Join us for the 19th South End Garden Tour
On Saturday, June 16, 2012, this year’s rain-or-shine, self-guided Tour will kick off at the Boston Center For the Arts at 539 Tremont Street at 10 a.m. The Tour will feature many beautiful, diverse gardens in the South End – from pocket-sized patio spaces to rooftop terraces to neighborhood parks and community gardens. Photo by Ben Watkins
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Artists in the Gardens
Last year we embarked on a unique collaboration with the United South End Artists. This year over 20 South End artists have been invited to create paintings in the gardens on the tour. You will find them working as you follow the route, feel free to stop, chat and ask questions. Photo by Ben Watkins
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Peek into Private Gardens
Every year the tour offers a unique view into the private outdoor spaces of South End residents. All of the gardens demonstrate the creativity of the owners. Urban gardening can be very challenging but there is also great joy in carving out a green place amidst the density and asphalt of the city. Photo by Ben Watkins
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Wander through Gardened Alleys
Typically, alleys are forgotten communal areas in a neighborhood. That means that sometimes they fall prey to trash dumping and neglect. But in the South End they are treasured space and through the years neighbors have worked together to transform them into community gardening spaces. Open to the public only for the tour, you have the opportunity to explore these hidden gardens. Photo by Ben Watkins
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Enjoy the View from Rooftops
It is always inspiring to see what people do with their outdoor rooms and if you enjoy the combination of fresh air, a great view and spaces that have been considered so carefully every inch of real estate is used. Then you will love the rooftop gardens featured on our tour each year. Photo by Ben Watkins
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See Community Gardening in Action
Included in the tour each year are several of the community gardens and pocket parks that the South End/Lower Roxbury Open Space Land Trust (SELROSLT) was established to protect. Proceeds of the Tour benefit the SELROSLT, a not-for-profit organization supporting local community gardens and open spaces. Photo by Ben Watkins
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Explore the Historic South End
The South End is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as “the largest urban Victorian neighborhood in the country. The tree-lined streets with iron railings, private gardens, and small green parks scattered through tree lined streets are known for its fine dining and art galleries. Photo by Ben Watkins
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End the Day with Art & Wine
You are cordially invited to our reception and art sale following the tour held at City Year, 287 Columbus Avenue (corner of Clarendon Street). All the art created in the gardens throughout the day will be for sale, hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Bring friends, meet the artists, and bring home a little (or large) souvenir of the tour. Photo by Ben Watkins
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