Garden Tour
From 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Corner of John and Chestnut Streets
Sometimes it takes a village to create a green space, make fresh produce available in a food desert, and provide educational opportunities. In just a few years, the Betts Longworth Historic District Group with support from the Development Fund West End and army of volunteers have beautified a community-owned parking lot and transformed its borders into a foraging garden where neighbors can help themselves to strawberries, carrots, tomatoes and a host of other fruits and vegetables.
Meanwhile, across the street, students at Hays-Porter School are building on their science curriculum and learning how to reap what they sow, make a difference, and help their community. With an emphasis on environmentally friendly equipment and hydroponics, they are using technology to garden sustainably. Join members of the Betts Longworth Historic District Group for a tour of the Betts Longworth Historic Group Garden and Hays Porter School Garden and learn more about urban gardening and these exciting and inspiring projects.