Although much of the planting dates from the past three decades
there are fine trees from the garden’s earlier days: venerable beeches with elephantine trunks; great sycamores with robust
kindly presences; ancient yews of unknown vintage; sinuous
There are remnants of a celebrated Picturesque garden (see box) including rustic stonework follies and — on the river — bridges and cascades
added more bridges and stone features and helped to stabilise and restore the stonework along the banks
Additional weirs and falls have livened up the water’s journey
increasing the volume of its pleasant splashing
as dippers and herons forage in the shallows
Wildlife is abundant at Danesmoate: otters have been spotted
sparrowhawks nest in one of the pines and buzzards are omnipresent
which is maintained as a semi-natural grassland habitat and is mobbed by butterflies and other invertebrates
pheasant’s-eye and Wordsworth’s daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) brighten the sward
a framework of highly structured garden rooms was created by British designer Elizabeth Staveley
these have been populated by an intensively managed menu of perennials and bulbs
whose beautiful Blessington garden is half an hour away
has designed much of the planting: late spring kicks off with thousands of richly toned tulips and proceeds into a feast of alliums
an exuberant parade of perennials fills the beds
The team of four gardeners (including two part time) is bolstered by Joe Mulligan
denizen of Danesmoate for more than 30 years and who knows every inch of the terrain
The plant inventory at Danesmoate continues to expand with interesting woody plants and other gems
A collection of Irish cultivars is also growing
and includes the pretty little blue-striped Omphalodes ‘Starry Eyes’
a couple of miles down the road; and the variegated holly ‘Lady Valerie’ which was discovered at Dargle Cottage in Enniskerry by Dr Murray
Plans for the immediate future are centred on the 19th-century walled garden
which will soon have an elegant glasshouse and orangery as its focal point
A newly acquired five-acre field is being developed as a woodland with meadowy clearings
Mr Clayton approves heartily of rewilding and adding more trees to his estate
He looks forward to ‘tree planting for the next 40-odd years’
The gardens at Danesmoate, Dublin, are open by appointment for groups. Email head gardener Darragh Stone (gardendm@icloud.com)
The oldest parts of the garden were created between 1766 and 1802 by Capt William Southwell and his wife, Julia Ponsonby, when the site was known variously as The Glen, Glen Southwell, New Dargle, Little Dargle and later, Glynsouthwell.
The name Danesmoate was first used in the 1950s. Capt Southwell’s was an aristocratic, military family and his wife’s relatives included formidable garden makers, such as the 1st Viscount Duncannon of Bessborough in Co Kilkenny and the 5th Earl of Meath, whose Anglo-French gardens at Killruddery in Co Wicklow survive. Julia’s first cousin married Sir William Fownes of Woodstock, Kilkenny — another demesne known for its formal gardens.
The Southwells’ garden was in the fashionable Picturesque style, the untamed power of the ‘wilderness’ celebrated in carefully tweaked vistas. Gothic buildings and other rustic features added to its drama. At Glen Southwell, the steep valley with its tumbling river and mossy boulders lent themselves admirably to the arousing of awe.
The place was widely admired, not least by the Revd John Wesley (founder of Methodism), who observed in a letter: ‘Although many places may exceed this in grandeur, I believe none can exceed it in beauty.’
Thanks to the determination of the resident community of Benedictine nuns, the eight-acre garden at Kylemore Abbey Gardens in Connemara,
Credit: Luggala Estate, County Wicklow, Ireland
Penny Churchill takes an in-depth look at one of Ireland's most astonishing properties: a vast and glorious estate just a
A century ago, the Stormont estate was chosen as the seat of the government of Northern Ireland. In the first
One of the best ways to get up close and personal with eye-catching natural creations is visiting botanic gardens
which are essentially living museums for plants
Per Botanic Gardens Conservation International
“Botanic gardens are institutions holding documented collections of living plants for the purpose of scientific research
and education.” Through a botanic garden’s collection
you can often be transported anywhere in the world
learning about the flora from regions far away from your own
or you can do a deep dive into the wonderful plant life that’s native to your area
If you’re really looking to lose yourself among the flowers
how about visiting one of the largest botanic gardens in the United States
these nine massive botanic gardens are the perfect place to take a long stroll — and maybe snap an Instagram or two
Longwood Gardens is much more than a garden — it’s a performing arts hub
and the home of some of the most incredible fountains in the entire country
Don’t miss the garden’s festive Christmas Season
Covering an entire valley on the Hawaiian island of Kauai
Limahuli Garden & Preserve honors the cultural legacy of Hawaiian horticulture and agriculture
One detail to note: only 17 acres of property are open to the public
while the remaining 985 acres are kept as a preserve
You might’ve stumbled upon Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden on Instagram
as visitors rush to post photos of its dramatic landscape
The garden abuts the Koʻolau Mountains to an incredibly dramatic effect
But please don’t come here just to snap photos
Enjoy curated gardens celebrating the flora of tropical regions around the world
Illinois — 385 AcresThe Chicago Botanic Garden isn’t actually one garden
but 27 different gardens (and four natural areas) spread across nine islands — in total
then venture off to your favorite highlights
the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has a variety of thematic gardens
from the Heritage Garden that traces the history of horticulture and agriculture in the state to a tropical conservatory filled with orchids that bloom each fall
There are also five miles of nature trails to explore — plus a Hummingbird Trail
the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Garden stands out for its art program; artists from around the world are invited to display their work on the grounds
