Since 1990, Newron Community Pride's
Beautification Commumee has designed,
planted and tended gardens in various public
spaces throughout Newton. This was begun
and led by LeoL Lev for many years. Our
display garden 5 one of only four in
Massachusetts
The signature work of ths group is the large
Neviton Centre garden between Beacon Sireet
and Langley Road next to the parking lot. It’s
named the Leo L Levi All America Selecc
which is nationally
recognized organization. Another major
garden we tend to is the Ryde Garden in
Newton Highlands
Seeds of more than 30 annual variety of
flowers aré prowded to us each year by the
AAS atno cost These have been chosen as the
best new varieves for home gardens at tria
gardens, inciuding the Mass. Horticultura
Society at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA.
The garden year begins when the seeds arnve
v late fall and are moved to a greenhouse for
germination
The Beautification Commitee tend the
seedlings there for 6-7 weeks after their tme
a: the greenhouse. They work daily: watering,
pruning, and moving to larger pots to prepare
for the move to public gardens in May.
After planting they work weekly to mainzain
shese beautiful fiowers. Ic is a abor of love’
which is very rewarding to all. if you'd like to
join the Beautification Committee, please emai
Newton Community Pride covers all costs
related to planting and maintaining the
gardens. Please consider donating to the Leo
Lew L Fund mere. (Select it in the drop down)
