These beds are planted and tended by one man. For decades he worked for the City of Hartford and was the foreman of a crew that tended the garden. With budget cuts, the paid workers are gone. This man retired ten years ago and ever since has been watching over the garden as a volunteer.
BONUS PICTURE: The arches in the rose garden are now in full bloom.
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A beautiful garden and I am always partial to blooming arches!
This gardener really made a good work!
Oh those arches are too divine Jack, bet they smell like a dream. Can't wait to see the rest when it's grown a bit.
For that volunteer worker it is surely a labor of love for nature and the enjoyment of many. Keep posting these photos as I am interesting in the progress.
Love the rose arch and I wondered how many brides walked under these blooms... better hurry
Bises,
G
ONE VOLUNTEER?! Wow, he must love it - what a wonderful job he does. I don't suppose he knows he gives pleasure to someone in the UK but, through your photos, he does.
May this gardener find joy in every thing he does. He gives so much joy to others.
Kudos for the tireless work of the volunteer. He deserves a medal, at the very least.
The arch would be a perfect place for a wedding.
He did a brilliant job, absolutely brilliant. This is the perfect setting for letting one's soul dangle (German: die Seele baumeln lassen).
P.S.: I know you weren't born yesterday which is why you have to believe me when I say that doorway is in V. As a matter of fact, a person from Tucson, AZ. can attest it! :-)
This gardener has certainly a place waiting for him in paradise, as he offered us paradise on earth..
You have the most beautiful gardens in your city. I just love it!
What a terrific volunteer worker and such a gorgeous garden! Definitely has to be a labor of love! Those arches are breathtaking! Superb captures as always, Jack! Enjoy your day!
Sylvia
I love gardens and this one is very special, full of beautiful green and colorful flowers!
The last picture is awesome!
Léia
If you are going to volunteer your expertise, there can't be a better setting to do it. The outdoors, beautiful grounds, and glorious flowers, a wonderful way to spend the day.
The gardener obviously has a lot of pride in his work.
The City of Hartford sure is lucky to have such a dedicated person to take care of this garden!
That gardener is a great person! A lovely job he does.
I'm sure his is a labor of love. It's beautiful!!
Lots of work to replant beds. Those arches are heavenly, I would love to walk thru them.
What a wonderful service to your city. I'll be he gets a lot of pleasure from that hard work.
V
A true labor of love! Beautiful.
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