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The HPT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of people interested in the preservation and restoration of local historic and cultural resources, single/multi-family housing and commercial buildings primarily within the City of Holyoke and to provide education for responsible economic development through preservation classes, lectures and historic trades apprenticeships.
2024 Garden Tour
Thank you to everyone who participated
2024 Gardens
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Lora & Tom Barrett, Pat & Bill Ryan
111 & 113 Dartmouth Street
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
See how the garden has grown since 2022! Two Homes, One Continuous Garden
The layout of the land of these two properties provides the perfect opportunity for “twin” sunken gardens. It is rare to find this combination of neighbors who are so devoted to and trusting of each other that the plants of one are automatically moved into the other. Every time a plant outgrows its space a “the mother garden,” it gets moved next door.
Since the 2022 HPT Garden Tour, there have been many changes to this enchanting space. From each home, the view is seamless, affording each owner an expansive view of flora. Most of the flowers will be in colorful, bull bloom amidst the more than 70 varieties of Hosta. Walking paths and ground cover have been added from recycled decking and from chips from a large tree removed on the property. Several smaller gardens have been added to each year. Recycled bamboo fencing along a chain link fence creates a secluded look. Solar chandeliers grace the perimeter of the gardens, providing an intimate look in the evening. Artwork hangs along the fencing, and several water features have been added. You are invited to walk along the raised deck to enjoy the potted herbs and flowers. New neighbors, Sheryl and Mark Lewis, have removed an overgrown hedge, thus opening the gardens at 111 and creating new opportunities for the expansion of these beloved gardens.
Meagan Magrath-Smith
7 Wyckoff Avenue
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Meagan Magrath-Smith
7 Wyckoff Avenue
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Meagan Magrath-Smith
7 Wyckoff Avenue
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Meagan Magrath-Smith
7 Wyckoff Avenue
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Are you interested in turning your yard from grass to garden? Three years ago, we embarked on a process to remove all of the grass in our backyard and to redesign it into a woodland space with trees, shrubs, perennials, and paths, with a focus on incorporating as many native plants as possible. You will see that this is a process, as there were many established non-native plants already in our yard. Rather than take a hard-line perspective, we worked with what we had and are choosing native species wherever possible moving forward.
Our yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation. We will be on site to answer questions and hope other gardeners on this journey will stop by and share their own knowledge with us during the garden tour.
Nina & Angie Tissi-Gassoway
8 Wyckoff Avenue
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Nina & Angie Tissi-Gassoway
8 Wyckoff Avenue
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Nina & Angie Tissi-Gassoway
8 Wyckoff Avenue
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Nina & Angie Tissi-Gassoway
8 Wyckoff Avenue
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Since moving to Holyoke in 2018, we have delighted in transforming our passion for whimsical and English gardens into vibrant perennial sanctuaries nestled beneath the canopy of hemlocks and maple trees. Our commitment to community is deeply rooted, as evidenced by our joy in sharing this "hidden gem" with loved ones through frequent garden gatherings on our back patio.
Liz Washer
609 Northampton Street
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
Liz Washer
609 Northampton Street
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
Liz Washer
609 Northampton Street
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
Liz Washer
609 Northampton Street
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
Liz Washer
609 Northampton Street
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
This gardener welcomes you to her oasis in Smiths Ferry!
After replacing a weedy, hilly backyard with terraced rock walls and stone dust paths in 2019, she has focused on building a cottage-style garden primarily made up of pollinator-friendly perennials, while making the most of her view of the Connecticut River.
The garden is divided into sections: a blend of perennials and colorful annuals out front, and a perennial garden along a circular path in the backyard, with a shade garden and a brand-new “caterpillar snack bar” just beyond the fence (plus a line of Wistariahurst daylilies hiding our back).
Come relax in one of the multiple seating areas (patio, pergola, and a porch, complete with a hanging daybed) and see what’s in bloom!
Jeffrey Trask & Elizabeth Simpson
28 Central Park Drive
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
Jeffrey Trask & Elizabeth Simpson
28 Central Park Drive
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
Jeffrey Trask & Elizabeth Simpson
28 Central Park Drive
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
Jeffrey Trask & Elizabeth Simpson
28 Central Park Drive
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
Jeffrey Trask & Elizabeth Simpson
28 Central Park Drive
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
This 1931 Tutor Revival house was originally owned by Joseph B. and Ella C. Woodruff.
The 1.2 acres of former Olmsted landscaped property is being restored by the current owners. The side yard slopes back toward a green lawn featuring a recovered fireplace and large weeping willow tree with multilayers of stone walks and mature plantings. Especially charming is the small ‘playhouse’ built to match the main house.
The Gardens are a work in progress and will continue to improve over the summer.
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