2014 Gardens
Spring 2014 in the SHS Gardens....
Library Garden- April
SPRING!
The winter of 2013-2014 was a record-breaker in terms of cold and winter storms , and it was a heart-breaker for gardeners. Camellias, hydrangeas , and many other shrubs struggled to survive, and many lost their 2014 blooms . The pansies and kale planted in October 2013 in the SHS town gardens did not last far into 2014 thanks to a series of polar vortexes and ice. However, by mid-March, the intrepid bulbs poked their noses out of the ground and the first signs of spring arrived in the borough.
The winter of 2013-2014 was a record-breaker in terms of cold and winter storms , and it was a heart-breaker for gardeners. Camellias, hydrangeas , and many other shrubs struggled to survive, and many lost their 2014 blooms . The pansies and kale planted in October 2013 in the SHS town gardens did not last far into 2014 thanks to a series of polar vortexes and ice. However, by mid-March, the intrepid bulbs poked their noses out of the ground and the first signs of spring arrived in the borough.
Park Slope iris - May 2014
✾ Borough Hall Gardens -
Raised Bed, Library Window, Library Window East, & Park Slope
The SHS Borough Hall gardens were stocked with bulbs in October 2013 to provide a cascade of color throughout the spring. New pansies were added to supplement the bulbs.
At left, in early May, oases of irises dotted the Park Slope Garden (between the Park Avenue sidewalk and the Borough Hall parking lot). ➜
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Raised Bed, Library Window, Library Window East, & Park Slope
The SHS Borough Hall gardens were stocked with bulbs in October 2013 to provide a cascade of color throughout the spring. New pansies were added to supplement the bulbs.
At left, in early May, oases of irises dotted the Park Slope Garden (between the Park Avenue sidewalk and the Borough Hall parking lot). ➜
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early May alliums - Centennial Pk.
✾ SHS Gardens of Dartmouth Avenue -
War Memorial, Centennial Park, and Dartmouth Avenue Gardens
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War Memorial, Centennial Park, and Dartmouth Avenue Gardens
- The War Memorial Garden, at the corner of Dartmouth & Park Avenues, was a eye-popping riot of color throughout the spring.
- Directly across Dartmouth Avenue from the War Memorial Garden is Centennial Park, a small plaza where you can rest on the benches and enjoy a snack and the view of beautiful flowers.
- The SHS Dartmouth Avenue Garden adjoins the Borough Hall parking lot, but faces Aria and the Co-op, greeting stollers down Dartmouth Avenue.
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Salad greens @ Co-op
✾ Co-op, Lincoln Way, & Clock Tower Gardens
⬅ The Co-op Garden, surrounding the Co-op patio, again was a feast for the eyes and the stomach as it featured edible flora along with poppies, tulips, iris and daffodils. Red Russian kale, ornamental mustard, and Flashy Trout Back leaf lettuce were just some of the edible plants gracing the Co-op garden in April.
⬇The gallery below features these three gardens. Click on a photo for an enlarged and expanded view. The enlarged view will show the top of the photo that may be cut off in the gallery photo.
⬅ The Co-op Garden, surrounding the Co-op patio, again was a feast for the eyes and the stomach as it featured edible flora along with poppies, tulips, iris and daffodils. Red Russian kale, ornamental mustard, and Flashy Trout Back leaf lettuce were just some of the edible plants gracing the Co-op garden in April.
- Lincoln Way, the newest SHS garden, sits across from the Co-op where Lincoln Way intersects with Myers Avenue. It features mostly shade-tolerant plants, so shade garden owners can find their inspiration there!
- The Clock Tower Garden is anchored by several shrubs and large containers.
⬇The gallery below features these three gardens. Click on a photo for an enlarged and expanded view. The enlarged view will show the top of the photo that may be cut off in the gallery photo.
Gateway in early April
✾ Alex's Garden at the Post Office, Gateway Park, & Town Center Flowerpots
⬅ Gateway Park is the largest SHS Garden and lies at the northern entrance to Swarthmore at Rt. 320 and Baltimore Pike. In the past two years it has been redesigned to incorporate masses of perennials and bulbs.
⬇Alex's Garden at the Swarthmore Post Office featured hellebores and naturalized daffodils.
⬅ Gateway Park is the largest SHS Garden and lies at the northern entrance to Swarthmore at Rt. 320 and Baltimore Pike. In the past two years it has been redesigned to incorporate masses of perennials and bulbs.
⬇Alex's Garden at the Swarthmore Post Office featured hellebores and naturalized daffodils.
late April in Alex's Garden
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hellebores galore in Alex's Garden
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⬌The winter was particularly unkind to theTown Center Flowerpots. The evergreen shrubs and pansies planted at the fall changeover perished in the polar vortexes. In early March, the pots were replanted with new pansies, whose cheery faces were the first blooms in SHS gardens this spring.
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SHS Gardens -- All Set for Summer
Post Office - June 2014
SHS garden managers and teams spent the last weeks of May readying the SHS town gardens for summer. Be sure to check out the bright colors featured in all the gardens. If you happen to take a photo, send it to SHS at the gmail address (above) or post it on SHS's Facebook page! The photo to the left was taken by SHS member Ginny Davis of Pike Pond Communications.
Visit this webpage frequently for updated photos of our gardens growing!
Visit this webpage frequently for updated photos of our gardens growing!
Late May- Allium schubertii at the Co-op
This webpage is still under construction. Be sure to visit later to enjoy photos of the 2014 SHS gardens in full summer bloom! Also photos of 2015 spring gardens are being compiled!