Tuesday, October 15, 2024 –  MAKING OUR VISITOR CENTER GARDEN BLOOM AGAIN

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KIOSK GARDEN
 

GETS RE-DESIGN

JUDITH BERDY


ISSUE #1329

The RIHS VIsitor Center Kiosk opened in 2007.  In 2010 the kiosk was restored and a formal garden was planted.   For years the landscaping company that worked for RIOC kept our garden looking great, at RIHS expense.   In the last few years we have struggled to find a landscaping company that would maintain our small garden.  Unfortunately, after bad and expensive results we were very frustrated.

One day a few months ago I met Michael Stewart. an island resident, on the Q102 bus.  We chatted and I invited him to visit the kiosk.

It turns out Michael is a natural gardener and knows landscaping.

Our path along the street is now clear and weed free.

Cutting back and shaping the Maiden Grass has made a vast difference in the approach to the kiosk.

Michael Stewart has been nurturing our rose bushes all summer.  Our garden has no water supply so we depend only on Mother Nature.

Our historic Queensboro Bridge Lamp post base has been revealed from overgrown plants.

The back of the kiosk is steep and hard to reach. Michael is conquering it bush by bush. The back will have a clearing for many new daffodils next spring.

Our ground around our Kwasan cherry tree is going to have many daffodils and tulips in the spring.
Michael is our early morning ambassador guiding visitors, answering questions and enjoying the atmosphere before rush hour. Stop by on your way to the tram for a chat!!

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JUDITH BERDY

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