Parkside Garden Tour - Its 10th Year!

Parkside Garden Tour - Its 10th Year!

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Mar 25th 2007, 4:21pm By queenseyes

After a stunning spring-like day like today, who could help but get excited about touring gardens in the Parkside area. We all know that there are destinations like the zoo and Delaware Park where people visit year 'round in the neighborhood. And of course there is the Darwin Martin House that will act as a major draw... and the houses on every block are enough to make you want to grab your camera. But in recent years it is the gardens that have added a friendly touch to the scene.

As a matter of fact, this year marks the ten-year anniversary of the event; A milestone that organizers should be very proud of. That means that this year is a very special year, so attendance will hopefully top the charts. Following is some additional info to get you up top speed with the program:

The Parkside Community Association is sponsoring its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Shakespeare said it in Hamlet…..”There is no ancient gentlemen but gardeners, ditchers, and grave-makers; They hold up Adam’s profession.” Whether your garden is in a pot in the kitchen, or stretches to every corner of your landscape, it’s something that connects us with the very beginning of mankind. It’s also something we celebrate with the 10th Annual Parkside Garden Tour. This self guided tour is a great opportunity to see outdoor city living at its best.

The Garden Tour starts in the heart of Parkside, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue, right across from Frank Lloyd Wright=s Darwin Martin House complex. Information and maps will be available the day of the tour. Over 50 gardens will be displayed, from modest rock gardens to meticulous front-to-back landscaping. A $5 donation to the PCA is encouraged and appreciated. Parkside is a Frederick Law Olmsted designed neighborhood and is adjacent to the Buffalo Zoo and Delaware Park. The well maintained turn-of-the-century Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes provide a picturesque accent while enjoying the Garden Tour. Parkside is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information, log on and visit www.parksidebuffalo.org.

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