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In just a few short weeks, the Bridge of Flowers has been transformed into a late spring wonderland, thanks to Herculean efforts on the part of our gardeners and members of our volunteer Blossom Brigade. A myriad of perennials are now settled into their new home, putting down roots that will enable them to mature and spread in years to come. Many of these are already in bloom, especially border dahlias, unique iris, delphinium, hyacinths, allium, lupine, lamb's ears, columbine and many varieties of fern. Filling in among them is a wide array of eye-catching annuals that will bloom seasonally throughout the summer and early fall, creating a palette of color that changes weekly.
Still, it is a young garden, with trees and shrubs that will take years to get established and reach full growth. And – YES - there is wisteria being nurtured and prepped to move to the Bridge in the near future!
Seedlings for a few favorites are just peeking up, promising yet more surprises to come: bachelor buttons, poppies, love-in-a-mist, larkspur, hyacinth beans, sweet peas, zinnias, sunflowers, and calendula will burst into bloom midsummer. Somewhat above them all, the stately dahlias will appear to reign supreme from late summer into fall.
So, to those who ask: “Is there anything in bloom yet?” the answer is: “A glorious and ever-changing array of flowers in bloom every week and month, eager to welcome one and all!”
Flower Beds Are Filled with Blossoms
Some of the Bridge's newest residents.
Photo above by Jorie Macleod; below by Lynda Leitner.
Carol DeLorenzo, Head Gardener, and Elliston Bingham, Assistant Gardener, among six local heroes honored at Franklin County Chamber of Commerce breakfast
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved colleague Marion Taylor, who was devoted to the Bridge of Flowers. Marion served on the Bridge of Flowers Committee for many years, as Treasurer and as a representative on the Preservation Committee. One of the longest serving Committee members, she was widely regarded as a custodian of its archives. Her tireless energy also spearheaded fundraising efforts for the Bridge, including the popular cookie sale at Moonlight Magic, and she was a beloved fixture at the annual plant sale, pitching in as a cashier. "All who knew her," said Committee Chair Annette Szpila, "were inspired by her deep commitment to the community as well as to the Bridge of Flowers. She was always the first to volunteer and the last to shut out the lights, even in her advanced years. Marion Taylor is greatly missed and fondly remembered.”
T-Shirts for Sale!
Shirts are $20 each. 40% of the sale directly benefits the Bridge of Flowers. T-shirts are individually hand silkscreened by Worn at the Edges, a local Shelburne Falls serigrapher.