Some are even specially commissioned to add pieces to the garden’s permanent collection
Stroll more than three miles of nature trails
then take a load off at the Sitting Garden
South Carolina Botanical Garden has something for everyone
but also an impressive sculpture collection
historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries
And something that shouldn’t be overlooked
Maine — 295 AcresThe Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens might not have the hefty legacy of some of the other botanic gardens on this list — it opened in 2007
after 16 years of planning — but it has quickly become one of the top attractions in Maine
It’s filled with plant life suited for northern climes
the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx is a National Historic Landmark that draws in more than a million visitors annually
the NYBG is home to the Victorian-style Enid A
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2011 at 9:49 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Don’t have a yard big enough to garden
or is you yard too shady for the six hours of daily sun needed to grow veggies
For as low as $50 you can rent a garden plot at
21 Acres Good Earth Community Garden in Woodinville still has spots available
spokesperson for the non-profit organization
“We have ten by twenty and twenty by twenty gardening plots available for use. We will also have some raised boxes available later in June - they will be moved into place and filled with soil,” Vanderloop wrote on 21 Acres website
The mission of the Good Earth Community Garden is to work collaborative as a community
families and friends to learn and experience the rewards of gardening
provide a place to create and nurture organic gardens
A $50 deposit is required that is refunded if you leave your plot in the garden in ready order when you stop gardening
Yearly plot rentals are $50 for 10x20 and $100 for 20x20
If you are interested in joining a community of gardeners send an email to garden@21acres.org for more information
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Some of that space was created by the owners themselves, who extended the kitchen, built on a large conservatory and added a main bedroom suite, that includes a dressing room and en suite, to bring the overall area to 372sq m (4,000sq ft).
“The house would be very different to the way it was when we got it originally,” he says. “We have five bedrooms, and I use the sixth as a study.” A cosy room, with dark red walls, it has seen plenty of use over the years by the recently retired judge.
The main receptions comprise a very large kitchen, an impressive drawing room, and a smaller family room.
All laid out on a single floor, Roslevin is designed so that the living areas are to the right of the entrance hall. The five bedrooms – six, if you want to repurpose the study – are to the left. At the far end, the main bedroom suite is exceptionally large, and has its own laundry room/kitchen, with a separate entrance, providing the option for a self-contained apartment within the house.
Another attraction of Roslevin is the area. “We’re very close to Punchestown, which is open year round for walking,” says the owner, also noting that this entire part of Co Kildare is top-quality horse country. “We’re on a quiet road, but close to the main road too.”
The house is less than 10 minutes from Naas, and under 15 to Kilcullen while the Brown Bear Restaurant is recommended at Two Mile House, less than five minutes away.
Now planning to move to Dublin, to be close to children and grandchildren, they will miss the garden.
“We have a very big garden [2 acres], and we’re keen gardeners. It does take work, and though I say it myself, it is meticulously cared for. There isn’t a blade of grass out of place,” the owner laughs.
Reached via an avenue, protected by electric gates, Roslevin is exceptionally private. Just 45 minutes from Dublin, via the N7, at off-peak times, it is also close to Sallins, for those who prefer to take the train.
Sheltered by trees on three sides, the views open up to rolling fields of tillage land, and beyond. The site, at Mullacash, is on a rise, in the otherwise relatively flat landscape of Kildare, providing excellent views of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.
“That’s what strikes visitors when they come for the first time, they’re very taken with the view, it’s panoramic, and yet the house is completely private. You can’t see into it, or the garden from the road.”
Roslevin is on the market with Sherry Fitzgerald O’Reilly seeking €940,000.
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By George Graham | Special to The RepublicanPhoto by John Suchocki / The RepublicanStaff members of the Sixteen Acres Garden Center in Springfield donated $500 to the Toy for Joy fund
Andy Grondalski and Nalini Benoit.TOY FOR JOY TALLY
In memory of Sharon Dowd from the Cronin family
In loving memory of my husband Neal Raison who died 12/17/08 and has been sadly missed everyday from Madeline
Honoring those who lost their lives by D-Day
In memory of my wife Nana Fran who loved kids and Christmas from Rob
In loving memory of Ray (Barney) and Jean Babineau
In loving memory of my wife Patricia and son Tommy
God bless all the children at Christmas from the Marshall family
In memory of family and pets no longer with us from GM and KF
In memory of Neal Raison from Cynthia and Janis
In memory of the DiLullo and Mezzetti family and Leo “Moe” Malanson
In memory of Grampy Edward “Tom” Godek from Emily and Stephen
Remembering Marc Lynch and Henry Guilmain from Tim and Peggy
In memory of our loved ones from the Bowling Crew
In loving memory of our parents from Jean and Bill
In loving memory of my parents Helen and Jerry Buendo
In memory of my loving daughter Christine Rivela from Ma Del
In memory of Betty Maziarg from Norma and Neil
In loving memory of Antonio and Isolina Cipriani
In loving memory of granddaughter Jessica M
In loving memory of our parents Marco and Edith Cammisa
In memory of Philip and Edna Fini and Bennet and Helan Phelan
Thank you faith formation teachers from Christopher
In memory of loved ones past and present from Susan
From the owners and staff of Sixteen Acres Garden Center
Happy Holidays from Louis and Clark Drug and family
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